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Connecting a USB Device

1.  Install any software required to operate the USB device(s). Refer to the documentation for the USB 

device(s), as required.

2.  Connect the USB device to the device port on the REX unit.
3.  Check that the device is detected and installed properly in the operating system.

Compatibility

The USB Ranger® 2201 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 are compatible 
with the USB Ranger® 2201, as there are a number of different configurations that may impact the operation 
of USB devices over extended distances.

Troubleshooting

 

The following table provides troubleshooting tips. The topics are arranged in the order in which they should 
be executed in most situations. If you are unable to resolve the problem after following these instructions, 
please contact 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 AC 
adapter.

1. Ensure that the USB connection between the LEX 

and host computer is properly installed. 

2. Move the USB connector to another USB port on 

the host computer.

All LEDs on REX 
unit are off.

•  The REX unit is not receiving 

power from the AC adapter.

1. Ensure that the AC power adapter is properly 

connected to the REX unit. 

2. Check that the AC adapter is connected to a live 

source of electrical power. Check that the REX 
power LED is illuminated.

Link LEDs on 
LEX unit and 
REX unit are off.

•  There is no connection between 

the LEX unit and REX unit.

1. Ensure Cat 5 cable is connected between the LEX 

unit and REX unit. Cat 5 or better cable, UTP with 
a straight through connector and no crossovers, 
and 8 connector RJ45 connectors are used at both 
ends. 

2. If the Cat 5 cable is defective, connect a short Cat 

5 patch cord between the LEX unit and REX unit to 
determine if the original Cat 5 cable is defective.

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Summary of Contents for USB Ranger 2201

Page 1: ...USB Ranger 2201 Cat 5 USB 2 0 Extender User Guide Powered by ...

Page 2: ... 2201 to which this declaration relates is in conformity with European Standard EMC EN 55022 2006 A1 2007 Class B EN 61000 3 2 2006 EN 61000 3 3 2003 and EN 55024 1998 A2 2003 IC Statement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 2011 Icron Technologies Corporation All rights reserved Icron Technologies Corporation the Icron Technologies Corporation logo and the Icron Technol...

Page 3: ...LEX 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 11 Limited Hardware Warranty 12 Hardware Remedies 12 Limitation of Liability 12 Obtaining Warranty Service 13 Contacting Technical Support 13 Technical Glossary 14 ...

Page 4: ...tallation you will 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 Cat 5 Unshielded Twisted Pair UTP cable with two RJ45 connectors if using surface cabling OR Cat 5 cabling with two information outlets and two Cat 5 patch cords with RJ45 connectors if usi...

Page 5: ...t PC 4 Activity LED Amber Indicates activity when data transmission is active between LEX and REX LED blinks intermittently with or without a USB device connected When the LEX and REX are in suspend mode the LED is off 5 Earth Ground Optional earth ground connection to housing of unit Accepts an M2 type screw 6 Power Port optional Not required in normal operation An optional 5V power supply can be...

Page 6: ... 500mA current 3 Power LED Blue LED turns on when power is supplied Off when no power is supplied 4 Link LED Green Indicates a valid ExtremeUSB link is established between the LEX and REX over Cat 5 cabling LED turns on when link between LEX and REX is established Off when there is no link between LEX and REX 5 Host LED Green Indicates that the USB Ranger 2201 system is properly enumerated on the ...

Page 7: ...installed between the two locations with Cat 5 information outlets located near both the computer and the USB device s and the total length including patch cords is no more than 100m Installing the LEX unit 1 Place the LEX unit near the computer 2 Install the supplied USB cable between the LEX and USB port on the host computer Installing the REX unit 1 Place the REX unit near the USB device s in t...

Page 8: ...d Link LEDs are on and that the Activity LED is blinking If the Link LED is permanently off then the cabling between the LEX and REX unit is not installed properly or is defective 2 For Windows users 2000 XP Vista Windows 7 open Device Manager to confirm that the USB Ranger 2201 has installed correctly Expand the entry for Universal Serial Bus controllers by clicking the sign If the USB Ranger 220...

Page 9: ...contact 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 AC adapter 1 Ensure that the USB connection between the LEX and host computer is properly installed 2 Move the USB connector to another USB port on the host computer All LEDs on REX unit are off The REX unit is not rec...

Page 10: ...nd Standby mode see your operating system s documentation 2 Attach a USB device to the USB Ranger 2201 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 recognize the USB device The application software for the device is not operating The ...

Page 11: ...ce documentation and power your USB device with the additional USB device manufacturer supplied power supply if available Device LED is orange and units are no longer functioning Overcurrent condition has occurred because USB device draws more power than can be supplied per USB specification 500mA 1 Power cycle REX Host and LINK LEDs on LEX REX units blink intermittently Firmware mismatch between ...

Page 12: ...r connector 1 7 mm centre positive jack Current available to USB device at REX unit 500 mA LEX unit USB connector 1 x USB Type B LEX unit Link connector 1 x RJ45 REX unit Link connector 1 x RJ45 REX unit USB connector 1 x USB Type A LEX unit dimensions 3 94 x 2 99 x 1 02 100 mm x 76 mm x 26 mm REX unit dimensions 3 94 x 2 99 x 1 02 100 mm x 76 mm x 26 mm LEX power consumption 500 mA maximum REX po...

Page 13: ...arranty set forth in this agreement replaces all other warranties Icron Technologies Corporation expressly disclaims all other merchantability and fitness 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 circu...

Page 14: ...laced 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 Contacting Sales Email sales icron com Tel 604 638 3920 Contacting Technical Support Email...

Page 15: ...he Type B connector is used to attach the USB cable to a USB device RJ45 The Registered Jack RJ physical interface is what connects the network cabling Cat 5 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 Ranger 2201 uses all four pairs of the cable RJ45 connectors are sometimes also referred to as 8P8C connecto...

Page 16: ...Icron Technologies Corporation 4664 Lougheed Highway Suite 221 Burnaby BC V5C 5T5 Canada Tel 604 638 3920 Fax 1 604 638 3930 www icron com ...

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