Linksys Compact USB 2.0 User's Manual

Instant EtherFast® Series
Compact USB 2.0
10/100 Network
Adapter
Use this guide to install:
USB200M
User Guide
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Linksys guarantees that every Compact USB 2.0 10/100 Network Adapter will be free
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FCC STATEMENT
This Compact USB 2.0 10/100 Network Adapter has been tested and complies with the
specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used according to the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which is found by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
Increase the separation between the equipment or devices
Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the receiver’s
Consult a dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistance
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction
The Compact USB 2.0 10/100 Network Adapter
Features
Package Contents
Minimum Requirements
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Chapter 6: Windows Millennium Installation
and Setup
Overview
Windows Millennium Driver Installation
Windows Millennium Network Configuration
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Chapter 2: About USB
Overview
USB 2.0
USB Icon
USB Cabling
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Chapter 7: Windows 2000 Installation
Overview
Windows 2000 Driver Installation
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Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Compact
USB 2.0 10/100 Network Adapter
The Adapter’s Ports and LEDs
Chapter 8: Windows XP Installation
Overview
Windows XP Driver Installation
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Appendix A: Troubleshooting
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Appendix B: Client for Microsoft Setup for
Windows 98
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Appendix C: Starting Over in Windows 98
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Appendix D: Manually Installing Network
Components in Windows 98
Client for Microsoft Networks
Client for NetWare Networks
IPX/SPX-compatible Protocol
NetBEUI
TCP/IP
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Chapter 4: Connecting the Compact
USB 2.0 10/100 Network Adapter
Chapter 5: Windows 98 Installation and Setup
Overview
Windows 98 Driver Installation
Windows 98 Network Configuration
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Chapter 1: Introduction
The Compact USB 2.0 10/100 Network Adapter
Appendix E: Linux, Open Source, and Beta
Operating Systems
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Appendix F: Glossary
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Appendix G: Specifications
Environmental
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Appendix H: Warranty Information
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Appendix I: Contact Information
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Now you can connect to any 10/100 Ethernet network without having to open
your PC. And with the power of USB 2.0, you’ll connect at the full speed your
network supports. The Compact USB 2.0 10/100 Network Adapter from
Linksys works with any USB 1.1 or 2.0 equipped desktop or notebook PC, running any version of Windows that supports USB.
This tiny, Plug-and-Play compatible device attaches directly to a USB port on
your PC or hub via a standard USB Type A connector. Simply connect a
Category 5 Ethernet network cable into the Compact USB 2.0 10/100 Network
Adapter’s RJ-45 port, install the included device driver, and you’re networked.
The Compact USB 2.0 10/100 Network Adapter is bus-powered, drawing
power from the host PC, so it requires no external power cord. It features easyto-read LEDs, a compact design, a 1-year limited warranty, and free worldclass technical support.
Features
• Connects at a Full 100Mbps via USB 2.0, up to 8 Times Faster than a USB
1.1 Adapter
• Compact Size for Greater Flexibility
• Also Compatible with USB 1.1 Desktop and Notebook Computers
• Plug-and-Play Compatible with Windows 98, 2000, Millennium, and XP
• One Male, Type A, USB Connector
• One RJ-45, 10/100 Port for Network Connectivity
• Powered by Host PC so No External Power Supply is Needed
• Compact Design—Perfect for Use with Notebook PCs
• RJ-45 Network Port Connects to Any 10/100Mbps Hub or Switch
• Backward Compatible with USB 1.0/1.1 USB Ports
• Plug-and-Play Compatible with Windows 98, Millennium, 2000, and XP for
Easy Installation
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Package Contents
Compact USB 2.0 10/100 Network Adapter
Chapter 2: About USB
Overview
USB, which is short for Universal Serial Bus, is a technology designed to
make connecting devices to computers easier. First developed in 1996 by a
group of computer industry leaders that included Compaq, Digital, IBM, Intel,
Microsoft, NEC, and Northern Telecom, USB is one of the most widely used
technologies for users who want to add peripherals to their computers.
USB is unique because it is Plug-and-Play, which allows a computer to instantly recognize when a device like a keyboard, mouse, or scanner has been connected to it. Once the device has been recognized, it’s ready to go—no special
setup is required. Similarly, USB supports hot-swapping, the insertion or
removal of devices while the computer is turned on.
