Installation Guide
Installing the RG2304GE-LAN System on a Local Area Network
Requirements
To complete the installation, you will also require the following items that are not included with the product:
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USB compatible computer (host computer) with a USB compliant operating system
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USB compatible device(s)
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Two Cat 5e patch cables
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Preconfigured Local Area Network
Preparing your Network
Your network must be properly configured in order for full USB 2.0 throughput to be realized and for maxi-
mum stability and reliability of your devices. Consult with your network administrator prior to installation.
Using the RG2304GE-LAN over a network requires:
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Local Extender and Remote Extender to be on the same subnet
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RJ45 information outlets to be near the computer and USB devices to be connected to the network
switch(es)
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Pre-installed and configured Local Area Network
USB 2.0 is capable of consuming up to 480Mbps. The minimum requirement for using the RG2304-LAN is a Gigabit
(1000Base-T) network. The performance of the USB network extension will be limited to the slowest link between the Local and
the Remote Extender.
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 Local and Remote Extender units. These can be found on the label on the
bottom of each unit.
Some networks may be configured to block devices that consume a consistently high level of bandwidth. The RG2304GE-LAN
may exhibit this behaviour when high bandwidth devices are connected. Consult with your network administrator to resolve
this.
Units will be prepaired with each other if they were sold together in the same box. If they are not paired, follow the
instructions provided in the section for pairing a Local and Remote Extender.
Increasing the number of switches between the Local and Remote Extender may reduce the available bandwidth
and as a result prevent some devices from functioning properly.
Local Extender
Computer
Gigabit Ethernet Switch(es)
Remote Extender
USB Devices
Up to 100m between extender and switch and between switches
over Cat 5e (or better)
note
note
USB cable
USB cable or device
connectors
Cat 5e Cable
Cat 5e Cable
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