NTI XTENDEX Series Operating instructions

Brand: NTI

Model: XTENDEX Series

Type: Operating instructions

NTI XTENDEX Series: Extend USB beyond the 5m limit and connect to a LAN to access and monitor USB peripherals remotely. Ideal for retail, industrial, or volatile environments, it supports USB 1.0, 1.1, and 2.0 with speeds up to 12Mbps. With a remote configuration utility and field-upgradeable software and firmware, it provides system redundancy and increased security.

MAN020 Rev Date July 14, 2004

USB IP Extender

Network Attached USB Hub

Installation and Operation Manual

XTENDEX

Series

NETWORK

TECHNOLOGIES

INCORPORATED

Tel:330-562-7070

Fax:330-562-1999

1275 Danner Dr

Aurora, OH 44202

www.nti1.com

NTI

MAN020 Rev Date July 14, 2004

Warranty Information

The warranty period on this product (parts and labor) is one (1) year from the date of purchase. Please contact Network

Technologies Inc at (800) 742-8324 (800-RGB-TECH) or (330) 562-7070 or visit our website at http://www.nti1.com for

information regarding repairs and/or returns. A return authorization number is required for all repairs/returns.

retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise,

without the prior written consent of Network Technologies Inc, 1275 Danner Drive, Aurora, Ohio 44202.

CHANGES

The material in this guide is for information only and is subject to change without notice. Network Technologies Inc reserves the

right to make changes in the product design without reservation and without notification to its users.

Trademarks--XTENDEX is a trademark of Network Technologies Inc in the U.S. and other countries.

MAN020 Rev Date July 14, 2004

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction......................................................................................................................................................................1

Materials..........................................................................................................................................................................1

Installation .......................................................................................................................................................................2

Cable Connections ......................................................................................................................................................2

Driver Installation.........................................................................................................................................................3

Configuring the XTENDEX ..........................................................................................................................................3

Configure the CPU.......................................................................................................................................................5

Uninstalling the Drivers................................................................................................................................................5

Interpreting the Status Lights ..........................................................................................................................................6

System Status LED......................................................................................................................................................6

Hub LEDs ....................................................................................................................................................................6

Using the Configuration Utility.........................................................................................................................................6

Status Indicators..........................................................................................................................................................7

File Menu: Preferences................................................................................................................................................7

Edit Menu: Connection List..........................................................................................................................................7

Edit Menu: Discovery List............................................................................................................................................7

Command Menu: Configure ........................................................................................................................................7

Command Menu: Connect...........................................................................................................................................7

Command Menu: Event Log........................................................................................................................................7

Command Menu: Reboot.............................................................................................................................................7

View Menu: Driver Information ....................................................................................................................................7

View Menu: Refresh (F5).............................................................................................................................................7

Understanding Hubs........................................................................................................................................................8

Interconnection Cable Wiring Method.............................................................................................................................8

Regulatory and Other Information...................................................................................................................................9

Technical Specifications................................................................................................................................................11

TABLE OF FIGURES

Figure 1- Power connector polarity....................................................................................................................................................2

Figure 2- Connect the XTENDEX to a LAN .......................................................................................................................................2

Figure 3- XTENDEX Configuration Utility...........................................................................................................................................3

Figure 4- Use the Configure screen to configure the XTENDEX .......................................................................................................4

Figure 5- Use the Discovery List Manager to find XTENDEXs ..........................................................................................................5

Figure 6- XTENDEX Configuration Utility...........................................................................................................................................6

Figure 7- Example of a typical hub configuration...............................................................................................................................8

Figure 8- View looking into RJ45 female............................................................................................................................................8

NTI XTENDEX USB IP Extender

INTRODUCTION

The XTENDEX™ USB IP Extender Network Attached USB Hub (XTENDEX) allows five USB peripheral devices to be connected

anywhere on a wired or wireless LAN, while eliminating the need for locally-attached CPUs. Software drivers are loaded onto a

CPU or server, enabling remote devices to communicate with the CPU, without changing existing application software. USB

peripheral devices can be centrally managed and monitored from a remote server or CPU via an IP address.

