USB Extender
Model UEC100M/4
707 Dayton Road -- P.O. Box 1040 -- Ottawa, IL 61350 USA
Phone (815) 433-5100 -- General Fax (815) 433-5105
Phone (815) 433-5100 -- General Fax (815) 433-5105
Website: www.bb-elec.com
European Headquarters
B&B Electronics
Westlink Commercial Park -- Oranmore, Co. Galway, Ireland
Phone +353 91-792444 -- Fax +353 91-792445
Website: www.bb-europe.com
B&B Electronics Mfg. Co. Inc. -- June 2005
Manual Documentation Number: UEC100M/4-2305
B&B Electronics Mfg Co Inc – 707 Dayton Rd - PO Box 1040 - Ottawa IL 61350 - Ph 815-433-5100 - Fax 815-433-5104 – www.bb-elec.com
B&B Electronics – Westlink Commercial Park – Oranmore, Galway, Ireland – Ph +353 91-792444 – Fax +353 91-792445 – www.bb-europe.com
Manual Documentation Number: UEC100M/4-2305
B&B Electronics Mfg Co Inc – 707 Dayton Rd - PO Box 1040 - Ottawa IL 61350 - Ph 815-433-5100 - Fax 815-433-5104 – www.bb-elec.com
B&B Electronics – Westlink Commercial Park – Oranmore, Galway, Ireland – Ph +353 91-792444 – Fax +353 91-792445 – www.bb-europe.com
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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION ...........................................................................................1
ULINX EXTENDER PRODUCT CONTENTS .....................................................1
ABOUT THE ULINX EXTENDER....................................................................2
BEFORE YOU BEGIN....................................................................................5
INSTALLING THE LOCAL UNIT.....................................................................5
INSTALLING THE REMOTE UNIT ..................................................................5
CONNECTING THE LOCAL UNIT TO THE REMOTE UNIT ...............................6
CHECKING THE INSTALLATION....................................................................6
CONNECTING A USB DEVICE......................................................................7
TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................................................................8
SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................11
CONTACTING TECHNICAL SUPPORT ..........................................................12
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B&B Electronics – Westlink Commercial Park – Oranmore, Galway, Ireland – Ph +353 91-792444 – Fax +353 91-792445 – www.bb-europe.com
B&B Electronics Mfg Co Inc – 707 Dayton Rd - PO Box 1040 - Ottawa IL 61350 - Ph 815-433-5100 - Fax 815-433-5104 – www.bb-elec.com
B&B Electronics – Westlink Commercial Park – Oranmore, Galway, Ireland – Ph +353 91-792444 – Fax +353 91-792445 – www.bb-europe.com
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Introduction
About the Ulinx Extender
This manual is intended to assist IT professionals install the Ulinx Extender
model . The instructions in this guide assume a general knowledge of
computer installation procedures, familiarity with cabling requirements,
and some understanding of USB devices.
The Ulinx Extender breaks the five-meter distance barrier for the
connection of USB peripheral devices and allows users to enjoy the
benefits of USB technology beyond the desktop. With the Ulinx Extender,
USB devices can be located up to 100 meters from the host computer. In
addition, the Ulinx Extender can supply power to remote low-power or
high-power USB devices.
NOTE: Notes give additional information that could make installation
easier.
The Ulinx Extender is composed of two individual units, the Local Unit
and the Remote Unit.
Ulinx Extender Product Contents
When you open your Ulinx Extender for the first time you should find the
following items:
The Local Unit
The Local Unit connects to the host computer using a conventional
USB cable. Depending on your needs, it also connects to a power
outlet through an AC power adapter.
• Ulinx Extender User Guide
• Local Unit
• Remote Unit
• AC power adapter
Front View
• USB cable (2m long)
To complete the installation, you will also require the following items that
are not included with the product:
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• USB compatible computer
• USB device
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• Category 5 Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cable with two RJ45
connectors (if using surface cabling),
OR,
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4
Category 5 UTP cabling with two information outlets and two
Category 5 UTP patch cords with RJ45 connectors (if using
premise cabling)
1 Host LED
4 Link Port (RJ45)
5 Power LED
NOTE: The maximum length of the Category 5 UTP cable, including
2 Host Port (USB Type B)
3 Link LED
patch cords, must not exceed 100m.
