Summary of Contents for ADI Icron Ranger 2304PoE
- Page 1 User Guide USB 2.0 Ranger® 2304PoE 4-Port USB 2.0 Power over Ethernet LAN Extender System...
- Page 2 Copyright © 2024 Analog Devices, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective holders. ADI/Icron assumes no responsibility for errors that may appear in this document. Information contained herein is subject to change without notice.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents 4 Introduction Product Contents 4 Features 4 5 The LEX Unit 7 The REX Unit 8 Installation Guide Installing the Ranger 2304PoE System on a Local Area Network 8 Requirements 8 Preparing Your Network 9 Preparing Your Site 9 Installing the LEX Unit 10 Installing the REX Unit 10 Installing the Ranger 2304PoE System as Direct Connect 11... -
Page 4: Introduction
Introduction This guide provides product information for the USB 2.0 Ranger 2304PoE, 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. NOTE: Notes provide additional useful information. -
Page 5: The Lex Unit
The LEX Unit The LEX (Local Extender) unit connects to the computer using a standard USB 2.0 cable. Power for this unit is provided by the host computer. Front Faceplate Back Faceplate Config Mode Link 24V 1A ITEM TYPE DESCRIPTION USB Device Accepts USB device(s) using Type A connectors. - Page 6 The LEX Unit Continued ITEM TYPE DESCRIPTION Indicates data transmission is occurring between the LEX and REX units. Activity LED LED BLINKS intermittently with or without a USB device connected. (Amber) LED is OFF when the LEX and REX units are in suspended mode. Used to connect the LEX to the host computer.
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Page 7: The Rex Unit
The REX Unit The REX (Remote Extender) 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 8: Installation Guide
The REX Unit Continued ITEM TYPE DESCRIPTION Indicates data transmission is occurring between the LEX and REX units. Activity LED LED BLINKS intermittently with or without a USB device connected. (Amber) LED is OFF when the LEX and REX units are in suspended mode. Config Reserved for manufacturer use. -
Page 9: Preparing Your Network
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 2304PoE over a network requires: 1. -
Page 10: Installing The Lex Unit
Installing the LEX Unit 1. Place the LEX unit near the computer. 2. Connect the supplied USB cable between the LEX host port and a USB port on the host computer. 3. Connect a CAT 5e/6/7 patch cable (not provided) into the IEEE 802.3at PoE+ capable 1000Mbps Local Area Network port near the host computer. -
Page 11: Installing The Ranger 2304Poe System As Direct Connect
Installing the Ranger 2304PoE System as Direct Connect Requirements To complete the installation, you will also require the following items that are not included with this system: IEEE 802.3at PoE+ capable injector USB compatible computer (host computer) with a USB compliant operating system USB compatible device(s) CAT 5e/6/7 Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cable with two RJ45 connectors (if using surface cabling), or, CAT 5e/6/7 cabling with two information outlets and two CAT 5e/6/7 patch cords with RJ45 connectors (if using... -
Page 12: Installing The Lex Unit
Installing the LEX Unit 1. Place the LEX near the computer. 2. 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 1. Connect the CAT 5e/6/7 cable into the Link port of the LEX unit to IEEE 802.3at PoE+ capable injector. 2. -
Page 13: Connecting A Usb Device
To open System Profiler in macOS™: Open the Finder, select Applications, then open the Utilities folder and double click on the System Profiler icon. 1. If the Ranger 2304PoE is not detected correctly or fails to detect, please consult the Troubleshooting section in this guide. -
Page 14: Usb Extender Mounting Options
USB Extender Mounting Options The bottom of the Ranger 2304PoE enclosures features 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. USB Extender Mounting Kit (Purchased separately) Order Part #10-00535 USB Mounting Kit - Silver 2. -
Page 15: Option 2: Usb Extender Direct Surface Mounting
Option 2: USB Extender Direct Surface Mounting (Using your own hardware) The bottom of the Ranger 2304PoE enclosures features four pre-drilled holes for optional surface mounting. Distance between the enclosure mounting holes: 42.0mm x 87.53mm mounting hole 1. Mark the center point of each of the four holes on your mounting surface either by directly measuring or using a printout of the stencil below. -
Page 16: 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 problems after following these instructions, please contact Technical Support by visiting icron.com/support. PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION... - Page 17 PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Link LEDs are » There is no connection between 1. Ensure both the LEX and REX are connected BLINKING. together directly or are connected to active network the LEX and REX. switches. » Units may not be paired to each other.
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Page 18: Specifications
Specifications RANGE Direct Connect Up to 100m (330 ft) over solid core CAT 6a/7 Cable Network Connect Up to 100m (330 ft) between switches over solid core CAT 5e/6/7 USB DEVICE SUPPORT Network and Direct Connect Up to 480Mbps* Traffic Types All USB 2.0 Traffic Types Device Types All USB 2.0 Device Types... -
Page 19: Warranty Information
Warranty Information Limited Hardware Warranty Icron 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’ s hardware warranty extends to Licensee, its customers and end users. -
Page 20: Contacting Technical Support
Contacting Technical Support For technical support, visit icron.com/support. Please include the following information when reaching out for technical support: Description of the problem Part number and serial numbers for both LEX and REX units Host computer(s) make and model Type of Operating System installed (e.g. Windows 10, macOS 11.1, etc.) Make and model of any USB device(s) attached to this extension system Description of the installation such as host computer model, transmission media used and information about the USB device(s) -
Page 21: 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/6/7. 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). UTP cables are not surrounded by any shielding making them more susceptible to Electormagnetic Interference (EMI). - Page 22 Icron | An Analog Devices Brand 4664 Lougheed Hwy., Suite 221 Burnaby, BC V5C 5T5 Canada t +1 604.638.3920 Visit icron.com For sales/general inquiries, visit icron.com/contact. For technical support, visit icron.com/support.