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Chapter 2: Overview
2. Overview
2.1 Introduction
The CAT5 USB 1.1 Single-Port Extender enables users to extend USB devices up to
131 feet (40 meters). Extension distances up to 278 feet (85 meters) may be
achievable with low-speed HID devices such as keyboards and mice.
2.2 What’s Included
• Local Extender
• Remote Extender
• This user’s manual
2.3 Additional Items You Will Need
To complete the installation, you will also require the following items that are not
included with the product:
• USB 1.1 or 2.0 compatible computer (host computer) with a USB compliant
operating system
• USB 1.1 or 2.0 compatible device(s)
• CAT5 Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cable with two RJ-45 connectors (if using
surface cabling),
OR
CAT5 cabling with two information outlets and two CAT5 patch cords with
RJ-45 connectors (if using premise cabling)
NOTE: All references to CAT5 cable in this document refer to solid-core and
represent the minimum requirement.
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