Black Box 1-Port CAT5 USB 2.0 Extender User Manua Manual Do Utilizador
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IC401A User Manual
Chapter 2: Overview
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Figure 2-1. Front view: local unit.
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Figure 2-2. Back view: local unit.
Table 2-1. Local (LEX) Unit Components.
Number
Component
Description
1
Power LED (Blue)
LED turns on when power is supplied. Off when no power is supplied.
2
Link LED (Green)
Indicates a valid link is established between the LEX and the REX units
over CAT5 cabling.
over CAT5 cabling.
3
Host LED (Green)
Indicates that the extender system is properly enumerated on the host PC.
4
Activity LED (Amber)
Indicates activity when data transmission is active between the LEX
and REX units. LED blinks intermittently with or without a USB device
connected. When the LEX and REX are in suspend mode, the LED is off.
and REX units. LED blinks intermittently with or without a USB device
connected. When the LEX and REX are in suspend mode, the LED is off.
5
Ground
Optional ground connection to housing of unit. Accepts an M2 type screw.
6
Power Port (optional)
Not required in normal operation. You can connect an optional 5-V power
supply to the LEX unit to provide power if the USB port on the host PC
cannot deliver 500 mA to the unit.
supply to the LEX unit to provide power if the USB port on the host PC
cannot deliver 500 mA to the unit.
7
USB Type B connector
Connects the LEX unit to the host computer.
8
Link Port (RJ-45)
Accepts an RJ-45 connector for CAT5 (or better) cabling.