Icron USB 2.0 Ranger Series User manual

USB 2.0 Ranger 140
and USB 2.0 Ranger 440
User Guide
USB 2.0 Ranger 440 Model Shown
powered by ExtremeUSB®

USB 2.0 Ranger 140 and USB 2.0 Ranger 440
Thank you for purchasing the USB 2.0 Ranger. Please read this guide
thoroughly before installation.
This document applies to Part Numbers:
• 00-00185 through 00188. (Ranger 140)
• 00-00208 through 00212. (Ranger 440)
FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement Warning
The USB 2.0 Ranger 140 and USB 2.0 Ranger 440 have been tested and
found compliant with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when installed and operated in a
commercial environment. The USB 2.0 Ranger 140 and 440 generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with this user guide, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of the USB 2.0 Ranger 140 or 440 in a
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user
will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
CE Statement
We, Icron Technologies Corporation, declare under our sole responsibility
that the USB 2.0 Ranger, to which this declaration relates, is in conformity
with European Standard EN 55022/A1 Class A, and EN 50082-1 (IEC 801-
2, IEC 801-3, IEC 801-4)
IC Statement
These Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
©2006 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. Information contained herein is subject to change
without notice.

User Guide
Contents
Introduction................................................................................................ 1
USB 2.0 Ranger Product Contents............................................................. 1
About the USB 2.0 Ranger 140 and Ranger 440 ....................................... 3
Before You Begin ...................................................................................... 7
Installing the LEX unit............................................................................... 7
Installing the REX unit .............................................................................. 7
Connecting the LEX unit to the REX unit ................................................. 7
Checking the Installation............................................................................ 8
Connecting a USB Device ......................................................................... 8
Troubleshooting....................................................................................... 10
Specifications........................................................................................... 12
Limited Hardware Warranty .................................................................... 14
Hardware Remedies................................................................................. 14
Limitation of Liability.............................................................................. 14
Obtaining Warranty Service..................................................................... 15
Contacting Technical Support.................................................................. 15
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Notes
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Introduction
This manual is intended to assist IT professionals install the USB 2.0 Ranger
models 140 or 440. The instructions in this guide assume a general
knowledge of computer installation procedures, familiarity with cabling
requirements, and some understanding of USB devices. The USB 2.0 Ranger
reference used for the remainder of this document applies to either the 140 or
440 model.
NOTE:Notes give additional information that could make installation
easier.
USB 2.0 Ranger Product Contents
When you open your USB 2.0 Ranger for the first time you should find the
following items:
• USB 2.0 Ranger User Guide
• Local EXtender (LEX) unit.
• Remote EXtender (REX) unit.
• AC power adapter (2)
• USB cable (2m long)
To complete the installation, you will also require the following items that
are not included with the product:
• USB 2.0 compatible computer
• USB device
• Category 5 Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) solid core cable with
two RJ45 connectors (if using surface cabling),
OR,
Category 5 UTP cabling with two information outlets and two
Category 5 UTP patch cords with RJ45 connectors (if using
premise cabling)
NOTE: The maximum length of the Category 5 UTP cable must not exceed
50m. If Cat-5 patch cable is used, total length should not exceed
10m (EIA/TIA-568 specification).
NOTE: All references to Category 5 UTP solid core cable in this document
represent the minimum requirement. Category 5E, Category 6 or
better UTP or STP cable may be substituted.
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NOTE: Use only the AC adapters supplied with the USB 2.0 Ranger. The
DC supply voltage used on the Ranger 140 or Ranger 440 units is
NOT the same as Icron Technologies USB 1.1 Ranger products.
Use of substitute adapters may cause permanent damage to the
system and will void the warranty.
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About the USB 2.0 Ranger 140 and Ranger 440
The USB 2.0 Ranger is powered by Icron’s ExtremeUSB® technology. This
technology breaks the five-meter distance barrier for the connection of USB
peripheral devices and allows users to enjoy the benefits of USB technology
beyond the desktop. With the USB 2.0 Ranger, USB devices can be located
up to 50 meters from the host computer.
The USB 2.0 Ranger is composed of two individual units; the LEX unit and
the REX unit.
