IOGear GCE700 User Manual

USB KVM Console Extender

User Manual (GCE700)

Welcome

Thank you for purchasing the IOGEAR USB KVM Console Extender that allows you to access you computer or KVM switch from up to 500 ft away, via a CAT5e cable. This unit is perfect for moving the console away from the computer or the KVM switch. Your console can be moved across the room or hall, out of the server room, or anywhere that is most convenient. It is also useful for security and monitoring purposes, where you can have the system unit in a secure area at the same time that you put the console in the most convenient location for user access and monitoring. A USB KVM Console Extender is a cost effective solution because it uses inexpensive UTP (CAT5e) cabling to extend the distance, versus expensive and bulky coaxial cabling. It is easy to install and operate because of the Auto Signal Compensation (ASC) technology, which senses the distance and adjusts the signal levels accordingly so there is no need to do any dip switch setting.

We hope that you will enjoy using your USB KVM Console Extender and find it to be a useful solution.

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This package contains:

1 USB KVM Console Extender Local Unit 1 USB KVM Console Extender Remote Unit 1 Custom KVM Cable 2 Power Adapters 1 User Manual 1 Warranty Registration Card

If any items are missing or damaged please contact your dealer.

Package Contents

Features

- Allows remote access up to 500 away via CAT5e cables

- Auto Signal Compensation (ASC) helps make installation easy, with no need to configure DIP switches

- Dual console operation - control your system from both local and remote USB keyboards, USB mice, and monitors

- USB over-current detection and prevention

- Easy to operate - push button selection between local and remote console

- High video resolution - up to 1280 x 1024

- Supports VGA, SVGA, and Multisync monitors

- Local monitor supports DDC; DDC2; DDC2B

- Hot pluggable

- Plug-n-Play – no need for any software driver installation

Requirements

Consoles:

- VGA, SVGA, or Multisync monitor capable of the highest resolution that you will be using on any computer in the installation

- USB keyboard

- USB mouse

Computers:

- VGA, SVGA or Multisync card

- Available USB port

Cables:

- Category 5e rated UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pairs) cable with solid conductors is the minimum requirement to connect the GCE700 local unit to the GCE700 remote unit. Cable of a lesser standard will result in degrading of the video signal. For best performance, we strongly recommend Category 5e or Category 6 cables

Introduction

GCE700 Local Unite Front View

1. Operating Mode Selection Switch

Pressing this button toggles between the choices of operating modes:

• Local - only the local console can control the system(s);

• Auto - both consoles can control the system(s).

2. LEDs

The Local Unit has two LEDs to indicate the operating status of the Local and Remote units.

3. USB Keyboard and Mouse Ports

The local USB Keyboard and local USB mouse plug into these ports.

4. Monitor Port

The local monitor plugs into this port.

5. Remote I/O

The Category 5e cable that connects to the Remote Unit plugs into this port.

6. Power Jack

The cable from the AC Power Adapter plugs into this jack.

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