Icron USB 2.0 Ranger 2104 User Manual

Icron USB 2.0 Ranger 2104 User Manual

High speed extender system
Hide thumbs Also See for USB 2.0 Ranger 2104:

Advertisement

Quick Links

USB 2.0 Ranger® 2104
High Speed Extender System
User Guide
®
Powered by
ExtremeUSB

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Summary of Contents for Icron USB 2.0 Ranger 2104

  • Page 1 USB 2.0 Ranger® 2104 High Speed Extender System User Guide ® Powered by ExtremeUSB...
  • Page 2 CE Statement We, Icron Technologies Corporation, declare under our sole responsibility that the Ranger, to which this declaration relates, is in conformity with European Standard EN 55022/A1 Class A, and EN 50082-1...
  • 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

    An additional AC power adapter may be purchased for the LEX unit in the event that your USB port can not supply note the required 500mA current. Please contact an Icron Sales representative for further details (See Page 13) Requirements...
  • Page 5 The LEX unit The LEX unit connects to the computer using the attached USB cable. Power for this unit is provided by the USB on the host computer. Back View Top View USB 2.0 Extender ITEM TYPE DESCRIPTION LED turns on when power is supplied. Off when no power is Power LED (Blue) supplied.
  • 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 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

    Installation guide USB extension up to 100m CAT 5 (or better) cable Before you can install the Ranger 2104, 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 2104 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 2104 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 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 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 connected to the computer 3.
  • Page 11 USB device is 1. Install the required USB device driver on the attached to REX appropriate driver installed on the computer operating system prior to attaching the USB port but computer operating system. USB device to the REX unit. Please see your USB REX device LED device manufacturer’s website for details.
  • Page 12: Specifications

    Frequently Asked Questions http://www.icron.com/products/usb/faq.php Specifications Range 100 meters over CAT 5 (or better) stranded or solid conductor 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 & 1.1) USB hub support Any single chain can include up to 4 USB hubs plus one Ranger.
  • 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

    4664 Lougheed Highway, Suite 221 Burnaby, BC V5C 5T5 Canada Tel: 1-604-638-3920 Contacting Sales Scanmagnetics oy | Finland | Tel : 09 271 2200 | Fax: 09 271 2210 | Eml: icron @ scanmagnetics.com Contacting Technical Support Email: techsupport@icron.com Tel: 1-604-638-3920 To help us serve you better, please include the following information with your technical support request: •...
  • 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: 1-604-638-3920 Fax: 1-604-638-3930 www.icron.com Scanmagnetics oy | Finland | Tel : 09 271 2200 | Fax: 09 271 2210 | Eml: icron @ scanmagnetics.com...

Table of Contents