6 Power connector
NOTE: The power adapter for the Ulinx Extender can be connected to
either the Local Unit or to the Remote Unit, as convenient. With
the Ulinx Extender UEC100M/4, the location of the power adapter
also depends on whether you are connecting high-power or low-
power USB devices. (See Power Handling on page 4).
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B&B Electronics Mfg Co Inc – 707 Dayton Rd - PO Box 1040 - Ottawa IL 61350 - Ph 815-433-5100 - Fax 815-433-5104 – www.bb-elec.com
B&B Electronics – Westlink Commercial Park – Oranmore, Galway, Ireland – Ph +353 91-792444 – Fax +353 91-792445 – www.bb-europe.com
B&B Electronics Mfg Co Inc – 707 Dayton Rd - PO Box 1040 - Ottawa IL 61350 - Ph 815-433-5100 - Fax 815-433-5104 – www.bb-elec.com
B&B Electronics – Westlink Commercial Park – Oranmore, Galway, Ireland – Ph +353 91-792444 – Fax +353 91-792445 – www.bb-europe.com
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USB Cables
The Remote Unit
USB cables have two distinct connectors. The Type A connector is used to
connect the cable from a USB device to the Type A port on a computer or
hub. The Type B connector is used to attach the USB cable to a USB
device.
The Remote Unit connects to the USB device using a conventional
USB cable. Depending on your needs, it also connects to a power
outlet through an AC power adapter. The Remote Unit of the
UEC100M/4 allows you to connect up to four USB devices.
Front View
Rear View
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USB Type A
port
USB Type B
port
USB Type B
connector
USB Type A
connector
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Power Handling
Some USB devices are powered directly from the USB and do not require
individual power supplies. These devices are called bus-powered devices.
The Ulinx Extender can provide power to these devices so they can be
operated remotely.
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1 Link LED
5 Device LED(s)
Bus-powered devices are further divided into low-power and high-power
categories. Low-power devices are allowed to draw up to 100 mA from the
USB. Typical examples include mice, joysticks, and keyboards without
hubs. High-power devices are allowed to draw up to 500 mA from the
USB. Typical examples include cameras and keyboards with hubs. To
determine if a device is high-power or low-power, consult the user
documentation for the device.
2 Link Port (RJ45)
3 Power LED
6 Device Port(s) (USB Type
A)
4 Power connector
Network Cabling
The Ulinx Extender UEC100M/4 can supply power to both low-power and
high-power devices when configured as follows:
The Local Unit and Remote Unit are interconnected by up to 100
meters of Category 5 Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cabling. The
UTP cabling must have a straight-through conductor configuration,
with no crossovers, and must be terminated with 8-conductor RJ45
connectors at both ends.
• To operate up to four low-power devices, connect the
power adapter to the Local Unit or the Remote Unit, as
convenient.
• To operate up to four high-power devices, connect the
power adapter to the Remote Unit.
Local
Unit
Remote
Unit
NOTE: Devices with their own power source are usually considered to be
USB
USB
Category 5 cable
AC power adapter
low-power devices from a USB perspective.
cable
cable(s)
computer
USB
device(s)
Compatibility
The Ulinx Extender complies with USB 1.1 specifications governing the
design of full speed USB devices. However, B&B Electronics does not
guarantee that all full speed USB devices are compatible with the Ulinx
Extender UEC100M/4.
NOTE:Category 5 UTP cabling is the standard data communications
cable installed in most commercial and some residential buildings.
