Crestron USB 2.0 over Category Cable Extender, Surface and Wall Plate Versions
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Crestron USB 2.0 over Category Cable Extender, Surface and Wall Plate Versions - Local Warranty
A plug-and-play, point-to-point USB 1.1/2.0 extender that carries USB signals up to 100 m (330 ft) over a single CAT5e (or better) cable, for conference rooms, classrooms, auditoriums, command centres and medical facilities. Available as a Local + Remote kit, as individual surface-mount endpoints, and as 1-gang wall plate endpoints in black or white.
Key Features
- Point-to-point USB 1.1 and 2.0 extension up to 100 m (330 ft) over CAT5e or better
- USB 2.0 transport at up to 480 Mbps, with Mass Storage Acceleration for bulk transfers
- No configuration, programming or drivers needed with Windows, macOS and Linux
- Remote endpoint provides 2 x USB Type-A ports; Local endpoint connects to one USB host
- Expandable with up to 4 USB hubs (not included), up to 30 USB devices
- Single 100-240 VAC power supply (included with the Remote endpoint) powers both ends
- Surface-mount endpoints and wall plate endpoints are interoperable via the LINK connection
USB-EXT-2 Datasheet — Technical Specifications
General
| Product Name | USB over Category Cable Extender and USB over Category Cable Extender Wall Plates |
| Brand | Crestron |
| Part Numbers | USB-EXT-2 KIT, USB-EXT-2-LOCAL, USB-EXT-2-REMOTE, USB-EXT-2-LOCAL-1G-B, USB-EXT-2-LOCAL-1G-W, USB-EXT-2-REMOTE-1G-B, USB-EXT-2-REMOTE-1G-W |
| Kit | USB-EXT-2 KIT consists of the USB-EXT-2-LOCAL and USB-EXT-2-REMOTE |
Communications
| Link | USB extension up to 100 m (330 ft) over solid-core CAT5e (or better) twisted pair; UTP for surface units, STP specified for wall plates |
| USB Device Support | USB 1.0/1.1 and 2.0, including mass storage and isochronous devices |
| USB Hub Support | Up to 4 USB hubs plus one Local and one Remote extender per signal chain |
| Maximum USB Devices | 30 USB devices, or 4 USB hubs with 26 USB devices |
| USB Throughput | USB 2.0 up to 480 Mbps; USB 1.1 up to 12 Mbps |
| Host OS Support | Windows, macOS and Linux |
| Cable Length | Minimum 1.8 m (6 ft), maximum aggregate 100 m (330 ft) between units |
Connectors
| Local endpoint | 1 x USB Type-B (USB 2.0 device port to host computer, codec, media server etc.), 1 x RJ-45 Link, 24 VDC power input |
| Remote endpoint | 2 x USB Type-A (USB 2.0 host ports for keyboards, mice and other USB devices), 1 x RJ-45 Link, 24 VDC power input |
| Power connector | Surface units: 2.1 x 5.5 mm DC connector; wall plates: 2-pin 3.5 mm detachable terminal block |
| Indicators | Activity, Host, Link and Power LEDs on each endpoint |
Power
| Local endpoint | USB powered via the USB host interface |
| Remote (surface) | Power supply input 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz; output 1 A @ 24 VDC; USB power 1 A max per port, 1.5 A max total |
| Remote (wall plate) | PW-2407WUL power supply, input 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz; output 0.75 A @ 24 VDC |
| Note | Wall plate power sources cannot power the surface-mount USB-EXT-2-LOCAL / USB-EXT-2-REMOTE |
Environmental
| Temperature | 0° to 50° C (32° to 122° F) |
| Humidity | 20% to 80% RH, non-condensing |
Physical — Surface Units (USB-EXT-2-LOCAL / -REMOTE)
| Housing | Metal, black finish, adhesive rubber feet; four slots for wire ties or third-party mounting hardware |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 26 x 75 x 87 mm (1.03 x 2.96 x 3.43 in), height without feet |
| Compliance | CE, IC, FCC Part 15 Class B |
Physical — Wall Plates (-1G-B / -1G-W)
| Construction | Metal, black finish with white or black polycarbonate label overlay |
| Mounting | Unobstructed North American 1-gang electrical box (not included), minimum 51 mm (2 in) mounting depth; FP-G1 series decorator faceplate (not included) |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 105 x 44 x 50 mm (4.12 x 1.72 x 1.95 in) |
| Compliance | IC, FCC Part 15 Class B, Intertek Listed for US and Canada |
Compatibility & Software Support
Ecosystem
| Host operating systems | Plug-and-play with Windows, macOS and Linux; no drivers required for most USB 1.1/2.0 devices |
| Interoperability | USB-EXT-2-LOCAL / -REMOTE surface units are compatible with the USB-EXT-2-LOCAL-1G / -REMOTE-1G wall plates via the LINK connection |
| Typical hosts | Computers, media servers, codecs, game consoles, annotators |
| Typical devices | Keyboards, mice, whiteboards, mobile devices and other USB peripherals |
These are point-to-point extenders only: they do not switch or route USB and do not connect to a network. Do not connect the Link ports to an Ethernet LAN or to USB-EXT-DM or USB-NX2 devices. Crestron does not guarantee compatibility with every USB device or host.
Package Contents & Ordering Information
Models
| Configuration | Part number |
| Local + Remote kit | USB-EXT-2 KIT |
| Local, surface | USB-EXT-2-LOCAL |
| Local, wall plate Black | USB-EXT-2-LOCAL-1G-B |
| Local, wall plate White | USB-EXT-2-LOCAL-1G-W |
| Remote, surface | USB-EXT-2-REMOTE |
| Remote, wall plate Black | USB-EXT-2-REMOTE-1G-B |
| Remote, wall plate White | USB-EXT-2-REMOTE-1G-W |
A Local and a Remote endpoint are required for each link. The power supply is included with the Remote endpoint; an optional ferrite bead is provided with the wall plate versions.
Datasheet & Downloads
| Kit product page | Crestron USB-EXT-2-KIT product page |
| Local (surface) | Crestron USB-EXT-2-LOCAL product page |
| Remote (surface) | Crestron USB-EXT-2-REMOTE product page |
| Local wall plate | Crestron USB-EXT-2-LOCAL-1G-B product page |
| Remote wall plate | Crestron USB-EXT-2-REMOTE-1G-B product page |
Frequently Asked Questions — USB-EXT-2
How far can the USB-EXT-2 extend USB?
Up to 100 m (330 ft) over a single solid-core CAT5e (or better) twisted-pair cable, with a minimum cable length of 1.8 m (6 ft).
Does it need drivers or configuration?
No. It provides transparent point-to-point USB extension with no configuration or programming, and is plug-and-play with Windows, macOS and Linux for most USB 1.1 and 2.0 devices.
How many USB devices can I connect?
The Remote endpoint has two USB Type-A ports. With up to 4 USB hubs (not included), a signal chain supports up to 30 USB devices (or 4 hubs with 26 devices).
Can I mix surface units and wall plates?
Yes. The USB-EXT-2-LOCAL and -REMOTE are compatible with the USB-EXT-2-LOCAL-1G and -REMOTE-1G wall plates via the LINK connection. Note that wall plate power sources cannot power the surface units.
Can it route USB over my network?
No. The USB-EXT-2 does not switch, route or connect to a network. For network-based USB routing Crestron offers the USB-NX2 and USB-EXT-DM extenders.
