PU-USBX

USB 2.0 over Ethernet Extender

OPERATION MANUAL

DISCLAIMERS

The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate. CYP (UK) Ltd assumes no responsibility for any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties which may result from its use.

CYP (UK) Ltd assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this document. CYP (UK) Ltd also makes no commitment to update or to keep current the information contained in this document.

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Version 1.1 August 2011

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Please read all instructions before attempting to unpack, install or operate this equipment and before connecting the power supply.

Please keep the following in mind as you unpack and install this equipment:

• Always follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock and injury to persons.

• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain, moisture or install this product near water.

• Never spill liquid of any kind on or into this product.

• Never push an object of any kind into this product through any openings or empty slots in the unit, as you may damage parts inside the unit.

• Do not attach the power supply cabling to building surfaces.

• Use only the supplied power supply unit (PSU). Do not use the PSU if it is damaged.

• Do not allow anything to rest on the power cabling or allow any weight to be placed upon it or any person walk on it.

• To protect the unit from overheating, do not block any vents or openings in the unit housing that provide ventilation and allow for sufficient space for air to circulate around the unit.

REVISION HISTORY

VERSION NO.

DATE v1.01

25/07/14

SUMMARY OF CHANGE

Updated format/diagrams

Added 64-bit support

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CONTENTS

1. Introduction ...........................................6

2. Applications ...........................................6

3. Package Contents ..................................6

4. System Requirements ...........................6

5. Features ..................................................7

6. Operation Controls and Functions .......8

6.1 Front Panel ................................................... 8

6.2 Rear Panel ..................................................... 9

6.3 Driver Installation ....................................10

6.4 Driver Uninstallation ..............................12

7. Connection Diagram .......................... 13

8. Specifications ...................................... 14

9. Acronyms ............................................. 14

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1. INTRODUCTION

The PU-USBX USB over Ethernet Extender is allows you to extend up to four USB devices over an existing LAN network (100m) or direct connection via a USB cable. Acting as a USB hub, this extender will allow four USB devices to be connected to your PC using a single USB port.

2. APPLICATIONS

Share USB devices over a network

Meeting room USB control of remote PCs

Transfer of USB data over a network

External USB hub

USB display control (with USB to HDMI converter)

3. PACKAGE CONTENTS

USB over Ethernet Extender

Software CD-ROM (includes Drivers)

5 V/2.6 A Power Adaptor

Operation Manual

4. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

PC/laptop with USB or RJ45 cable (direct connection or through an existing network) and USB devices such as printers, scanners, flash drives, HDD and digital cameras.

Computer System Requirements: 2.4GHz single core CPU with at least

1GB RAM for optimal performance

Operating Systems:

- Windows XP Home or Professional SP2 (32-bit)

- Windows Vista (32-bit & 64-bit)

- Window 7 (32-bit & 64-bit)

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5. FEATURES

Control up to 4 four USB devices

Supports high-speed (480 Mbps), full-speed (12 Mbps) and low- speed(1.5 Mbps) transaction (speed in the LAN Mode might be limited by the bandwidth of the network)

Works up to 100m away (in the Extender Mode)

Connect with existing Ethernet cable or directly to a PC with RJ-45 cable

Compliant with USB 2.0 (Hi-speed) specification

Support Ethernet protocols TCP/IP

Supports 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet speed

Supports Windows XP (SP2), Vista (32/64-Bit), & 7 (32/64-bit)

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6. OPERATION CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

6.1 Front Panel

1 2 3 4 5

1 DC 5V: Plug the 5V DC power supply included in the package into the unit and connect the adaptor to AC wall outlet.

2 Power LED: LED will illuminate green when the device is connected to a power supply.

3 LAN IN: Connect with a RJ45 terminated CAT5e/6 cable to your existing network system or directly to a PC or laptop.

4 USB IN: Connect with a mini-USB to USB cable from your PC/laptop.

5 INPUT switch: Switches the input mode between LAN (network) and direct USB Connection

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6.2 Rear Panel

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1 USB 1~4: Use to connect to USB devices such as flash drives, external

HDDs, digital cameras, printers, and etc.

