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The REX Unit

The REX unit provides a USB A port for standard USB devices.  The REX unit allows you to connect four USB 
devices directly.  Additional devices may be connected by attaching the USB hubs to the REX unit. 
The REX unit is powered by an external DC adapter and can supplies up to 500mA on each USB port.

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ITEM

TYPE

DESCRIPTION

1

Power LED (Blue)

Light on when power is supplied. Off when no power is supplied.

2

Host LED (Green)

Light on when a USB device is attached to REX and connection is 
established. 

3

Link LED (Green) on 
RJ45

Indicates connectivity between LEX and REX.  Lights on both LEX and 
REX when link between units is established. Off when there is no link 
between LEX and REX.

4

Activity LED (Amber) 
on RJ45

Indicates activity on RJ45 port. Blinks intermittently when data is 
transmitted between LEX and REX.

5

Link Port (RJ45)

Accepts RJ45 connector for CAT5e UTP cabling (or better).

6

Power/Config port

Connects to the DC Power supply.

7

Device Port (USB 
Type A female port)

USB device connection.

8

Power port

Connects to the DC Power supply.

9

Device LED (Green)

Indicates when a USB device is connected to the Device Port. Solid 
green when device is plugged in and active. Off when device is in 
suspend mode or REX unit is powered off.

5

7

7

7

7

USB 2.0 Extender

1

2

3

4

5

6

Summary of Contents for Ranger 2104

Page 1: ...USB 2 0 Ranger 2104 High Speed Extender System User Guide Powered by ExtremeUSB ...

Page 2: ...ent We Icron Technologies Corporation declare under our sole responsibility that the Ranger to which this declaration relates is in conformity with European Standard EN 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 2008 Icron Technologies Corporation All rights reserved Icron Technologies Corporation the Ic...

Page 3: ...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 Troubleshooting 8 Specifications 10 Limited Hardware Warranty 11 Hardware Remedies 11 Limitation of Liability 11 Obtaining Warranty Service 12 Contacting Technical Support 12 Technical Glossary 14 ...

Page 4: ... also require the following items that are not included with the product USB 1 1 or 2 0 compatible computer Host computer with a USB compliant Operating system USB 1 1 or 2 0 compatible device Category 5e Unshielded Twisted Pair UTP cable with two RJ45 connectors if using surface cabling OR Category 5e UTP cabling with two information outlets and two Category 5e UTP patch cords with RJ45 connector...

Page 5: ...LED Green on RJ45 Indicates connectivity between LEX and REX Lights on both LEX and REX when link between units is established Off when there is no link between LEX and REX 4 Activity LED Amber on RJ45 Indicates activity on RJ45 port Blinks intermittently when data is transmitted between LEX and REX 5 Extension Link Port RJ45 Accepts RJ45 connector for CAT5e UTP cabling or better 6 Power Config po...

Page 6: ...RJ45 Indicates connectivity between LEX and REX Lights on both LEX and REX when link between units is established Off when there is no link between LEX and REX 4 Activity LED Amber on RJ45 Indicates activity on RJ45 port Blinks intermittently when data is transmitted between LEX and REX 5 Link Port RJ45 Accepts RJ45 connector for CAT5e UTP cabling or better 6 Power Config port Connects to the DC P...

Page 7: ...UTP cabling is installed between the two locations with Category 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 Type A male 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 C...

Page 8: ...of any patch cords using stranded conductors must not exceed 10m Checking the Installation 1 Check that the Power Host and Link LED s 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 2000 XP or Vista open Device Manager to confirm that the Ran...

Page 9: ...tact 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 or the optional LEX DC adapter 1 Ensure that the Type A USB connector from LEX to Host computer is properly inserted directly in a USB port 2 Move the LEX Type A USB connector to another USB port on the Host computer All LEDs on REX unit are...

Page 10: ... system s Operating documentation 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 soft ware for the device is not operating The Ranger 2104 is malfunctioning 1 ...

Page 11: ...ore current than allowed by USB specification 500mA 1 Install the required USB device driver on the computer operating system prior to attaching the USB device to the REX unit Please see your USB device manufacturer s website for details 2 Consult your USB device documentation and power your USB device with the additional USB device manufacturer supplied power supply if available ...

Page 12: ...e DC adapter provided Input 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Output 5 V DC 1 5 A DC adapter connector 8 pin Icron custom connector Power available to USB device at REX unit 500 mA USB cable LEX to Host computer 0 15 meters 0 49 ft LEX unit USB connector 1 x USB Type A male 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 dimension...

Page 13: ...s 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 extension or addition to this warranty Under no circumstances will Icron Technologies Corporation its suppliers or licensors be liable for any costs of procurement or substitute products or services lost pr...

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 V5C 5T5 Canada Tel 1 604 638 3920 Contacting Sales Email sales icron com Tel 1 604 638 3920 Co...

Page 15: ...NOTES 14 ...

Page 16: ...r or hub The Type B connector male is used to attach the USB cable to a USB device RJ45 The Registered Jack RJ physical interface is what connects the network cabling CAT5E to the LEX unit 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 UTP cable RJ45 connectors are also referred to as 8P8C connecto...

Page 17: ...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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