System Operation
No drivers are required for a host PC to function with the FOX T/R USB Extender Plus. The
transmitter is detected by the operating system and appropriate USB device drivers are
loaded. Certain USB peripherals, such as gaming keyboards, USB interactive white boards,
scanners, printers, and similar devices, require specific drivers installed on the PC. See the
USB device installation instructions or the peripheral manufacturer website to obtain drivers.
Once the transmitter, the receiver, the PC or USB host, and peripherals are connected, have
appropriate drivers loaded, and are powered up, the system is fully operational. If problems
are encountered, ensure all cables are routed and connected properly and the latest drivers
for each peripheral are installed.
Troubleshooting
USB signals are generally reliable but are susceptible to bad connections or cables that
are too long. The fiber optic cable can have the same issues. To avoid the loss of data and
communications, follow these guidelines:
•
The USB cables that connect the transmitter to the host or the receiver hub ports to
peripheral devices should not exceed 3 meters (10 feet).
•
When connecting the host or peripherals, use only cable designed for USB signals.
•
Avoid or limit the use of adapters.
•
The FOX T/R USB Extender Plus works as described in point-to-point applications. Do
not use additional adapters, patch panels, or couplers with the host USB cables, hub
USB cables, or fiber optic cables. Additional links in the signal chain can result in the
reduction of signal integrity and overall cable length performance.
In addition to providing connection status, front panel LEDs are useful for troubleshooting.
The following table outlines operating details indicated by the LEDs.
Transmitter
Receiver
LED
Indicator
On
Off
On
Off
Power
12 VDC supply is
connected and operating
properly.
12 VDC supply is not
connected or is defective.
12 VDC supply is
connected and operating
properly.
12 VDC supply is not
connected or defective.
Link
Both transmitter and
receiver have power and
are connected properly
by the fiber optic cables.
If both Power LEDs are on,
the fiber optic cables are not
connected or are connected
improperly.
Both transmitter and
receiver have power and
are connected properly
by the fiber optic cables.
If both Power LEDs are
on, the fiber optic cables
are not connected or are
connected improperly.
If either Power LED is off,
see the troubleshooting
instructions, above.
Host
When the transmitter
power LED is on, the
Host LED lights when
communication with host
PC is established.
If the transmitter power LED
is on, the USB cable is not
connected.
Lights when
communication with host
PC is established.
Blinks if power and Link
LEDs are on, but no USB
devices are connected.
The Host USB port is not
connected or the host is not
communicating.
Hub
N/A
N/A
Lights when a connected
peripheral is recognized
by the host PC.
A peripheral on the
USB port has not been
recognized or is improperly
connected.
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