Installation Guide; Installing The Ranger2304 Ge-Lan System On A Local Area Network; Requirements; Preparing Your Network - Icron USB 2.0 Ranger 2304GE-LAN User Manual

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
• USB compatible device(s)
• Two CAT 5e/6/7 patch cables
• Preconfigured Local Area Network
Computer
USB cable

Preparing your Network

Your network must be properly configured in order for full USB 2.0 throughput to be realized and for
maximum stability and reliability of your devices. Consult with your network administrator prior to
installation. Using the Ranger 2304GE-LAN over a network requires:
• The LEX and REX units to be on the same subnet
• RJ45 information outlets to be near the computer and USB devices to be connected to the network
switch(es)
• Pre-installed and configured Local Area Network
USB 2.0 is capable of consuming up to 480Mbps. The minimum requirement for using the Ranger 2304-LAN is a Gigabit
(1000Base-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 configured to block devices that consume a consistently high level of bandwidth.
The Ranger 2304GE-LAN may exhibit this behaviour when high bandwidth devices are connected. Consult with your
network administrator to resolve this.
Units will be pre-paired with each other if they were sold together in the same box. If they are not paired, follow the
note
instructions provided in the section for pairing a LEX and REX.
Increasing the number of switches between the LEX and REX units may reduce the available bandwidth and as a result
note
prevent some devices from functioning properly.
CAT 5e/6/7 Cable
Ethernet Switch(es)
LEX
Up to 100m between extender and switch
and between switches over CAT 5e/6/7
CAT 5e/6/7 Cable
REX
USB cable or device
connectors
6
USB Devices