StarTech com USB3004EXT2 4-Port USB 3.0 Extender User Guide

: June 12, 2024
: StarTech com

Table of Contents

Product Diagram
Package Contents
Requirements
Installation
Regulatory Compliance
Warranty Information
Support
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
Download This Manual (PDF format)

**StarTech com USB3004EXT2 4-Port USB 3.0 Extender User Guide

**

Product Diagram

Transmitter

Receiver

Component

|

Function

---|---
1| Power LED
(Transmitter & Receiver)|

Indicates if the Transmitter and/or Receiver are Receiving Power
Solid Green = Receiving Power
Off = Not Receiving Power

2| Mode Button (Transmitter & Receiver)
*NOT IN USE| For Manufacturer Use Only
3| Config Service Port (Transmitter & Receiver)
*NOT IN USE| For Manufacturer Use Only
4| Link/Status/Mode LED (Transmitter & Receiver)| Indicates the Operational Status of the Transmitter & Receiver
5| LAN (Local Area Network) Port (Transmitter & Receiver)| Extends Gigabit Ethernet
6| Link Port (Transmitter & Receiver)| Connect the Transmitter to the Receiver using a Cat5e/Cat6 Cable
7| DC 24V Port (Transmitter & Receiver)| Used to connect the Transmitter & Receiver to a Power Source.
8| USB-B Host Port (Transmitter)|

Connect to a USB-A Port on a Host Computer
USB 3.0 (5 Gbps)

9| USB-A Peripheral Port (Receiver)|

Connect Remote USB-A Peripherals
USB 3.0 (5 Gbps)
Supports up to 5 V/0.9 A (4.5 W) Power

Package Contents

Local Transmitter x 1
Remote Receiver x 1
6 ft [1.8 m] USB-A to USB-B Cable x 1
Universal Power Adapter (North America) x 2
Quick-Start Guide x 1

Requirements

Computer (local) with a USB-A Port
USB peripheral devices (remote) with Required Cabling
Cat6a (or better) Cabling. Up to 330 ft (100 m)
2x CAT5e (or better) Cabling (for optional LAN extension)

For the latest drivers, manuals, product information, technical specifications, and declarations of conformance, please visit:
www.StarTech.com/USB3004EXT2

Installation

Transmitter (Local)

Connect the USB-B Host Port located on the Transmitter to a USB-A Port on the Host Computer, using the included 6 ft (1.8 m) USB-A to USB-B Cable.
Connect an RJ-45 Terminated Cat6a (or better) Cable (up to 330 ft. / 100 m) to the Link 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.
Connect the included Universal Power Adapter from an AC Electrical Outlet to the 24V DC Power Port located on the Transmitter.
Receiver (Remote)
Connect the USB Peripheral Devices to the USB-A Peripheral Ports located on the Receiver.
Connect the other side of the RJ-45 terminated Cat6a (or better) Cable (connected to the Transmitter in Step 2) to the LAN Port, located on the Receiver.
Connect the included Universal Power Adapter from an AC Electrical Outlet to the 24V DC Power Port located on the Receiver.
The Host Computer (local) will recognize the connected device as USB Peripheral Device (remote).
LAN Extension (Optional)
To provide 10/100/1000Mbps network access to the same location as the Receiver:
Connect an RJ-45 Terminated Cat5e/Cat6 Cable from the LAN Port, located on the Transmitter to your local network gateway (e.g. router, switch, etc.)
Connect an RJ-45 Terminated Cat5e/Cat6 Cable from the LAN Port, located on the Receiver to your remote network device (e.g. computer, router, switch, etc.)

LED Activity

LED

| Color|

Description

---|---|---
Status| Green|

Indicates operational status of Transmitter and/or Receiver
Solid = System functioning normally
Blinking= System is booting
Blinking with Link , USB 2 & USB 3 = Temperature warning

Link| Green|

Indicates communication between Transmitter and Receiver
Solid = Transmitter and Receiver are connected
Off = Transmitter and Receiver are not connected

USB 2| Green|

Indicates USB 2.0 device is connected through Extender Kit
Solid = Active USB 2.0 device is connected
Blinking = USB 2.0 device is suspended/asleep
Off = No USB 2.0 device is connected

USB 3| Green|

Indicates USB 3.0 device is connected through Extender Kit
Solid = Active USB 3.0 device is connected
Blinking = USB 3.0 device is suspended/asleep
Off = No USB 3.0 device is connected

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 (2) 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.

This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Use of Trademarks, Registered Trademarks, and other Protected Names and Symbols
This manual may make reference to trademarks, registered trademarks, and other protected names and/or symbols of third party companies not related in any way to StarTech.com. Where they occur these references are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent an endorsement of a product or service by StarTech.com, or an endorsement of the product(s) to which this manual applies by the third-party company in question. StarTech.com hereby acknowledges that all trademarks, registered trademarks, service marks, and other protected names and/or symbols contained in this manual and related documents are the property of their respective holders.

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.