StarTech.com USBthere USB201EXT User manual

USBTHERE

User Guide

USB201EXT

USB204EXT

USB204EXT shown

Featuring ExtremeUSB® Technology

USBthere USB201EXT/USB204EXT

FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement Warning

The USBthere has been tested and found compliant with the limits for a

Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits

are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference

when installed and operated in a commercial environment. The USBthere

generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed

and used in accordance with this user guide, may cause harmful interference

to radio communications. Operation of the USBthere in a residential area is

likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to

correct the interference at his own expense.

CE Statement

We, StarTech.com, declare under our sole responsibility that the USBthere,

to which this declaration relates, is in conformity with European Standard

EN 55022/A1 Class A, and EN 50082-1 (IEC 801-2, IEC 801-3, IEC 801-4)

IC Statement

This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

User Guide

Contents

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

USBthere Product Contents ....................................................................... 1

About the USBthere................................................................................... 2

Before You Begin ...................................................................................... 6

Installing the Local Unit ............................................................................ 6

Installing the Remote Unit ......................................................................... 6

Connecting the Local Unit to the Remote Unit.......................................... 7

Checking the Installation............................................................................ 7

Connecting a USB Device ......................................................................... 8

Troubleshooting ......................................................................................... 9

Specifications........................................................................................... 12

Technical Support .................................................................................... 13

Warranty Information .............................................................................. 13

USBthere USB201EXT/USB204EXT

Notes

User Guide

Introduction

This manual is intended to assist IT professionals install the USBthere

models USB201EXT and USB204EXT. The instructions in this guide

assume a general knowledge of computer installation procedures, familiarity

with cabling requirements, and some understanding of USB devices.

NOTE:Notes give additional information that could make installation

easier.

USBthere Product Contents

When you open your USBthere for the first time you should find the

following items:

• USBthere User Guide

• Local Unit

• Remote Unit

• AC power adapter (optional)

• USB cable (2m long)

To complete the installation, you will also require the following items that

are not included with the product:

• USB compatible computer

• USB device

• Category 5 Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cable with two RJ45

connectors (if using surface cabling),

OR,

Category 5 UTP cabling with two information outlets and two

Category 5 UTP patch cords with RJ45 connectors (if using

premise cabling)

NOTE: The maximum length of the Category 5 UTP cable, including patch

cords, must not exceed 100m.

USBthere USB201EXT/USB204EXT

About the USBthere

The USBthere incorporates ExtremeUSB® technology. This technology

breaks the five-meter distance barrier for the connection of USB peripheral

devices and allows users to enjoy the benefits of USB technology beyond the

desktop. With the USBthere, USB devices can be located up to 100 meters

from the host computer. In addition, the USBthere USB201EXT and

USB204EXT can supply power to remote low-power or high-power USB

devices.

The USBthere is composed of two individual units, the Local Unit and the

Remote Unit.

The Local Unit

The Local Unit connects to the host computer using a conventional

USB cable. Depending on your needs, it also connects to a power

outlet through an AC power adapter.

Front View

1Host LED

2Host Port (USB Type B)

3Link LED

4Link Port (RJ45)

5Power LED

6Power connector

NOTE:The power adapter for the USBthere USB201EXT can be

connected to either the Local Unit or to the Remote Unit, as

convenient. With the USBthere USB204EXT, the location of the

power adapter also depends on whether you are connecting high-

power or low-power USB devices. (See Power Handling on page

4).

User Guide

The Remote Unit

The Remote Unit connects to the USB device using a conventional

USB cable. Depending on your needs, it also connects to a power

outlet through an AC power adapter. The Remote Unit of the

USB201EXT lets you connect one USB device. The Remote Unit of

the USB204EXT lets you connect up to four USB devices.

Front View Rear View (Remote Unit of

USB204EXT)

1Link LED

2Link Port (RJ45)

3Power LED

4Power connector

5Device LED(s)

6Device Port(s) (USB Type A)

Network Cabling

The Local Unit and Remote Unit are interconnected by up to 100

meters of Category 5 Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cabling. The

UTP cabling must have a straight-through conductor configuration,

with no crossovers, and must be terminated with 8-conductor RJ45

connectors at both ends.

Category 5 cable

USB USB

Local Remote

cable cable(s) USB

device(s)

Computer

AC power adapter

(shown connected to Local)

NOTE:Category 5 UTP cabling is the standard data communications cable

installed in most commercial and some residential buildings.

USBthere USB201EXT/USB204EXT

USB Cables

USB cables have two distinct connectors. The Type A connector is used to

connect the cable from a USB device to the Type A port on a computer or

hub. The Type B connector is used to attach the USB cable to a USB device.

USB Type A

port USB Type A

connector

USB Type B

port

USB Type B

connector

Power Handling

Some USB devices are powered directly from the USB and do not require

individual power supplies. These devices are called bus-powered devices.

The USBthere can provide power to these devices so they can be operated

remotely.

Bus-powered devices are further divided into low-power and high-power

categories. Low-power devices are allowed to draw up to 100 mA from the

USB. Typical examples include mice, joysticks, and keyboards without

hubs. High-power devices are allowed to draw up to 500 mA from the USB.

Typical examples include cameras and keyboards with hubs. To determine if

a device is high-power or low-power, consult the user documentation for the

device.

The USBthere USB201EXT and USB204EXT can supply power to both

low-power and high-power devices when configured as follows:

USB201EXT

• To operate any USB device, connect the power adapter to the

Local Unit or to the Remote Unit, as convenient.

USB204EXT

• To operate up to four low-power devices, connect the power

adapter to the Local Unit or to the Remote Unit, as

convenient.

• To operate up to four high-power devices, connect the power

adapter to the Remote Unit.

NOTE: Devices with their own power source are usually considered to be

low-power devices from a USB perspective.

User Guide

Compatibility

The USBthere complies with USB 1.1 specifications governing the design of

full speed USB devices. However, StarTech.com does not guarantee that all

full speed USB devices are compatible with the USBthere USB201EXT and

USB204EXT.

USBthere USB201EXT/USB204EXT

Before You Begin

Before you can install the USBthere, you need to prepare your site.

1. Determine where the host computer is to be located and set up the

computer.

2. Determine where you want to locate the USB device(s).

3. Decide whether the power adapter is to be connected to the Local

Unit or the Remote Unit.

4. If you are using surface cabling, ensure you have enough Category

5 UTP cabling to connect the two locations.

If you are using premise cabling, ensure Category 5 UTP cabling is

installed between the two locations, with Category 5 information

outlets located near both the computer and the USB device.

Installing the Local Unit

1. Place the Local Unit near the host computer.

2. If the power adapter is to be located with the Local Unit:

a) Plug the power adapter into a suitable AC outlet.

b) Connect the power adapter to the Local Unit.

3. Plug the Type B connector on the USB cable (included) into the

Host port on the Local Unit.

4. Plug the Type A connector on the USB cable into the USB port on

the computer.

Installing the Remote Unit

1. Place the Remote Unit near the USB device.

2. If the power adapter is to be located with the Remote Unit:

a) Plug the power adapter into a suitable AC outlet.

b) Connect the power adapter to the Remote Unit.

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