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REX unit description

The REX unit provides a USB Type A port for standard USB devices.  The REX unit allows you to connect one 
USB device directly.  Additional devices may be connected by attaching USB hubs to the REX unit. 
The REX unit is powered by an external AC adapter and can supply up to 500mA to the USB port.
 
       

 

 

 

 

 

       

 

 

 

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ITEM

TYPE

DESCRIPTION

1

Power LED (Blue)

LED turns on when power is supplied. Off when no power is supplied.

2

Host LED (Green)

LED turns on when the Ranger is installed properly.

3

Link Port (RJ45)

Accepts RJ45 connector for Cat 5e cabling

4

Link LED (Green) on 
RJ45

Indicates connectivity between LEX and REX.  LED turns on when link 
between LEX and REX is established.  Off when there is no link between 
LEX and REX.

5

Activity LED (Amber) 
on RJ45

Indicates activity on RJ45 port. Blinks intermittently when data is 

transmitted between LEX and REX.

6

Power/Config port

Connects to the AC power adapter.  

7

Device Port (USB 
Type A port)

USB device connection.

 

The Power/Config port on the REX can only be used with the included Ranger 2101 AC adapter.  No USB devices 

 

can be connected or used on the port.

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3

4

5

6

REX

1

2

USB 2.0 Extender

Summary of Contents for Ranger 2101

Page 1: ...USB 2 0 Ranger 2101 Cat 5e 100m USB Extender System User Guide ...

Page 2: ...ikely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense CE Statement We Icron Technologies Corporation declare under our sole responsibility that the Ranger 2101 to which this declaration relates is in conformity with European Standard EN 55022 Class A EN 61000 and EN 55024 IC Statement This Class A digital apparatus complies with ...

Page 3: ... LEX unit 6 Installing the REX unit 6 Connecting the LEX unit to the REX unit 7 Checking the installation 7 Connecting a USB device 8 Compatibility 8 Troubleshooting 8 Specifications 11 Warranty Information 12 Limited Hardware Warranty 12 Hardware Remedies 12 Limitation of Liability 12 Obtaining Warranty Service 13 Contacting Sales Technical Support 13 Technical Glossary 14 ...

Page 4: ...ded with the product USB 2 0 or 1 1 compatible computer Host computer with a USB compliant operating system USB 2 0 or 1 1 compatible device Cat 5e Unshielded Twisted Pair UTP cable with two RJ45 connectors if using surface cabling OR Cat 5e cabling with two information outlets and two Cat 5e patch cords with RJ45 connectors if using premise cabling This product supports solid core Cat 5e or bette...

Page 5: ...when the Ranger is installed properly 3 Link Port RJ45 Accepts RJ45 connector for Cat 5e cabling 4 Link LED Green on RJ45 Indicates connectivity between LEX and REX LED turns on when link between LEX and REX is established Off when there is no link between LEX and REX 5 Activity LED Amber on RJ45 Indicates activity on RJ45 port LED blinks intermittently when data is transmitted between LEX and REX...

Page 6: ...hen the Ranger is installed properly 3 Link Port RJ45 Accepts RJ45 connector for Cat 5e cabling 4 Link LED Green on RJ45 Indicates connectivity between LEX and REX LED turns on when link between LEX and REX is established Off when there is no link between LEX and REX 5 Activity LED Amber on RJ45 Indicates activity on RJ45 port Blinks intermittently when data is transmitted between LEX and REX 6 Po...

Page 7: ...e two locations with Cat 5e information outlets located near both the computer and the USB device s Installing the LEX unit 1 Place the LEX unit near the computer 2 Plug the USB Type A connector on the LEX into a USB port on the computer Installing the REX unit 1 Place the REX unit near the USB device s 2 Plug the power adapter into a suitable AC outlet 3 Connect the power adapter to the REX unit ...

Page 8: ...nductors must not exceed 10m Checking the installation 1 On the LEX and REX units 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 cabling between the LEX and REX unit is not installed properly or is defective 2 For Windows users open Device Manager to confirm that the Ranger has been installed correc...

Page 9: ...e the problem after following these instructions please contact technical support for further assistance PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION All LEDs on LEX unit are off The LEX unit is not receiving enough power from the USB port 1 Ensure that the USB Type A connector from LEX to Host computer is properly inserted directly in a USB port 2 Move the LEX USB Type A connector to another USB port on the Host compu...

Page 10: ...cumentation 2 Attach a USB device to the Ranger All LEDs on both the LEX unit and REX unit are on but the USB device does not operate correctly or is detected as an Unknown Device in the operating system The USB device is malfunctioning The computer does not recognise the USB device The application software for the device is not operating The Ranger is malfunctioning 1 Disconnect the Ranger from t...

Page 11: ...10 NOTES ...

Page 12: ... 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Output 5 V DC 1 5 A AC adapter connector 8 pin Icron custom connector Power available to USB device at REX unit 500 mA USB cable length LEX to Host computer 0 15 meters 0 49 ft LEX unit USB connector 1 x USB Type A connector LEX unit Link connector 1 x RJ45 REX unit Link connector 1 x RJ45 REX unit USB connector 1 x USB Type A port LEX unit dimensions 44 mm x 87 mm x 24 mm 1...

Page 13: ...dware which will be warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period or 30 days whichever is longer These remedies are void if failure of the hardware has resulted from accident abuse or misapplication Limitation of Liability The hardware warranty set forth in this agreement replaces all other warranties Icron Technologies Corporation expressly disclaims all other merchantability and fi...

Page 14: ...ired or replaced item will be shipped to you 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 Technologies Corporation 4664 Lougheed Highway Suite 221 Burnaby BC Canada V5C 5T5 Contacting Sales Email sales icron com Tel 1 604 638 3920 Contacting Technical ...

Page 15: ...USB device RJ45 The Registered Jack RJ physical interface is what connects the network cabling Cat 5e to the LEX and REX unit You may use either the T568A scheme Table 1 or the T568B scheme Table 2 for cable termination as the Ranger uses all four pairs of the cable RJ45 connectors are sometimes also referred to as 8P8C connectors RJ45 Pin Positioning Table 1 T568A Wiring Table 2 T568B Wiring PIN ...

Page 16: ...Icron Technologies Corporation 4664 Lougheed Highway Suite 221 Burnaby BC Canada V5C 5T5 Tel 1 604 638 3920 Fax 1 604 638 3930 icron com ...

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