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USB 2.0 Ranger

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 2304GE-LAN

4-Port USB 2.0 Gigabit Ethernet LAN 

Extender System

User Guide

Summary of Contents for USB 2.0 Ranger 2304GE-LAN

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

Page 2: ...y that the USB 2 0 Ranger 2304GE LAN to which this declaration relates is in conformity with European Standard EN 55022 EN 61000 and EN 55024 IC Statement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 2016 Icron Technologies Corporation All rights reserved Icron Technologies Corporation the Icron Technologies Corporation logo and the Icron Technologies Corporation products referre...

Page 3: ...ct 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 Units 11 Unpairing an Extender 11 Compatibility 11 USB Extender Mounting Options 12 Option 1 USB Extender Mounting Kit 12 Option 2 USB Extender Direct Surface Mounting 13 Troub...

Page 4: ... 2 0 Cable REX AC International Power Adapter Country Specific Power Cable Quick Start Guide and Warranty Information Features The Ranger 2304 GE LAN incorporates ExtremeUSB technology enabling users to extend USB beyond the standard 5m cable limit for USB 2 0 peripheral devices The Ranger 2304GE LAN extender system is composed of two individual units the Local Extender and the Remote Extender and...

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

Page 6: ...s established LED turns off when there is no link between the LEX and REX units LED is slow blinking when the unit is attempting to establish a link LED is fast blinking to indicate the unit is in Pairing Mode 4 Host LED Green Indicates that the Ranger 2304GE LAN system is properly enumerated on the host computer The LED blinks when the Ranger 2304GE LAN is in a suspended state 5 Activity LED Ambe...

Page 7: ...Base T network The performance of the USB network extension will be limited to the slowest link between the LEX and 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 config...

Page 8: ... the computer 2 Connect the supplied USB cable between the host port on the LEX unit and a USB port on the host computer 3 Connect a CAT 5e 6 7 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 6 7 patch cable not provided into the information outlet near the USB device...

Page 9: ...within 100m cable length of the computer If not adjust the location of the devices and or computer accordingly 3 If you are using surface cabling install the CAT 5e 6 7 cabling as desired and terminate it with the appropriate RJ45 ends 4 If you are using premise cabling in building network infrastructure ensure your CAT 5e 6 7 cabling does not exceed 100m and that it meets CAT 5e 6 7 specification...

Page 10: ...e Cabling 1 Connect a CAT 5e 6 7 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 6 7 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 Ass...

Page 11: ...nstalled 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 In Windows Explorer right click on Computer then select Manage Device Manager To open Device Manager in Windows 8 8 1 or 10 Right click the Start Menu and then select Device Manager 3 Fo...

Page 12: ...the LEX 3 Within 10 minutes of activating the pairing mode on the LEX unit press and hold the Mode button on the back of the REX unit Release the button within 10 seconds The Link LED will start flashing and this indicates that Pairing mode has been activated on the REX unit 4 The Link LED on both units may start flashing more slowly before finally turning on Once the Link LEDs are solid the link ...

Page 13: ...e 13 OPTION 1 USB Extender Mounting Kit each kit includes 2 mounting brackets 4 M3 0 locking washers 4 M3 0 x 5mm Phillips pan head screws Mounting bracket installation guide see diagram below 1 kit required to mount per LEX or REX unit Using a Phillips screwdriver in the order as illustrated below fasten and secure the provided screws locking washers and brackets into place Once the bracket mount...

Page 14: ...king washers and M3 0 screws 4 of each per extender noting screw length will depend upon thickness of mounting surface 3 Drill through each of the four hole markings on the mounting surface using a 4 7625mm 3 16 drill bit 4 Align the bottom enclosure holes to the newly drilled out holes on the mounting surface 5 Place a locking washer on each of the four screws and using a screwdriver fasten the e...

Page 15: ...LEX and the REX units are off There is no connection between the LEX and REX 1 Ensure CAT 5e 6 7 cable is connected between the LEX and REX units cable should be UTP or STP with a straight through connector and no crossovers and 8 conductor RJ45 connectors are used at both ends 2 Connect a short CAT 5e 6 7 patch cord between the LEX and REX units to determine if the original CAT 5e 6 7 cable is de...

Page 16: ...nnect the LEX from the computer 3 Disconnect the REX from the AC power adapter 4 Reconnect the LEX to the computer 5 Reconnect the REX to the AC power adapter 6 In the Universal Serial Bus controllers section of Device Manager check that the Ranger 2304GE 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 de...

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Page 18: ...pe of Operating System installed e g Windows 10 OS 10 11 etc Part number and serial number for both the LEX and REX Make and model of any USB device s attached to the product Description of the installation Description of the problem Description of the network e g number of switches switch model names switch speeds etc Address the returned product to RMA Coordinator Icron Technologies Corporation ...

Page 19: ...ce is what connects the network cabling CAT 5e 6 7 to the LEX and REX units You may use either the T568A scheme Table 1 or the T568B scheme Table 2 for cable termination as the USB 2 0 Ranger 2304GE 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 operat...

Page 20: ...er Anodized Aluminum REMOTE EXTENDER 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 Temperature Range 20 C t...

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