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IC408A
Chapter 3: Installation
3.4 Connecting a USB Device
1. Install any software required to operate the USB device(s). Refer to the documentation for the USB device(s).
2. Connect the USB device to the device port on the Remote Extender.
3. Check that the device is detected and installed properly in the operating system.
3.5 Pairing the Local and Remote Extender
The Local Extender and a Remote Extender will be paired with each other out of the box, so no pairing action should be required.
However, if individual extenders have been installed, or you simply wish to change the Local and Remote Extender pairings across
a network, then follow these steps (they apply to both direct connect and network configurations for the IC408A):
1. Make sure the Local and Remote Extenders are either directly connected to each other, or are connected to the same subnet
on your network.
2. Press and hold the “Pair” button on the back of the Local Extender. Release the button within 10 seconds. The Link LED will
start flashing.
3. Within 10 minutes of activating the pair mode on the Local Extender, press and hold the “Pair” button on the back of the
Remote Extender. Release the button within 10 seconds. The Link LED will start flashing.
4. The Link LED on both units may start flashing more slowly before finally turning on. Once the Link LEDs are solid, the link is
established between both extenders.
NOTE: If more than 10 minutes passes before the units are paired, then the extenders will switch back to regular mode and
re-establish the previous links they had, if any.
NOTE: To cancel pair mode, press and hold the “Pair” button a second time. Release it within 10 seconds.
3.6 Unpairing an Extender
If an extender needs to have its pairing removed, press and hold the “Pair” button for longer than 10 seconds. Once you do this,
the unit will not be paired to any other extender.
3.7 Compatibility
The IC408A complies with USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 specifications governing the design of USB devices. However, there is no
guarantee that all USB devices or hosts will be compatible with the IC408A, as there are a number of different characteristics that
may impact the operation of USB devices over extended distances.