Installation Guide
Installing the Ranger 2304-LAN System on a Local Area Network
Requirements
To complete the installation, you will also require the following items that are not included with the product:
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USB compatible computer (host computer) with a USB compliant operating system
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USB compatible device(s)
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Two Cat 5e patch cables
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Preconfigured Local Area Network
Preparing your Network
Your network must be properly configured in order for full USB 2.0 throughput to be realized and for
maximum stability and reliability of your devices. Consult with your network administrator prior to
installation. Using the Ranger 2304-LAN over a network requires:
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LEX and REX units to be on the same subnet
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RJ45 information outlets to be near the computer and USB devices to be connected to the network
switch(es)
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Pre-installed and configured Local Area Network
USB 2.0 is capable of consuming up to 480Mbps. For that reason, Icron Technologies highly recommends 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 units. These can be found on the label on the bottom of
each unit.
Some networks may be configured to block devices that consume a consistently high level of bandwidth. The Ranger 2304-LAN
may exhibit this behaviour when high bandwidth devices are connected. Consult with your network administrator to resolve
this.
Units will be pre-paired with each other if they were sold together in the same box. If they are not paired, follow the
instructions provided in the section for pairing a LEX and REX.
Increasing the number of switches between the LEX and REX may reduce the available bandwidth and as a result prevent
some devices from functioning properly.
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USB cable
USB cable or device
connectors
Cat 5e Patch Cable
Cat 5e Patch Cable
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