Guntermann & Drunck USB Ranger 2211 - Manual (Page 9)

Checking the Installation
1. Check that the green Link LED is illuminated on the local and remote extender.
2. For Windows users (2000, XP, Vista, 7), open Device Manager to confirm that the USB Ranger® 2211 has
installed correctly. Expand the entry for Universal Serial Bus controllers. If the USB Ranger® 2211 has
been installed correctly, you should find it listed as a “Generic USB Hub”.
3. For Mac OS X users, open the System Profiler to confirm that the USB Ranger® 2211 has installed
correctly. In the left hand column under Hardware, select “USB” and inspect the right hand panel. If
the USB Ranger® 2211 has been installed correctly, you should find it listed as a “Hub” under the USB
High-Speed Bus/USB Bus.
4. If the USB Ranger® 2211 is not detected correctly or fails to detect, please consult the Troubleshooting
Guide.
To open System Profiler in OS X: Open the Finder, select Applications, then open the Utilities folder and double click on
the System Profiler icon.
To open Device Manager in Windows 2000 or XP: Right click “My Computer” then select: Properties >> Hardware tab >>
Device Manager.
To open Device Manager in Windows Vista or Windows 7:
Open the Start menu, right click on “Computer” then select: Manage >> Device Manager.
Connecting a USB Device
1. Install any software required to operate the USB device(s). Refer to the documentation for the USB
device(s), as required.
2. Connect the USB device to the device port on the remote extender.
3. Check that the device is detected and installed properly in the operating system.
Compatibility
The USB Ranger® 2211 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 are compatible
with the USB Ranger® 2211, as there are a number of different factors that may impact the operation of USB
devices over extended distances.
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