Icron USB 2.0 Ranger 2304GE-LAN User Manual

Icron USB 2.0 Ranger 2304GE-LAN User Manual

4-port usb 2.0 gigabit ethernet lan extender system

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USB 2.0 Ranger
2304GE-LAN
®
4-Port USB 2.0 Gigabit Ethernet LAN
Extender System
User Guide

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  • Page 1 USB 2.0 Ranger 2304GE-LAN ® 4-Port USB 2.0 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Extender System User Guide...
  • Page 2 CE Statement We declare under our sole responsibility 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.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ......................3 USB 2.0 Ranger 2304 GE-LAN Product Contents ..............3 Features ..............................3 The LEX Unit ............................4 The REX Unit ............................5 Installation Guide ....................6 Installing the Ranger2304 GE-LAN System on a Local Area Network ......6 Requirements ............................
  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction This guide provides product information for the USB 2.0 Ranger 2304GE-LAN, installation instructions, troubleshooting guidelines, and instructions for contacting Icron regarding technical support and warranty information. The instructions in this guide assume a general knowledge of computer installation procedures, familiarity with cabling requirements, and some understanding of USB devices.
  • Page 5: The Lex Unit

    The LEX Unit The Local Extender (LEX) unit connects to the computer using a standard USB 2.0 cable. Power for this unit is provided by the host computer. Front View Rear View ITEM TYPE DESCRIPTION Power LED LED turns on when power is supplied. (Blue) LED is off when no power is supplied by the host computer.
  • Page 6: The Rex Unit

    The REX Unit The Remote Extender (REX) unit provides USB Type A ports for standard USB devices. The REX unit allows you to connect up to four USB devices directly. Additional devices may be connected by attaching up to four USB hubs to the REX unit.
  • Page 7: Installation Guide

    Installation Guide Installing the Ranger 2304GE-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: • USB compatible computer (host computer) with a USB compliant operating system •...
  • Page 8: Preparing Your Site

    Preparing Your Site Before you can install the Ranger 2304GE-LAN, you need to prepare your site: Place the computer where desired and set it up. Ensure to locate the USB device(s) within 100m of CAT 5e/6/7 cabling of the switch. Ensure to locate the computer within 100m of CAT 5e/6/7 cabling of the switch.
  • Page 9: Installing The Ranger2304Ge-Lan System As Direct Connect

    Installing the Ranger 2304GE-LAN System as Direct Connect Requirements To complete the installation, you will also require the following items that are not included with this system: • USB compatible computer (host computer) with a USB compliant operating system • USB compatible device(s) •...
  • Page 10: Installing The Lex Unit

    Installing the LEX Unit Place the LEX near the computer. Connect the supplied USB cable between the LEX host port and a USB port on the host computer. Connecting the LEX to the REX Unit With Surface Cabling Connect the CAT 5e/6/7 cable into the Link port of the LEX unit. Connect the CAT 5e/6/7 cable into the Link port of the REX unit.
  • Page 11: Checking The Installation

    Checking the Installation On the LEX and REX units, check that the Power, Activity, Link and Host LEDs are on. • For direct connect, if the Host or Link LEDs are permanently off, then the cabling between the LEX and REX units may not be installed properly or is defective. •...
  • Page 12: Connecting A Usb Device

    Compatibility The USB 2.0 Ranger 2304GE-LAN complies with USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 specifications governing the design of USB devices. However, there is no guarantee that all USB devices or hosts will be compatible with the Ranger 2304GE-LAN, as there are a number of different characteristics that may impact the operation of USB devices...
  • Page 13: Usb Extender Mounting Options

    USB Extender Mounting Options The bottom of the Ranger 2304GE-LAN enclosures features four convenient pre-drilled holes for optional mounting. Based on your requirements, choose from two available mounting options: 1. USB Extender Mounting Kit (Purchased separately) Order Part #10-00406 USB Mounting Kit - Silver 2.
  • Page 14: Option 2: Usb Extender Direct Surface Mounting

    OPTION 2: USB Extender Direct Surface Mounting (using your own hardware) The bottom of the Ranger 2304GE-LAN enclosures features four pre-drilled holes for optional surface mounting. Distance between the enclosure mounting holes: 42.0mm x 77. 0mm mounting hole 1. Mark the center point of each of the four holes on your mounting surface either by directly measuring or using a print out of the stencil below.
  • Page 15: 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, Technical Support please contact Icron Technologies’ for further assistance. PROBLEM...
  • Page 16 PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Link LED on the • The extenders are paired with 1. Wait for a few minutes for the LEDs to go solid. LEX and the REX each other but have not yet units are blinking established a link. 2.
  • Page 17: Warranty Information

    Icron Technologies Corporation product or service, even if Icron Technologies Corporation, its suppliers or licensors have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
  • Page 18: Contacting Technical Support

    Contacting Technical Support If you are experiencing problems not referenced in the Troubleshooting section, contact Icron Technical Support: www.icron.com/support Tel: +1 604 638 3939 To help us serve you better, please include the following information with your technical support request: •...
  • Page 19: Technical Glossary

    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 operate correctly.
  • Page 20: Specifications

    Specifications RANGE Direct Connect Up to 100m (330 ft) over solid core CAT 5e/6/7 Network Connect Up to 100m (330 ft) between switches over solid core CAT 5e/6/7 USB DEVICE SUPPORT Maximum Throughput Up to 480 Mbps* Traffic Types All Traffic Types Device Types All Device Types Maximum Number...
  • Page 21 Icron Technologies Corporation 4664 Lougheed Highway, Suite 221 Burnaby, BC Canada V5C 5T5 Tel: +1 604 638 3920 Fax: +1 604 638 3930 www.icron.com...

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