Startech USB2004EXTV User Manual

Instruction Manual

4 Port USB 2.0 Extender over Cat5 (40m) or Cat6 (50m)

USB2004EXTV

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Packaging Contents

• 1x USB 2.0 Local Extender

• 1x USB 2.0 Remote Extender

• 1x Mini-USB to USB 2.0 A Cable – For Local Extender Unit

• 1x RJ45 Ethernet Cable

• 8x Rubber Feet

• 1x Universal Power Adapter (NA+JP/UK/EU/AUS) – For Remote
Extender Unit

• 1x Instruction Manual

System Requirements

• Available AC electrical outlet

• USB-enabled host computer with an available USB port

• RJ45 terminated Cat5 or higher Ethernet cabling

• Up to 4 USB peripheral devices

Product Overview

Front View

The Local Extender connects to your computer using the provided
Mini-USB to USB 2.0 A Cable and power is provided by your host
computer.
The Remote Extender provides four USB “A” ports for USB peripherals.
The Remote Extender is powered using the provided Universal
Power Adapter.

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*actual product may vary from photos

1. Local Extender Mini-USB 2.0 Host Port

2. Local Extender LED

3. Remote Extender USB “A” Peripheral Device Ports

4. Remote Extender LED

Rear View

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1. Local Extender DC Power Input (Optional)

2. Local Extender RJ45 Link Port

3. Remote Extender DC Power Input

4. Remote Extender RJ45 Link Port

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LED Indicators

LED Status Indication

O Power O

Green Power On

Blue (Remote Extender

Only)

Link Established

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Manual Revision: 01/12/2015

Installation

Prepare Your Site

1. Place your host computer where desired and set it up.

2. Ensure that the Remote Extender is within 40m (131ft) of the

Local Extender when using Cat5/5e Ethernet cable, or 50m (165ft)
when using Cat 6 Ethernet cable.

3. Ensure there is an Available AC electrical outlet at the Remote

Extender location.

Install RJ45 Terminated Cat5 or Higher Ethernet Cable

Install Local Extender

1. Connect an available USB A port on your host computer to the
Mini-USB 2.0 host port on the Local Extender using the provided
Mini-USB to USB 2.0 A Cable.

1. Connect an RJ45 terminated Cat5 or higher Ethernet cable to the
RJ45 port on the Local Extender.

Note: If the connected host computer enters Sleep, Standby,
Hibernate, or Power Save mode, USB extension functionality may
fail upon “Wake up”. To ensure proper operation, do not allow your

Notes:

If using a wall box, ensure that the Ethernet cabling
between the Host Unit and the Remote Unit has been

connected host computer to enter these modes. See your computers
documentation to ensure these modes are not enabled on your host
computer and for instructions to disable any enabled modes.

properly terminated in each location.

Ensure your Ethernet cabling is long enough to connect the
Local Extender and Remote Extender respectively.

Do not patch the Ethernet cabling through any networking
equipment (eg. router, switch).

2. Connect the other end of your RJ45 terminated Cat5 or higher
Ethernet cable to the RJ45 port on the Remote Extender.

Install Remote Extender

1. Connect your USB peripheral device(s) (eg. printer, keyboard, etc.)
to the Remote Extender USB “A” device ports using the respective
cable for each device (not included).

2. Connect the provided Power Adapter to an available electrical
outlet, and then to the DC power input on the Remote Extender.

3. If required, power on your USB peripheral devices as desired,
followed by your host computer.

FCC Compliance Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modications not expressly approved by StarTech.com could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.

Industry Canada Statement

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe [B] est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)

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Warranty Information

This product is backed by a two year warranty.
In addition, StarTech.com warrants its products against defects in materials and workmanship for the periods noted, following the initial date of purchase. During this period, the products may be
returned for repair, or replacement with equivalent products at our discretion. The warranty covers parts and labor costs only. StarTech.com does not warrant its products from defects or damages
arising from misuse, abuse, alteration, or normal wear and tear.

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