1-Port USB 2.0 Over Cat5/Cat6 Extender - 490 ft. (150 m)

Product Diagram and Components

The product consists of a Transmitter (local) and a Receiver (remote), each with two sides (Side A and Side B) and numbered connection ports.

Transmitter (Local)

• Side A: Features a USB-B Host Port, labeled [1]. This port connects to a USB-A port on a host computer and supports USB 2.0 (480 Mbps).
• Side B: Features an RJ45 Port, labeled [2], which connects the transmitter to the receiver via a Cat5e/Cat6 cable. It also has a DC 5V Power Port, labeled [3] (note: this port is not required for the transmitter as it is powered by the host computer). A Power LED, labeled [4], indicates power status: Solid Green means receiving power; Off means no power.

Receiver (Remote)

• Side A: Features a USB-A Peripheral Port, labeled [5]. This port connects a remote USB-A peripheral device and supports USB 2.0 (480 Mbps) and up to 5 V/0.5 A (2.5 W) power.
• Side B: Features an RJ45 Port, labeled [6], which connects the receiver to the transmitter via a Cat5e/Cat6 cable. It also has a DC 5V Power Port, labeled [7], for connecting the included Universal Power Adapter. A Power LED, labeled [8], indicates power status: Solid Green means receiving power; Off means no power.

Package Contents

• USB Over Cat5/Cat6 Transmitter x 1
• USB Over Cat5/Cat6 Receiver x 1
• 2 ft (61 cm) USB-A to USB-B Host Cable x 1
• Universal Power Adapter (North America) x 1

Requirements

• Computer (local) with a USB-A Port
• USB peripheral device (remote) with Required Cabling
• Cat5/Cat6 Cabling. Up to 490 ft (150 m)

Installation

Note: While both the Transmitter and Receiver have a 5V DC Power Port, the Transmitter is powered by the Host Computer. The included Universal Power Adapter is intended for the Receiver.

Transmitter (Local)

1. Connect the USB-B Host Port on the Transmitter to a USB-A Port on the Host Computer using the included 2 ft (61 cm) USB-A to USB-B Host Cable.
2. Connect an RJ-45 Terminated Cat5e/Cat6 Cable (up to 490 ft. / 150 m) to the RJ-45 Output Port on the Transmitter.

   Note: The cable should not go through any networking equipment (e.g., router, switch, etc.). The Ethernet cable must follow the EIA/TIA-568-A or B Standard.

Receiver (Remote)

3. Connect the USB Peripheral Device to the USB-A Peripheral Port on the Receiver.
4. Connect the other side of the RJ-45 terminated Cat5e/Cat6 Cable (connected to the Transmitter in Step 2) to the RJ-45 Input Port on the Receiver.
5. Connect the included Universal Power Adapter from an AC Electrical Outlet to the 5V DC Power Port on the Receiver.
6. The Host Computer will recognize the connected device as a USB Peripheral Device (remote).

Warranty Information

This product is backed by a 2-year warranty. For further information on product warranty terms and conditions, please refer to www.startech.com/warranty.

Limitation of Liability

StarTech.com Ltd. and StarTech.com USA LLP's liability for damages related to the use of this product is limited to the actual price paid for the product. Some states may not allow limitations on incidental or consequential damages.

Regulatory Compliance

FCC - Part 15

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. It is designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. If interference occurs, users are encouraged to try correcting it by connecting the equipment to a different circuit or consulting a dealer/technician. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules, subject to two conditions: it must not cause harmful interference, and it must accept any interference received. Unauthorized modifications may void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Industry Canada Statement

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003 and applicable Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to two conditions: the device must not cause interference, and it must accept any interference received. Unauthorized modifications may void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Contact Information

For the latest drivers, manuals, product information, technical specifications, and declarations of conformance, please visit: www.StarTech.com/C15012-USB-EXTENDER

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