B203101POC - Receiver Tripp Lite - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	USB 2.0 Receiver (Extension Kit)
Brand	Tripp Lite
Model	B203-101-POC
Supported USB Version	USB 2.0 (480 Mbps), backward compatible with USB 1.1
Maximum Extension Distance	50 m (164 ft)
Receiver Connectors	1 x RJ45, 1 x USB-A (device), 1 x USB Micro-B (external power)
Power	Power over Cable (PoC) via Cat5 cable; optional external power via USB Micro-B port for power-hungry devices
Installation	Plug-and-Play, no driver required
Compatible Operating Systems	Windows, macOS, Linux
Operating Temperature	0 to 50 °C (32 to 122 °F)
Storage Temperature	-20 to 70 °C (-4 to 158 °F)
Receiver Dimensions (H x W x D)	15 x 60 x 26 mm (0.59 x 2.36 x 1.02 in)
Warranty	One-year limited warranty
Package Contents	Transmitter, receiver, user manual
Maintenance	No special maintenance required; clean with a dry cloth
Safety	Do not exceed 50 m of Cat5 cable; avoid moisture and extreme temperatures
Repairability	One-year limited warranty; no replacement parts provided

Frequently Asked Questions - B203101POC Tripp Lite

What does PoC (Power Over Cable) mean?

PoC powers the receiver directly via the Cat5 cable, without the need for additional external power in most cases.

What is the maximum distance between the transmitter and receiver?

The maximum distance is 50 meters (164 feet) with a quality Cat5e/6 cable.

Can I use this receiver with USB 3.0 devices?

This receiver is designed for USB 2.0 (480 Mbps). It can work with USB 3.0 devices, but the speed will be limited to USB 2.0.

How to install the B203-101-POC receiver?

Plug the transmitter into a USB port on your computer, connect the transmitter and receiver with a Cat5e/6 cable, then connect your USB devices to the receiver. No driver is required.

Does the receiver require external power?

No, thanks to PoC, power is supplied via the Cat5 cable. However, if you connect power-hungry devices, use the receiver's USB Micro-B port to add external power.

Which Cat5 cables are recommended?

It is recommended to use a Cat5e or Cat6 unshielded twisted pair (UTP) or shielded twisted pair (STP) cable for optimal performance.

Is this receiver compatible with printers and scanners?

Yes, it is compatible with all USB 2.0 devices such as printers, scanners, mice, keyboards, external hard drives, and webcams.

Can I use this kit with a game console?

Yes, as long as the console has a USB 2.0 port and the connected device is USB 2.0 compatible.

What to do if the device is not recognized?

Check that all cables are properly connected, that the distance does not exceed 50 m, and that the device works directly on the computer without extension. Also try restarting the computer.

What is the warranty for this product?

Tripp Lite offers a one-year limited warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.

USER MANUAL B203101POC Tripp Lite

USB 2.0 over Cat5 Plug-and-Play Extender Kit Power over Cable

Models:

B203-101-POC

B203-104-POC

Two black Ethernet connectors with USB cable, no visible text or symbols

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Product Features

• B203-101-POC extends a USB 2.0 signal up to 164 ft. (50 m) from the source
• The B203-104-POC allows you to connect four USB 2.0 devices up to 164 ft. (50 m) from the source
  • Supports USB 2.0 data transfer rates up to 480 Mbps
• Power over Cable (PoC) technology provides power to the receivers via Cat5 cable
• Backward compatible with USB 1.1
• Plug-and-Play; no software or drivers required
• Compatible with all major operating systems

Package Includes

• B203-101-POC or B203-104-POC Transmitter
• B203-101-POC or B203-104-POC Receiver
- Owner's Manual

Optional Accessories

• N202-Series Cat6 Snagless Patch Cables
• U022-Series USB 2.0 Cables
• UR022-Series Reversible USB 2.0 Cables
• U030-Series USB 2.0 5-Pin Mini-B Cables
• UR030-Series Reversible USB 2.0 5-Pin Mini-B Cables
• U050-Series USB 2.0 Micro-B Cables
• UR050-Series Reversible USB 2.0 Micro-B Cables

Installation

Note: Test to make sure that the entire installation works properly before pulling cables through ceilings or walls.

