Connecting the LEX unit to the REX unit
To ensure proper operation, it is recommended that only CAT 5 or better, Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cabling
be used to connect the LEX unit to the REX unit. The cabling must have a straight-through conductor
configuration with no crossovers, and must be terminated with 8 conductor RJ45 connectors at both ends. The
combined length of any patch cords using stranded conductors must not exceed 10m.
With Surface Cabling
1.
Plug one end of the CAT 5 cabling (not included) into the Link port (RJ45) on the LEX unit.
2.
Plug the other end of the CAT 5 cabling into the Link port (RJ45) on the REX unit.
With Premise Cabling
1.
Plug one end of a CAT 5 patch cord (not included) into the Link port (RJ45) on the LEX unit.
2.
Plug the other end of the patch cord into the CAT 5 information outlet near the host computer.
3.
Plug one end of the 2
nd
CAT 5 patch cord (not included) into the Link port (RJ45) on the
REX unit.
4.
Plug the other end of the 2
nd
patch cord into the CAT 5 information outlet near the USB device.
The maximum length of the CAT 5 cable, including patch cords, must not exceed 100 meters. The combined
length of any patch cords using stranded conductors must not exceed 10m.
Checking the Installation
1.
On the LEX and REX unit, check that the Power, Host and Link LEDs are on and that the Activity LED is
blinking. If the Link LED and Activity LED are permanently off then the cabling between the LEX and
REX unit is not installed properly or is defective.
2.
For Windows users (2000, XP, or Vista) open Device Manager to confirm that the Ranger has installed
correctly. Expand the entry for Universal Serial Bus controllers by clicking the + sign. If the Ranger has
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3.
For Mac OS X users open the System Profiler to confirm that the Ranger has installed correctly. In
the left hand column under Hardware, select “USB” and inspect the right hand panel. If the Ranger has
been installed correctly you should find it listed as a Hub under the USB High-Speed Bus/USB Bus.
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To open System Profiler in OS X: Open the Finder, select Applications, then open the Utilities folder and double
click on the System Profiler icon.
To open Device Manager in Windows 2000 or XP:
Right click “My Computer” then select: Properties >> Hardware tab >> Device Manager button
To open Device Manager in Windows Vista:
Open the Start menu, right click on “Computer” then select: Manage >> Device Manager
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