StarTech com C15012-USB-1-Port USB 2.0 Over Cat5/Cat6 Extender User Guide
- June 9, 2024
- StarTech com
Table of Contents
StarTech com C15012-USB-1-Port USB 2.0 Over Cat5 Cat6 Extender
Product ID
C15012-USB-EXTENDER
Product Diagram
- Transmitter
- Receiver
Package Contents
- USB Over Cat5/Cat6 Transmitter x 1
- USB Over Cat5/Cat6 Receiver x 1
- 2 ft (61 cm) USB-A to USB-B Host Cable x 1
- Universal Power Adapter (North America) x 1
Requirements
- Computer (local) with a USB-A Port
- USB peripheral device (remote) with Required Cabling
- Cat5/Cat6 Cabling. Up to 490 ft (150 m)
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Installation
Note: While both the Transmitter (local) and Receiver (remote) feature a 5V DC Power Port, the Transmitter is powered by the Host Computer (local) and an additional local power source is not required. The included Universal Power Adapter is intended for the Receiver (remote).
Transmitter (Local)
- Connect the USB-B Host Port located on the Transmitter to a USB-A Port on the Host Computer, using the included 2 ft (61 cm) USB-A to USB-B Host Cable.
- Connect an RJ-45 Terminated Cat5e/Cat6 Cable (up to 490 ft. / 150 m) to the RJ-45 Output Port, located on the Transmitter.
Note: The cable should not go through any networking equipment (e.g. router, switch, etc.).
The Ethernet cable must follow the EIA/TIA-568-A or B Standard.
Receiver (Remote)
- Connect the USB Peripheral Device to the USB-A Peripheral Port located on the Receiver.
- Connect the other side of the RJ-45 terminated Cat5e/Cat6 Cable (connected to the Transmitter in Step 2) to the RJ-45 Input Port, located on the Receiver.
- Connect the included Universal Power Adapter from an AC Electrical Outlet to the 5V DC Power Port located on the Receiver.
- The Host Computer (local) will recognize the connected device as USB Peripheral Device (remote).
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Warranty Information
This product is backed by a 2-year warranty.
For further information on product warranty terms and conditions, please refer
to www.startech.com/warranty.
Limitation of Liability
In no event shall the liability of StarTech.com Ltd. and StarTech.com USA LLP
(or their officers, directors, employees or agents) for any damages (whether
direct or indirect, special, punitive, incidental, consequential, or
otherwise), loss of profits, loss of business, or any pecuniary loss, arising
out of or related to the use of the product exceed the actual price paid for
the product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages. If such laws apply, the limitations or
exclusions contained in this statement may not apply to you.
Regulatory Compliance
FCC – Part 15
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
- This device may not cause harmful interference, and
- this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by StarTech.com could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Industry Canada Statement
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.