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B&B Electronics Mfg Co Inc – 707 Dayton Rd - PO Box 1040 - Ottawa IL 61350 - Ph 815-433-5100 - Fax 815-433-5104 – www.bb-elec.com
B&B Electronics – Westlink Commercial Park – Oranmore, Galway, Ireland – Ph +353 91-792444 – Fax +353 91-792445 – www.bb-europe.com
B&B Electronics Mfg Co Inc – 707 Dayton Rd - PO Box 1040 - Ottawa IL 61350 - Ph 815-433-5100 - Fax 815-433-5104 – www.bb-elec.com
B&B Electronics – Westlink Commercial Park – Oranmore, Galway, Ireland – Ph +353 91-792444 – Fax +353 91-792445 – www.bb-europe.com
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Before You Begin
Before you can install the Ulinx Extender, you need to prepare your site.
Connecting the Local Unit to the Remote Unit
1. Determine where the host computer is to be located and set up the
computer.
NOTE:To ensure proper operation, we recommend that only Category 5
or better, Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cabling be used to
connect the Local Unit to the Remote Unit. The UTP cabling must
have a straight-through conductor configuration with no
crossovers, and must be terminated with 8-conductor RJ45
connectors at both ends.
2. Determine where you want to locate the USB device(s).
3. Decide whether the power adapter is to be connected to the Local
Unit or the Remote Unit (see the discussion of power handling on
page 4).
4. If you are using surface cabling, ensure you have enough Category
5 UTP cabling to connect the two locations.
With Surface Cabling
OR
1. Plug one end of the Category 5 UTP cabling (not included) into the
Link port on the Local Unit.
If you are using premise cabling, ensure Category 5 UTP cabling
is installed between the two locations, with Category 5
information outlets located near both the computer and the USB
device.
2. Plug the other end of the Category 5 UTP cabling into the Link port
on the Remote Unit.
With Premise Cabling
Installing the Local Unit
1. Plug one end of a Category 5 patch cord (not included) into the Link
port on the Local Unit.
1. Place the Local Unit near the host computer.
2. If the power adapter is to be located with the Local Unit:
a) Plug the power adapter into a suitable AC outlet.
b) Connect the power adapter to the Local Unit.
2. Plug the other end of the patch cord into the Category 5 information
outlet near the host computer.
3. Plug one end of the second Category 5 patch cord (not included)
into the Link port on the Remote Unit.
3. Plug the Type B connector on the USB cable (included) into the
Host port on the Local Unit.
4. Plug the other end of the second patch cord into the Category 5
information outlet near the USB device.
4. Plug the Type A connector on the USB cable into the USB port on
the computer.
NOTE: The maximum length of the Category 5 UTP cable, including
patch cords, must not exceed 100 meters.
Installing the Remote Unit
Checking the Installation
1. Place the Remote Unit near the USB device(s).
2. If the power adapter is to be located with the Remote Unit:
a) Plug the power adapter into a suitable AC outlet.
b) Connect the power adapter to the Remote Unit.
1. Check that the Power LEDs on the Local Unit and Remote Unit
are both on.
2. Check that the Link LEDs on the Local Unit and Remote Unit are
both on.
3. Check that the Host LED on the Local Unit is on.
4. On the host PC, open the Device Manager applet. Expand the
entry for Universal Serial Bus controllers by clicking the + sign. If
the Ulinx Extender has been installed correctly you should find it
listed as a Generic USB Hub.
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B&B Electronics Mfg Co Inc – 707 Dayton Rd - PO Box 1040 - Ottawa IL 61350 - Ph 815-433-5100 - Fax 815-433-5104 – www.bb-elec.com
B&B Electronics – Westlink Commercial Park – Oranmore, Galway, Ireland – Ph +353 91-792444 – Fax +353 91-792445 – www.bb-europe.com
B&B Electronics Mfg Co Inc – 707 Dayton Rd - PO Box 1040 - Ottawa IL 61350 - Ph 815-433-5100 - Fax 815-433-5104 – www.bb-elec.com
B&B Electronics – Westlink Commercial Park – Oranmore, Galway, Ireland – Ph +353 91-792444 – Fax +353 91-792445 – www.bb-europe.com
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Connecting a USB Device
Troubleshooting
1. Install any software required to operate the USB device(s). Refer
to the documentation for the device(s), as required.