The XTENDEX is ideal for retailers--relocating the CPU to a back office or other remote location allows for smaller point-of-sale

stations, centralized management, reduced IT support and instant system redundancy. Kiosk, ATM or pay-at-the-pump

manufacturers can eliminate the CPU inside the enclosure, reducing concerns of extreme changes in temperature or humidity.

The XTENDEX is also useful for restaurant kitchens, access control systems, industrial automation or any environment that is

volatile, not secure or where having an onsite CPU is not practical.

Features:

• Extends USB cabling distance beyond five meters.

• Creates systems redundancy and increases security since the CPU can be placed in a remote location.

• Access and monitor devices over a TCP/IP connection.

• Simplifies operations and reduces IT support.

• Supports true plug-and-play functionality.

• Remote configuration utility.

• Field-upgradeable software and firmware.

• One static (fixed) IP address per unit.

• LEDs for system and device status.

• USB 1.0, 1.1, 2.0 compatible.

• Up to eight USB-IP units supported per server.

• Two Open Host Controller Interface (OHCI) controllers

Local Compatibility

• Compatible with bulk or interrupt type USB devices

• Bar-code scanners, printers, fingerprint scanners, mice, pole displays, card readers, etc.

• USB 1.0, 1.1, 2.0 compatible (USB 2.0 devices operate in the 12Mbps mode)

• Data rates up to 12Mbps per USB port

Remote Compatibility

• Compatible with PCs using Windows 2000/NT/XP

Local Area Network (LAN) Connection

• RJ45 connection.

• Supports 10/100 Base-T using CAT5 UTP cable

MATERIALS

Materials Supplied with this kit:

1- NTI XTENDEX USB IP Extender

1- 120VAC or 240VAC at 50 or 60Hz-5VDC/3.0A AC Adapter

1- CD with software and the manual

Materials Not Supplied, BUT REQUIRED:

A CAT5/5e/6 unshielded twisted-pair cable terminated with RJ45 connectors wired straight thru- pin 1 to pin 1, etc. (see pg. 8 for

proper EIA/TIA 568 B wiring method)

NTI XTENDEX USB IP Extender

INSTALLATION

Cable Connections

To connect the XTENDEX to a network:

1. Connect an CAT5 ethernet network cable to the XTENDEX at the connector marked "ETHERNET". Then connect

the other end of the ethernet cable to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a 10/100 BaseT switch or hub.

2. Connect one end of the power supply* into the back of the XTENDEX and the other end into an AC outlet.

*Power to this product may be supplied by a UL Listed Direct Plug-In Power Unit marked “Class 2” or a UL listed power supply

rated with a minimum rating of 5 V dc 2.5 A if used in the U.S. and Canada or a power supply with similar rating and approved by

your local safety code if it is used elsewhere. For polarity, see the following:

Figure 1- Power connector polarity

Figure 2- Connect the XTENDEX to a LAN

Barrel

(Inside

barrel)

(Outside

barrel)

Power Connector

2.1 mm x 5.5 mm Female

5VDC @ 2.5A OUTPUT

ETHERNET

12345

REAR VIEW OF XTENDEX USB IP EXTENDER

RJ45 Male Connector

LAN

NTI XTENDEX USB IP Extender

Driver Installation

(For Wndows XP, 2000, and NT4.0 Users)

The drivers must be installed using an account with administrative privileges.

1. Insert the USB IP Extender CD into the CD Drive of a CPU connected to the LAN.

2. If the CD does not automatically start, from the Start menu click Run and browse the drive that contains the CD. Click

on intro.html.

3. A "CD Contents" screen will allow you to view and print this guide, install the drivers, and check the NTI website for the

latest information.

4. Click the "Install Drivers" link to start the install process. Then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the

installation of the XTENDEX.

After installing the drivers the XTENDEX Network Attached USB Hub Configuration Utility automatically starts so that the user

can configure the XTENDEX.

Configuring the XTENDEX

For initial configuration, the XTENDEX must be connected to the same local area network as the configuration PC. Note

also that the XTENDEX cannot function behind firewalls.

