USB over Category Cable Extender, Local and Remote
111999
USB over Category Cable Extender, Local and Remote
111999
Description
The Crestron® USB over Category Cable Extenders (USB‑EXT‑2‑LOCAL and USB‑EXT‑2‑REMOTE) deliver reliable, high‑speed USB signal extension for USB 1.1 and 2.0 devices in a conference room, classroom, auditorium, command center, medical facility, public space, or residence. Without requiring any special configuration or drivers, the USB extenders enable wire runs up to 330 ft (100 m) over a single CAT5e (or better) unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cable. The USB extenders support most USB device types and are plug‑and‑play compatible with computers running Windows®, macOS®, and Linux® operating systems.
Two types of USB extenders are available:
- USB‑EXT-2‑REMOTE - Provides connectivity for up to two USB devices (keyboards, whiteboards, mobile devices, etc.) at one location
- USB‑EXT-2‑LOCAL - Provides connectivity for a single USB host (computer, media server, codec, etc.)
Linking the two extenders requires one run of CAT5e unshielded twisted-pair cable.2 Both extenders are powered by a single 100-240 VAC power supply, which can be connected at either end to an AC power receptacle.3 The USB‑EXT‑2‑LOCAL and USB‑EXT‑2‑REMOTE are compatible with the USB over Category Cable Extender Wall Plates (USB‑EXT‑2‑LOCAL‑1G and USB‑EXT‑2‑REMOTE‑1G).
Note: The USB‑EXT-2‑LOCAL and USB‑EXT-2‑REMOTE are simple point-to-point USB signal extenders. They do not switch or route USB signals, and do not connect to a network. For KVM and other applications routing USB signals over an Ethernet network, please refer to the USB over Category Cable Extenders (USB‑NX2‑LOCAL‑1G and USB‑NX2‑REMOTE‑1G) or the USB over Ethernet Extenders with Routing (USB‑EXT‑DM‑LOCAL and USB‑EXT‑DM‑REMOTE).2
Key Features
- Provide reliable, high-speed USB signal extension for most USB 1.1 or 2.0 devices1
- Compatible with Crestron® USB over Category Cable Extender Wall Plates (USB‑EXT‑2‑LOCAL‑1G and USB‑EXT‑2‑REMOTE‑1G)
- Extend USB signals up to 330 ft (100 m) over CAT5e (or better) twisted-pair cable2
- 100-240 VAC power supply (included)
- Enable transparent point-to-point USB extension without any configuration or programming
- Plug-and-play compatible with most types of USB 1.1 and 2.0 devices and hosts1
- No drivers required with Windows®, macOS®, or Linux® operating systems1
- Transport USB over CAT5e at speeds up to 480 Mbps
- Mass Storage Acceleration maximizes USB 2.0 bulk transfer speeds
- Expandable using up to 4 USB hubs (not included)
- USB‑EXT‑2-REMOTE provides 2 USB Type A ports
- The USB extender is engineered to deliver maximum compatibility with the widest possible range of devices. Crestron does not guarantee that all USB devices or hosts are compatible with the USB extender. Certain USB devices may require additional driver installation if not directly supported by the computer’s operating system.
- For the Link connection between the Local and Remote extenders, as a minimum, use high quality, solid core CAT5e (or better) unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable. If connecting either extender through a wall jack, a stranded patch cord may be used. The maximum aggregate cable length is 330 ft (100 m) between units. The minimum cable length is 6 ft (1.8 m). Do not connect the Link ports to an Ethernet LAN or any other network or device, including the USB‑EXT‑DM‑REMOTE, USB‑EXT‑DM‑LOCAL, USB‑NX2‑REMOTE‑1G, USB‑NX2‑LOCAL‑1G.
- The power supply must be connected to either the Local or Remote extender, not both. Power is passed to the secondary extender via the Link connection.Crestron recommends installing this ferrite bead on the included 24 VDC power supply cable close to the device.When using a power source other than PoE, Crestron recommends installing this ferrite bead on the power supply cable close to the device.
This product may be purchased from select authorized Crestron dealers and distributors. To find a dealer or distributor, please contact the Crestron sales representative for your area. A list of sales representatives is available online at www.crestron.com/How-To-Buy/Find-a-Representative or by calling 855‑263‑8754.
This product is covered under the Crestron standard limited warranty. Refer to www.crestron.com/warranty for full details.
The specific patents that cover Crestron products are listed online at patents.crestron.com.
Certain Crestron products contain open source software. For specific information, please visit www.crestron.com/opensource.
