StarTech com C15012-USB-EXTENDER 1-Port USB 2.0 Over Cat5-Cat6 Extender User Guide

June 4, 2024
StarTech com

C15012-USB-EXTENDER 1-Port USB 2.0 Over Cat5-Cat6 Extender
User Guide

Product ID

C15012-USB-EXTENDER

Product Diagram

Transmitter

StarTech com C15012 USB-EXTENDER 1 Port USB 2.0 Over Cat5 Cat6 Extender -
Transmitter

Receiver

StarTech com C15012 USB-EXTENDER 1 Port USB 2.0 Over Cat5 Cat6 Extender -
Receiver

| Component| Function
---|---|---
1| USB-B Host Port
(Transmitter)| • Connect to a USB-A Port on a Host Computer
• USB 2.0 (480 Mbps)
2| RJ-45 Output
(Transmitter)| • Connect the Transmitter to the Receiver using a Cat5e/Cat6 Cable
3| DC 5V Power Port
(Transmitter)
*NOT REQUIRED| • Used to connect the Transmitter to a Power Source. A local  power source is not required, as the Transmitter is  powered by the USB Host Computer
4| Power LED
(Transmitter)| • Indicates if the Transmitter is receiving power
• Solid Green = Receiving Power
• Off = Not Receiving Power
5| USB-A Peripheral Port
(Receiver)| • Connect a Remote USB-A Peripheral
• USB 2.0 (480Mbps)
• Supports up to 5 V/0.5 A (2.5 W) Power
6| RJ-45 Input
(Receiver)| • Connect the Receiver to the Transmitter using a Cat5e/Cat6 Cable
7| DC 5V Power Port
(Receiver)| • Connect the Receiver to a Power Source, using the  Universal Power Adapter
8| Power LED
(Receiver)| • Indicates if the Receiver is receiving power
• Solid Green = Receiving Power
• Off = Not Receiving Power

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)

For the latest drivers, manuals, product information, technical specifications, and declarations of conformance, please visit:
www.StarTech.com/C15012-USB-EXTENDER

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)

  1. 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.

  2. 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)

  3. Connect the USB Peripheral Device to the USB-A Peripheral Port located on the Receiver.

  4. 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.

  5. Connect the included Universal Power Adapter from an AC Electrical Outlet to the 5V DC Power Port located on the Receiver.

  6. 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.

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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 to 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:
(1) 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.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe [B] est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
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.

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