The LEX unit: USB 2.0 Ranger 140 and USB 2.0 Ranger 440
The LEX unit connects to the host computer using a conventional
USB cable. It also connects to a power outlet through an AC power
adapter. The LEX unit connections are the same for both the 140 and
440 models.
Front
View
1
2
5
64
3
1Host LED
2Host Port (USB Type B)
3Link LED
4Link Port (RJ45)
5Power LED
6Power connector
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The USB 2.0 Ranger 140 REX unit
The Ranger 140 REX unit provides a single USB device connection
at the remote end. Connection to the USB device is via a conventional
USB cable. Additional devices may be connected through attachment
of a USB Hub at the REX unit. The REX unit is required to be
connected to a power outlet through an AC power adapter.
Front
View
2
1 3
4
Rear
View
6
5
1Link LED
2Link Port (RJ45)
3Power LED
4Power connector
5Device LED
6Device Port (USB Type A)
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The USB 2.0 Ranger 440 REX Unit
The Ranger 440 REX unit integrates a USB Hub and provides four
USB device connections the remote end. Connection to the USB
device is via a conventional USB cable. Additional devices may be
connected through attachment of a USB Hub at the REX unit. The
REX unit is required to be connected to a power outlet through an AC
power adapter.
Front
View
6
5
Rear
View
3
4
5
6
5
6
5
6
5
6
1Link LED
2Link Port (RJ45)
3Power LED
4Power connector
5Device LED
6Device Port (USB Type A)
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Network Cabling
The LEX unit and REX unit are interconnected by up to 50 meters of
Category 5 Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cabling. The UTP cabling
must have a straight-through conductor configuration, with no
crossovers, and must be terminated with 8-conductor RJ45 connectors
at both ends.
Category 5 cable
USB USB
LEX REX
cable cable(s) USB
device(s)
computer
AC power adapters
NOTE:Category 5 UTP cabling is the standard data communications cable
installed in most commercial and some residential buildings.
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. The Type B connector is used to attach the USB cable to a USB device.
USB Type A
port USB Type A
connector USB Type B
port USB Type B connector
Compatibility
The USB 2.0 Ranger complies with USB 2.0 specifications governing the
design of high-speed USB devices. However, Icron Technologies
Corporation does not guarantee that all USB devices are compatible with the
USB 2.0 Ranger.
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Before You Begin
Before you can install the USB 2.0 Ranger, you need to prepare your site.
1. Determine where the host computer is to be located and set up the
computer.
2. Determine where you want to locate the USB device(s).
3. If you are using surface cabling, ensure you have enough Category
5 UTP cabling to connect the two locations.
OR
If you are using premise cabling, ensure Category 5 UTP cabling is
installed between the two locations, with Category 5 information
outlets located near both the computer and the USB device(s).
Installing the LEX unit
1. Place the LEX unit near the host computer.
2. Plug the power adapter into a suitable AC outlet. Ensure the power
adapter is compatible with the Ranger 140 and Ranger 440
requirements.
3. Connect the power adapter to the LEX unit.
4. Plug the Type B connector on the USB cable (included) into the
Host port on the LEX unit.
5. Plug the Type A connector on the USB cable into the USB port on
the computer.
NOTE: The host computer must be equipped with an EHCI (USB 2.0) host
controller. Support for OHCI/UHCI (USB 1.1) host controllers is
not provided.
Installing the REX unit
1. Place the REX unit near the USB device(s).
2. Plug the power adapter into a suitable AC outlet. Ensure the power
adapter is compatible with the Ranger 140 and Ranger 440
requirements.
3. Connect the power adapter to the REX unit.
Connecting the LEX unit to the REX unit
NOTE:To ensure proper operation, we recommend that only Category 5 or
better Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) solid core cabling be used to
connect the LEX unit to the REX unit. The UTP cabling must have
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a straight-through conductor configuration with no crossovers, and
must be terminated with 8-conductor RJ45 connectors at both ends.
With Surface Cabling
1. Plug one end of the Category 5 UTP cabling (not included) into the
Link port on the LEX unit.
2. Plug the other end of the Category 5 UTP cabling into the Link port
on the REX unit.
With Premise Cabling
1. Plug one end of a Category 5 patch cord (not included) into the
Link port on the LEX unit.
2. Plug the other end of the patch cord into the Category 5 information
outlet near the host computer.