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One Compact USB 2.0 10/100 Network Adapter
One Driver Installation CD with User Guide included
One USB Coupler
One Quick Installation guide
One Registration Card
Minimum Requirements
One PC with the following:
• 200MHz or Faster Processor
• 64MB RAM Recommended
• Available USB Port (USB 2.0 for maximum throughput)
• CD-ROM Drive
• Windows 98, Millennium, 2000, or XP
USB 2.0
The USB 1.1 standard supports two speed modes, 1.5 and up to 12Mbps. The
newest USB standard, USB 2.0, supports three speed modes: 1.5, 12, and up to
480Mbps. The new USB 2.0 devices are fully backward compatible with earlier USB devices. USB 2.0 offers you increased functionality and additional
bandwidth, allowing you to add more peripherals to your computers.
USB Icon
The USB icon marks a USB port on a PC or device.
Figure 2-1
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USB Cabling
There are two kinds of USB connectors, Type A and Type B. Type A is a rectangular connector, and Type B is a square connector.
Compact USB 2.0 10/100 Network Adapter
Chapter 3: Getting to Know the
Compact USB 2.0 10/100
Network Adapter
The Adapter’s Ports and LEDs
USB Type A
USB Type B
Figure 2-2
The USB extension cable that comes with the Adapter has Type A connectors
on both ends. One is a male Type A connector that plugs into the PC’s USB
port, and the other is a female Type A connector that plugs into the Adapter.
Figure 3-1
The Ports
Male USB Type A
Female USB Type A
Figure 2-3
USB Port
The USB port is a Type A connector. Connect the USB extension
cable from your PC or hub to this port.
RJ-45 Port
The RJ-45 port connects the Adapter to a Category 5 Ethernet
network cable.
The LED Indicators
100/ACT
Green. The LED lights up when there is a connection to a
100Mbps network. It flashes when the computer is transmitting
or receiving data at 100Mbps.
F/H
Green. The LED lights up when the Adapter is operating in fullduplex mode. The LED is off when the Adapter is operating in
half-duplex mode.
10/ACT
Green. The LED lights up when there is a connection to a
10Mbps network. It flashes when the computer is transmitting or
receiving data at 10Mbps.
Figure 2-4 shows two USB ports as they might appear on your
computer. Note the two USB icons marking the ports.
Figure 2-4
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Chapter 4: Connecting the
Compact USB 2.0 10/100
Network Adapter
1. With your PC turned off, insert the Adapter’s USB end (or the end of the
USB extension cable connected to the Adapter) into your PC’s USB port or
USB hub.
Note: For maximum speed, connect the Adapter to a USB 2.0 port on
your PC. If you are using a hub, make sure it is a USB 2.0 hub.
2. Insert one end of an Ethernet network cable into the Adapter’s RJ-45 port.
Compact USB 2.0 10/100 Network Adapter
Chapter 5: Windows 98
Installation and Setup
Overview
After physically connecting the Adapter to your computer’s USB port or hub,
follow these instructions to install the hardware device driver. The installation
procedure for the hardware device driver may vary slightly depending on which
version of Windows 98 you are using, and on your current system configuration. If at any time during the installation you encounter problems, consult
“Appendix A: Troubleshooting.”
Windows 98 Driver Installation
1. If you haven’t already, start your computer.
2. Windows 98 will automatically detect the Adapter connected to your PC.
When the first Add New Hardware Wizard screen appears, insert the Driver
CD into your CD-ROM drive, and click the Next button.
Figure 4-1
3. Select Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended), and
click the Next button.
3. Insert the other end of the Ethernet network cable into an Ethernet networking device.
The hardware installation is complete.
To install the Adapter’s driver, proceed to the chapter for the Windows
operating system your PC is running.
Figure 5-1
Note: Throughout this guide, it is assumed that “D” is the letter of
your CD-ROM drive.
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4. Select Specify a location: to find the correct driver, and enter D:\win98 in
the field provided. Click the Next button to continue.
Compact USB 2.0 10/100 Network Adapter
6. Windows will begin copying the driver files to your computer. If Windows
asks you for the original Windows CD-ROM, insert the CD-ROM, and
direct Windows to the proper location for the CD-ROM (e.g., D:\). If you
have the Windows 98 setup files already installed in a directory, click OK,
and enter C:\windows\options\cabs (if “C” is the letter of your hard drive)
in the windows that appears. When Windows has completed copying the
files, click the Finish button.
Figure 5-2
5. When Windows notifies you that it is ready to install the driver files, click
the Next button to continue.
Figure 5-4
7. When asked if you want to restart your computer, remove the Driver CD
from the CD-ROM drive, and click the Yes button. If Windows does not ask
you to restart your PC, click Start. Choose Shut Down, and select Restart.
Then click the OK button.
Congratulations! The installation of the Compact USB 2.0 10/100
Network Adapter is complete.
To enable file and printer sharing, go to the next section,
“Windows 98 Network Configuration.”
Figure 5-3
Note: Do not click Cancel at any time during the installation
process. Doing so will prevent your driver from being properly
installed on your PC.
