Extreme Networks WiRanger Before You Begin, Installing the LEX unit, Installing the REX unit

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User Guide

Before You Begin

Before you can install the WiRanger, you need to prepare your site.

1.Set up the host computer in an appropriate location.

2.Determine where you want to locate the USB device(s).

3.Determine suitable locations for the LEX unit and the REX unit such that they will be able to maintain wireless communication. Physical obstacles and other radio wave emitting devices can cause interference that will reduce the maximum distance and data rate between the LEX unit and the REX unit.

4.If other 802.11g based products will be in operation in the same area, determine the optimal Radio Channel selection for all wireless products. See the Wireless Operation section on Page 5 for more information on channel selection.

Installing the LEX unit

1.Place the LEX unit near the host computer.

2.Plug the Type-B connector on the USB cable (included) into the Host port on the LEX unit.

3.Plug the Type-A connector on the USB cable into the USB port on the computer.

4.Plug the power adapter into a suitable AC outlet.

5.Connect the power adapter to the LEX unit.

Installing the REX unit

1.Place the REX unit near the USB device(s), no more than 30m from the LEX unit.

2.Plug the power adapter into a suitable AC outlet.

3.Connect the power adapter to the REX unit.

Establishing Wireless Communication

The WiRanger will automatically establish a wireless connection between the LEX unit and the REX unit once power is applied to both units and they are located within their operating range. The Link LED on both units will turn on once the wireless connection has been made.

NOTE: It may take up to 30 seconds for the WiRanger to establish wireless communication. The Activity LED will flash during this time to indicate that the radios are powering up.

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Extreme Networks WiRanger manual Before You Begin, Installing the LEX unit, Installing the REX unit