The USB over Ethernet Extender is a multi-function USB HUB which allows you to:

A. LAN Mode: Allows PC/Laptops to access USB devices over an existing Intranet network. The LAN Mode can be used in a home or office environment that has its own configured network infrastructure, as the device will allow users connected to the LAN (Local Area

Network) to access up to four USB devices.

B. Extender Mode: Extend the USB operating distance over a single

RJ45 terminated CAT5e/6 cable up to 100 meters this allows the use of

USB devices in remote locations in an installation.

C. HUB Mode: Use it as a regular 4 port USB Hub. Where no signal extension is needed, the device can be used as a 4 port USB Hub and can be directly connected to a PC/Laptop.

For the LAN mode or Extender Mode to function, the software application and driver (provided on the supplied CD-ROM) are required to be installed on any connected PCs/Laptops for them to identify and hook up with the unit in the same network using TCP/IP protocol.

In all 3 modes, USB 2.0 (data rates up to 480Mbps) and USB 1.1 protocols (data rates up to 12 Mbps) are both supported.

Role of USB devices in a setup with this unit:

- Host Devices (PC / Laptop): Can Control this unit and any USB devices connected to it.

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- Storage Devices (USB Flash Drive, USB Hard Drive, etc.): Provide bidirectional data transfer between the Storage Device and the Host

Device.

- Peripheral Devices (USB Printer, USB Scanner, etc.): Provide bidirectional data transfer between the Peripheral Device and the Host

Device.

- Input Devices (USB Keyboard, USB Mouse, etc.): Can be used to control the Host Device remotely.

6.3 Driver Installation

The following sections list the procedures to follow when installing the

USB device drivers. Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive, run the USB Install Disc and follow the below steps to install the driver.

1. Installs the USB Server Software

Double click on the USB Server Setup icon to start the set up software and click finish when the setup is complete.

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When USB Server software has been installed completely, the icon for the

USB Server should appear on both the desktop and in the System Tray area on the bottom right of the desktop.

2. Uses the USB Server Software

Double click on the Launch USB Server icon from the desktop or from the

System Tray, the USB Server window will appear. Connect both PC/Laptop and the device directly with a RJ-45 terminated CAT5e/6 cable or to a LAN and click on Search. Ensure the INPUT switch on the device is set to 'LAN'.

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Once the connection is done click on 'Connect Device' next to the Search for both Display and Media. When the connection is done the Status will appear with “” mark. When disconnecting click on “Disconnect Device”.

6.4 Driver Uninstallation

Follow the steps below to uninstall the USB server driver:

Step 1: Open the Start menu and navigate to: Start MenuControl

PanelAdd or Remove Programs.

Step 2: Select USB Server and click Remove.

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7. CONNECTION DIAGRAM

Laptop PC

Wireless Ethernet

Hub

OR

Wired Network

Switch

OR

PC

Mini-USB

Cable

Laptop

4×USB

Connections

USB

Hard drive

USB

Mouse

USB

Keyboard

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8. SPECIFICATIONS

Input Ports

Network Protocol

Network Interface

Output Ports

Computer System

Support

ESD Protection

Dimensions

Weight

Chassis Material

Silkscreen Color

Operating Temperature

Storage Temperature

Relative Humidity

Power Consumption

1×Ethernet (RJ-45), 1×Mini-USB

TCP/IP

10/100/1000 Mbps

4×USB

Windows, XP SP2 and Vista (32-bit & 64-bit) &

Window 7 (32-bit & 64-bit)

Human Body Model:

±8 kV (air-gap discharge)

±4 kV (contact discharge)

119 mm (W)×88 mm (D)×25 mm(H)

120 g

Plastic

Black

0 °C~40 °C/32 °F~104 °F

−20 °C~60 °C/−4 °F~140 °F

20~90 % RH (non-condensing)

6.2 W

9. ACRONYMS

ACRONYM

CAT5e

CAT6

USB

COMPLETE TERM

Category 5 Cable

Category 6 Cable

Universal Serial Bus

CYP (UK) Ltd., Unit 7, Shepperton Business Park, Govett Avenue, Shepperton,

Middlesex, TW17 8BA

Tel: +44 (0) 20 3137 9180 | Fax: +44 (0) 20 3137 6279

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