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USB 2.0 Ranger 140 and USB 2.0 Ranger 440 

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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Summary of Contents for USB 2.0 Ranger 140

Page 1: ...USB 2 0 Ranger 140 and USB 2 0 Ranger 440 User Guide USB 2 0 Ranger 440 Model Shown powered by ExtremeUSB ...

Page 2: ...ion 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 5008...

Page 3: ...in 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 i ...

Page 4: ...USB 2 0 Ranger 140 and USB 2 0 Ranger 440 Notes ii ...

Page 5: ...de 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 a...

Page 6: ...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 2 ...

Page 7: ...evices 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...

Page 8: ...nnection 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 1 Link LED 2 Link Port RJ45 3 Power LED 4 Power connector 5 Device LED 6 Device Port USB Type A 4 ...

Page 9: ...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 1 Link LED 2 Link Port RJ45 3 Power LED 4 Power connector 5 Device LED 6 Device Port USB Type A 5 ...

Page 10: ...ng 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 con...

Page 11: ...le 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 provid...

Page 12: ...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 ...

Page 13: ...User Guide 3 Check that the Device LED on the REX unit is on 9 ...

Page 14: ...X 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 comp...

Page 15: ...ly 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 ...

Page 16: ...ompatible 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...

Page 17: ...t 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 13 ...

Page 18: ...antability 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 product...

Page 19: ...ou 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 604 638 3920 Contacting Technical Support If you require technical assistance send an e mail message to techsupport i...

Page 20: ...Icron Technologies Corporation 4664 Lougheed Highway Suite 275 Burnaby BC V5C 5T5 Canada Tel 604 638 3920 Fax 604 638 3930 www icron com 90 00249 A01 ...

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