StarTech.com USBthere USB221EXT User manual

USBthere 1 Port 165 ft. (50m) Multi-

Speed USB 2.0 Extender

Instruction Manual

USB221EXT

USB221EXT Instruction Manual

Thank you for purchasing the USB221EXT. Please read this guide

thoroughly before installation.

FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement Warning

The USB221EXT 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 USB221EXT

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 USB221EXT 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

USB221EXT, 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.

logo, and the StarTech.com products referred to herein are either the

trademarks or the registered trademarks of StarTech.com. All other

trademarks are property of their respective owners. StarTech.com assumes

no responsibility for errors that may appear in this manual. Information

contained herein is subject to change without notice.

USB221EXT Instruction Manual

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Introduction……………………………………………………………… 1

Contents………………………………………………………………….. 1

About the USB221EXT………………………………………………….. 2

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

Installation……………………………………………………………….. 6

Troubleshooting………………………………………………………….. 9

Specifications……………………………………………………………. 11

Technical Support………………………………………………………... 12

Warranty Information……………………………………………………. 12

USB221EXT Instruction Manual

Introduction

This manual is intended to assist IT professionals install the USB221EXT .

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.

USB221EXT Product Contents

When you open your USB221EXT for the first time you should find the

following items:

USB221EXT User Guide

Local unit

Remote unit

AC power adapter (2)

USB cable (2m long)

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

are not included with the product:

USB 2.0 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 165 feet (50m).

NOTE

: Use only the AC adapters supplied with the USB221EXT. Use of

substitute adapters may cause permanent damage to the system and

will void the warranty.

USB221EXT Instruction Manual

About the USB221EXT

The USB221EXT incorporates StarTech.com’s USBthere 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 USB221EXT, USB devices can be located up

to 165 feet (50 meters) from the host computer.

The USB221EXT 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

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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 allows you to

connect one USB device.

Front

View

1 3

Rear

View

USB221EXT Instruction Manual

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 165 feet

(50 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 adapters

NOTE

:Category 5 UTP cabling is the standard data communications cable

installed in most commercial and some residential buildings.

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 USB221EXT complies with USB 2.0 specifications governing the

design of high-speed USB devices. However, StarTech.com does not

USB221EXT Instruction Manual

guarantee that all high-speed USB devices are compatible with the

USB221EXT.

USB221EXT Instruction Manual

Before You Begin

Before you can install the USB221EXT, 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 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. 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 the USB port on

the computer.

NOTE

: The host computer must be equipped with an EHCI (USB 2.0) host

controller. Support for OHCI/UHCI (USB 1.1) host controllers is

not provided.

Installing the Remote unit

1. Place the Remote unit near the USB device.

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

NOTE

:To ensure proper operation, we recommend that only Category 5 or

better, Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cabling be used to connect

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