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Checking the Installation 

Once the Activity LED’s on the LEX unit and REX unit stop flashing after 
power up: 

1.

 

Check that the Power LED’s on the LEX unit and REX unit are 
both 

on

2.

 

Check that the Link LED’s on the LEX unit and REX unit are both 

on

3.

 

Check that the Host LED’s on the LEX unit and REX unit are both 

on

4.

 

For Windows users (2000, XP, or Vista) open Device Manager to 
confirm that the WiRanger has installed correctly.  Expand the entry 
for Universal Serial Bus controllers by clicking the + sign.  If the 
WiRanger has been installed correctly you should find it listed as a 
Generic USB Hub. 

 NOTE

:  To open Device Manager in Windows 2000 or XP:  Right-

click My Computer then select Properties, select the 
Hardware tab and click the Device Manager button 

 NOTE

:  To open Device Manager in Windows Vista:  Open the Start 

menu, right-click on Computer, select Manage and finally 
click on "Device Manager" in the left-hand tree 

5.

 

For Mac OS X users open the System Profiler to confirm that the 
WiRanger has installed correctly.  In the left hand column under 
Hardware, select “USB” and inspect the right hand panel.  If the 
WiRanger has been installed correctly you should find it listed as a 
Hub under the USB High-Speed Bus. 

 NOTE

:  To open System Profiler in OS X:  Open the Finder, select 

Applications, then open the Utilities folder and double click 
on the System Profiler icon. 

Connecting a USB Device 

1.

 

Install any software required to operate the USB device(s). Refer to 
the documentation for the device(s), as required. 

2.

 

Connect the USB device(s) to the Device port(s) on the REX unit. 

3.

 

Check that the Device LED on the REX unit is on.  

4.

 

Confirm on the host PC that the each connected device operates as 
expected. 

Summary of Contents for Icron WiRanger

Page 1: ...Cable Free USB 2 0 Hub User Guide Powered by ExtremeUSB Technology...

Page 2: ...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 Incr...

Page 3: ...nd antennas contact Icron Technologies Corporation Belgique Dans le cas d une utilisation priv e l ext rieur d un b timent au dessus d un espace public aucun enregistrement n est n cessaire pour une d...

Page 4: ...tion This device has been designed to operate with the antennas listed below and having a maximum gain of 2 0 dBi 2 4GHz Antennas not included in this list or having a gain greater than 2 0 dBi 2 4GHz...

Page 5: ...ireless Communication 8 Checking the Installation 9 Connecting a USB Device 9 Advanced Setup Viewing and Changing the 802 11g Radio Channel 10 Advanced Setup Pairing a LEX unit and a REX unit 13 Troub...

Page 6: ...User Guide ii Notes...

Page 7: ...tallation you will also require the following items that are not included with the product USB 1 1 or 2 0 compatible computer USB device s NOTE The WiRanger uses an IEEE 802 11g radio platform to wire...

Page 8: ...USB 2 0 high speed devices True plug and play no new drivers required Ready to operate straight out of the box Supports major operating systems including Windows XP 2000 or Vista Mac OS and Linux Fou...

Page 9: ...ly Pair CH button is for advanced users only See Pages 10 and 13 for advanced instructions The REX unit The REX unit allows you to connect up to four USB devices directly additional devices may be con...

Page 10: ...5 Host LED 6 Activity LED 7 Infra Red IR Port 8 Power connector 5V 3A 9 Pair Channel Change Button 10 Antenna connector IR port used to pair the LEX unit and the REX unit only Pair CH button is for a...

Page 11: ...between the host PC and the USB 2 0 hub in the REX unit Activity LED Indicates active USB data transmission and or reception over the wireless link Additionally the Activity LED will flash after powe...

Page 12: ...ed using the procedure listed on Page 13 Advanced Setup Pairing a LEX unit and a REX unit The IEEE 802 11g standard allows for different wireless devices to operate on different Radio Channels This me...

Page 13: ...patibility The WiRanger complies with USB 2 0 specifications governing the design of high speed USB devices However because of the data rate limitations inherent in the IEEE 802 11g radio platform Icr...

Page 14: ...near the host computer 2 Plug the Type B connector on the USB cable included into the Host port on the LEX unit 3 Plug the Type A connector on the USB cable into the USB port on the computer 4 Plug t...

Page 15: ...er button NOTE To open Device Manager in Windows Vista Open the Start menu right click on Computer select Manage and finally click on Device Manager in the left hand tree 5 For Mac OS X users open the...

Page 16: ...unit is already on proceed to step 2 2 On the selected LEX unit or REX unit press and hold do not release the Pair CH button for a minimum of 10 seconds The button can be released when the Host Link a...

Page 17: ...nit prior to changing the channel on either unit Changing the Radio Channel will disrupt USB traffic 1 Power on either the LEX unit or the REX unit and wait for approximately 20 seconds before proceed...

Page 18: ...Pair CH button the LED s will continue to blink for approximately 20 seconds while the Channel Change is stored and the 802 11g radio reboots Once the blinking stops the Channel Change is complete NO...

Page 19: ...no effect in operation will be detected and pairing will not occur 1 Place the LEX unit and the REX unit 5 cm apart from each other with their IR windows pointed directly at each other The IR windows...

Page 20: ...free to be unplugged and moved to their desired locations 6 Once the units are installed in their specific locations connect a USB cable between the WiRanger and the host PC to confirm the WiRanger s...

Page 21: ...oblem after following these instructions please contact technical support for further assistance see page 21 Symptoms Cause Remedy All LEDs on LEX unit and REX unit are off Cause The WiRanger is not r...

Page 22: ...if there are any other 802 11g radio networks operating on or near the same channel as the WiRanger Note you can determine the current WiRanger Radio Channel using the procedure on Page 10 4 Configur...

Page 23: ...t the Host LED s turn on 8 If the WiRanger is still not recognised contact Technical Support for assistance see page 21 A device is connected to REX unit and the corresponding Device LED is off Cause...

Page 24: ...y to the USB port on the computer 3 If the device does not operate properly consult the user documentation for the device 4 If the device operates properly when directly connected to the computer conn...

Page 25: ...rs provided with the WiRanger Input 110 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Output 5 V DC 3 A Power available to USB device at REX unit 4 x 500 mA USB cable 2 meters 6 6 ft LEX unit connector upstream 1 x USB Type B RE...

Page 26: ...ess for a particular purpose and non infringement of third party rights with respect to the hardware Icron Technologies Corporation dealer agent or employee is authorized to make any modification exte...

Page 27: ...u at Icron Technologies Corporation s expense not later than thirty days after Icron Technologies Corporation receives the defective product Address the returned product to RMA Coordinator Icron Techn...

Page 28: ...90 00335 A07 Icron Technologies Corporation 4664 Lougheed Highway Suite 221 Burnaby BC V5C 5T5 Canada Tel 1 604 638 3920 Fax 1 604 638 3930 www icron com...

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