Crestron USB-EXT-2 Manuals

USB-EXT-2 USB over Twisted Pair Extender Installation Guide Description The Crestron® USB-EXT-2 enables high-speed USB signals to be extended up to 330 feet (100 meters) over one CAT5e (or better) twisted-pair cable, and power can be supplied to the USB-EXT-2 through either the local extender or the remote extender. The USB-EXT-2 is compatible with almost any USB 1.1 or USB 2.0 device, and it is compatible with host computers running Windows® software, macOS® software, and Linux® software without needing to install any additional drivers. Additional Resources Visit the product page on the Crestron website (www.crestron.com) for additional information and the latest frmware updates. Use a QR reader application on your mobile device to scan the QR image. Mounting the Extenders After determining the location of the local host computer and the remote USB device(s), place the USB-EXT-2 local extender on a secure, level surface near the host computer, and place the USB-EXT-2 remote extender on a secure, level surface near the USB device(s). The rubber feet on the bottom of each extender help to prevent the extenders from shifting. Connecting the Extenders Use the following procedure to connect the USB-EXT-2 extenders: 1. Connect the USB B end of the included USB cable into the local extender, and then connect the USB A end of the cable into a USB type A port on the host computer. 2. Connect one RJ45 connector end of a CAT5e (or better) unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cable to the Link port on the local extender, and then connect the other RJ45 connector end to the Link port on the remote extender. CAUTION: Do not connect the Link ports of the local extender or the remote extender to an Ethernet LAN or any other network device. NOTE: Ensure that the chosen CAT5e (or better) UTP cable does not exceed 330 feet (100 meters). The cable must have a straight-through conductor confguration with no crossovers and must be terminated with 8-conductor RJ45 connectors at both ends. NOTE: If using preinstalled in-wall CAT wiring, connect one RJ45 connector end of a CAT5e (or better) patch cable to the Link port of the local extender, and connect the other RJ45 connector end to the CAT wall outlet near the host computer. Then, connect one RJ45 connector end of a CAT5e (or better) patch cable to the Link port of the remote extender, and connect the other RJ45 connector end to the CAT wall outlet near the USB device(s). Ensure that the two patch cables and the in-wall cabling do not exceed 330 feet (100 meters) in total. 3. Connect the included ac power supply to either the local extender or the remote extender, and then plug the other end of the power supply into an ac power source. CAUTION: Supply ac power to only one of the two extenders. Never supply ac power to both extenders at the same time. USB-EXT-2 Local Extender Connections (Front and Rear) Connecting the USB Devices Use the following procedure to connect the remote USB device(s) to the USB-EXT-2: 1. Install any software on the host computer that is required to operate the USB device(s). Refer to the USB device documentation for installation instructions. NOTE: Crestron does not guarantee that the USB-EXT-2 is compatible with all USB devices. 2. Connect the USB device(s) to either USB port on the remote extender using a standard USB cable. 3. Confrm that each USB device is properly installed on the host computer and that it is detected by the operating system. Checking the Installation Check that the Power, Activity, Link, and Host LEDs light on both the local extender and the remote extender. If the Link or Host LEDs do not light, then the cabling between the local extender and the remote extender may be installed incorrectly or may be defective. Additionally, check to see whether USB-EXT-2 extender system has been installed correctly on the host computer. Refer to the below instructions. For Windows Software: 1. Open Device Manager. 2. Expand the Universal Serial Bus controllers node. 3. Check to see if the extender system appears on the list of controllers. If the extender system has been properly installed, it appears on the list as a “Generic USB Hub.” For macOS Software: 1. Open System Profler. 2. In the left column under Hardware, select USB. 3. Check to see if the extender system appears in the USB Device Tree at the top right of the System Profler window. If the extender system has been properly installed, it is listed as a “Hub” under the USB High-Speed Bus/USB Bus node. If the USB-EXT-2 extender system does not detect correctly or fails to detect, refer to the “Troubleshooting” section on the next page. Link: To USB-EXT-2 remote extender USB B: To host computer or USB hub 24V 1A: From included power pack USB-EXT-2 Remote Extender Connections Link: To USB-EXT-2 local extender 24V 1A: From included power pack USB A: To remote USB device USB A: To remote USB device