4-port usb 2.0 gigabit ethernet lan extender system (21 pages)
Summary of Contents for Icron USB 2.0 Ranger 2204
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USB 2.0 Ranger 2204 ® 4-port USB 2.0 100m Cat 5e Extender System User Guide...
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CE Statement We, Icron Technologies Corporation, declare under our sole responsibility that the USB 2.0 Ranger® 2204, to which this declaration relates, is in conformity with European Standard EN 55022, EN 55024, EN 61000-3-2, and EN 61000-3-3.
Contents Introduction ......................................USB 2.0 Ranger 2204 Product Contents ..........................Requirements ....................About the USB 2.0 Ranger 2204 ........................LEX Unit Description ........................REX Unit Description Installation Guide ..........................................Installing the LEX Unit ........................Installing the REX Unit ...................
About the USB 2.0 Ranger 2204 The USB 2.0 Ranger 2204 incorporates Icron’s patented ExtremeUSB® technology, enabling users to extend beyond the standard 5m cable limit for USB peripheral devices. With the Ranger 2204, USB devices can be located up to 100 meters from the computer. This extender system is composed of two individual units: the LEX unit and the REX unit.
LEX Unit Description The LEX Extender (LEX) unit connects to the computer using a standard USB 2.0 cable. Power for this unit is provided by the USB on the host computer. Front View Rear View ITEM TYPE DESCRIPTION LED turns on when power is supplied. Power LED (Blue) LED is off when no power is supplied by the host computer.
REX Unit Description The REX Extender (REX) unit provides USB Type A ports for standard USB devices. The REX unit allows you to connect up to four USB devices directly. The REX unit is powered by an external AC adapter and can supply up to 500mA to each USB port.
Installation Guide Computer Up to 100m between extenders over Cat 5e cable (or better) All USB 2.0 and 1.1 Devices Before you can install the Ranger 2204, 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).
Connecting the LEX Unit to the REX Unit To ensure proper operation, it is recommended that only Cat 5e (or better) Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cabling note be used to connect the LEX unit to the REX unit. The cable must have a straight-through configuration with no crossovers and must be terminated with 8 conductor RJ45 connectors at both ends.
The Ranger 2204 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 are compatible with the Ranger 2204, as there are a number of different configurations that may impact the operation of USB devices over extended distances.
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PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Link LED on LEX • The host computer is not 1. Disconnect all USB devices from the REX unit. unit is on, Host powered on. LED on LEX unit 2. Disconnect the LEX unit from the computer. is off.
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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.
Specifications Range Up to 100m (330 feet) over Cat 5e (or better) cable High-speed devices (USB 2.0) - up to 480 Mbps USB Device Support Full-speed devices (USB 2.0 & 1.1) - up to 12 Mbps Low-speed devices (USB 2.0 & 1.1) - up to 1.5 Mbps USB Hub Support Any single chain can include up to 4 USB hubs plus one Ranger 2204.
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REX unit. You may use either the T568A scheme (Table 1) or the T568B scheme (Table 2) for cable termination as the USB 2.0 Ranger 2204 uses all four pairs of the cable. RJ45 connectors are sometimes also referred to as 8P8C connectors.
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