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Introduction

This manual is intended to assist IT professionals install the Ranger 2101.  The instructions in this guide 
assume a general knowledge of computer installation procedures, familiarity with cabling requirements, and 
some understanding of USB devices.

 

NOTE:   Notes provide additional information that could be useful.

 

CAUTION:  Cautions provide important information about an operational requirement.

Ranger 2101 Product Contents

Your Ranger 2101 is packaged with:

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Ranger 2101 Quickstart Guide - located on the outer box sleeve (90-00478)

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LEX unit (Local Extender) 

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REX unit (Remote Extender) 

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REX DC power adapter (1)

 

Warranty card

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An additional DC power adapter may be purchased for the LEX unit in the event that your USB port can not supply 

 

the required 500mA current. Please contact an Icron Sales representative for further details (See Page 15)

Requirements

To complete the installation, you will also require the following items that are not included with the product:

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USB 1.1 or 2.0 compatible computer (Host computer) with a USB compliant Operating system

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USB 1.1 or 2.0 compatible device

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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 connectors (if using premise cabling)

 

All references to Category 5e UTP cable in this document represent the minimum requirement. Category 6 or 

 

better UTP or STP cable may be substituted.

About the Ranger 2101

The Ranger 2101 incorporates Icron’s patented ExtremeUSB® technology, enabling users to extend beyond 
the standard 5m cable limit for USB peripheral devices.  With the Ranger 2101, USB devices can be located up 
to 100 meters from the computer. 

The Ranger is composed of two individual units; the LEX unit and the REX unit.

 

The Power/Upgrade port on LEX and REX can only be used with the included proprietary Ranger 2101

 

DC adapter.  No USB devices can be connected or used on the port.

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Summary of Contents for USB 2.0 Ranger 2101

Page 1: ...USB 2 0 Ranger 2101 High Speed Extender System User Guide Powered by ExtremeUSB ...

Page 2: ...rect the interference at his own expense CE Statement 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 B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 2008 Icron Technologies Corporation All rig...

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: ...LEX 3 Link LED Green on RJ45 Indicates connectivity between LEX and REX Solid light 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...

Page 6: ...ost LED Green Solid green light when a USB device is attached to REX and connection is established 3 Link LED Green on RJ45 Indicates connectivity between LEX and REX Solid 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 an...

Page 7: ...ing ensure Category 5e 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...

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 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 Rang...

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 2101 is malfunctioning 1 ...

Page 11: ... only the 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 d...

Page 12: ...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 13: ...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 14: ...NOTES 13 ...

Page 15: ...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 16: ...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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