1. Connect the built-in USB cable on the transmitter unit to an available USB port on your computer.
2. Connect the RJ45 ports on the transmitter and receiver units with Cat5e/6 cable.
   Note: The distance between the transmitter and receiver units must be no longer than 164 ft. (50 m).
3. Connect a USB 2.0 device to each available port on the receiver unit.
4. (Optional) If connecting power-hungry device(s), use the USB Micro-B port on the receiver to add external power.

Installation Diagrams

B203-101-POC

graph TD
    A["Workstation Web Cam"] --> B["Transmitter Receiver"]
    B --> C["USB Cable"]
    C --> D["AC Outlet"]
    B --> E["24 AWG Solid CAT 6 Cable\nUp to 164 ft. / 50 m"]
    E --> F["*"]

B203-104-POC

graph TD
    A["Workstation"] --> B["Transmitter"]
    B --> C["24 AWG Solid CAT 6 Cable\nUp to 164 ft. / 50 m"]
    C --> D["Receiver"]
    D --> E["USB Cable"]
    D --> F["Printer"]
    D --> G["Hard Drive"]
    D --> H["Mouse"]
    D --> I["Web Cam"]

* When connecting the receiver to high-power device(s), add external power via its USB Micro-B port.

Specifications

Specification B203-101-POC B203-104-POC
Supported USB Versions	USB 2.0 (480 Mbps),USB 1.1 (12 Mbps)
Transmitter Ports (x1) RJ45
Receiver Ports (x1) RJ45 ;(x1) USB-A ;(x1) USB Micro-B		(x1) RJ45 ;(x4) USB-A ;(x1) USB Micro-B
Transmitter Plug USB-A
Maximum Extension Distance	164 ft. (50 m)
Operating Temperature	32°F to 122°F (0° to 50°C)
Storage Temperature -4°F to 158°F (-20° to 70°C)
Transmitter Dimensions [H x W x D]	0.59 x 14.36 x 1.02 in.(15 x 365 x 26 mm)
Receiver Dimensions [H x W x D]	0.59 x 2.36 x 1.02 in.(15 x 60 x 26 mm)	1.95 x 1.00 x 2.42 in.(50 x 26 x 62 mm)

Warranty

1-Year Limited Warranty

We warrant our products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of initial purchase. Our obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing (at its sole option) any such defective products. Visit Tripplite. Eaton.com/support/product-returns before sending any equipment back for repair. This warranty does not apply to equipment which has been damaged by accident, negligence or misapplication or has been altered or modified in any way.

EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, WE MAKE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Some states do not permit limitation or exclusion of implied warranties; therefore, the aforesaid limitation(s) or exclusion(s) may not apply to the purchaser.

EXCEPT AS PROVIDED ABOVE, IN NO EVENT WILL WE BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE. Specifically, we are not liable for any costs, such as lost profits or revenue, loss of equipment, loss of use of equipment, loss of software, loss of data, costs of substitutes, claims by third parties, or otherwise.

Warranty

FCC Notice, Class B

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Note: 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 try 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 receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Any changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Eaton could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

Warranty

WEEE Compliance Information for Customers and Recyclers (European Union)

Under the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive and implementing regulations, when customers buy new electrical and electronic equipment from Eaton, they are entitled to:

• Send old equipment for recycling on a one-for-one, like-for-like basis (this varies depending on the country)
• Send the new equipment back for recycling when this ultimately becomes waste

Eaton has a policy of continuous improvement. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Photos and illustrations may differ slightly from actual products.

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Two black Ethernet connectors with USB cable, no visible text or symbols on the devices themselves.

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Power-over-Cable (PoC)

Modelle:

B203-101-POC

B203-104-POC

Two black Ethernet connectors with USB cable, no visible text or symbols on the devices themselves.

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Produktmerkmale

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Eaton

1000 Eaton Boulevard

Cleveland, OH 44122

Vereinigte Staaten

Eaton.com

© 2023 Eaton

Two black Ethernet connectors with USB cable, no visible text or symbols on the devices themselves.

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Eaton

1000 Eaton Boulevard

Cleveland, OH 44122

Stati Uniti

Eaton.com

933BC4

© 2023 Eaton