Icron USB 2.0 Ranger 2311 - Acroname USBHub3+ BYOD Solution Kit for POLY Studio Room

Product Overview

This BYOD solution kit pairs the Icron USB 2.0 Ranger 2311 USB extender with an Acroname USBHub3+ 8-port hub to support Poly Studio room and GC8 touch controller deployments. The Ranger 2311 extends high-speed USB 2.0 up to 100 m (330 ft) over widely available Cat 5e/6/7 cable, so a Poly GC8 touch console can sit far from the room PC without a dedicated long USB run. Together the components make it straightforward to build a flexible, bring-your-own-device conference room around a centralized host.

Product Description

The kit solves a common commercial AV problem: placing a Poly GC8 touch controller in a large room or custom layout where the room PC is more than a standard USB cable away. The Icron Ranger 2311 is a two-piece Local Extender (LEX) and Remote Extender (REX) USB 2.0 extender that carries the GC8 connection up to 100 m over a single Cat 5e/6/7 cable, with flexible power that can be supplied from either end. The Acroname USBHub3+ adds an eight-port USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) Type-A hub with a dual-host connection switch, supporting either automatic switching or software control between two hosts. That combination is what makes the kit suited to BYOD conference rooms, where participants connect their own laptops while the room's camera, audio, and touch peripherals stay cabled to the hub. Both units are plug-and-play and work with major operating systems, so commissioning is largely a matter of cabling rather than software configuration. For single-peripheral extension without the hub, see the standalone Icron Ranger 2311, or browse the full Icron USB extender collection for USB 3 options.

Key Features

• Poly GC8 extension to 100 m — Places the touch controller up to 330 ft from the room PC over Cat 5e/6/7 cable.
• USB 2.0 high-speed extension — Carries USB 2.0 (up to 480 Mbps) and USB 1.1 connections reliably over a single structured-cabling run.
• Flexible power on the Ranger 2311 — Power can be supplied from the LEX or REX side to fit room layouts without a nearby outlet.
• Acroname USBHub3+ 8-port hub — Adds eight USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) Type-A ports for room peripherals.
• Dual-host connection switch — Auto-switch or software control lets two hosts share the connected devices for BYOD use.
• Plug-and-play operation — Works with major operating systems with no driver installation required.

Typical Applications

• Conference rooms and boardrooms running Poly Studio room systems
• BYOD commercial meeting spaces where guests connect their own laptops
• All-hands rooms and multi-purpose rooms with a remotely mounted touch controller
• Training rooms requiring a centralized room PC with distributed peripherals

Technical Specifications

Box contents: Ranger 2311 LEX module, Ranger 2311 REX module, 6 ft (1.8 m) USB Type-A to Type-B cable, Ranger 2311 power supply with country-specific cord, quick start guide; Acroname 8-port USB 3.2 hub, 2x 3 ft (0.9 m) USB 3.0 Type-A to Type-B cable, universal power adapter with country-specific cord.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this kit designed to do?
It extends a Poly GC8 touch controller (and other USB peripherals) up to 100 m from the room PC, then provides an 8-port hub at the host so a BYOD conference room can share a single set of room devices.

What cabling does the Ranger 2311 require?
A single solid-conductor Cat 5e/6/7 cable between the LEX and REX, up to 100 m (330 ft).

Can it power the remote unit without a nearby outlet?
Yes. The Ranger 2311 has flexible power, so the unit can be powered from the LEX or REX side depending on where an outlet is available.

How does the dual-host switch work?
The Acroname USBHub3+ supports two host connections and switches between them automatically or under software control, which is the basis for BYOD sharing of room peripherals.

Do I need to install drivers?
No. Both the extender and hub are plug-and-play with major operating systems.

What support is available after purchase?
For room design guidance, GC8 compatibility, or warranty support, contact the Creation Networks team through creationnetworks.net.