PU-USBX

USB over Ethernet Extender

OPERATION MANUAL

Safety Precautions

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

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

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

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

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

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Never push an object of any kind into this product through module openings or empty slots, as you may damage parts.

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Do not attach the power supply cabling to building surfaces.

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Do not allow anything to rest on the power cabling or allow it to be abused by persons walking on it.

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To protect the equipment from overheating, do not block the slots and openings in the module housing that provide ventilation.

Revision History

Version No

VR0

Date

20110325

Summary of Change

Preliminary Release

Table of Contents

1. Introduction .................................................................................1

2. Applications ................................................................................1

3. Package Contents ......................................................................1

4. System Requirements .................................................................1

5. Features .......................................................................................1

6. System Requirements .................................................................2

7. Specifications ..............................................................................2

8. Operation Controls and Functions ............................................3

8.1 Front Panel ................................................................... 3

8.2 Rear Panel .................................................................... 3

9. Software Installation ....................................................................5

9.1 Install USB Server Software .......................................... 5

9.2 Using USB Server ........................................................... 6

10. Uninstall the Device Driver ..........................................................7

11. Connection and Installation ......................................................8

12. Acronyms ....................................................................................9

1. Introduction

The USB over Ethernet Extender is a great and simple device that allows you to utilize your USB devices over existing network installation or connect directly withyour PC/NB source equipment. For household and commercial environtment this device makes hand on multi-controls for users within the network system group. All kids of USB devices are compatible and can be control within the same time up to 4 different devices under 100 meters of distance.

2. Applications

• LAN’s USB device sharing and or control

• External USB hub

• USB display control (with USB to HDMI converter)

3. Package Contents

• USB over Ethernet Extender

• CD Driver

• 5V / 2.6A Power adaptor

• Operation Manual

4. System Requirements

Input source equipment such as PC/laptop with USB or RJ45 (directly or through

IP router) cable and output USB devices such as printer server, flash, HDD and or digital camera.

5. Features

• Control up to 4 four USB devices

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

• Works up to 100 M away (in the Extender Mode)

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

• Compliant with USB 2.0 (Hi-speed) specification

• Support Ethernet protocols TCP/IP

• Support 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet speed

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6. System Requirements

System Hardware Requirements: 2.4GHz single core CPU with at least 1GB

RAM for optimal performance

Operating Systems:

• Windows XP Home or Professional 32 bits SP2

• Windows Vista 32 bits,

• Window 7

7. Specifications

Input

Network Protocol

Network Interface

1 x Ethernet RJ-45; 1 x Mini-USB

TCP/IP

10/100/1000Mbps

Operating System Support Windows, XP SP2, Vista 32bits and Window 7

ESD Protection Human Body Model: ± 8kV (air-gap discharge)

: ± 4kV (contact discharge)

Operating System Support Windows, XP SP2, Vista 32bits and Window 7

Dimensions (mm)

Weight (g)

Chassis Material

Silkscreen Color

119 (W) x 88 (D) x 25 (H)

120

Plastic

Black

Operating Temperature

Storage Temperature

Relative Humidity

Power Consumption (W)

0°C ~ 40°C/ 32°F ~104°F

-20°C ~ 60°C/ -4°F~140°F

20~90% RH (non-condensing)

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8. Operation Controls and Functions

8.1 Front Panel

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. DC 5V: Plug the DC 5V power supply and connect the adaptor to AC wall outlet.

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. Power LED: This green LED will illuminate when the device is connected with power supply.

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. LAN IN: This slot is to connect with CAT5e/6 cable from your network system or PC/laptop.

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. USB IN: This slot is to connect with mini USB to USB cable from your PC/

laptop.

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. INPUT switch: This switch allows users to choose input signal from LAN or

USB.

8.2 Rear Panel

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. USB 1~4: These slots are to connect with USB devices such as flash drive, external HDD, digital camera, printer server and etc…

The USB over Ethernet Extender is a multifunctional USB HUB which allows you to.

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A. Access USB gadgets as well as Laptops and PCs over existing Intranet

network – the LAN Mode; The LAN Mode is extremely useful in any home

/ office configured with network infrastructure, as the device allows users

connected to the LAN (Local Area Network) to access up to any four USB

devices available within the same Intranet.

B. Extend USB signal over a single RJ45 / Ethernet cable up to 100 meters, to 4

bidirectional USB ports – the Extender Mode; The Extender Mode provides

a nice-to-have and convenient option in any integration / installation

setup for users to prolong the distance of USB signal transaction up to 100

meters, over a single RJ45 cable.

C. Use it as a regular 1-IN-4-OUT USB HUB – the HUB Mode. The HUB Mode

serves users, when no signal extension is needed, as a common 1-IN-4-OUT

USB HUB.

For the LAN mode or Extender Mode to function, certain software application and driver (both are provided in the CD bundled) are required to be installed on the 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 and 1.1 protocols are both supported, while the former can go with a data rate up to 480 Mbps, and the later only 12 Mbps.

Role of USB devices / gadgets in a setup with this unit:

• Host Devices (PC / Laptop): Control this unit and its connected USB

devices.

• Storage Devices (USB Flash Drive, USB Hard Drive, etc.): Provide bidirectional data transferring between themselves and the Host Devices.

• Peripheral Devices (USB Printer, USB Scanner, etc.): Provide their specific application to be utilized by the Host Device.

• Input Devices (USB Keyboard, USB Mouse, etc.): Operates the Host Device

remotely.

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9. Software Installation

The following sections list the procedures to follow when installing the USB to

HDMI and USB device drivers. Insert the provided CD into your CD-ROM drive, then begin the USB Install Disc and follow the below steps to install the driver.

9.1 Install USB Server Software

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

When both DisplayLink and USB Server has been installed completely the

USB Server’s icon should appear on the desktop and the button right side of the desktop.

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9.2 Using USB Server

Double click on the Launch USB Server icon from the desktop or from the button right side and the USB Server window will appear on the desktop.

Connect both PC/Laptop and the device with RJ-45 cable and click on

Search and switch the INPUT switch on the device to LAN.

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”.

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10. Uninstall the Device Driver

Follow the steps below to uninstall the Multi View driver.

Step 1: Open the Control Panel: Start → Control Panel → Add or Remove

Programs.

Step 2: Select USB Server and click Remove.

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11. Connection and Installation

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PC or

NB

Mini USB IN

USB X 4

Ethernet Hub

LAN IN

Keybord Mouse

HDD Printer

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Acronyms

Acronym

USB

Complete Term

Universal Serial Bus

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