Gefen GTB-USB2.0-4LR manual

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    USB 2.0 LR 4-Port Extender GTB-USB2.0-4LR User Manual www.gefentoolbox.com[...]

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    ASKING FOR ASSIST ANCE Rev A4 T echnical Support : T elephone (818) 772-9100 (800) 545-6900 Fax (818) 772-9120 T echnical Support Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (PST) Monday thru Friday Paci fi c Time. Write T o: Gefen, LLC c/o Customer Service 20600 Nordhoff St Chatsworth, CA 9131 1 www .gefentoolbox.com support@gefentoolbox.com Notice Gefen, LLC rese[...]

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    CONTENTS 1 Introduction 2 Operation Notes 3 Features 4 Sender Panel Layout 5 Sender Panel Descriptions 6 Receiver Panel Layout 7 Receiver Panel Descriptions 8 Connecting And Operating The USB 2.0 LR 4-Port Extender 9 T roubleshooting 10 Network Cable Wiring Diagram 1 1 Wiring Diagram 12 Speci fi cations 13 W arranty[...]

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    1 Congratulations on your purchase of the GefenT oolBox USB 2.0 LR 4-Port Extender . Y our complete satisfaction is very important to us. About Gefen We specialize in total integration for your home theater , while also focusing on going above and beyond customer expectations to ensure you get the most from your hardware. We invite you to explore o[...]

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    2 READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INST ALLING OR OPERA TING THE USB 2.0 LR 4-PORT EXTENDER • Use industry standard CA T -5, CA T -5e or CA T -6. Gefen recommends using solid core cabling for maximum performance. • The USB 2.0 LR 4-Port Extender is backward-compatible with USB 1.1. • The USB 2.0 LR 4-Port Extender can extend USB a maximum of 330 ft (1[...]

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    3 Features • Extends USB 2.0 up to 330 feet (100 meters) • Supports 480 Mbps using USB 2.0 • Backward-compatible with USB 1.1 devices • Receiver supports up to four (4) USB devices • Uses industry-standard CA T -5, CA T -5e, or CA T -6 cable • Plug-and-Play • Works with PC and Mac computers • Energy Star compliant • Locking Power [...]

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    4 Front Panel T op Panel 4 SENDER UNIT LA YOUT 1 2 3[...]

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    5 1 USB Input Port Connect the USB host device to this port. 2 Host Connection Indicator This LED will turn bright green once the host USB device has been connected. to the Sender Unit. 3 CA T -5 Output Jack Connects the Sender Unit to the Receiver Unit using CA T -5 cabling. 4 5V DC Locking Power Connector This receptacle can be used to connect an[...]

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    6 RECEIVER UNIT LA YOUT Front Panel T op Panel 1 2 3 4 5[...]

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    7 1 USB Output Port (1 - 4) Connect the USB devices to these ports. 2 USB Connection Indicators (1 - 4) These LEDs will turn bright green when a USB device has been connected. 3 CA T -5 Input Jack Connects the Receiver Unit to the Sender Unit using CA T -5 cabling. 4 Host Connection Indicator This LED will turn bright green once the host USB device[...]

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    8 How to Connect the USB 2.0 LR 4-Port Extender 1. Connect the USB source to the USB 2.0 LR 4-Port Extender Sender Unit using the supplied USB cable. 2. Connect up to four USB devices to the USB 2.0 LR 4-Port Extender Receiver Unit. NOTE: Powered USB hubs may be connected to these ports up to a maximum connection of 14 USB peripherals (including hu[...]

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    9 TROUBLESHOOTING Using the LED Indicators Power LED The power LED indicators should be active once the included 5V DC power supply has been properly connected between the Receiver unit and an open wall power socket. A non-active LED can indicate a power problem. If the host device is not providing enough power to the Sender Unit, an additional pow[...]

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    10 NETWORK CABLE WIRING DIAGRAM 12345678 Gefen recommends the TIA/EIA-568-B wiring option. Please adhere to the table below when fi eld terminating cable for use with Gefen products. Pin Color 1 Orange / White 2 Orange 3 Green / White 4 Blue 5 Blue / White 6 Green 7 Brown / White 8 Brown CA T -5, CA T -5e, and CA T -6 cabling comes in stranded and[...]

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    11 USB 2.0 Speed ....................................................................................... 480 Mbps USB Connector (Sender Unit) ..................................................................... T ype B USB Connectors (Receiver Unit) ........................................................... (4) T ype A Link Connectors (Sender Uni[...]

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    12 W ARRANTY G e f en warrants the equipment it manu f actures to be f ree f rom de f ects in material and workmanship. I f equipment f ails because o f such de f ects and G e f en is noti fi ed within two ( 2 ) y ears from the date of shipment, Gefen will, at its option, repair or replace the e quipment, provided that the equipment has not been s[...]

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    Rev A4 20600 Nordhoff St., Chatsworth CA 91311 1-800-545-6900 818-772-9100 fax: 818-772-9120 www.gefen.com support@gefen.com Pb This product uses UL listed power supplies.[...]