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Introducing the USB Extender
The USB Extender extends the distance to your USB
device up to 50 meters.
Features and Benefits
• Plug and Play, no driver installation needed
• Powered through the USB bus, not additional power
adapter needed
• Extends USB distance up to 50 meters via CAT5
cable
• Transparent to user and software
• USB 1.1 and 2.0 compliant
System Requirements
•An available USB 1.1 or 2.0 port
Package Contents
• USB Extender (1-local, 1-remote)
• USB 2.0 cable (Type A to B, 1.5M)
• Quick Installation Guide
04-0481A
USB Extender
Quick Installation Guide
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Layout
Figure 1: USB Extender Layout
• Type B USB port: connects to an available USB port
on your computer
• Type A USB port: plug your USB device into this
port
• RJ-45: plug your your CAT5 cable into this port, up
to 50 meters
Hardware Installation
General instructions for installing the card are provided
below.
Static Electricity Discharge may permanently damage
your system. Discharge any static electricity build up in
your body by touching your computer case for a few
seconds.
1. Connect your CAT5 cable to theRJ-45 port of each
extender.
2. Plug the USB cable into the Type B USB port, then
plug the other end into your computer
3. Plug your USB device into the Type A USB port.
Type B USB port
Type A USB port
RJ-45
RJ-45