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Thank you for purchasing the USB 2.0 RG2304 

Please read this guide thoroughly.

This document applies to Part Numbers: 01-00448, 01-00449, 01-00450, 01-00451, 02-00028, and 02-00029.

FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement Warning

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:  
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received 
including interference that may cause undesired operation.

CE Statement

We declare under our sole responsibility that the RG2304, to which this declaration relates, is in conformity 
with European Standard EN 55022, EN 55024, EN 61000-3-2, and EN 61000-3-3.  

IC Statement

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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Document #90-01106-A01

Summary of Contents for RG2304

Page 1: ...USB 2 0 RG2304 4 Port USB 2 0 100m Cat 5e Extender System User Guide ...

Page 2: ...e following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation CE Statement We declare under our sole responsibility that the RG2304 to which this declaration relates is in conformity with European Standard EN 55022 EN 55024 EN 61000 3 2 and EN 61000 3 3 IC Statement This ...

Page 3: ...lling the RG2304 System 6 Requirements 6 Preparing Your Site 6 Installing the Local Extender 7 Connecting the Local Extender to the Remote Extender 7 Installing the Remote Extender 7 Checking the Installation 8 Connecting a USB Device 9 Compatibility 9 Troubleshooting 10 Technical Glossary 11 Specifications 12 ...

Page 4: ... Local Extender Remote Extender USB 2 0 Cable Remote Extender AC International Power Adapter Country Specific Power Cable Quick Start Guide Features The RG2304 incorporates ExtremeUSB technology enabling users to extend USB beyond the standard 5m cable limit for USB 2 0 peripheral devices The RG2304 has the following key features 100m of extension when directly connected over Cat 5e Support for ne...

Page 5: ...ote Extenders 3 Host LED Green Indicates that the RG2304 system is properly enumerated on the host computer The LED blinks when the RG2304 is in a suspended state 4 Activity LED Amber Indicates data transmission is occurring between Local and Remote Extender LED blinks intermittently with or without a USB device connected When the Local and Remote Extenders are in suspend mode the LED is off 5 Pai...

Page 6: ...ote Extenders The LED turns on when link between Local and Remote Extenders is established and off when there is no link between Local and Remote Extenders 4 Host LED Green Indicates that the RG2304 system is properly enumerated on the host computer The LED blinks when the RG2304 is in a suspended state 5 Activity LED Amber Indicates data transmission is occurring between Local and Remote Extender...

Page 7: ...f not adjust the location of the devices and or computer accordingly 3 If you are using surface cabling install the Cat 5e cabling as desired and terminate it with the appropriate RJ45 ends If you are using premise cabling ensure Cat 5e cabling is installed between the two locations and if necessary patched together Cat 5e information outlets should be located near the computer and the USB device ...

Page 8: ...e Cabling 1 Connect a Cat 5e patch cable not provided into the information outlet near the host computer 2 Connect the patch cable into the Link port of the Local Extender 3 Connect a Cat 5e patch cable not provided into the information outlet near the USB devices 4 Connect the patch cable into the Link port of the Remote Extender Installing the Remote Extender 1 Place the Remote Extender near the...

Page 9: ... click My Computer then select Properties Hardware tab Device Manager To open Device Manager in Windows 7 or 8 Open the Start menu right click on Computer then select Manage Device Manager 3 For Mac OS X users open the System Profiler to confirm that the RG2304 has installed correctly In the left hand column under Hardware select USB and inspect the right hand panel If the RG2304 has been installe...

Page 10: ... device is detected and installed properly in the operating system Compatibility The USB 2 0 RG2304 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 or hosts will be compatible with the RG2304 as there are a number of different characteristics that may impact the operation of USB devi...

Page 11: ...t Cat 5e or better cable UTP with a straight through connector and no crossovers and 8 conductor RJ45 connectors are used at both ends 2 Connect a short Cat 5e patch cord between the Local and Remote Extenders to determine if the original Cat 5e cable is defective Link LEDs are blinking There is no connection between the Local and Remote Extenders 1 Ensure both the Local and Remote Extenders are c...

Page 12: ...ects the network cabling Cat 5e to the Local Extender unit and Remote Extender unit You may use either the T568A scheme Table 1 or the T568B scheme Table 2 for cable termination as the USB 2 0 RG2304 requires all four pairs of the cable RJ45 connectors are sometimes also referred to as 8P8C connectors Note that any given cable must be terminated using the same T568 scheme on both ends to operate c...

Page 13: ...ure Material Black Anodized Aluminum REMOTE EXTENDER REX USB Connectors 4 x USB 2 0 Type A Receptacles Link Connector 1 x RJ45 Dimensions 100mm x 76mm x 26mm 3 9 x 3 0 x 1 0 Enclosure Material Black Anodized Aluminum Available Current 600mA at each USB port concurrently Power Supply 100 240V AC input 24V 1A DC Output ENVIRONMENTAL Operating Temperature Range 0 C to 50 C 32 F to 122 F Storage Tempe...

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