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USB CAT5 KVM Extender User Manual F1D086U
Table of Contents 1. Introduction........................................................................... 1 Package Contents.......................................................................1 2. Overview................................................................................ 2 Feature Overview.................................................................. 2 Equipment Requirements....................................................... 3 System Requirements..............................
Introduction Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the Belkin USB CAT5 KVM Extender (the CAT5 Extender). The CAT5 Extender allows you to control your computer or KVM switch from up to 500 feet (150m) away. It is perfect for isolated server rooms, large server farms, secure systems, or test benches where the computer or KVM switch may be inaccessible to the user.
Overview Feature Overview Integrated CAT5 technology enables you to connect your KVM switch to your servers up to 500 feet (150m) away using standard CAT5 cabling. CAT5 cabling reduces cable bulk and simplifies cable management. Video Resolution The CAT5 Extender supports video resolutions of up to 1920x1440 @ 75Hz on local computer and up to 1280x1024@75Hz on remote.
Overview Equipment Requirements Cables Connecting the CAT5 Extender to a computer or KVM switch requires the included KVM cable kit and a standard CAT5 patch cable. A3L791-XX-YYY Belkin highly recommends you use Belkin Category 5e, FastCAT™ 5e, or Category 6 Patch Cables for your CAT5 Extender to help ensure the superior performance of your video. These cables offer the highest quality possible to ensure optimal data and video transmission.
Overview System Requirements The USB CAT5 Extender is compatible with CPUs running on, but not limited to, the following OS platforms: • Windows® XP, Vista™, or Server 2003 • Microsoft® DOS 5.x and above • Red Hat® Linux® 8.x and above • Novell® NetWare® 5.
Overview Unit Display Diagrams Receiver Unit 53" • Remote LED • Local LED #!4 +6 - %X TENDE R 2EM OTE ,OCA L USB Console • • • • 5 Local CPU Local CPU Console Connectors Local Computer (Requires additional cable to connect) RJ45 CAT5 Port for Remote Computer Connection Power Jack Remote CPU 5V/ 2.
Overview 1 section 2 Transmitter Unit 3 4 Power • • • • 5 Status Power LED Status LED Monitor VGA Cable Keyboard/Mouse USB Cable F1D086U USB Console RJ45 • Local-Console Connection • RJ45 CAT5 Port for Remote Computer Connection 6
Overview Specifications Part No.: F1D086U Enclosure: Metal enclosure Receiver Power: 5V, 600mA power adapter with center-pin negative polarity Transmitter Power: 5V, 220mA (from attached computer or KVM switch via keyboard port) Max. Video Remote Resolution: Up to 1280x1024 @ 75Hz (depends on cable length) Max.
Installation Pre-Configuration Consider the following when deciding where to place the CAT5 Extender: Cable-Distance Requirements 2 section • t he lengths of the cables attached to your keyboard, monitor, and mouse • the location of your computer or KVM switch • t he lengths of the cables you’ll use to connect the Transmitter and Receiver units 1 3 4 5 VGA signals transmit best at shorter cable lengths. At longer cable lengths, the probability of video degradation increases.
Installation Step 1 Connecting the Transmitter to the Computer or KVM Switch 1.1 Disconnect all computers from the electrical power supply. 1.2 U sing the Transmitter unit, connect the built-in VGA and USB cables to the monitor and USB ports on your computer or to the console ports on your KVM switch. (Refer to diagram below.) Transmitter Step 2 Connecting the Local Console to the Transmitter 2.1 F rom your local console, connect your monitor to the VGA console port on the Transmitter unit.
Installation 1 3.1 F rom your remote console, connect your monitor to the VGA console port on the Receiver unit. 2 3.2 C onnect your keyboard and mouse to the USB console ports on the Receiver unit. 3 4 5 Receiver 3.3 T o use the Receiver as a 2-port KVM switch between local and remote computers, connect your local computer to the Receiver using the Universal KVM USB Cable Kit, Belkin part number F1D9006-XX (not included).
Installation Step 4 Connecting the Transmitter to the Receiver Using a CAT5 cable, connect one end into the RJ45 port on the Transmitter unit. Connect the other end to the RJ45 port on the Receiver unit. (Refer to diagram below.) USB USB Console Local CPU Remote CPU 5V/ 2.5A Console RJ45 Step 5 Powering up the Systems 5.1 A ttach the power adapter to the power jack on the Receiver unit. Connect the adapter to a power source to power up the Receiver unit.
Using the CAT5 Extender Once the CAT5 Extender is installed, the video will display at both the local and remote consoles. However, only one console can have control of the mouse and keyboard input at one time. The control is determined automatically. To gain control, the active console must remain idle for two seconds. 1 Note: If your receiver is connected to both local and remote computers (acting as a 2-port KVM switch), in order to switch between them, you must use the hot-key Scroll Lock command.
Using the CAT5 Extender LED Operation The orange Power LED indicates if the Transmitter and Receiver units are powered on. The green Status LED indicates which console has control. If the Status LED on the Transmitter is flashing, the remote console (or Receiver) has control.
Information FCC Statement Declaration of Conformity with FCC Rules for Electromagnetic Compatibility 2 3 4 5 CE Declaration of Conformity We, Belkin International, Inc., declare under our sole responsibility that the product F1D086U, to which this declaration relates, is in conformity with Emissions Standard EN55022 and with Immunity Standard EN55024, LVP EN61000-3-2, and EN61000-3-3. ICES This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Information How to get service. To get service for your Belkin product you must take the following steps: 1. Contact Belkin International, Inc., at 501 W. Walnut St., Compton CA 90220, Attn: Customer Service, or call (800)-223-5546, within 15 days of the Occurrence. Be prepared to provide the following information: a. The part number of the Belkin product. b. Where you purchased the product. c. When you purchased the product. d. Copy of original receipt. 2.
