Black Box IC282A 2-Port USB 1.1 and 2.0 CAT5E/6/7 Extender

Black Box IC282A 2-Port USB 1.1 and 2.0 CAT5E/6/7 Extender

Use CAT5e/6/7 cable to extend connections to USB peripherals such as keyboards, mice, interactive whiteboards, and other devices without the need for external power adapters. The IC282A extender is composed of two individual units: the local extender and the remote extender. The local extender receives power from the host computer, making it ideal for extensions in industrial control, sensor, or data acquisition applications where you are short on power outlets. The extender supplies up to 400 mA to USB devices and is industrial rated for ESD/EFT (electrostatic discharge/electrically fast transient) immunity. Also, the extender’s remote unit has two downstream USB Type A ports for plugging in USB 1.1 or 2.0 devices.

The extender supports 130 foot (40 m) extensions over non-networked CAT5e/6/7 cabling, but for some low-speed HID devices (keyboards and mice, for instance), it can go as far as 278 feet (85 m). You don’t need to add any software to your system or target devices. Simply attach the transmitter to your computer’s USB port, plug in the CAT5e/6/7 cable, attach the remote USB peripheral to the receiver, and begin transmitting.

Key Features

• Reliably extend USB 1.0 or 2.0 signaling over CAT5e/6/7 cable to remote USB devices
• Bus powered. No external AC adapter needed at either end
• Industrial rated for ESD immunity
• Supports both Full-Speed (12-Mbps) and Low-Speed (1.5-Mbps) throughput
• Works with all major operating systems (Windows®, MacOS™ X, and Linux®)
• Includes 6-foot (1.8-m) USB cable for transmitter-to-host computer connection
• Plug-and-play. No software drivers to load
• 1 Year Double Diamond™ Warranty (Standard) included. Extended warranty available. Contact Westward Sales.

In the Box

1. Transmitter Receiver
2. (1) USB 2.0 Cable (6-ft.)
3. Quick Start Guide