User Guide
7
Connecting the LEX Unit to the REX Unit
NOTE
:
To ensure proper operation, we recommend that only Category 5 or
better, Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cabling be used to connect
the LEX unit to the REX unit. The UTP cabling must have a
straight-through conductor configuration with no crossovers, and
must be terminated with 8-conductor RJ45 connectors at both ends.
With Surface Cabling
1. Plug one end of the Category 5 UTP cabling (not included) into the
Link port on the LEX unit.
2. Plug the other end of the Category 5 UTP cabling into the Link port
on the REX unit.
With Premise Cabling
1. Plug one end of a Category 5 patch cord (not included) into the Link
port on the LEX.
2. Plug the other end of the patch cord into the Category 5 information
outlet near the host computer.
3. Plug one end of the second Category 5 patch cord (not included) into
the Link port on the REX.
4. Plug the other end of the second patch cord into the Category 5
information outlet near the USB device.
NOTE
: The maximum length of the Category 5 UTP cable, including patch
cords, must not exceed 100 meters.
Checking the Installation
1. Check that the Power LEDs on the LEX and REX units are both on.
2. Check that the Link LEDs on the LEX and REX units are both on.
3. Check that the Host LED on the LEX unit is on.
4. On the host PC, open the Device Manager applet. Expand the entry
for Universal Serial Bus controllers by clicking the + sign. If the
USB Ranger has been installed correctly you should find it listed as
a Generic USB Hub.
