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Icron Ranger 2101 User Manual

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USB 2.0 Ranger® 2101
Cat 5e 100m USB Extender System
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  • Page 1 USB 2.0 Ranger® 2101 Cat 5e 100m USB Extender System User Guide...
  • Page 2 CE Statement We, Icron Technologies Corporation, declare under our sole responsibility that the Ranger 2101, to which this declaration relates, is in conformity with European Standard EN 55022 Class A, EN 61000, and EN 55024.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ............................................Ranger 2101 product contents ............................Requirements ......................... About the Ranger 2101 ..........................LEX unit description ..........................REX unit description Installation Guide .............................................. Installing the LEX unit ........................... Installing the REX unit .................... Connecting the LEX unit to the REX unit ........................

  • Page 4: Introduction

    About the Ranger 2101 The Ranger 2101 incorporates Icron’s patented ExtremeUSB® technology, enabling users to extend beyond the standard 5m cable limit for USB peripheral devices. With the Ranger 2101, USB devices can be located up to 100 meters from the computer.

  • Page 5: Lex Unit Description

    LEX unit description 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: Rex Unit Description

    Connects to the AC power adapter. Device Port (USB USB device connection. Type A port) The Power/Config port on the REX can only be used with the included Ranger 2101 AC adapter. No USB devices can be connected or used on the port.

  • Page 7: Installation Guide

    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 2101 supports a maximum distance of 100m. If you are using premise cabling, ensure Cat 5e cabling is installed between the two locations, with Cat 5e information outlets located near both the computer and the USB device(s).

  • 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 solid core Cat 5e or better, Unshielded Twisted Pair 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

    Check that the Device is detected and installed properly in the operating system. Compatibility The Ranger 2101 complies with USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 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 is on, • The Host computer is not 1. Disconnect all USB devices from the REX unit. Host LED is off powered on. 2. Disconnect the LEX unit from the computer. • The computer does not support USB hubs.
  • Page 11 NOTES...

  • Page 12: Specifications

    Frequently Asked Questions Link Please visit Icron’s website for answers to FAQs: http://www.icron.com/resources/faq/ Specifications Range 100 metres 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: Warranty Information

    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 14: 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 15: Technical Glossary

    Technical Glossary Category 5e (Cat 5e) Network Cabling Category 5e cable is commonly also referred to as Cat 5e. 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 Canada V5C 5T5 Tel: +1 604 638 3920 Fax: +1 604 638 3930 icron.com...

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