Icron USB Extender Mounting Kit for Ranger 2301 and 2312 (Silver) - Manual (Page 4)

Introduction
This guide provides product information for the USB 2.0 Ranger ® 2301 Series (2301 and 2301GE-LAN
models), installation instructions and troubleshooting guidelines. The instructions in this guide assume a
general knowledge of computer installation procedures, familiarity with cabling requirements and some
understanding of USB devices.
NOTE: Notes provide additional information that could be useful.
CAUTION: Cautions provide important information about an operational requirement.
Ranger 2301/2301GE-LAN Product Contents
Your Ranger 2301 Series extender system contains:
• LEX (Local Extender)
• REX (Remote Extender)
• USB 2.0 Cable
• REX AC International Power Adapter
• Country Specific Power Cable
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Quick Start Guide
Features
The Ranger 2301 Series incorporates ExtremeUSB® technology, enabling users to extend USB beyond the
standard 5m cable limit for USB 2.0 peripheral devices. The Ranger 2301/2301GE-LAN extender system is
composed of two individual units, the LEX and the REX, and has the following key features:
• 100m of extension when directly connected over CAT 5e/6/7
• Support for new USB 3.0 host controllers and devices (up to 480 Mbps)
• Support for all device USB types
• USB extension over a Gigabit Ethernet Local Area Network (LAN) for 2301GE-LAN model
USB 3.0 devices will perform at USB 2.0 speeds if extended through the RG2301 Series extender.
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The Ranger 2301 Series includes the ExtremeUSB® suite of features:
• Transparent USB extension
• True plug and play; no software drivers required
• Works with all major operating systems: Windows®, OS X® and Linux®