AXAGON ADR-210

AXAGON ADR-210 USB 2.0 Active Extension Cable User Manual

1. Introducció

The AXAGON ADR-210 is an active USB 2.0 extension cable designed to extend the reach of your USB devices by 10 meters without signal degradation. This cable features an integrated signal amplifier to ensure reliable data transfer rates up to 480 Mbps, making it suitable for connecting various USB peripherals over longer distances.

AXAGON ADR-210 USB 2.0 Active Extension Cable with specifications

Imatge 1: acabatview of the AXAGON ADR-210 active USB 2.0 extension cable, highlighting its 10-meter length, 480 Mbps speed, USB-A male to USB-A female connectors, and power/link indicators.

2. Característiques clau

  • Senyal actiu Amplificació: Ensures stable data transmission over 10 meters.
  • USB 2.0 High Speed: Supports data transfer rates up to 480 Mbps.
  • Plug and Play: No cal instal·lar cap controlador per a la majoria de sistemes operatius.
  • Operating System Independent: Compatible with Windows, macOS, Linux, and other systems.
  • Indicadors LED: Features Power (red) and Link (green) LEDs for status monitoring.
  • Optional External Power: Includes a 3.5mm jack for connecting an optional external power adapter for high-power USB devices (adapter not included).
  • Disseny compacte i prim: Facilitates easy integration and routing.
AXAGON ADR-210 cable highlighting easy use and slim design

Image 2: The AXAGON ADR-210 cable, illustrating its easy plug-and-play functionality and slim design.

AXAGON ADR-210 cable showing compact size and snap-on trunking rail compatibility

Image 3: The compact size of the AXAGON ADR-210's active repeater, demonstrating its compatibility with snap-on trunking rails for neat cable management.

AXAGON ADR-210 cable with OS Free indicator

Image 4: The AXAGON ADR-210 cable indicating its operating system independent functionality, requiring no specific drivers.

3. Instruccions de configuració

  1. Connecta't al dispositiu amfitrió: Plug the USB-A male connector of the ADR-210 cable into an available USB 2.0 port on your computer or host device.
  2. Connecta el dispositiu USB: Plug your USB peripheral (e.g., printer, keyboard, mouse, external hard drive) into the USB-A female connector of the ADR-210 cable.
  3. Observeu els indicadors LED:
    • El red POWER LED will illuminate when the cable receives power from the host USB port.
    • El green LINK LED will illuminate when a USB device is successfully connected and recognized.
  4. Alimentació externa opcional (per a dispositius d'alta potència): If your connected USB device requires more power than the host USB port can provide, or if you experience unstable operation, connect an optional 5V DC power adapter (with a 3.5mm jack, not included) to the power input port on the active repeater unit.
AXAGON ADR-210 cable with optional powering via 3.5mm jack

Image 5: The AXAGON ADR-210 active repeater unit, showing the 3.5mm jack for optional external power connection.

4. Instruccions de funcionament

Once connected, the AXAGON ADR-210 cable operates transparently, extending your USB 2.0 connection. Ensure both the red POWER LED and green LINK LED are illuminated for proper functionality. The cable is designed for continuous operation and does not require any user interaction beyond initial connection.

  • Transferència de dades: The cable supports full USB 2.0 data transfer speeds up to 480 Mbps.
  • Compatibilitat del dispositiu: Compatible with a wide range of USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 devices, including printers, scanners, webcams, external storage, and input devices.
  • Hot-Plugging: USB devices can be connected and disconnected while the cable is plugged into the host device.

5. Manteniment

The AXAGON ADR-210 cable requires minimal maintenance.

  • Neteja: Feu servir un drap suau i sec per netejar el cable i els connectors. Eviteu utilitzar netejadors líquids o dissolvents.
  • Emmagatzematge: Guardeu el cable en un lloc fresc i sec, allunyat de la llum solar directa i de temperatures extremes quan no l'utilitzeu.
  • Manipulació: Avoid bending the cable sharply or applying excessive force to the connectors to prevent internal damage.

6. Solució De Problemes

ProblemaCausa possibleSolució
No Power LED (red)Cable not properly connected to host USB port, or host USB port is faulty.Ensure the USB-A male connector is fully inserted into a working USB port. Try a different USB port or host device.
No Link LED (green)USB device not properly connected, device is faulty, or insufficient power.Ensure the USB device is fully inserted into the female connector. Try connecting a different USB device. If it's a high-power device, connect an optional external 5V DC power adapter to the ADR-210.
Device not recognized or unstable operationInsufficient power for the connected USB device, or a driver issue on the host.Connect an optional external 5V DC power adapter to the ADR-210. Ensure the necessary drivers for your USB device are installed on the host computer. Try connecting the device directly to the computer to rule out device issues.
Velocitat de transferència de dades lentaConnected device is USB 1.1, or there is interference/signal degradation.Ensure both the host port and the connected device support USB 2.0 for optimal speeds. Check for other electrical devices causing interference.

7. Especificacions tècniques

  • Model: ADR-210
  • Interfície: USB 2.0 (compatible enrere amb USB 1.1)
  • Connectors: USB-A Male (host), USB-A Female (device)
  • Velocitat de transferència de dades: Up to 480 Mbps (High Speed)
  • Longitud del cable: 10 metres (32.8 peus)
  • Potència: USB bus-powered, with optional external 5V DC power input (3.5mm jack)
  • Indicadors LED: Red (Power), Green (Link)
  • Compatibilitat del sistema operatiu: Windows, macOS, Linux, and other OS independent systems.
  • Certificacions: CE, FCC, RoHS (as indicated on product images)

8. Garantia i Suport

For warranty information and technical support, please refer to the official AXAGON weblloc web o poseu-vos en contacte amb el vostre distribuïdor local. Conserveu el rebut de compra per a reclamacions de garantia.

AXAGON Official Weblloc: www.axagon.eu

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