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Introduction

This guide provides product information for the Ranger 2304-LAN, installation instructions, troubleshooting 
guidelines, and instructions for contacting Icron regarding technical support and warranty information.

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 2304-LAN Product Contents

Your Ranger 2304-LAN is packaged with:

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LEX Unit (Local Extender) 

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REX Unit (Remote Extender) 

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USB 2.0 Cable

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REX AC International Power Adapter

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  Country Specific Power Cable

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Quick Start Guide and Warranty Information

Features

The Ranger 2304-LAN incorporates Icron’s patented ExtremeUSB® technology, enabling users to extend USB 
beyond the standard 5m cable limit for USB 2.0 peripheral devices.  The Ranger 2304-LAN has the following 
key features:

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100m of extension when directly connected over Cat 5e

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USB extension over a Local Area Network (LAN)

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Support for new USB 3.0 host controllers and devices over previous Ranger products

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Support for bulk and HID type devices (storage and mouse/keyboard types)

              

 USB 3.0 devices will perform at USB 2.0 speeds if extended through the Ranger 2304-LAN.

       
      The Ranger 2304-LAN does not support isochronous devices.  Examples of isochronouse devices are most webcams, audio    
      devices, and some “composite” devices that combine functionality, such as enhanced keyboards that handle audio.

The Ranger 2304-LAN extender system is composed of two individual units:  the LEX unit and the REX unit.

 

All references to Cat 5e cable in this document represent the minimum requirement. Category 6 or better and/or STP 

                 cable may be substituted.

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Summary of Contents for USB 2.0 Ranger 2304-LAN

Page 1: ...USB 2 0 Ranger 2304 LAN 4 Port USB 2 0 Ethernet LAN Extender System User Guide ...

Page 2: ...sibility that the Ranger 2304 LAN to which this declaration relates is in conformity with European Standard EN 55022 EN 55024 EN 61000 3 2 and EN 61000 3 3 IC Statement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 2013 Icron Technologies Corporation All rights reserved Icron Technologies Corporation the Icron Technologies Corporation logo and the Icron Technologies Corporation pr...

Page 3: ...stalling the Ranger 2304 LAN System as Direct Connect 8 Requirements 8 Preparing Your Site 8 Installing the LEX Unit 9 Connecting the LEX Unit to the REX Unit 9 Installing the REX Unit 9 Checking the Installation 10 Connecting a USB Device 11 Pairing the LEX and REX 11 Unpairing a Unit 11 Compatibility 11 Troubleshooting 12 Contacting Technical Support 14 Warranty Information 14 Obtaining Warranty...

Page 4: ...rporates Icron s patented ExtremeUSB technology enabling users to extend USB beyond the standard 5m cable limit for USB 2 0 peripheral devices The Ranger 2304 LAN has the following key features 100m of extension when directly connected over Cat 5e USB extension over a Local Area Network LAN Support for new USB 3 0 host controllers and devices over previous Ranger products Support for bulk and HID ...

Page 5: ... slow blinking indicates the unit is attempting to establish a link 3 Host LED Green Indicates that the Ranger 2304 LAN system is properly enumerated on the host computer The LED blinks when the Ranger 2304 LAN is in a suspended state 4 Activity LED Amber Indicates data transmission is occurring between LEX and REX LED blinks intermittently with or without a USB device connected When the LEX and R...

Page 6: ...d REX is established and off when there is no link between LEX and REX Fast blinking indicates the unit is in Pairing mode slow blinking indicates the unit is attempting to establish a link 4 Host LED Green Indicates that the Ranger 2304 LAN system is properly enumerated on the host computer The LED blinks when the Ranger 2304 LAN is in a suspended state 5 Activity LED Amber Indicates data transmi...

Page 7: ...mmends using the Ranger 2304 LAN on Gigabit networks 1000Base T and not 100 Megabit networks 100Base T The performance of the USB network extension will be limited to the slowest link between the LEX and the REX Some networks may be configured to block devices with unfamiliar MAC addresses If this is the case you will need to provide your network administrator the MAC addresses of the LEX and REX ...

Page 8: ... 1 Place the LEX unit near the computer 2 Connect the supplied USB cable between the LEX host port and a USB port on the host computer 3 Connect a Cat 5e patch cable not provided into the information outlet near the host computer 4 Connect the patch cable into the Link port of the LEX unit Installing the REX Unit 1 Connect a Cat 5e patch cable not provided into the information outlet near the USB ...

Page 9: ...omputer accordingly 3 If you are using surface cabling install the Cat 5e cabling as desired and terminate it with the appropriate RJ45 ends If you are using premise cabling ensure Cat 5e cabling is installed between the two locations and if necessary patched together Cat 5e information outlets should be located near the computer and the USB device s and the total length including patch cords must...

Page 10: ...Cabling 1 Connect a Cat 5e patch cable not provided into the information outlet near the host computer 2 Connect the patch cable into the Link port of the LEX unit 3 Connect a Cat 5e patch cable not provided into the information outlet near the USB devices 4 Connect the patch cable into the Link port of the REX unit Installing the REX Unit 1 Place the REX unit near the USB device s 2 Assemble the ...

Page 11: ...e sign If the Ranger 2304 LAN has been installed correctly you should find it listed as a Generic USB Hub To open Device Manager in Windows XP Right click My Computer then select Properties Hardware tab Device Manager To open Device Manager in Windows 7 or 8 Open the Start menu right click on Computer then select Manage Device Manager 3 For Mac OS X users open the System Profiler to confirm that t...

Page 12: ... on the back of the REX Release the button within 10 seconds The Link LED will start flashing 4 The Link LED on both units may start flashing more slowly before finally turning on Once the Link LEDs are solid the link is established between both units If more than 10 minutes passes before the units are paired then the units will switch back to regular mode and reestablish the previous links they h...

Page 13: ...EX unit are off There is no connection between the LEX unit and REX unit 1 Ensure Cat 5e cable is connected between the LEX unit and REX unit Cat 5e or better cable UTP with a straight through connector and no crossovers and 8 conductor RJ45 connectors are used at both ends 2 Connect a short Cat 5e patch cord between the LEX unit and REX unit to determine if the original Cat 5e cable is defective ...

Page 14: ... Reconnect the REX unit to the AC power adapter 6 In the Universal Serial Bus controllers section of Device Manager check that the Ranger 2304 LAN is recognized as a Generic USB Hub My USB device does not work properly Insufficient bandwidth is available on the network to support the device The device is an isochronous type device webcam audio device etc 1 Connect the LEX and REX directly to each ...

Page 15: ...rdware 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 fitness for a particular purpose and noninfringement of third party rights with respect to the hardware Icron Technologies Corporation dealer agent or employ...

Page 16: ...pped 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 Support icron com support Tel 1 6...

Page 17: ...at connects the network cabling Cat 5e 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 USB 2 0 Ranger 2304 LAN requires all four pairs of the cable RJ45 connectors are sometimes also referred to as 8P8C connectors Note that any given cable must be terminated using the same T568 scheme on both ends to operate correctl...

Page 18: ...USB 2 0 Type A Receptacles Link Connector 1 x RJ45 Dimensions 100mm x 76mm x 26mm 3 9 x 3 0 x 1 0 Enclosure Material Silver Anodized Aluminum Available Current 600mA at each USB port concurrently Power Supply 100 240V AC input 24V 1A DC Output ENVIRONMENTAL Operating Temperature Range 0 C to 50 C 32 F to 122 F Storage Temperature Range 10 C to 60 C 14 F to 140 F Operating Humidity 20 to 80 relativ...

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Page 20: ...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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