Troubleshooting – Gefen GTB-USB2.0-4LR User Manual
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Using the LED Indicators
Power LED
The power LED indicators should be active once the included 5V DC power supply 
has been properly connected between the Receiver unit and an open wall power 
socket. A non-active LED can indicate a power problem. If the host device is not 
providing enough power to the Sender Unit, an additional power supply will need to 
be purchased from Gefen. Contact Gefen Technical Support for assistance.
Host LED
The host LED indicators should be active once a valid USB source/output device 
has been properly connected to the sending/receiving unit. On the Sender Unit, the 
LED indicator will only be active once the source device is on. A non-active LED may 
indicate that the source device is not on or properly connected. On the Receiver, 
the LED indicator will only be active when a USB devices is properly connected and 
is recognized by the source. A non-active LED may indicate that a USB device is 
not properly connected or recognized by the source. Please check all USB cables 
and install the proper drivers for the connected USB device. Devices requiring more 
power such as hard drives and cameras may require a powered USB hub.
Link LED
The link LED indicators should be active once a valid connection has been made 
between the Sender Unit and Receiver Unit. A non-active LED may indicate a 
problem with the CAT-5 cabling. Please check terminations, patch panels, and 
cables. Use other CAT-5 cables and test the units without using any patch panels.
Checking the Installation
On the Sender Unit and Receiver Unit, check that the Power, Host and Link LEDs 
are on and that the Activity LED is blinking. If the Link LED and Activity LED are 
permanently off then the CAT-5 / CAT-6 cabling between the Sender Unit and 
Receiver Unit is not installed properly or is defective.
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For Windows users, open Device Manager to confi rm that the USB 2.0 LR 
4-Port Extender has installed correctly. Expand the entry for Universal Serial 
Bus controllers by clicking the + sign. If the USB 2.0 LR 4-Port Extender has 
been installed correctly you should fi nd it listed as a Generic USB Hub.
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For Mac OS X users open the System Profi ler to confi rm that the USB 2.0 LR 
4-Port Extender has installed correctly. In the left hand column under Hardware, 
select “USB” and inspect the right hand panel. If the USB 2.0 LR 4-Port 
Extender has been installed correctly you should fi nd it listed as a Hub under the 
USB High-Speed Bus/USB Bus.
