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Page 1: User Guide
USB 2.0 RG2304 4-Port USB 2.0 100m Cat 5e Extender System User Guide... - Page 2 Thank you for purchasing the USB 2.0 RG2304 Please read this guide thoroughly. This document applies to Part Numbers: 01-00448, 01-00449, 01-00450, 01-00451, 02-00028, and 02-00029. 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 RG2304 Product Contents ........................ 3 Features ..............................3 The Local Extender ..........................4 The Remote Extender ........................5 Installing the RG2304 System ......................6 Requirements ............................6 Preparing Your Site ................................. 6 Installing the Local Extender ............................7 Connecting the Local Extender to the Remote Extender ................ -
Page 4: Introduction
Introduction This guide provides product information for the RG2304, installation instructions, troubleshooting guidelines, and instructions for contacting Icron regarding technical support and warranty information. The instructions in this guide assume a general knowledge of computer installation procedures, familiarity with cabling requirements, and some understanding of USB devices. note NOTE: Notes provide additional information that could be useful. -
Page 5: The Local Extender
The Local Extender The Local Extender connects to the computer using a standard USB 2.0 cable. Power for this extender 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 Remote Extender
The Remote Extender The Remote Extender provides USB Type A ports for standard USB devices. The Remote Extender allows you to connect up to four USB devices directly. Additional devices may be connected by attaching USB hubs to the Remote Extender unit. The Remote Extender is powered by an external AC adapter and can supply up to 500mA to each USB port. -
Page 7: Installing The Rg2304 System
Installing the RG2304 System 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) • Cat 5e Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cable with two RJ45 connectors (if using surface cabling), OR, Cat 5e cabling with two information outlets and two Cat 5e patch cords with RJ45 connectors (if using premise cabling) -
Page 8: Installing The Local Extender
Installing the Local Extender Place the Local Extender near the computer. Connect the supplied USB cable between the LEX host port and a USB port on the host computer. Connecting the Local Extender to the Remote Extender With Surface Cabling Connect the cable into the Link port of the Local Extender. -
Page 9: Checking The Installation
Checking the Installation On the Local and Remote Extender, check that the Power, Status, Link and Host LEDs are on. • If the Host or Link LEDs are permanently off, then the cabling between the Local and Remote Extenders may not be installed properly or is defective. For Windows users (XP, 7, 8), open Device Manager to confirm that the RG2304 has installed correctly. -
Page 10: Connecting A Usb Device
Check that the device is detected and installed properly in the operating system. Compatibility The USB 2.0 RG2304 complies with USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 specifications governing the design of USB devices. However, Icron Technologies Corporation does not guarantee that all USB devices or hosts will be compatible with the RG2304, as there are a number of different characteristics that may impact the operation of USB devices over extended distances. -
Page 11: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting The following table provides troubleshooting tips. The topics are arranged in the order in which they should be executed in most situations. PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION All LEDs on the • The Local Extender is not 1. Ensure that the host computer is connected to Local Extender receiving power from the USB the Local Extender. -
Page 12: Technical Glossary
Extender unit and Remote Extender unit. You may use either the T568A scheme (Table 1) or the T568B scheme (Table 2) for cable termination as the USB 2.0 RG2304 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 13: Specifications
Specifications RANGE Direct Connect Up to 100m (330 ft) over solid core Cat 5e or better USB SUPPORT Maximum USB 2.0 Throughput Up to 480Mbps Maximum USB 1.1 Throughput Up to 12Mbps Traffic Types All USB 2.0 and 1.1 Traffic Types Device Types All USB 2.0 and 1.1 Device Types Number of Devices and/or Hubs...