The following table provides troubleshooting help. The topics are arranged
in the order in which they should be executed in most situations. If you are
unable to resolve the problem after following these instructions, please
contact technical support for further assistance (see page 12).
2. Connect the USB device to the Device port on the Remote Unit.
3. Check that the Device LED on the Remote Unit is on.
Symptoms/Cause
Remedy
All LEDs on Local Unit and
Remote Unit are off.
1. Ensure that the power adapter is connected to
the Local Unit or Remote Unit
Cause:
2. Check that the adapter is connected to a live
source of electrical power
The Ulinx Extender is not
receiving power from the
adapter
Power LED on one unit is
on, power LED on other unit
is off.
1. Ensure that a Category 5 UTP cable with
straight-through conductors is connected
between the Local Unit and Remote Unit.
Cause:
2. Connect a short Category 5 patch cord
between the Local Unit and Remote Unit.
Recheck the operation of the system.
There is no connection
between the Local Unit and
Remote Unit.
Link LEDs on Local Unit
and Remote Unit are off.
3. Ensure that a Category 5 UTP cable with
straight-through conductors is connected
between the Local Unit and Remote Unit.
Cause:
There is no connection
between the Local Unit and
Remote Unit.
4. Connect a short Category 5 patch cord
between the Local Unit and Remote Unit.
Recheck the operation of the system.
USB Hub Power
Exceeded message is
displayed by the computer.
5. Move the power adapter from the Local Unit to
the Remote Unit.
Cause:
The USB device connected
to the Remote Unit is a
high-power device and the
power adapter is connected
to the Local Unit
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B&B Electronics – Westlink Commercial Park – Oranmore, Galway, Ireland – Ph +353 91-792444 – Fax +353 91-792445 – www.bb-europe.com
B&B Electronics Mfg Co Inc – 707 Dayton Rd - PO Box 1040 - Ottawa IL 61350 - Ph 815-433-5100 - Fax 815-433-5104 – www.bb-elec.com
B&B Electronics – Westlink Commercial Park – Oranmore, Galway, Ireland – Ph +353 91-792444 – Fax +353 91-792445 – www.bb-europe.com
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Symptoms/Cause
Remedy
Symptoms/Cause
Remedy
Link LED on Local Unit is
1. Disconnect all USB devices from the Remote
Unit.
on;
All LEDs on both the Local
Unit and Remote Unit are
on but the device does not
operate correctly
1. Disconnect the Ulinx Extender from the
computer.
Host LED on Local Unit is
off.
2. Disconnect the Local Unit from the computer.
2. Connect the USB device directly to the USB
port on the computer.
3. Disconnect and then reconnect the power
adapter to the Ulinx Extender.
Cause:
Cause:
a) The computer is not
functioning.
3. If the device does not operate properly,
consult the user documentation for the device.
4. Reconnect the Local Unit to the computer.
a) The USB device is
malfunctioning.
5. In the Universal Serial Bus controllers section
of Device Manager, check that the Ulinx
Extender is recognised as a “Generic USB
Hub”.
b) The Local Unit is not
connected to the
computer.
4. If the device operates properly when directly
connected to the computer, connect another
device (of a different type) to the Ulinx
Extender. Connect the Ulinx Extender to the
computer.
b) The computer does not
recognise the USB
device.
c) The computer does not
support USB hubs.
6. If the Ulinx Extender is not recognised, contact
technical support for assistance.
c) The application software
for the device is not
operating.
5. If the second device does not operate, the
Ulinx Extender may be malfunctioning.
Contact technical support for assistance.
d) The Ulinx Extender is
malfunctioning.
d) The Ulinx Extender is
malfunctioning.
A device is connected to
Remote Unit and the
corresponding Device LED
is off
1. Disconnect the Ulinx Extender from the
computer.
