User guide

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Installation G uide
USB extension up to 10 km over singlemode / 1 km multimode fiber optic cable
Fiber Optic Link Cabling
The MRX/RRX and MTX units are interconnected by up to 10 kilometers (single mode), 1km (multimode)
of fiber optic cabling. Two fiber s are required to support the long reach connection. The cabling
subsystem must provide a duplex connection with crossover, and must be terminated with Duplex LC
connectors at both ends.
Installing the AFI USB 2.0 Fiber Optic Extender System
Before you can install the AFI USB 2.0 Fiber Optic Extender , you need to prepare your site:
1. Determine where the computer is to be located and set up the computer.
2. Determi ne where you want to locate the USB device(s).
Installing the MRX/RRX unit
1. Place the MRX/RRX unit near the computer.
2. Install the supplied USB cable between the MRX/RRX and USB port on the host computer.
Installing the MTX unit
1. Place the MTX unit near the USB device(s).
2. Plug the power adapter into a suitable AC outlet.
3. Connect the power adapter to the MTX unit.