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Icron WiRanger User Manual

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    Cable Free USB 2.0 Hub User Guide Powered by ExtremeUSB® Technology...
  • Page 2 Thank you for purchasing the WiRanger. Please read this guide thoroughly before installation. This document applies to Part Numbers: 00-00228G through 00-00230G. FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement Warning The WiRanger has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 3 Icron Technologies Corporation déclare que le produit est conforme aux conditions essentielles et aux dispositions relatives à la directive 1999/5/EC. • EN 301 489-1, 301 489-17 General EMC requirements for Radio equipment. • EN 609 50 Safety • EN 300-328 Technical requirements for Radio equipment. Caution: This equipment is intended to be used in all EU and EFTA countries.
  • Page 4 IC Statement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003 and RSS210 rules. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 et CNR210 du Canada. The use of this device in a system operating either partially or completely outdoors may require the user to obtain a license for the system according to the Canadian regulations.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    User Guide Contents Introduction... 1 WiRanger Product Contents... 1 About the WiRanger ... 2 Before You Begin ... 7 Installing the LEX unit... 7 Installing the REX unit ... 7 Establishing Wireless Communication ... 7 Checking the Installation... 8 Connecting a USB Device ... 8 Advanced Setup –...
  • Page 6 Notes...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Introduction This manual explains the installation and operation of the WiRanger – Cable Free USB 2.0 Hub. The instructions in this guide assume a general knowledge of computer installation procedures, wireless network installation requirements, and some understanding of USB devices. : Notes give additional information that could make NOTE installation easier.

  • Page 8: About The Wiranger

    About the WiRanger The WiRanger is the world’s first wireless USB 2.0 Hub, combining Icron’s patented ExtremeUSB® technology and an industry standard IEEE 802.11g radio. The WiRanger Hub enables wireless connection of USB devices up to 30 meters from the host computer. The WiRanger installs as a Generic USB Hub and requires no additional software drivers to be installed.

  • Page 9: Front View

    The REX unit The REX unit allows you to connect up to four USB devices directly; additional devices may be connected by attaching a conventional USB hub to one of the device ports. The REX unit also connects to a power outlet through an AC power adapter.
  • Page 10 WiRanger LED Descriptions The WiRanger uses LED’s to indicate status to the user. LED operation is the same for the LEX unit and the REX unit. LED Name Power LED Link LED Host LED Activity LED Device LED’s (REX unit only) Description Indicates 5V power is connected to the unit.
  • Page 11 Wireless Operation The LEX unit and REX unit wirelessly communicate over the IEEE 802.11g radio protocol at a distance up to 30 meters. The actual communications distance will vary greatly depending on the amount and type of physical obstacles and radio interference in your area. In general, the WiRanger should have similar range to that of a normal 802.11g router or access point.
  • Page 12 Your WiRanger will be pre-configured to operate on 802.11g Radio Channel 11. Ideally, your other 802.11g products should be configured to work on a channel that is at least 5 channels apart from the one used by the WiRanger. For example, if the WiRanger is on channel 11 and you also have a 802.11b/g router.

  • Page 13: Before You Begin

    Before You Begin Before you can install the WiRanger, you need to prepare your site. 1. Set up the host computer in an appropriate location. 2. Determine where you want to locate the USB device(s). 3. Determine suitable locations for the LEX unit and the REX unit such that they will be able to maintain wireless communication.

  • Page 14: Checking The Installation

    Checking the Installation Once the Activity LED’s on the LEX unit and REX unit stop flashing after power up: 1. Check that the Power LED’s on the LEX unit and REX unit are both on. 2. Check that the Link LED’s on the LEX unit and REX unit are both 3.

  • Page 15: Advanced Setup - Viewing And Changing The 802.11G Radio Channel

    Advanced Setup – Viewing and Changing the 802.11g Radio Channel The following instructions are for advanced users only. These instructions should only be executed if specifically required and if you are comfortable with the operations. Under normal operating conditions, you should not need to view or change the 802.11g Radio Channel. Viewing the Current 802.11g Radio Channel : Radio Channel viewing can be done on either the LEX unit NOTE...
  • Page 16 : If power is removed from the unit while the Channel LED NOTE Pattern is still active, no change in the units channel selection will be made. Changing the 802.11g Radio Channel The WiRanger can operate on one of three 802.11g radio channels. Each radio channel broadcasts data in a different frequency band within the 2.4GHz range.
  • Page 17 : If the Pair/CH button is not pressed for 60 seconds the LED’s NOTE will return to their normal operation and no changes will be made to the current channel selection. : If wireless communication is present it will continue until a NOTE channel change is confirmed.

  • Page 18: Advanced Setup - Pairing A Lex Unit And A Rex Unit

    Advanced Setup – Pairing a LEX unit and a REX unit The following instructions are for advanced users only. These instructions should only be executed if specifically required and if you are comfortable with the operations. Under normal operating conditions, you should never need to pair a LEX unit and a REX unit.
  • Page 19 4. Wait for the LED’s on the LEX unit and the REX unit to stop blinking and for the Link LED to turn on. : If the Link LED does not turn on within 30 seconds return to NOTE step 1. 5.

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting The following table provides troubleshooting help. 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 technical support for further assistance (see page 20). Symptoms/Cause All LEDs on LEX unit and REX unit are off.
  • Page 21 Symptoms/Cause Link LEDs on LEX unit and REX unit are off. Cause: There is no wireless connection between the LEX unit and the REX unit because: a) The units are too far apart or there are too many obstructions between them. b) There is too much Radio Interference.
  • Page 22 Symptoms/Cause Link LED on LEX unit is Host LED on LEX unit is off. Cause: a) The computer is not functioning. b) The LEX unit is not connected to the computer. c) There is too much Radio Interference for USB communication to succeed.
  • Page 23 Symptoms/Cause All LEDs on both the LEX unit and REX unit are on but the device does not operate correctly Cause: a) The USB device is malfunctioning. b) The computer does not recognise the USB device. c) The application software for the device is not operating.

  • Page 24: Specifications

    Specifications Radio Max Data Rate* USB device support USB host support Upstream USB hub support Downstream USB hub support Maximum Devices Connected Security AC adapter(s) : Use only the NOTE AC adapters provided with the WiRanger. Power available to USB device at REX unit USB cable LEX unit connector...

  • Page 25: Limited Hardware Warranty

    User Guide 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 one year from the date of purchase. Icron Technologies Corporation’s hardware warranty extends to Licensee, its customers and end users.

  • Page 26: Obtaining Warranty Service

    Obtaining Warranty Service To obtain warranty service, you must contact Icron Technologies Corporation within the warranty period for a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number. Be sure you have the serial numbers of the LEX unit and REX unit units before calling. Package the product appropriately for safe shipment and mark the RMA number on the outside of the package.
  • Page 27 User Guide Notes...
  • Page 28 Icron Technologies Corporation 4664 Lougheed Highway, Suite 221 Burnaby, BC, V5C 5T5 Canada Tel: +1 604-638-3920 Fax: +1 604-638-3930 www.icron.com 90-00335-A04...

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