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Chapter 3: Installation
3.3 Connecting the Local Extender to the Remote Extender
NOTE: Extension length is reduced for each USB hub added to the system. There
is a 43.3-foot (13.2-meter) reduction in extension distance for each USB
hub added to the system. This includes hubs added on the Local Extender
or Remote Extender side.
NOTE: The Extender cannot be daisychained together. A system can have only one
Local Extender and one Remote Extender.
3.3.1 With Surface Cabling
1. Plug one end of the CAT5 cabling (not included) into the Link port (RJ-45) on
the Local Extender unit.
2. Plug the other end of the CAT5 cabling into the Link port (RJ-45) on the
Remote Extender unit.
3.3.2 With Premise Cabling
1. Plug one end of a CAT5 patch cord (not included) into the Link port (RJ-45) on
the Local Extender unit.
2. Plug the other end of the patch cord into the CAT5 information outlet near the
host computer.
3. Plug one end of the second CAT5 patch cord (not included) into the Link port
(RJ-45) on the Remote Extender unit.
4. Plug the other end of the second patch cord into the CAT5 information outlet
near the USB device.
3.4 Connecting a USB Device
1. Install any software required to operate the USB device. Refer to the
documentation for the USB device, as required.
2. Connect the USB device to the device port on the Remote Extender unit.
3.5 Checking the Installation
NOTE: Check if the USB device is detected by your operating system.
To open System Profiler in OS X: Open Finder, select “Applications,” then open
the “Utilities” folder and double-click on the “System Profiler” icon.
To open Device Manager in Windows 2000 or XP: Right click “My Computer,”
then select: “Properties >> Hardware tab >> Device Manager.”
To open Device Manager in Windows Vista or Windows 7: Open the “Start”
menu, right click on “Computer” then select: “Manage >> Device Manager.”
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