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- Page 1 USB 2.0 Ranger 2304-LAN ® 4-Port USB 2.0 Ethernet LAN Extender System User Guide...
- Page 2 CE Statement We, Icron Technologies Corporation, declare under our sole responsibility that the Ranger 2304-LAN, to which this declaration relates, is in conformity with European Standard EN 55022, EN 55024, EN 61000-3-2, and EN 61000-3-3.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction ......................3 Ranger 2304-LAN Product Contents .................... 3 Features ..............................3 The LEX Unit ............................4 The REX Unit ............................5 Installation Guide ....................6 Installing the Ranger 2304-LAN System on a Local Area Network ........6 Requirements ............................6 Preparing your Network ............................... -
Page 4: Introduction
• Quick Start Guide and Warranty Information Features The Ranger 2304-LAN incorporates Icron’s patented ExtremeUSB® technology, enabling users to extend USB beyond the standard 5m cable limit for USB 2.0 peripheral devices. The Ranger 2304-LAN has the following key features: •... -
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 the host computer. Front View Rear View ITEM TYPE DESCRIPTION LED turns on when power is supplied, off when no power is supplied by the Power LED (Blue) 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 USB hubs to the REX unit. The REX unit is powered by an external AC adapter and can supply up to 500mA to each USB port. -
Page 7: Installation Guide
Pre-installed and configured Local Area Network USB 2.0 is capable of consuming up to 480Mbps. For that reason, Icron Technologies highly recommends using the Ranger 2304-LAN on Gigabit networks (1000Base-T) and not 100 Megabit networks (100Base-T). The performance of the USB network extension will be limited to the slowest link between the LEX and the REX. -
Page 8: Preparing Your Site
Preparing Your Site Before you can install the Ranger 2304-LAN, you need to prepare your site: Place the computer where desired and set it up. Ensure that where you want to locate the USB device(s) is within 100m of Cat 5e cabling of the switch. Ensure that where you want to locate the computer is within 100m of Cat 5e cabling of the switch. -
Page 9: Installing The Ranger 2304-Lan System As Direct Connect
Installing the Ranger 2304-LAN System as Direct Connect 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) •... -
Page 10: Installing The Lex Unit
Installing the LEX Unit Place the LEX unit near the computer. Connect the supplied USB cable between the LEX host port and a USB port on the host computer. Connecting the LEX Unit to the REX Unit With Surface Cabling Connect the cable into the Link port of the LEX unit. -
Page 11: Checking The Installation
Checking the Installation On the LEX and REX units, check that the Power, Status, 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
Ranger 2304-LAN, as there are a number of different characteristics that may impact the operation of USB devices over extended distances. The USB 2.0 Ranger 2304-LAN does not support isochronous devices. These are typically audio or video based devices. It is strongly recommended to not plug these devices into the extender system. -
Page 13: 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 Technical Support for further assistance. PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION... - Page 14 PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Link LED on LEX • The units are paired with 1. Wait for a few minutes for the LEDs to go solid. and REX units are each other but have not yet blinking slowly. established a link. 2.
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Page 15: Contacting Technical Support
Icron Technologies Corporation product or service, even if Icron Technologies Corporation, its suppliers or licensors have been advised of the possibility of such damages. In no case shall Icron Technologies Corporation, its suppliers and licensors’... -
Page 16: Obtaining Warranty Service
Package the product appropriately for safe shipment and mark the RMA number on the outside of the package. The package must be sent prepaid to Icron Technologies Corporation. We recommend that you insure it or send it by a method that provides for tracking of the package. The repaired or replaced item will be shipped to you, at Icron Technologies Corporation’s expense, not later than thirty... -
Page 17: Technical Glossary
REX unit. You may use either the T568A scheme (Table 1) or the T568B scheme (Table 2) for cable termination as the USB 2.0 Ranger 2304-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 18: Specifications
Specifications RANGE Direct Connect Up to 100m (330 ft) over solid core Cat 5e or better Network Connect Up to 100m (330 ft) between switches* over solid core Cat 5e USB DEVICE SUPPORT Maximum Throughput Up to 480Mbps* Traffic Types Interrupt and Bulk** Device Types HID (Mouse and Keyboard), Hubs, Storage Devices**... - Page 20 Icron Technologies Corporation 4664 Lougheed Highway, Suite 221 Burnaby, BC Canada V5C 5T5 Tel: +1 604 638 3920 Fax: +1 604 638 3930 icron.com...
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