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Introduction 

This manual is intended to assist IT professionals install the USB Ranger. 
The instructions in this guide assume a knowledge of computer installation 
procedures, familiarity with cabling requirements, and some understanding 
of USB devices. 
 

NOT E

:

   Notes give additional information that could make installation 

easier. 

USB Ranger Product Contents 

When you open your USB Ranger for the first time, you should find the 
following items: 
 

USB Ranger User Guide 

Local EXtender (LEX) 

Remote EXtender (REX) (either model 100 or 400) 

AC power adapter (optional) 

USB cable (2m long) 

 

NOTE

: To complete the installation, you will also require the following 

items that are not included with the product: 

 

USB compatible computer 

Category 5 Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cable (up to 
100m in length) with two RJ45 connectors (if using surface 
cabling) 

OR 

Category 5 UTP cabling with two information outlets and 
two Category 5 UTP patch cords with RJ45 connectors (if 
using premise cabling) 

USB device(s) 

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Item 

USB Ranger   

Models 100 and 400 

Range (over Category 5 UTP)  

100 meters 

Host cable (USB) 

Type A/B 2m 

LEX connector (UTP)  

RJ45 

LEX connector (USB) 

1 x USB Type B 

REX connector (UTP)  

RJ45 

REX connector (USB) 

Model 100 = 1 x USB Type A 

Model 400 = 4 x USB Type A 

LEX power 

15V DC 1A  

USB power at REX  

Model 100 = 1 x 500mA  

Model 400 = 4 x 100mA  

LEX dimensions (overall) 

4.0”  x  3.125”  x 1.4” 

REX dimensions (overall) 

4.0”  x  3.125”  x 1.4” 

Temperature range 

4°C to 40°C 

USB Speeds 

1.5 Mbps and 12 Mbps 

Link cable 

* Must be Category 5 UTP (or better). UTP ca-

bling must have a straight through conductor 
configuration with no crossover and terminated 
with 8 conductor RJ45 at both ends. 

Category 5 UTP (8 conductor) 

Specifications 

Certifications 

The USB Ranger has been certified to the following standards: 

FCC Part 15 Class A 

CE 

USB-IF 

Summary of Contents for 100

Page 1: ...Icron Systems Inc 4603 Kingsway Suite 301 Burnaby BC Canada V5H 4M4 Tel 604 638 3920 Fax 604 638 3930 www icron com 90 00001 A04 USB Ranger Models 100 and 400 User Guide Featuring ExtremeUSB Technology ...

Page 2: ... 55022 A1 Class A and EN 50082 1 IEC 801 2 IEC 801 3 IEC 801 4 IC Statement This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 2000 Icron Systems Inc All rights reserved Icron Systems Inc the Icron Systems Inc logo and the Icron Systems Inc products referred to herein are either the trademarks or the registered trademarks of Icron Systems Inc All other trademarks are property of their ...

Page 3: ...Inc its suppliers or licensors be liable for any costs of procurement or substitute products or services lost profits loss of information or data or any other special indirect consequential or incidental damages arising in any way out of the sale of use of or inability to use any Icron Sytems Inc product or service even if Icron Systems Inc its suppliers or licensors have been advised of the possi...

Page 4: ...J45 connectors if using surface cabling OR Category 5 UTP cabling with two information outlets and two Category 5 UTP patch cords with RJ45 connectors if using premise cabling USB device s Icron Systems Inc www icron com Page 13 Item USB Ranger Models 100 and 400 Range over Category 5 UTP 100 meters Host cable USB Type A B 2m LEX connector UTP RJ45 LEX connector USB 1 x USB Type B REX connector UT...

Page 5: ...xtremeUSB Information Outlet LEX Computer Information Outlet REX Colour Printer Laser Printer Plotter Scanner ExtremeUSB Computer LEX LEX Information Outlet Information Outlet Information Outlet Information Outlet REX REX Keyboard Electronic Whiteboard ExtremeUSB Icron Systems Inc www icron com Page 5 About the USB Ranger The USB Ranger incorporates Icron s ExtremeUSB technology This technology br...

Page 6: ...emedy Power and link LEDs on the REX and LEX are lit but a USB device does not work Cause a The USB device is malfunctioning b The USB Ranger is malfunctioning c The USB device is not compatible with the USB Ranger 1 Disconnect the USB Ranger 2 Connect the USB device directly to the USB port on the computer 3 If the device does not function properly consult the user documentation for the device OR...

Page 7: ... computer 3 Ensure the USB Ranger has been recognized as a Generic USB Hub by the computer If it is not recognized contact Icron Technical Support for assistance Ensure that the proper Category 5 UTP cable with straight through conductors is connected between the REX and LEX units Icron Systems Inc www icron com Page 7 USB Cables USB cables have two distinct connectors The Type A connector is used...

Page 8: ...Unit to the LEX Unit NOTE To ensure proper operation we recommend that only Category 5 Unshielded Twisted Pair UTP cabling be used to connect the LEX to the REX The UTP cabling must have a straight through conductor configuration with no crossover and be terminated with 8 conductor RJ45 connectors at both ends With Surface Cabling 1 Plug one end of the Category 5 UTP cabling not included into the ...

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