User guide

Instruction Manual

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a StarTech.com KVM extender. This product allows a computer to

control a host system from a remote location at a distance of up to 500 feet (150 meters). For

ease of installation, this product uses standard Category 5, 5E, or 6 network cabling that ts

easily into almost any existing network infrastructure. For added versatility, the KVM extender

supports either PS/2 or USB computer interfaces. Console support is provided using standard

USB and VGA connectors.

Features

• Can be used with a single computer or connected to an existing KVM switch

• Easy installation using industry-standard UTP network cable

• Intuitive hotkey commands

• Supports auto-switching between host and remote users or dedicated control

• USB computers are supported at the host and remote locations (USB keyboard and mouse

required for remote console)

System Requirements

• 1 x integrated KVM cable each for the host and remote computers. Longer cables are

available from StarTech.com, part numbers: SVECONx (PS/2), SVECONUSx (USB)

• Unshielded Category 5/5e/6 twisted pair (UTP) straight-through network cable terminated at

each end with RJ-45 connectors (if using surface cabling)

• Unshielded Category 5/5e/6 twisted pair (UTP) straight-through network cable terminated at

each end in a wall-mounted outlet, with a standard Category 5/5e/6 patch cable, at both

locations (if using premises cabling)

NOTE: The total length of cable between the Host and Remote Units cannot exceed 500 feet

(150 meters), including patch cables (if used). Category 5e and 6 cabling is compatible with this

product and may improve performance.

NOTE: Long cable lengths between the Host and Remote Units may adversely aect image

quality at high resolutions and refresh rates. If you need to run your remote displays at high

resolutions and frequencies, use as little cabling between locations as possible and avoid

practices such as “coiling” unused cable in a ceiling.