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AdderLink Installation and Use Page 45
Appendix A. Cable and connector
specifications
IMPORTANT NOTE
The maximum cable lengths supported vary widely between devices and
cables. It may be possible to use cables that are longer than those specified
below with certain PCs and peripherals but this cannot be guaranteed. If you
experience problems try using shorter cables.
A1. Keyboard, monitor, mouse, microphone and speakers
connections
All of these devices plug directly into the relevant ports of the AdderLink. If you use
an AT style keyboard you will need an AT (5 pin DIN female) to PS/2 (6 pin mini-DIN
male) converter.
Cable specification for connections to XL unit when used without the optional
power adapter
Keyboard, monitor, mouse, speaker and microphone cables should not be longer
than 2 metres.
Cable specification for connections to XR unit or to XL unit when used with
the optional power adapter
Keyboard, monitor, mouse, speaker and microphone extension cables can be used
to increase the distance from the AdderLink up to 10metres. Most keyboards and
mice will also operate at distances of 20 metres. If you are using a monitor extension
cable then you should ensure that this is a high quality tri-coax type.
A2. Computer connections
Cable specifications:
Video - 15 pin high density male D connector to 15 pin high density male D
connector wired as a standard VGA PC to monitor cable. There are two types
commonly available. The best type cables which will give excellent quality are