In order to configure your XTENDEX:

1. Launch the Network Attached USB Hub Configuration Utility from the Start menu. The utility displays a list of

discovered XTENDEX on your local subnet. A new XTENDEX will have a default IP address of 0.0.0.0. The

XTENDEX must be configured before it can be used on a network.

2. After the Network Attached USB Hub Configuration Utility has been launched, it will reside in the system tray.

To open the utility, double click on the Inside Out Networks icon in the system tray.

FYI: If you try to start the Utility from the start menu and it does not launch, check the system tray.

3. Each XTENDEX can be identified by its IP Address. If the XTENDEX is unconfigured, then the serial

number can be used for identification. Unconfigured XTENDEXs are listed separately. For example, the

XTENDEX with serial number V314F002A below has not yet been configured.

Figure 3- XTENDEX Configuration Utility

(Inside Out Networks

icon

)

NTI XTENDEX USB IP Extender

4. To discover XTENDEXs on other networks, see “Using the Configuration Utility Program” on page 7.

5. Double click on the XTENDEX or select the XTENDEX and press the Configure button to set the IP

address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway.

6. Enter a Device Name that easily identifies the

XTENDEX.

7. Enter the IP address and Subnet Mask. Contact your

Network Administrator for IP address assignment.

8. Enter the Gateway for your network. In a network using

subnets, the Gateway is the router that forwards

traffic to a destination outside of the subnet of the

XTENDEX device.

9. For the changes to take effect you must click on the

Update button to reset the XTENDEX.

Figure 4- Use the Configure screen to configure the XTENDEX

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Configure the CPU

To configure a CPU to access the XTENDEX:

1. Launch the XTENDEX Configuration Utility from the Start menu. The utility displays a list of all XTENDEX

Concentrators on your local subnet and on any subnet configured in the Discovery List.

2. After the XTENDEX Configuration Utility has been launched it will reside in the system tray (the icons in the lower right

corner of the monitor near the time-of-day display). To open the utility, double click on the Inside Out Networks icon in

the system tray. If you try to start the Utility from the start menu and it does not launch, try using the icon in the system

tray.

3. The Configuration Utility automatically discovers XTENDEXs on the local subnet. To discover XTENDEXs on other

networks, their network address must be added to the Discovery list. Select “Discovery List” from the “Edit” menu. Add

the Subnet addresses to the Discovery List Manager. For example, to add the Class C network 10.21.1, enter

10.21.1.255.

Note: A connected router must be configured to pass subnet broadcasts.

4. When the subnet address has been added to the Discovery

List, click on the Close button to save the list. The screen will

refresh within a few seconds.

5. Select an XTENDEX and press the Connect button to add the

XTENDEX’s IP address to the Connection List. The CPU then

attempts to connect to the XTENDEX. For a list of the

XTENDEXs to which you are currently configured to connect,

select “Connection List” from the “Edit” menu.

6. The Found New Hardware Wizard prompts the user to search

for the drivers: one time for the Remote Hub and two times

each for the USB Host Controllers and the USB Root Hubs.

Select the “Install software automatically (Recommended)”

option and click the Next button. If you get the warning

message indicating that the drivers have not yet passed

Windows Logo Testing, click the Continue Anyway button.

Figure 5- Use the Discovery List Manager to find XTENDEXs

Uninstalling the Drivers

To uninstall the XTENDEX drivers

1. Launch the XTENDEX Configuration Utility from the Start menu.

2. Select Preferences from the File menu and click on the Uninstall button. The CPU must be rebooted in order to

complete the driver removal.

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INTERPRETING THE STATUS LIGHTS

The XTENDEX has 6 LEDs on the front panel, the System Status LED and 5 hub LEDs. Each LED is capable of displaying 3

colors- red, green, or orange.

System Status LED

On initial power up the System Status LED is orange for 2 seconds while the system initializes. The System Status LED

will blink green once the system is initialized.

Hub LEDs

LED Pattern Indication

Green hunting pattern across all LEDs Not connected to a host.

Orange alternating on ports 1-3-5 and 2-4

Updating image in Flash. Do not remove power from

XTENDED while flash is being updated. Doing so

will damage the XTENDEX.

