Belkin Copper/Fiber KVM Extenders
Quick Installation Guide
Belkin Extenders Family
Belkin Extenders are designed to extend video, audio, and keyboard/mouse signals over significant distances, up to hundreds of meters.
System Overview Diagrams
Console Side Setup: This diagram illustrates the setup for the device connected to the console (display/projector). It shows a Receiver unit connected to a Display or Projector via a video cable. The Receiver also has connections for audio, USB keyboard/mouse, and IR (infrared) signals. The Receiver is connected to the Transmitter unit via a cable (Copper for up to 100m, Fiber for up to 10km).
Host Side Setup: This diagram shows the setup for the device connected to the host (computer/KVM). It depicts a Transmitter unit connected to a Computer or KVM via video, audio, and USB keyboard/mouse cables. The Transmitter also has an IR connection. The Transmitter is connected to the Receiver unit via a cable (Copper for up to 100m, Fiber for up to 10km).
Connection Steps
Step 1: Connect the Belkin Extender's Receiver and Transmitter Parts
The Receiver and Transmitter units can be located in separate rooms or buildings. Connect them using an appropriate cable:
- For models F1DN-KVM-EXTC6, F1DN-KVM-EXRC6, F1DN-KVM-EXTC6X, and F1DN-KVM-EXRC6X: Use a Copper Cable.
- For models F1DN-KVM-EXTFI and F1DN-KVM-EXRFI: Use an Optical Fiber Cable.
Step 2: Connect the Belkin Extender Transmitter to the KVM or PC
- Video Connection: Connect the KVM or PC to the Extender's Video IN port using an HDMI or DP video cable.
- PC Keyboard and Mouse Connection:
- For models F1DN-KVM-EXTC6, F1DN-KVM-EXTC6X, and F1DN-KVM-EXTFI: Connect the KVM or PC to the Extender using a USB A to USB B cable. Connect the USB A end to the KVM or PC and the USB B end to the Extender's KM port.
Step 3: Connect the KVM or Peripherals to the Belkin Extender Receiver
- Video Connection: Connect the monitor/projector cable to the Extender's Video OUT port.
- PC Keyboard and Mouse Connection:
- For KVM: Connect the KVM to the Extender using a USB A to USB B cable. Connect the USB A end to the Extender's Mouse or KB port and the USB B end to the KVM Host K/M port.
- For PC: Connect a USB Mouse and Keyboard to the Extender Receiver's corresponding Mouse and KB ports.
Step 4: Power ON the Extender
- Connect the power adapters to both the Extender Transmitter and Receiver units via their DC IN ports. Power on the units by plugging them into an AC wall outlet.
- Verify that the Power LED on the PC side (Transmitter) lights up continuously. If it does not, check all connections.
Step 5: Ensure Devices are Powered ON
Confirm that the connected PC on the Transmitter side and the Display or Projector on the Receiver side are powered ON.
Unit Port Descriptions
Transmitter Unit Ports:
- Video IN: For connecting the video source (PC/KVM).
- Audio IN: For connecting the audio source.
- KM USB: USB port for keyboard and mouse connection.
- IR OUTPUT: Infrared output port.
- DC IN: Power input port.
- Power LED: Indicates the power status of the unit.
- LINK LED: Indicates the link status between transmitter and receiver.
- HDBaseT: Connection port for the CAT6 cable.
- RC IN: Remote control input port.
Receiver Unit Ports:
- Video OUT: For connecting the display/projector.
- Audio OUT: For outputting audio to speakers.
- KM USB: USB port for keyboard and mouse connection.
- IR INPUT: Infrared input port.
- DC IN: Power input port.
- Power LED: Indicates the power status of the unit.
- LINK LED: Indicates the link status between transmitter and receiver.
- HDBaseT: Connection port for the CAT6 cable.
- Rx to Tx Link LEDs: Indicate the status of the link from receiver to transmitter.
- RC IN: Remote control input port.
Safety and Regulatory Statements
Belkin International Inc., located at 555 S. Aviation Blvd. Suite 180, El Segundo, CA 90245-4852, declares under its sole responsibility that the products described in this carton comply with the declarations found at: https://www.belkin.com/us/support-article?articleNum=316284