Specifications
| Communications | |
| Link | USB extension up to 100 m (330 ft) over solid-core CAT5e (or better) unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable2 |
| USB Device Support | USB 1.0/1.1 and 2.0 compatible including mass storage and isochronous devices1 |
| USB Hub Support | Any signal chain may include up to 4 USB hubs plus one USB-EXT-2-LOCAL and one USB-EXT-2-REMOTE1 |
| Maximum USB Devices | 30 USB devices, or 4 USB hubs with 26 USB devices |
| Host Computer OS Support | Windows®, macOS®, and Linux® operating systems |
| USB Throughput | USB 2.0 up to 480 Mbps, USB 1.1 up to 12 Mbps |
| Connectors – Local endpoint | |
| 24 V 1A | (1) 2.1 x 5.5 mm DC power connector; 24 VDC power input (power supply included)3 |
| Config | For factory use only |
| Link | (1) 8-pin RJ45 connector, female; Connects directly to a Remote extender2 |
| USB | (1) USB Type B connector, female; USB 2.0 device port for connection to the USB host computer, media server, game console, annotator, codec, etc. |
| Connectors – Remote endpoint | |
| 24 V 1A | (1) 2.1 x 5.5 mm DC power connector; 24 VDC power input (power supply included)3 |
| Config | For factory use only |
| Link | (1) 8-pin RJ45 connector, female; Connects to Link port on the Local endpoint2 |
| USB | (2) USB Type A connectors, female; USB 2.0 host ports for connection of USB devices such as mice, keyboards, and other USB devices1 Available USB Power: 1 A maximum per port, 1.5 A maximum total |
| Indicators – Local endpoint | |
| Activity | (1) Amber LED, indicates data activity on the Link interface |
| Host | (1) Green LED, indicates a valid connection to the USB host |
| Link | (1) Green LED, indicates a valid Link connection to the Remote extender |
| Mode | (1) Recessed pushbutton (for factory use only) |
| Power | (1) Blue LED, indicates operating power is supplied via the local power supply or the Link connection3 |
| Indicators – Remote endpoint | |
| Activity | (1) Amber LED, indicates data activity on the Link interface |
| Host | (1) Green LED, indicates a valid connection to the USB host at the Local extender |
| Link | (1) Green LED, indicates a valid Link connection to the Local extender |
| Mode | (1) Recessed pushbutton (for factory use only) |
| Power | (1) Blue LED, indicates operating power is supplied via the local power supply or the Link connection3 |
| Power | |
| Available USB Power |
Supplies 1 A maximum per each of two USB Type A ports, 1.5 A maximum total |
| USB‑EXT‑2‑LOCAL | USB powered via the USB host interface3 |
| USB‑EXT‑2-REMOTE | Input: 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz; Output: 1 A @ 24 VDC |
| Environmental | |
| Temperature | 32° to 122° F (0° to 50° C) |
| Humidity | 20% to 80% RH (non-condensing) |
| Construction | |
| Housing | Metal, black finish, adhesive rubber feet |
| Mounting | Includes four slots for wire ties or other third-party mounting hardware |
| Dimensions | |
| Height | 1.03 in. (26 mm) without feet |
| Width | 2.96 in. (75 mm) |
| Depth | 3.43 in. (87 mm) |
| Compliance | |
| CE, IC, FCC Part 15 Class B digital device | |
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- The USB extender is engineered to deliver maximum compatibility with the widest possible range of devices. Crestron does not guarantee that all USB devices or hosts are compatible with the USB extender. Certain USB devices may require additional driver installation if not directly supported by the computer’s operating system.
- For the Link connection between the Local and Remote extenders, as a minimum, use high quality, solid core CAT5e (or better) unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable. If connecting either extender through a wall jack, a stranded patch cord may be used. The maximum aggregate cable length is 330 ft (100 m) between units. The minimum cable length is 6 ft (1.8 m). Do not connect the Link ports to an Ethernet LAN or any other network or device, including the USB‑EXT‑DM‑REMOTE, USB‑EXT‑DM‑LOCAL, USB‑NX2‑REMOTE‑1G, USB‑NX2‑LOCAL‑1G.
- The power supply must be connected to either the Local or Remote extender, not both. Power is passed to the secondary extender via the Link connection.Crestron recommends installing this ferrite bead on the included 24 VDC power supply cable close to the device.When using a power source other than PoE, Crestron recommends installing this ferrite bead on the power supply cable close to the device.
This product may be purchased from select authorized Crestron dealers and distributors. To find a dealer or distributor, please contact the Crestron sales representative for your area. A list of sales representatives is available online at www.crestron.com/How-To-Buy/Find-a-Representative or by calling 855‑263‑8754.
This product is covered under the Crestron standard limited warranty. Refer to www.crestron.com/warranty for full details.
The specific patents that cover Crestron products are listed online at patents.crestron.com.
Certain Crestron products contain open source software. For specific information, please visit www.crestron.com/opensource.
Crestron and the Crestron logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Crestron Electronics, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. macOS is either a trademark or registered trademark of Apple, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Extreme USB is either a trademark or registered trademark of Icron Technologies Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Linux is either a trademark or a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds in the United States and/or other countries. Windows is either a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Other trademarks, registered trademarks, and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Crestron disclaims any proprietary interest in the marks and names of others. Crestron is not responsible for errors in typography or photography. Specifications are subject to change without notice. ©2020 Crestron Electronics, Inc.
Resources
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