StarTech.com USB2G4LEXT2 User manual

Manual Revision: 02/06/2014

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USB2G4LEXT2

4 Port USB 2.0 Extender over Gigabit

Ethernet or Cat5e/6 Cabling - 100m (330ft)

*actual product may vary from photos

Instruction Manual

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.

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acknowledges that all trademarks, registered trademarks, service marks, and other protected

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Instruction Manual

Table of Contents

Introduction............................................................................................1

Packaging Contents ................................................................................................................................. 1

System Requirements.............................................................................................................................. 1

Product Overview ..................................................................................2

The Local Extender ................................................................................................................................... 2

The Remote Extender.............................................................................................................................. 3

Installation ..............................................................................................4

Network Connect...................................................................................................................................... 4

Direct Connect ........................................................................................................................................... 7

Verifying Installation .............................................................................10

Pairing and Unpairing ...........................................................................11

Pairing the Local and Remote Extender............................................................................................ 11

Unpairing an Extender ............................................................................................................................ 11

Compatibility ..........................................................................................12

Troubleshooting.....................................................................................12

Specications..........................................................................................15

Technical Support ..................................................................................16

Warranty Information............................................................................16

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Introduction

Packaging Contents

• 1 x USB 2.0 Extender Local Unit

• 1 x USB 2.0 Extender Remote Unit

• 1 x USB A-B Cable

• 1 x Universal Power Adapter (NA/ UK/ EU)

• 1 x Mounting Kit

• 1 x Instruction Manual

System Requirements

• Windows® 8 (32/64bit), 7 (32/64), Vista (32/64), XP (32/64), 2000, Windows® Server

2012, 2008 R2, 2003 (32/64), Windows CE 6.0, Mac OS 10.x (Tested up to 10.9), Linux®

• USB-enabled computer system with an available USB port

• Available AC power outlet

• Cat5e/6 Ethernet Cable(s)

• Precongured Local Area Network (for network connect setup)

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Rear View

Product Overview

The Local Extender

The Local Extender connects to the computer using a standard USB 2.0 cable. Power

for this unit is provided by the host computer.

Front View

Item Type Description

1Power LED

(Blue)

LED turns on when power is supplied, o when no power is supplied by the

host computer.

2Link LED

(Green)

Indicates a valid USB link is established between the Local and Remote

units. The LED turns on when a link between Local and Remote Extender is

established and turns o when there is no link. Fast blinking indicates the

unit is in “Pairing Mode” while slow blinking indicates the unit is attempting

to establish a link.

3Host LED

(Green)

Indicates that the extender is properly connected to the host computer. The

LED blinks when the extender is in a suspended state.

4Activity LED

(Amber)

Indicates data transmission is occurring between the Local and Remote

units. The LED blinks intermittently with or without a USB device connected.

When the Local and Remote Extender are in suspend mode the LED is o.

5Pair Used to establish a paired connection between Local and Remote Extenders.

6USB Host Port Used to connect the Local Extender to the host computer. Accepts a USB

Type B connector into the Local Extender.

7Link Port

(RJ45)

Accepts a RJ45 connector for Cat 5e (or better) cabling to connect the Local

Extender to the Remote Extender.

8Cong Reserved.

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The Remote Extender

The Remote Extender provides USB Type A ports for standard USB devices, and allows

you to connect up to four USB devices directly. Additional devices may be connected

by attaching USB hubs to the Remote Extender. The Remote Extender is powered by an

external AC adapter and can supply up to 600ma to each USB port.

Front View

Item Type Description

1USB Device

Ports Accepts USB device(s) using Type A connectors.

2Power LED

(Blue) LED turns on when power is supplied, o when no power is supplied.

3Link LED

(Green)

Indicates a valid USB link is established between the Local and Remote

units. The LED turns on when a link between Local and Remote Extender is

established and turns o when there is no link. Fast blinking indicates the

unit is in “Pairing Mode” while slow blinking indicates the unit is attempting

to establish a link.

4Host LED

(Green)

Indicates that the extender is properly connected to the host computer. The

LED blinks when the extender is in a suspended state.

5Activity LED

(Amber)

Indicates data transmission is occurring between the Local and Remote

units. The LED blinks intermittently with or without a USB device connected.

When the Local and Remote Extender are in suspend mode the LED is o.

6Power Port Connects to the AC power supply. Required at the Remote Extender for

proper operation.

7Pair Used to establish a paired connection between Local and Remote Extenders.

8Link Port

(RJ45)

Accepts a RJ45 connector for Cat 5e (or better) cabling to connect the Local

Extender to the Remote Extender.

9Cong Reserved.

Rear View

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Installation

Note: Units will be pre-paired with each other out of the box. If they are not paired,

follow the instructions provided in the section for Pairing a Local and Remote Extender.

Network Connect

Installing the USB2G4LEXT2 on a Local Area Network

Requirements

To complete the installation, you will also require the following items that are not

included with the product:

• USB compatible computer (host computer) with a USB compliant operating system

• USB compatible device(s)

• Two Cat 5e (or better) Ethernet cables

• Precongured Local Area Network

USB Cable

Cat 5e Cable

USB cable or device

connectors

Preparing Your Network

Your network must be properly congured to achieve USB 2.0 throughput and

for maximum stability and reliability of your devices. Consult with your network

administrator prior to installation. Using the USB2G4LEXT2 over a network requires:

• Local Extender and Remote Extender to be on the same subnet

• Pre-installed and congured Local Area Network

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Note: Some networks may be congured to block devices with unfamiliar MAC

addresses. If this is the case, you will need to provide your network administrator the

MAC addresses of the Local and Remote Extender units. These can be found on the

label on the bottom of each unit.

Preparing Your Site

Before you can install the USB2G4LEXT2, you need to prepare your site:

1. Place the computer where desired and set it up.

2. Ensure that where you want to locate the USB device(s) is within 100m (330ft) of the

switch.

3. Ensure that where you want to locate the computer is within 100m (330ft) of the

switch.

Note: The cable distance between switches must be no greater than 100m (330ft).

Installing the Local Extender

1. Place the Local Extender near the computer.

2. Connect the provided USB cable between the Local Extender host port and a

USB port on the host computer.

3. Connect a Cat 5e (or better) cable (not provided) into to a network switch or wall

network port connected to a switch.

4. Connect the opposite end of the Ethernet cable into the Link port of the

Local Extender

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Installing the Remote Extender

1. Connect a Cat 5e (or better) cable (not provided) into a network switch or wall

network port connected to a switch.

2. Connect the opposite end of the Ethernet cable into the Link port of the Remote

Extender

3. Place the Remote Extender near the USB device(s).

4. Connect the provided power adapter to an available AC power outlet, and to the

Power port of the Remote Extender.

5. Attach your USB device(s) to the Remote Extender.

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Direct Connect

Installing the USB2G4LEXT2 as Direct Connect

Requirements

To complete the installation, you will also require the following items that are not

included with the product:

• USB compatible computer (host computer) with a USB compliant operating system

• USB compatible device(s)

• One or Two Cat 5e (or better) cables

Preparing Your Site

Before you can install the USB2G4LEXT2, you need to prepare your site:

1. Place the computer where desired and set it up.

2. Ensure that where you want to locate the USB device(s) is within 100m (300ft) of the

computer. If not, adjust the location of the devices and/or computer accordingly.

Installing the Local Extender

1. Place the Local Extender near the computer.

2. Connect the provided USB cable between the Local Extender’s host port and a USB

port on the host computer.

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