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Summary of Contents for Extreme USB Ranger 2301GE-LAN
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Page 1: User Guide
® USB 2.0 Ranger 2301 Series 1-Port USB 2.0 CAT 5e/6/7 and Gigabit Ethernet LAN Extender Systems User Guide... - Page 2 System System Ranger 2301 00-00391 00-00392 00-00393 00-00394 00-00395 Ranger 2301GE-LAN 00-00396 00-00397 00-00398 00-00399 00-00400 FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement Warning This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction ......................3 Product Contents ..........................3 Features ..............................3 The LEX Unit ............................4 The REX Unit ............................5 Installation Guide ....................6 Installing the Ranger 2301 Series as Direct Connect .............. 6 Requirements ............................6 Preparing Your Site ..........................6 Installing the LEX .......................... -
Page 4: Introduction
Introduction ® This guide provides product information for the USB 2.0 Ranger 2301 Series (2301 and 2301GE-LAN models), installation instructions and troubleshooting guidelines. 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 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 (Green) LED turns on when power is supplied. LED is off when no power is supplied by the host computer. -
Page 6: The Rex Unit
The REX Unit The REX unit provides one USB Type A port for standard USB devices and allows you to connect one USB device directly. Additional devices may be connected by attaching up to four USB hubs to the REX unit. The REX is powered by an external AC adapter, supplying up to 1 Amp to the USB port. -
Page 7: Installation Guide
Installation Guide Installing the Ranger 2301 Series 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 •... -
Page 8: Installing The Lex
Installing the LEX 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 With Surface Cabling: Connect the CAT 5e/6/7 cable into the Link port of the LEX. Connect the CAT 5e/6/7 cable into the Link port of the REX. -
Page 9: Local Area Network Installation (2301Ge-Lan Model Only)
Pre-installed and configured Local Area Network USB 2.0 is capable of consuming up to 480 Mbps. The minimum requirement for using the Ranger 2301GE-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. -
Page 10: Preparing Your Site
Preparing Your Site Before installing the Ranger 2301GE-LAN, you will 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 11: Checking The Installation
Checking the Installation On the LEX and REX, 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 may not be installed properly or is defective. For network connect (2301GE-LAN model only), if the Link LED is blinking, then the network •... -
Page 12: Connecting A Usb Device
Pairing the LEX and REX (2301GE-LAN model only) When bought as a complete system that consists of both a LEX and REX, the Ranger 2301GE-LAN extender will be paired with each other out of the box, so no pairing action should be required. However, if extenders... -
Page 13: Optional Usb Extender Mounting Options
Optional USB Extender Mounting Options The bottom of the Ranger 2301 Series enclosures feature four convenient pre-drilled holes for optional direct surface mounting and four mounting slots for easy cable-ties. Based on your requirements, choose from three available mounting options: 1. -
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 2301 Series enclosures feature four pre-drilled holes for optional direct surface mounting. Using the stencil below, along with your own hardware you can directly mount your USB Extender on a surface. -
Page 15: Troubleshooting
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, please contact Icron Technologies’ Technical Support for further assistance. - 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 REX are each other but have not yet blinking slowly. established a link. 2.
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Page 17: Warranty Information
Warranty Information Limited Hardware Warranty Icron Technologies Corporation warrants that any hardware products accompanying this documentation shall be free from significant defects in material and workmanship for a period of two years from the date of purchase. Icron Technologies Corporation’s hardware warranty extends to Licensee, its customers and end users. -
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
Technical Glossary Category 5e/6/7 (CAT 5e/6/7) Network Cabling Category 5e/6/7 cable is commonly also referred to as CAT 5e or CAT 6 or CAT 7. This cabling is available in either solid or stranded twisted pair copper wire variants and as UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair) or STP (Shielded Twisted Pair). -
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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