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Page 1: User Guide
Cable Free USB 2.0 Hub User Guide Powered by ExtremeUSB® Technology... - Page 2 This document applies to Part Numbers: 00-00228G through 00-00230G. FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement Warning The WiRanger has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
- Page 3 Cable Free USB 2.0 Hub Icron Technologies Corporation déclare que le produit est conforme aux conditions essentielles et aux dispositions relatives à la directive 1999/5/EC. • EN 301 489-1, 301 489-17 General EMC requirements for Radio equipment. • EN 609 50 Safety •...
- Page 4 ©2007 Icron Technologies Corporation. All rights reserved. Icron Technologies Corporation, the Icron Technologies Corporation logo, and the Icron Technologies Corporation products referred to herein are either the trademarks or the registered trademarks of Icron Technologies Corporation. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. Icron Technologies Corporation assumes no responsibility for errors that may appear in this manual.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
User Guide Contents Introduction ....................1 WiRanger Product Contents ............... 1 About the WiRanger .................. 2 Before You Begin ..................8 Installing the LEX unit ................8 Installing the REX unit ................8 Establishing Wireless Communication ............8 Checking the Installation ................9 Connecting a USB Device ................. - Page 6 User Guide Notes...
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Page 7: Introduction
: Notes give additional information that could make NOTE installation easier. WiRanger Product Contents When you open your WiRanger for the first time you should find the following items: • Local Extender unit or LEX unit (includes antenna) • Remote Extender unit or REX unit (includes antenna) •... -
Page 8: About The Wiranger
About the WiRanger The WiRanger is the world’s first wireless USB 2.0 Hub, combining Icron’s patented ExtremeUSB® technology and an industry standard IEEE 802.11g radio. The WiRanger Hub enables wireless connection of USB devices up to 30 meters from the host computer. -
Page 9: Rear View
Rear View 1 Power LED 6 Power connector (5V @ 3A) 2 Link LED 7 Pair/Channel Change Button** 3 Host LED 8 Host port (USB Type-B) 4 Activity LED 9 Antenna connector 5 Infra Red (IR) Port* * IR port used to pair the LEX unit and the REX unit only ** Pair/CH button is for advanced users only. - Page 10 1 Device ports (USB Type-A) 6 Activity LED 2 Device LED’s 7 Infra Red (IR) Port* 3 Power LED 8 Power connector (5V @ 3A) 4 Link LED 9 Pair/Channel Change Button** 5 Host LED 10 Antenna connector * IR port used to pair the LEX unit and the REX unit only ** Pair/CH button is for advanced users only.
- Page 11 WiRanger LED Descriptions The WiRanger uses LED’s to indicate status to the user. LED operation is the same for the LEX unit and the REX unit. LED Name Description Power LED Indicates 5V power is connected to the unit. Link LED Indicates communications have been established between the LEX unit and the REX unit.
- Page 12 WiRanger should have similar range to that of a normal 802.11g router or access point. The LEX unit and REX unit of this WiRanger are “Paired” at the factory so that they will only communicate with each other, even if other WiRanger’s are installed near by.
- Page 13 : The WiRanger does not broadcast an SSID and will not be NOTE visible to a wireless network scan. USB Cables USB cables have two distinct connectors. The Type A connector is used to connect the cable from a USB device to the Type A port on a computer or hub.
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Page 14: Before You Begin
The Link LED on both units will turn on once the wireless connection has been made. : It may take up to 30 seconds for the WiRanger to establish NOTE wireless communication. The Activity LED will flash during... -
Page 15: Checking The Installation
WiRanger has installed correctly. Expand the entry for Universal Serial Bus controllers by clicking the + sign. If the WiRanger has been installed correctly you should find it listed as a Generic USB Hub. : To open Device Manager in Windows 2000 or XP: Right-... -
Page 16: Advanced Setup - Viewing And Changing The 802.11G Radio Channel
Advanced Setup – Viewing and Changing the 802.11g Radio Channel The following instructions are for advanced users only. These instructions should only be executed if specifically required and if you are comfortable with the operations. Under normal operating conditions, you should not need to view or change the 802.11g Radio Channel. Viewing the Current 802.11g Radio Channel : Radio Channel viewing can be done on either the LEX unit NOTE... - Page 17 Changing the 802.11g Radio Channel The WiRanger can operate on one of three 802.11g radio channels. Each radio channel broadcasts data in a different frequency band within the 2.4GHz range. The WiRanger can be configured to operate on channels: 1, 6, and 11.
- Page 18 If channel selection is complete on both sides of the system go to step 8. 8. Connect a USB cable between the WiRanger and the host PC, and confirm its operation by checking if it is listed in Device Manager (for Windows installations), or System Profiler (for Mac OS X installations) under Universal Serial Bus controllers as a “Generic...
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Page 19: Advanced Setup - Pairing A Lex Unit And A Rex Unit
LEX unit and the REX unit; pairing information is not sent over the 802.11g radios. The IR communication distance is limited to an approximate distance of 20 cm. : The WiRanger’s LEX unit and REX unit are shipped paired NOTE from the factory. - Page 20 6. Once the units are installed in their specific locations, connect a USB cable between the WiRanger and the host PC to confirm the WiRanger’s operation. If the system has been installed and paired...
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Page 21: Troubleshooting
1. Ensure that the power adapters are connected and REX unit are off. to both the LEX unit and the REX unit 2. Check that the adapters are connected to a Cause: live source of electrical power The WiRanger is not receiving power from the adapter... - Page 22 802.11g radio b) There is too much networks operating on or near the same Radio Interference. channel as the WiRanger. (Note you can c) The WiRanger is determine the current WiRanger Radio not configured Channel using the procedure on Page 10.)
- Page 23 7. Confirm that the WiRanger can establish a succeed. radio link and that the Host LED’s turn on. d) The WiRanger is 8. If the WiRanger is still not recognised, contact malfunctioning. Technical Support for assistance (see page 21). A device is connected 1.
- Page 24 4. If the device operates properly when directly a) The USB device is connected to the computer, connect another malfunctioning. device (of a different type) to the WiRanger. b) The computer does Connect the WiRanger to the computer. not recognise the 5.
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Page 25: Specifications
Input: 110/240 V AC, 50 – 60 Hz Output: 5 V DC, 3 A : Use only the NOTE AC adapters provided with the WiRanger. Power available to USB 4 x 500 mA device at REX unit USB cable 2 meters (6.6 ft) -
Page 26: Limited Hardware Warranty
Hardware Remedies Icron Technologies Corporation’s entire liability and the Licensee’s exclusive remedy for any breach of warranty, shall be, at Icron Technologies Corporation’s option, either (a) return of the price paid or (b) repair or replacement of hardware, which will be warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period or 30 days, whichever is longer. -
Page 27: Obtaining Warranty Service
• Type of operating system installed (e.g. Windows XP, Mac OS X, etc.) • Part number and serial number of the LEX unit and the REX unit • Make and model of any USB device attached to the WiRanger • Description of the installation... - Page 28 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 90-00335-A07...
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