Solid Green Hub port is powered

Green over Red hunting pattern Call NTI customer service

USING THE CONFIGURATION UTILITY

The XTENDEX Network Attached USB Hub Configuration Utility displays Extenders grouped by their subnet. The Utility

automatically discovers Extenders on the local subnet. To discover Extenders on other networks, add their network address to the

Discovery list. (See "Configure the CPU" on page 5. ) Select “Discovery List” from the “Edit” menu. Add Subnet addresses to the

Discovery List Manager. For example, to add the Class C network 10.21.1, you must enter 10.21.1.255.

Note: A connected router must be configured to pass subnet broadcasts.

Figure 6- XTENDEX Configuration Utility

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Status Indicators

The USB icon to the left of each XTENDEX listed in the configuration screen is colored to indicate status.

Icon Color Legend:

(Green) Available for Connection

(Gray, Bold Text) Connected to this computer

(Gray) In use by other CPU

(Red) Firmware is being updated

Extender IP Address has not yet been configured

File Menu: Preferences

Allows you to disable or modify the frequency in which the utility updates its discovered XTENDEX list. Enables the logging of

driver events to the system event log and allows you to uninstall the drivers

Edit Menu: Connection List

Contains the IP addresses of the XTENDEXs to which this CPU will try to connect. When an IP address is added to this list, the

CPU immediately tries to connect to the associated XTENDEX. If an IP address of an XTENDEX in this list is deleted, all USB

devices attached to that XTENDEX will be removed from this CPU.

Edit Menu: Discovery List

Contains a list of subnet addresses of remote networks where the configuration utility will search for XTENDEXs.

Command Menu: Configure

Allows the setup of TCP/IP parameters in the XTENDEX. This IP address can also be added to the XTENDEX Connection List by

checking the "Connect to this Concentrator" check box.

Command Menu: Connect

Adds the IP address of the XTENDEX to the Connection List.

Command Menu: Event Log

Retrieves event information from XTENDEX. Use this to gather information for Technical Support.

Command Menu: Reboot

Causes the XTENDEX to reboot.

View Menu: Driver Information

Displays the version numbers of the XTENDEX drivers and allows the drivers to be uninstalled.

View Menu: Refresh (F5)

Updates the Discovered Concentrator List (list of XTENDEXs found) .

NTI XTENDEX USB IP Extender

UNDERSTANDING HUBS

Hubs, critical components in the plug-and-play architecture, are wiring concentrators that enable the attachment of multiple

devices, thus converting a single attachment point into multiple attachment points. USB architecture allows a cascaded multiple

hub configuration with certain power limitations (explained later in this section). See figure 7.

Figure 7- Example of a typical hub configuration

Each hub has an upstream port, connecting to the host, and multiple downstream ports, connecting to downstream devices,

including other hubs. A hub can detect attachment and detachment of downstream devices and enable and monitor the

distribution of the power to downstream devices via their integral hardware and the operating system.

Each USB device reports its power requirements to the operating system, which then enables and disables the device as a

function of its power requirements and the amount of available power. High-speed devices typically need to be connected to a

self-powered hub, which obtains power from its external power supply and provides up to 500 mA for each downstream port. Only

simple devices, such as a mouse, can be connected to a bus-powered hub, which obtains power from its upstream host and

provides up to 100 mA for each downstream port.

Due to the limited available power for bus-powered hubs, cascading two bus-powered hubs is an illegal topology, and devices

connected to the second hub will not function. (USB specifications limit the connection of a bus-powered hub to a self-powered

hub or host only.)

According to the USB Specification, the maximum limit of hubs cascaded in series cannot exceed five. In other words, you may

have a maximum of five hubs between any device and the host. This does NOT mean that the maximum number of hubs in a

system is five. Indeed, up to seven hubs can be connected parallel at any given level. You must tally both external and embedded

hubs when counting downstream hubs.

INTERCONNECTION CABLE WIRING METHOD

The connection cable between the XTENDEX and the LAN is terminated with RJ45 connectors and must be wired according to

the EIA/TIA 568 B industry standard. Wiring is as per the table and drawing below.

