Icron Four-Port USB 3-2-1 Raven 3104 Point-to-Point Extender System (328') - Manual (Page 10)

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LEX REX
Up to 100m
over CAT 6a/7
LAN
Network
Device
Up to 100m
CAT 5e/6/7
Up to 100m
CAT 5e/6/7
3. For macOS users, open the System Profiler to confirm that the extender system has installed correctly.
In the left-hand column under Hardware, select “USB” and inspect the right-hand panel. If the
extender has been installed correctly, you should find it listed as two separate instances of “Hub”
under the USB SuperSpeed Bus.
To open System Profiler in macOS:
Open the Finder, select Applications, then open the Utilities folder and double click on the System Profiler icon.
4. If the extender system is not detected correctly or fails to detect, please consult the Troubleshooting
section in this guide.
Connecting a USB Device
1. Install any software required to operate the USB device. Refer to the documentation for the USB
device, as required.
2. Connect the USB device to the device port on the REX.
3. Check that the device is detected and installed properly in the operating system.
Compatibility
The USB 3-2-1 Raven 3104 Pro complies with USB 2.0 and USB 3.2 Gen 1 specifications governing the design
of USB devices. However, there is no guarantee that all USB devices or hosts will be compatible as there are
a number of different characteristics that may impact the operation of USB devices over extended distances.
Optional Ethernet Pass Through Connection
The Raven 3104 Pro offers a 100/1000Mbps Ethernet pass through connection that can be used for a variety
of purposes including:
• Connecting network devices
• Providing remote network access to the same location as the REX unit
• Leveraging existing cabling to provide USB 3-2-1 connectivity without losing network connectivity
Connect any network device or access port into the RJ45 socket label “LAN” using up to 100 meters of
standard CAT 5e/6/7 cabling.