6. If the second device does operate properly,
the first device may not be compatible with the
Ulinx Extender. Contact technical support for
assistance.
2. Connect the USB device directly to the USB
port on the computer.
Cause:
3. If the device does not operate properly,
consult the user documentation for the device.
a) The USB device is
malfunctioning.
4. If the device operates properly when directly
connected to the computer, connect another
device (of a different type) to the Ulinx
Extender. Connect the Ulinx Extender to the
computer.
b) The computer does not
recognise the USB
device.
c) The application software
for the device is not
operating.
5. If the second device does not operate, the
Ulinx Extender may be malfunctioning.
Contact technical support for assistance.
d) The Ulinx Extender is
malfunctioning.
6. If the second device does operate properly,
the first device may not be compatible with the
Ulinx Extender. Contact technical support for
assistance.
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B&B Electronics Mfg Co Inc – 707 Dayton Rd - PO Box 1040 - Ottawa IL 61350 - Ph 815-433-5100 - Fax 815-433-5104 – www.bb-elec.com
B&B Electronics – Westlink Commercial Park – Oranmore, Galway, Ireland – Ph +353 91-792444 – Fax +353 91-792445 – www.bb-europe.com
B&B Electronics Mfg Co Inc – 707 Dayton Rd - PO Box 1040 - Ottawa IL 61350 - Ph 815-433-5100 - Fax 815-433-5104 – www.bb-elec.com
B&B Electronics – Westlink Commercial Park – Oranmore, Galway, Ireland – Ph +353 91-792444 – Fax +353 91-792445 – www.bb-europe.com
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Specifications
Contacting Technical Support
If you require technical assistance, send an e-mail message to:
To help us serve you better, please include the following information with
your technical support request:
Range (over Category
5 UTP cable)
100 meters (330 ft)
USB device support
Full speed devices (12 Mb/s)
Low speed devices (1.5 Mb/s)
USB hub support
Any single chain can include four USB hubs and
one Ulinx Extender UEC100M/4, in any order.
• Description of the problem
• Host computer make and model
Power available to USB 4 x 100 mA (when powered at Local Unit)
• Type of operating system installed (e.g. Win98, Mac OS X, etc.)
• Part number and serial number of the Local Unit and the Remote
Unit
device at Remote Unit
(Ulinx Extender
UEC100M/4)
4 x 500 mA (when powered at Remote Unit)
• Make and model of any USB device attached to the Ulinx Extender
• Description of the installation
USB cable
2 meters (6.6 ft)
1 x USB Type B
Local Unit connector
(upstream)
Local Unit connector
(downstream)
1 x RJ45
Remote Unit connector 1 x RJ45
(upstream)
Remote Unit connector 4 x USB Type A
(downstream)
Local Unit dimensions
10.7 x 8.4 x 3.4 cm
4.3 x 3.4 x 1.4 in
Local Unit weight
0.3 kg (0.6 lb)
Remote Unit
dimensions
10.7 x 8.4 x 3.4 cm
4.3 x 3.4 x 1.4 in
Remote Unit weight
0.3 kg (0.6 lb)
1.1 kg (2.4 lb)
Total system shipping
weight
Temperature range
Regulatory testing
4°C to 40°C
FCC, CE Class A
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B&B Electronics Mfg Co Inc – 707 Dayton Rd - PO Box 1040 - Ottawa IL 61350 - Ph 815-433-5100 - Fax 815-433-5104 – www.bb-elec.com
B&B Electronics – Westlink Commercial Park – Oranmore, Galway, Ireland – Ph +353 91-792444 – Fax +353 91-792445 – www.bb-europe.com
B&B Electronics Mfg Co Inc – 707 Dayton Rd - PO Box 1040 - Ottawa IL 61350 - Ph 815-433-5100 - Fax 815-433-5104 – www.bb-elec.com
B&B Electronics – Westlink Commercial Park – Oranmore, Galway, Ireland – Ph +353 91-792444 – Fax +353 91-792445 – www.bb-europe.com
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