ATEN CE801 USB True 4K HDMI Cat 6 KVM Extender Quick Start Guide

Brand: ATEN

Model: CE801

Hardware Overview

Diagrams show the front and rear views of the CE801L (Local Unit) and CE801R (Remote Unit) with numbered ports.

CE801L (Local Unit)

1 HDMI in: Connects to the local computer's HDMI output.
2 USB Type-B port: For USB control mode connection to the local computer.
3 Local / remote pushbutton: Switches USB control mode between local and remote.
4 USB control mode LEDs: Indicate the current USB control mode.
5 Status LEDs (link / power): Indicate link status and power.
6 Power jack: Connects to the power adapter.
7 EDID switches: Configure EDID settings.
8 RS-232 serial port: For serial device control.
9 USB Type-A ports (keyboard / mouse): Connect USB peripherals like keyboard and mouse.
10 Link port: Connects to the CE801R via Cat 6 cable.
11 HDMI out: Connects to the local monitor.

CE801R (Remote Unit)

1 USB control mode LED: Indicates USB control mode.
2 HDMI out LED: Indicates HDMI output status.
3 Status LEDs (link / power): Indicate link status and power.
4 Power jack: Connects to the power adapter.
5 RS-232 serial port: For serial device control.
6 USB Type-A ports (keyboard / mouse): Connect USB peripherals like keyboard and mouse.
7 Link port: Connects to the CE801L via Cat 6 cable.
8 HDMI out: Connects to the remote monitor.

Installation

Diagrams illustrate rack mounting and device connections, showing how to connect the CE801L and CE801R to a local PC, monitors, USB peripherals, and power.

Rack Mount

Using the screws from the supplied mounting kits, secure the mounting bracket to the top or bottom of the CE801.
Using self-prepared M5 Phillips recessed screws, secure the mounting brackets to a preferred location on the rack. The CE801 can be rack mounted with either the front or rear towards the mounting rail.

Connecting the Device

Connect a USB cable from the CE801L's USB Type-B port to a USB Type-A port on the local computer.
Connect an HDMI cable from the CE801L's HDMI input port to the local computer's HDMI output.
Connect one end of a Cat 6 Ethernet cable to the link port on the CE801L and the other end to the link port on the CE801R.
Connect up to two HDMI-enabled monitors to the HDMI output ports on the CE801L and CE801R via HDMI cables.
Connect USB peripherals (mouse/keyboard) to their respective USB Type-A ports on the CE801L and CE801R. To switch USB control mode, use the local/remote pushbutton on the CE801L. Refer to the user manual for more details.
To control a local computer with a serial device, connect the RS-232 serial port on the CE801L to the local computer. Then, connect a hardware/software controller to the RS-232 serial port on the CE801R. The RS-232 serial port supports bi-directional transmission.
- (a) Connect one of the supplied power adapters to a power source and then to the CE801L's power jack.
- (b) Connect the second power adapter to a power source and then to the CE801R's power jack.

USB Control Modes

These modes determine how USB devices are accessed between the local and remote units.

USB Control Mode	Description
Auto	When the local and remote LEDs flash, both units can have USB access, but not simultaneously. The unit without access must wait until the active unit stops inputting USB data (idled for 5 seconds) before the other unit can gain access.
Local	When the local LED lights up, the unit is in local mode and only the CE801L has USB control.
Remote	When both remote LEDs light up, the unit is in remote mode and only the CE801R has USB control.

EDID Modes

These settings control how the extender handles Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) for HDMI output and audio.

EDID Switches	HDMI Out EDID Mode	Audio EDID Mode
00 (Default)	Bypasses EDID by the connected remote HDMI display.	Bypasses audio EDID by the connected remote display.
01	Bypasses EDID by the connected local HDMI display.	Bypasses audio EDID by the connected local display.
10	Fixed to 1080p.	Follows HDMI input audio.
11	Fixed to 4K @ 60 Hz.	Follows HDMI input audio.

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