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USB 2.0 Ranger

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4-Port USB 2.0 100m Cat 5e Extender System

User Guide

Summary of Contents for USB 2.0 Ranger 2304

Page 1: ...USB 2 0 Ranger 2304 4 Port USB 2 0 100m Cat 5e Extender System User Guide ...

Page 2: ...sibility that the Ranger 2304 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 produc...

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: ... International Power Adapter Country Specific Power Cable Quick Start Guide and Warranty Information Features The Ranger 2304 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 has the following key features 100m of extension when directly connected over Cat 5e Support for new USB 3 0 ho...

Page 5: ...inking indicates the unit is attempting to establish a link 3 Host LED Green Indicates that the Ranger 2304 system is properly enumerated on the host computer The LED blinks when the Ranger 2304 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 REX are in suspen...

Page 6: ...ts The LED turns on when link between LEX and REX is established and off when there is no link between LEX and REX Slow blinking indicates the unit is attempting to establish a link 4 Host LED Green Indicates that the Ranger 2304 system is properly enumerated on the host computer The LED blinks when the Ranger 2304 is in a suspended state 5 Activity LED Amber Indicates data transmission is occurri...

Page 7: ...g 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 be less than 100m Cable installation...

Page 8: ...remise 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 Assemb...

Page 9: ...omputer 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 the Ranger 2304 has installed correctly In the left hand column under Hardware select USB and inspect the right hand panel If the Ranger 2304 has been installed...

Page 10: ...s detected and installed properly in the operating system Compatibility The USB 2 0 Ranger 2304 complies with USB 1 1 and USB 2 0 specifications governing the design of USB devices However Icron Technologies Corporation does not guarantee that all USB devices or hosts will be compatible with the Ranger 2304 as there are a number of different characteristics that may impact the operation of USB dev...

Page 11: ...sure 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 Link LEDs are blinking There is no connection between the LEX unit and REX un...

Page 12: ...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 13: ...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 14: ...what 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 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 correctly ...

Page 15: ...losure Material Silver Anodized Aluminum REMOTE EXTENDER REX USB Connectors 4 x 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 ...

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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