Icron USB Ranger 2212 User Manual

Icron USB Ranger 2212 User Manual

Cat 5 usb 2.0 extender with remote power

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USB Ranger® 2212
Cat 5 USB 2.0 Extender with Remote Power
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Summary of Contents for Icron USB Ranger 2212

  • Page 1 USB Ranger® 2212 Cat 5 USB 2.0 Extender with Remote Power User Guide Powered by...
  • Page 2 CE Statement We, Icron Technologies Corporation, declare under our sole responsibility that the Ranger 2212, to which this declaration relates, is in conformity with European Standard EMC EN-55022:2006+A1:2007 Class B, EN 61000- 3-2:2006, EN 61000-3-3:2003, and EN 55024:1998+A2:2003.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ..........................................Ranger Product Contents ..........................Requirements ......................... About the Ranger Installation guide ..........................................Installing the LEX unit ........................Installing the REX unit ..................Connecting the LEX unit to the REX unit ......................Checking the Installation ......................Connecting a USB Device Troubleshooting ....................
  • Page 4: Introduction

    About the Ranger 2212 The Ranger 2212 incorporates Icron’s patented ExtremeUSB® technology, enabling users to extend beyond the standard 5m cable limit for USB peripheral devices. With the Ranger 2212, USB devices can be located up to 100 meters from the computer.
  • Page 5 The LEX unit The LEX unit connects to the computer using the attached USB cable. Power for the system is provided by the 24V AC adapter connected at the LEX unit. The LEX unit delivers power over the Cat 5 extension link to the REX unit.
  • Page 6 The REX Unit The REX unit provides USB Type A ports for standard USB devices. The REX unit allows you to connect up to two USB devices directly. Additional devices may be connected by attaching USB hubs to the REX unit up to a maximum of 14 USB devices or 3 USB hubs with 11 USB devices.
  • Page 7: Installation Guide

    Installation guide USB extension up to 100m Cat 5 (or better) cable Before you can install the Ranger 2212, you need to prepare your site: Determine where the computer is to be located and set up the computer. Determine where you want to locate the USB device(s). If you are using surface cabling, the Ranger 2212 supports a maximum distance of 100m.
  • Page 8: Connecting The Lex Unit To The Rex Unit

    Connecting the LEX unit to the REX unit To ensure proper operation, it is recommended that only Cat 5 or better, Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cabling note be used to connect the LEX unit to the REX unit. The cabling must have a straight-through conductor configuration with no crossovers and must be terminated with 8 conductor RJ45 connectors at both ends.
  • Page 9: Connecting A Usb Device

    The Ranger 2212 complies with USB1.1 and USB 2.0 specifications governing the design of USB devices. Icron Technologies Corporation does not, however, guarantee that all USB devices are compatible with the Ranger 2212, as there are a number of different configurations that may impact the operation of USB devices over extended distances.
  • Page 10 PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Link LED for RJ45 • The host computer is not 1. Disconnect all USB devices from the REX unit. on LEX unit is on, powered on. Host LED on LEX 2. Disconnect the LEX unit from the computer. unit is off.
  • Page 11 USB device is • A USB device must have the 1. Install the required USB device driver on the attached to REX appropriate driver installed on computer operating system prior to attaching USB port but the computer operating system. the USB device to the REX unit. Please see your REX device LED USB device manufacturer’s website for details.
  • Page 12: Specifications

    Frequently Asked Questions Please visit Icron’s website for answers to FAQs: http://www.icron.com/products/usb/faq.php Specifications Range 330 feet (100 meters) over Cat 5e (or better) cable High-speed devices (480 Mb/s) (USB 2.0) USB device support Full speed devices (12 Mb/s) (USB 2.0 & 1.1) Low speed devices (1.5 Mb/s) (USB 2.0 &...
  • Page 13: Limited Hardware Warranty

    Icron Technologies Corporation product or service, even if Icron Technologies Corporation, its suppliers or licensors have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
  • Page 14: Obtaining Warranty Service

    The repaired or replaced item will be shipped to you, at Icron Technologies Corporation’s expense, not later than thirty days after Icron Technologies Corporation receives the defective product.
  • Page 15: Technical Glossary

    Technical Glossary Category 5 (Cat 5) Network Cabling Category 5 cable is commonly also referred to as Cat 5. 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 electromagnetic interference (EMI).
  • Page 16 Icron Technologies Corporation 4664 Lougheed Highway, Suite 221 Burnaby, BC, V5C 5T5 Canada Tel: 604-638-3920 Fax: 604-638-3930 www.icron.com...

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