ATLONA AT-USB-EX100-KIT HDBaseT Extender Kit for USB 2.0 Installation Guide

ATLONA AT-USB-EX100-KIT HDBaseT Extender Kit for USB 2.0

The Atlona AT-USB-EX100-KIT is a long-distance extender kit for high speed USB signals. It supports transmission of USB 2.0 data up to 330 feet (100 meters) using a single, cost effective Category-type twisted pair cable. The AT-USB- EX100-KIT is ideal for popular conferencing applications such as Zoom® and Microsoft® Teams®, where USB components including laptops, cameras, microphones, and speakers are located in different areas of the room. The kit is also suitable in classrooms for routing USB between an interactive display or projector, and the instructor’s laptop. The AT-USB-EX100-KIT includes both transmitter and receiver endpoints. Compact enclosures and included brackets allow the devices to be discretely mounted near computers and USB peripherals. The AT-USB-EX100-KIT is a great solution for connecting USB components separated by distances not supported by traditional cabling.

Package Contents

• 1 x AT-USB-EX100-TX
• 1 x AT-USB-EX100-RX
• 2 x 5 V / 4 A Power Supplies
• 4 x Mounting Plates
• 8 x Mounting Screws
• 1 x Installation Guide

IMPORTANT : Visit http://www.atlona.com/product/AT-USB-EX100-KIT for the latest firmware updates and User Manual.

OVERVIEW

AT-USB-EX100-TX

1. DEVICE
   Connect up to two USB devices (e.g. mouse, keyboard, etc.) to these ports. These ports provide 2.5 W per USB device interface.

2. HOST
   Connect a USB cable from this port to the host computer.

3. FW
   Connect a micro-USB to USB-A cable from this port, to a computer, to update the firmware.

4. PWR
   The PWR LED indicator will glow green when the AT-USB-EX100-TX is powered.

5. DC 5V
   Connect the included 5 V DC power supply to this power receptacle.

6. HDBaseT OUT
   Connect a category cable from this port to the HDBaseT IN port of the AT-USB- EX100-RX.

AT-USB-EX100-RX

1. DEVICE
   Connect up to four USB devices (e.g. mouse, keyboard, etc.) to these ports. These ports provide 2.5 W per USB device interface.

2. FW
   Connect a micro-USB to USB-A cable from this port, to a computer, to update the firmware.

3. PWR
   The PWR LED indicator will glow green when the AT-USB-EX100-RX is powered.

4. DC 5V
   Connect the included 5 V DC power supply to this power receptacle.

5. HDBaseT OUT
   Connect a category cable from this port to the HDBaseT IN port of the AT-USB- EX100-TX.

Installation

1. Connect up to two USB devices (speakerphone, etc.) to the DEVICE ports on the AT-USBEX100- TX. These ports provide 2.5 W per USB device interface.
2. Connect a USB cable from the host device to the HOST port on the AT-USB-EX100-TX.
3. Connect up to four USB devices (mouse, keyboard, etc.) to the DEVICE ports on the ATUSB- EX100-RX. These ports provide 2.5 W per USB device interface.
4. Connect a category cable (CAT5e or better), from the HDBaseT OUT port on the AT-USBEX100- TX, to the HDBaseT IN port on the AT-USB-EX100-RX. Maximum cable length should not exceed 330 feet (100 meters).
5. Connect the included 5 V DC power supplies to both the AT-USB-EX100-TX and AT-USBEX100- RX to the DC 5V power receptacles.
6. Connect both power supplies to available AC outlets.

NOTE: This product is not a PoE device. The included power supplies must be connected to both the AT-USB-EX100-TX and AT-USB-EX100-RX.

Cable Recommendation Guidelines

Refer to the tables below for recommended cabling when using Altona products with HDBaseT. The green bars indicate the signal quality when using each type of cable. Higher-quality signals are represented by more bars

IMPORTANT: Stranded or patch cables are not recommended due to performance issues.

LED Indicators

The PWR indicator on both the AT-USB-EX100-TX and AT-USB-EX100-RX provide power state information on both the AT-USB-EX100-TX and AT-USB-EX100-RX.

Mounting Instructions

Both the AT-USB-EX100-TX and AT-USB-EX100-RX include mounting brackets, which can be used to attach the unit to any flat surface. Use the included screws to attach the mounting brackets.

1. Using a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the two screws from the side of the enclosure.
2. Position the mounting brackets, as shown below, aligning the holes on the side of the enclosure with one set of holes on the mounting bracket.
3. Use the screws from Step 1 to attach the mounting brackets, plus two additional screws (included) to complete the installation. Four screws should be used to secure each mounting bracket, as shown below.
4. Mount the unit to a flat surface using the oval-shaped holes, on each mounting bracket.
   If using a drywall surface, a #6 drywall screw is recommended.

NOTE: Mounting brackets can also be inverted to mount the unit under a table or other flat surface.

Updating the Firmware

Requirements:

• AT-USB-EX100-TX
• AT-USB-EX100-RX
• Firmware file
• Computer running Windows
• USB-A to USB micro-B cable

NOTE: It is not necessary to disconnect the HDBaseT cable between the AT- USB-EX100-TX and AT-USB-EX100-RX during the update procedure.

1. Disconnect power from the AT-USB-EX100-TX.
2. Connect a USB-A to USB micro-B cable between the PC and the FW port on the AT-USB-EX100-TX.
3. Reconnect power to the AT-USB-EX100-TX and AT-USB-EX100-RX.
4. Connect an HDBaseT cable from the HDBaseT OUT port on the transmitter to the HDBaseT IN port on the receiver.
5. The PWR LED indicator on the AT-USB-EX100-TX will start flashing.
6. The USB UPDATE folder will be displayed. If this folder is not displayed, automatically, select the USB UPDATE drive from Windows Explorer.
7. Delete all files from the USB UPDATE drive, if any are present.
8. Drag-and-drop the firmware file to the drive.
9. The PWR LED indicator on the front panel will flash green while the unit is being updated. Do not disconnect the USB cable during the update process. When the PWR LED stops flashing and is solid green, the update process will be complete.
10. Disconnect the USB cable from the unit.
11. The firmware update process is complete.

Atlona, Inc. (“Atlona”) Limited Product Warranty

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• replace and return, free of charge, any defective products with direct replacement or with similar products deemed by Atlona to perform substantially the same function as the original products. OR
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Repair, replacement or refund of Atlona products is the purchaser’s exclusive remedy and Atlona liability does not extend to any other damages, incidental, consequential or otherwise.
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References

• Atlona® AV Solutions - Commercial & Residential
• Atlona® AV Solutions - Commercial & Residential
• USB-EX100-KIT: USB Extender Kit
• USB-EX100-KIT: USB Extender Kit
• Warranty - Atlona® AV Solutions – Commercial & Education
• USB-EX100-KIT: USB Extender Kit

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