Pin Wire Color Pair Function

1 White/Orange 2 T

2 Orange 2 R

3 White/Green 3 T

4Blue 1 R

5 White/Blue 1 T

6 Green 3 R

7 White/Brown 4 T

8Brown 4 R

Figure 8- View looking into RJ45 female

Pair 2 Pair 1

Pair 4

Pair 3

NTI XTENDEX USB IP Extender

REGULATORY AND OTHER INFORMATION

retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise,

without the prior written consent of Network Technologies Inc, 1275 Danner Drive, Aurora, Ohio 44202.

Changes

The material in this guide is for information only and is subject to change without notice. Network Technologies Inc reserves the

right to make changes in the product design without reservation and without notification to its users.

For U.S. Government use:

Any provision of this document and associated computer programs to the U.S. Government is with "Restricted Rights." Use,

Technical Data and Computer Software clause of DFARS 52.277-7013.

For non-U.S. Government use:

These programs are supplied under a license. They may be used, disclosed, and/or copied only as supplied under such license

agreement. Any copy must contain the above copyright notice and restricted rights notice. Use, copying, and/or disclosure of the

programs is strictly prohibited unless otherwise provided for in the license agreement.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Regulatory Information (USA only)

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 correct the interference by one or more of the

following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet that is on a circuit different from the receiver.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Warning: The connection of a non-shielded interface cable to this equipment will invalidate the FCC Certification for this device.

FCC Regulation - Part 15 Declaration of Conformity (DoC)

This device complies with the requirements of the Code of Federal Regulations listed below:

FCC Title 47 CFR, Part 15 Class B for a digital device.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference, and

• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Department of Communication (DOC) EN 55022 Class B Notice (Canada only)

(1994 w/A1 1995)

This Class B digital apparatus meets the requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouiller du Canada.

NTI XTENDEX USB IP Extender

European Community - CE Mark

Declaration of Conformity (DOC)

According to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN45014

Manufacturer’s Name: Inside Out Networks

Manufacturer’s Addr.:

7004 Bee Caves Rd., Bldg. 3

Ste. 200, Austin

TX 78746 USA

declares that the product

Product Name: AnywhereUSB

Model Number(s): 301-1130-01

Product Options: All

conforms to the relevant EU Directives listed here:

EMC Directive 89/336/EEC | Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC Amending Directive 93/68 EEC using the relevant section of the

following EU standards and other normative documents:

Safety: IEC 950:1991 +A1, A2, A3, A4 EN 60950:1992 + A1, A2, A3, A4 EMC

The following summarizes the specifications and requirements for EN55024, EN55022 Class B & CISPR 22 Class B emission and

immunity tests. If the actual test levels are higher or different than required, these levels are listed in the appropriate tables.

EN 55022 Class B (1994 w/A1 1995)

Test Specification

EN55024

Requirement

Electrostatic

Discharge

EN61000-4-2 +4 kV contact +8kV air

Radiated Immunity EN61000-4-3 3 V/m

Electrical Fast

Transient Burst

EN61000-4-4 1kV (A/C), .5kV (I/O)

Surge EN61000-4-5 2kV common mode

1kV differential mode

Conducted Immunity EN61000-4-6 3V rms

Magnetic Immunity EN61000-4-8 1 A/m Not Applicable

Voltage Dips &

Interrupts

EN61000-4-11 >95%, 30% & >95%

EN55024 (1998)

Test Specification EN55022 Requirement

Radiated Emissions — Class B

Conducted Emissions CISPR 22 Class B

UL/CSA Safety Information

This device complies with the requirements of the following safety standards:

UL 1950, 3

edition

CSA No. 950

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Power Supply 120VAC or 240VAC at 50 or 60Hz-5VDC/3.0A AC Adapter

Ambient Temperature 32° to 140° F (0° to 60° C)

Relative Humidity 0% to 95% (non-condensing)

Size (In.) WxDxH 7.2x4.35x1.03 (18.29 cm x 11.05 cm x 2.61 cm)

Weight 10 oz (283.49 g)

Operating Systems Windows XP,XP Embedded, NT4.0, NT Embedded, 2000, Server 2003

Ethernet Connector RJ45 Female

Device Connectors (4) USB Type A Female

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