4-port USB 2.0 Ethernet LAN Extender System

USB 2.0 Ranger 2304-LAN extenderThe USB 2.0 Ranger® 2304GE-LAN extends high-speed USB 2.0 connections up to 100m over a GigE Local Area Network (LAN) or directly connect over CAT 5e/6/7 cabling. This 4-port USB 2.0 LAN extender with ExtremeUSB® is perfect for: keyboards, mice, interactive white boards, flash drives, hard drives, audio devices, USB 2.0 web cameras and any other USB 2.0 or 1.1 device.

Overview

The USB 2.0 Ranger® 2304GE-LAN allows users to extend USB 2.0/1.1 connections over a GigE LAN or single CAT 5e/6/7 cable up to 100m in point-to-point fashion. Extending over LAN saves on installation time and provides IT visibility.

This 4-port USB 2.0 LAN extender supports data rates at up to 480 Mbps and is plug and play – no software drivers required – for all major operating systems: Windows®, macOSTM, and Linux®

Additionally, this ExtremeUSB® based 4-port USB 2.0 LAN extender system is FCC/CE Class B certified and ideal for use with all USB peripherals including: keyboards, mice, interactive white boards, flash drives, hard drives, audio devices, web cameras and any other USB 2.0 or 1.1 device.

Features

  • Extends USB as direct connect or through 100Mbps or 1000Mbps LANs
  • Extends USB 2.0 and 1.1 (both low-speed and full-speed) devices
  • Operates with USB 3.0, 2.0 and 1.1 hosts
  • Supports all USB compliant peripherals (including isochronous devices, such as webcams or audio devices) up to 480 Mbps
  • Uses a standard solid core CAT 5e cable for easy installation or existing LAN infrastructure
  • Pre-paired networked configuration for simple installation
  • Number of devices can be increased using additional USB hubs
  • FCC Class B
  • Rugged metal enclosure
  • 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®

Specifications

  • Direct Connect Range: Up to 100m (330 ft) over solid core CAT 5e/6/7 or better
  • Network Connect Range: Up to 100m (330 ft) between switches over solid core CAT 5e/6/7
  • USB Device Support:
    • Traffic Types: All USB 2.0 and 1.1
    • Device Types: All USB 2.0 and 1.1 devices
  • LEX unit USB connector: 1 x USB Type B Receptacle
  • LEX unit Link connector: 1 x RJ45
  • REX unit Link connector: 1 x RJ45
  • REX unit USB connector: 4 x USB Type A Receptacles
  • Maximum USB devices supported: 30 USB devices or hubs
  • Power Supply: 100-240V AC input, 24V DC Output
  • Available current: Up to 600mA at each USB port concurrently
  • LEX and REX unit dimensions: 100mm x 76mm x 26mm (3.9” x 3.0” x 1.0”)
  • Operating temperature range: 0°C to 50°C ( 32°F to 122°F)
  • Total system shipping weight: 870 grams (1.9 lbs.)
  • Regulatory testing: FCC (Class B), CE (Class B), RoHS2 (CE)
  • Warranty: 2 years

In the Box

The USB 2.0 Ranger 2304GE-LAN system includes:

  • Local Extender (LEX)
  • Remote Extender (REX)
  • AC power adapter
  • 2 meter USB cable
  • Quick Start Guide
  • International power adapter with country specific cord (North America, EU, UK, Australia/NZ, or Japan)
  • Two year warranty

Applications

The Ranger 2304GE-LAN system extends USB devices point-to-point with CAT 5e/6/7 cabling or can leverage existing network infrastructure, and is ideally suited for the following applications:

USB 2.0 Ranger 2304-lan extender application diagram