StarTech.com USBthere USB204EXTFIB User manual

USBTHERE

User Guide

USB204EXTFIB

Featuring ExtremeUSB® Technology

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 ...................................................................................... 5

Installing the Local Unit ............................................................................ 5

Installing the Remote Unit ......................................................................... 5

Connecting the Local Unit to the Remote Unit.......................................... 5

Checking the Installation............................................................................ 6

Connecting a USB Device ......................................................................... 6

Troubleshooting ......................................................................................... 7

Specifications............................................................................................. 9

Technical Support .................................................................................... 10

Warranty Information .............................................................................. 10

User Guide

Notes

User Guide

Introduction

This manual is intended to assist IT professionals install the USBthere

USB204EXTFIB. 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 (2 units)

• 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

• 2-strand fiber-optic cable with MT-RJ connectors (if using surface

cabling),

OR,

2-strand fiber-optic cabling with two information outlets and two

2-strand fiber-optic patch cords with MT-RJ connectors (if using

premise cabling)

NOTE:The maximum length of the fiber-optic cable, including patch

cords, must not exceed 500m.

User Guide

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 500 meters

from the host computer.

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. It is powered by an external AC adapter.

Front View Rear View

1Power LED

2Power connector

3Host LED

4Host Port (USB Type B)

5Link LED

6Link Port (MT-RJ)

User Guide

The Remote Unit

The Remote Unit connects to a USB device using a conventional

USB cable. The Remote Unit allows you to connect up to four USB

devices. It is powered by an external AC adapter.

Front View Rear View

1Power LED

2Power connector

3Device LEDs

4Device Ports (USB Type A)

5Link LED

6Link Port (MT-RJ)

Network Cabling

The Local Unit and Remote Unit are interconnected by up to 500

meters of fiber-optic cabling. Two strands of 62.5/125 multimode,

50/125 multimode or single-mode fiber-optic cabling are required.

The cabling subsystem must provide a duplex connection with

crossover, and must be terminated with MT-RJ connectors at both

ends.

Fiber

USB USB

Local Remote

cable cable(s) USB

device(s)

Computer

AC power adapter

(shown connected to Local)

User Guide

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

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.

User Guide

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. If you are using surface cabling, ensure you have enough fiber-optic

cabling to connect the two locations.

If you are using premise cabling, ensure fiber-optic cabling is

installed between the two locations, with fiber-optic 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. Plug the power adapter into a suitable AC outlet.

3. Connect the power adapter to the Local Unit.

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

Host port on the Local Unit.

5. Plug the Type A connector on the USB cable into a USB port on the

host computer.

Installing the Remote Unit

1. Place the Remote Unit near the USB device(s).

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

3. Connect the power adapter to the Remote Unit.

Connecting the Local Unit to the Remote Unit

With Surface Cabling

1. Plug one end of the fiber-optic cabling (not included) into the Link

port on the Local Unit.

2. Plug the other end of the fiber-optic cabling into the Link port on the

Remote Unit.

User Guide

With Premise Cabling

1. Plug one end of a fiber-optic patch cord (not included) into the Link

port on the Local Unit.

2. Plug the other end of the patch cord into the fiber-optic information

outlet near the host computer.

3. Plug one end of the second fiber-optic patch cord (not included) into

the Link port on the Remote Unit.

4. Plug the other end of the second patch cord into the fiber-optic

information outlet near the USB device.

NOTE:The maximum length of the fiber-optic cable, including patch

cords, must not exceed 500 meters.

NOTE: The cabling must provide a duplex connection with crossover, and

must be terminated with MT-RJ connectors at both ends.

Checking the Installation

1. Check that the Power LEDs on the Local Unit and the Remote Unit

are both on.

2. Check that the Link LEDs on the Local Unit and the Remote Unit

are both on.

3. Check that the Host LED on the Local Unit is on.

4. On the host PC, open the Device Manager applet. Expand the entry

for Universal Serial Bus controllers by clicking the + sign. If the

USBthere has been installed correctly you should find it listed as a

Generic USB Hub.

Connecting a USB Device

1. Install any software required to operate the USB device(s). Refer to

the documentation for the device(s), as required.

2. Connect the USB device to the Device port on the Remote Unit.

3. Check that the Device LED on the Remote Unit is on.

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