3. Plug one end of the second Category 5 patch cord (not included)
into the Link port on the REX unit.
4. Plug the other end of the second patch cord into the Category 5
information outlet near the USB device.
NOTE: The maximum length of the Category 5 UTP cable must not exceed
50 meters. Cat-5 patch cords must not exceed 10m
Checking the Installation
1. Check that the Power LEDs on the LEX unit and REX unit are both
on.
2. Check that the Link LEDs on the LEX unit and REX unit are both
on.
3. Check that the Host LED on the LEX unit is on.
4. On the host PC, open the Device Manager applet. Expand the entry
for Universal Serial Bus controllers by clicking the + sign. If the
USB 2.0 Ranger has been installed correctly you should find it
listed as a Generic USB Hub.
Connecting a USB Device
1. Install any software required to operate the USB device(s). Refer to
the documentation for the device(s), as required.
2. Connect the USB device to the Device port on the REX unit.
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3. Check that the Device LED on the REX unit is on.
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Troubleshooting
The following table provides troubleshooting help. The topics are arranged
in the order in which they should be executed in most situations. If you are
unable to resolve the problem after following these instructions, please
contact technical support for further assistance (see page 15).
Symptoms/Cause Remedy
All LEDs on LEX unit
and REX unit are off.
Cause:
The USB 2.0 Ranger is
not receiving power
from the adapter
1. Ensure that the power adapters are connected
to both the LEX unit and REX unit
2. Check that the adapters are connected to a
live source of electrical power
Link LEDs on LEX unit
and REX unit are off.
Cause:
There is no connection
between the LEX unit
and REX unit.
1. Ensure that a Category 5 UTP cable with
straight-through conductors is connected
between the LEX unit and REX unit.
2. Connect a short Category 5 patch cord
between the LEX unit and REX unit. Recheck
the operation of the system.
Link LED on LEX unit is
on;
Host LED on LEX unit
is off.
Cause:
a) The computer is not
functioning.
b) The LEX unit is not
connected to the
computer.
c) The computer does
not support USB 2.0
hubs.
d) The USB 2.0
Ranger is
malfunctioning.
1. Disconnect all USB devices from the REX
unit.
2. Disconnect the LEX unit from the computer.
3. Disconnect and then reconnect the power
adapters to the USB 2.0 Ranger.
4. Reconnect the LEX unit to the computer.
5. In the Universal Serial Bus controllers section
of Device Manager, check that the USB 2.0
Ranger is recognised as a “Generic USB
Hub”.
6. If the USB 2.0 Ranger is not recognised,
contact Icron technical support for assistance
(see page 15).
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Symptoms/Cause Remedy
A device is connected
to REX unit and the
corresponding Device
LED is off
Cause:
a) The USB device is
malfunctioning.
b) The computer does
not recognise the
USB device.
c) The application
software for the
device is not
operating.
d) The USB 2.0
Ranger is
malfunctioning.
1. Disconnect the USB 2.0 Ranger from the
computer.
2. Connect the USB device directly to the USB
port on the computer.
3. If the device does not operate properly,
consult the user documentation for the device.
4. If the device operates properly when directly
connected to the computer, connect another
device (of a different type) to the USB 2.0
Ranger. Connect the USB 2.0 Ranger to the
computer.
5. If the second device does not operate, the
USB 2.0 Ranger may be malfunctioning.
Contact technical support for assistance.
6. If the second device does operate properly,
the first device may not be compatible with the
USB 2.0 Ranger. Contact technical support
for assistance.
All LEDs on both the
LEX unit and REX unit
are on but the device
does not operate
correctly
Cause:
a) The USB device is
malfunctioning.
b) The computer does
not recognise the
USB device.
c) The application
software for the
device is not
operating.
d) The USB 2.0
Ranger is
malfunctioning.
1. Disconnect the USB 2.0 Ranger from the
computer.
2. Connect the USB device directly to the USB
port on the computer.
3. If the device does not operate properly,
consult the user documentation for the device.
4. If the device operates properly when directly
connected to the computer, connect another
device (of a different type) to the USB 2.0
Ranger. Connect the USB 2.0 Ranger to the
computer.
5. If the second device does not operate, the
USB 2.0 Ranger may be malfunctioning.
Contact technical support for assistance.
