Icron USB Extender Mounting Kit for Ranger 2301 and 2312 (Silver) - Manual (Page 9)

Local Area Network Installation (2301GE-LAN model only)
Requirements
To complete the installation, you will also require the following items that are not included with this system:
• USB compatible computer (host computer) with a USB compliant operating system
• USB compatible device(s)
• Two CAT 5e/6/7 patch cables
• Preconfigured Local Area Network
Preparing your Network
Your network must be properly configured in order for full USB 2.0 throughput to be realized and for
maximum stability and reliability of your devices. Consult with your network administrator prior to
installation. Using the Ranger 2301GE-LAN over a network requires:
• LEX and REX to be on the same subnet
• RJ45 information outlets to be near the computer and USB devices to be connected to the network
switch(es)
•
Pre-installed and configured Local Area Network
USB 2.0 is capable of consuming up to 480 Mbps. The minimum requirement for using the Ranger 2301GE-LAN is a Gigabit
(1000Base-T) network. The performance of the USB network extension will be limited to the slowest link between the LEX
and REX.
Some networks may be configured to block devices with unfamiliar MAC addresses. If this is the case, you will need to provide
your network administrator the MAC addresses of the LEX and REX units. These can be found on the label on the bottom of
each unit.
Some networks may be configured to block devices that consume a consistently high level of bandwidth. The Ranger
2301GE-LAN may exhibit this behaviour when high bandwidth devices are connected. Consult with your network
administrator to resolve this issue.
Units will be pre-paired with each other if they were sold together in the same box. If they are not paired, follow the
instructions provided in the section for pairing a LEX and REX.
Increasing the number of switches between the LEX and REX may reduce the available bandwidth and as a result prevent
some devices from functioning properly.
Only the Ranger 2301GE-LAN model will connect and extend over a LAN. The 2301 model is point-to-point direct
connect over CAT 5e/6/7 only.
LEX
Host Computer
REX
All USB Devices
Ethernet Switch(es)
Up to 100m between extender and switch
and between switches over CAT 5e/6/7
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USB cable
USB cable or device
connectors
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CAT 5e/6/7 Cable CAT 5e/6/7 Cable