6. If the second device does operate properly,
the first device may not be compatible with the
USB 2.0 Ranger. Contact technical support
for assistance.
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Specifications
Range (over Category
5 UTP solid core cable) 50 meters
USB device support High-speed devices (480 Mb/s)
Full speed devices (12 Mb/s)
Low speed devices (1.5 Mb/s)
USB host support EHCI (USB 2.0) only-
AC adapter(s) Input: 110/240 V AC, 50 – 60 Hz
Output: 5 V DC, 3 A
Note: Use ONLY the 5V adapters provided
with the Ranger 2.0 systems. Other Icron
products (USB 1.1 Rangers) use 15V adapters
which are not compatible with the Ranger 2.0
systems.
Power available to USB
device at REX unit Ranger 140: 1 x 500 mA
Ranger 440: 4 x 500 mA
USB cable 2 meters (6.6 ft)
LEX unit connector
(upstream) 1 x USB Type B
LEX unit connector
(downstream) 1 x RJ45
REX unit connector
(upstream) 1 x RJ45
REX unit connector
(downstream) Ranger 140: 1 x USB Type A
Ranger 440: 4 x USB Type A
LEX unit dimensions 107 mm x 84 mm x 34 mm
4.25” x 3.4” x 1.4”
LEX unit weight 0.27 kg (0.6 lb) (140 and 440)
REX unit dimensions Ranger 140: 107 mm x 84 mm x 34 mm
4.25” x 3.4” x 1.4”
Ranger 440: 114mm x 106mm x 38mm
4.5” x 4.2” x 1.5”
REX unit weight Ranger 140: 0.27 kg (0.6 lb)
Ranger 440: 0.32 kg (0.7 lb)
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Total system shipping
weight Ranger 140: 1.27kg (2.8 lbs)
Ranger 140i – NA: 1.72kg (3.8 lbs)
Ranger 140i – EU: 1.81kg (4.0 lbs)
Ranger 440: 1.27kg (2.8 lbs)
Ranger 440i – NA: 1.72kg (3.8 lbs)
Ranger 440i – EU: 1.81kg (4.0 lbs)
Temperature range 4°C to 40°C
Regulatory testing FCC, CE Class A
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Limited Hardware Warranty
Icron Technologies Corporation warrants that any hardware products
accompanying this documentation shall be free from significant defects in
material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of
purchase. Icron Technologies Corporation’s hardware warranty extends to
Licensee, its customers and end users.
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. These remedies are
void if failure of the hardware has resulted from accident, abuse, or
misapplication.
Limitation of Liability
The hardware warranty set forth in this agreement replaces all other
warranties. Icron Technologies Corporation expressly disclaims all other
merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose and non-infringement of
third-party rights with respect to the hardware. Icron Technologies
Corporation dealer, agent, or employee is authorized to make any
modification, extension, or addition to this warranty. Under no
circumstances will Icron Technologies Corporation, its suppliers or licensors
be liable for any costs of procurement or substitute products or services, lost
profits, loss of information or data, or any other special, indirect,
consequential, or incidental damages arising in any way out of the sale of,
use of, or inability to use 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’ liability exceed the
actual money paid for the products at issue. Because some jurisdictions do
not allow the limitation of implied warranties of liability for incidental,
consequential, special, or indirect damages, the above limitation may not
always apply. The above limitations will not apply in case of personal injury
where and to the extent that applicable law requires such liability.
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Obtaining Warranty Service
To obtain warranty service, you must contact Icron Technologies
Corporation within the warranty period for a Return Material Authorization
(RMA) number. Be sure you have the serial numbers of the LEX unit and
REX unit units before calling. 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 days
after Icron Technologies Corporation receives the defective product.
Address the returned product to:
RMA Coordinator
Icron Technologies Corporation
4664 Lougheed Highway, Suite 275
Burnaby, BC, V5C 5T5
Canada
Tel: [phone]
Contacting Technical Support
If you require technical assistance, send an e-mail message to:
[e-mail]
To help us serve you better, please include the following information with
your technical support request:
• Description of the problem
• Host computer make and model
• 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 USB 2.0 Ranger
• Description of the installation
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Icron Technologies Corporation
4664 Lougheed Highway, Suite 275
Burnaby, BC, V5C 5T5
Canada
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.icron.com
90-00249-A01