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Windows 98 Network Configuration
If you are installing the Adapter in a Windows 98 PC that is used in an NT
domain, go to “Appendix B: Client for Microsoft Setup for Windows 98.”
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4. If you’d like others to be able to access the files on your PC’s hard drive,
select I want to be able to give others access to my files.
If you’d like to share your printer with other users on the network, select I
want to be able to allow others to print to my printer(s).
1. From the Windows 98 desktop, right-click the Network Neighborhood
icon. Then click Properties.
2. The Network screen will appear. Click the Configuration tab. A screen
similar to Figure 5-5 will appear.
Figure 5-6
Note: If you do not enable file and print sharing, your PC will be
invisible on the network and inaccessible to other users.
5. Click the OK button.
File and printer sharing for Microsoft
Networks should now
appear in the list of
installed components.
Figure 5-5
3. Click the File and Print Sharing button. The File and Print Sharing
screen will appear.
Note: Linksys does not provide technical support or troubleshooting
for network configuration.
Figure 5-7
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6. From the Primary Network Logon drop-down box, select Client for
Microsoft Networks.
Compact USB 2.0 10/100 Network Adapter
10. From the Access Control tab, you can set the level of access that network
users will have to this computer.
7. Click the Identification tab. Enter the name of your computer in the
Computer name field. Choose a name that is different from the other computer names on the network.
Note: Your Computer and Workgroup Names must each have fewer
than 15 alphanumeric characters.
8. Enter the name of your workgroup in the Workgroup field. The workgroup
name should be the same workgroup name used by all of the other PCs on
the network.
9. If you wish, enter a description of your computer in the Computer
Description field.
Figure 5-9
11. Click the OK button. Your system may ask you for your Windows 98 CDROM or the location of the Windows 98 installation files. If it does, direct
Windows to the appropriate location (e.g., C:\windows\options\cabs or
D:\win98 if you have the Windows 98 CD-ROM and “D” represents your
CD-ROM drive).
12. After Windows has copied the necessary files, the System Settings Change
screen will appear. Remove all disks and CDs from your PC, and click the
Yes button to restart your PC. If you don’t see this screen, simply shut down
Windows 98, and restart your PC.
Figure 5-8
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13. A Logon screen will appear and require you to enter a User Name and
Password. Make up a user name and password (if you haven’t already), and
click the OK button. Do not click the Cancel button or press the Escape
[ESC] key as this will prevent you from logging into the network. If the
logon does not appear or if it does not allow you to log on, refer to
“Appendix A: Troubleshooting.”
Chapter 6: Windows Millennium
Installation and Setup
14. When you are at the Windows 98 desktop, double-click the Network
Neighborhood icon. You should see one icon for the entire network and the
names of the other PCs on the network.
After physically connecting the Adapter to your computer’s USB port or hub,
follow these instructions to install the hardware device driver. The installation
procedure for the hardware device driver may vary slightly depending on your
current system configuration. If at any time during the installation you
encounter problems, consult “Appendix A: Troubleshooting.”
• If you can see your computer along with all the other computers on the
network in Network Neighborhood, then the Windows 98 network configuration is complete.
Overview
Windows Millennium Driver Installation
1. If you haven’t already, start your computer.
Refer to “Appendix A: Troubleshooting” if you run into any problems, such as:
• If you don’t see anything at all in Network Neighborhood after pressing
the F5 key on your keyboard a few times to refresh the screen;
2. Windows Millennium will automatically detect the Adapter connected to
your PC. When the Add New Hardware Wizard screen appears, insert the
Driver CD into your CD-ROM drive, and select Specify the location of the
driver (Advanced). Click the Next button.
• If you only see your own computer in Network Neighborhood;
• If you see all computers on the network except yours after pressing the
F5 key a few times; or
• If you only see computers that are running the same operating system as
you and you don’t see any other computers.
Figure 6-1
Note: Throughout this guide, it is assumed that “D” is the letter of
your CD-ROM drive.
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3. Select Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended). You
MUST remove the checkmark from the box next to Removable Media.
Select Specify a location:, and enter D:\winME in the field provided. Then
click the Next button.
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5. When Windows has completed copying the driver files, click the Finish
button.
Figure 6-4
Figure 6-2
4. When Windows notifies you that it is ready to install the driver files, click
the Next button to continue.
6. When asked if you want to restart your computer, remove the Driver CD
from the CD-ROM drive, and click the Yes button. If Windows does not ask
you to restart your PC, click Start. Click Shut Down, and select Restart.
Then click the OK button.
Congratulations! The installation of the Compact USB 2.0 10/100
Network Adapter is complete.
To enable file and printer sharing, go to the next section,
“Windows Millennium Network Configuration.”
Figure 6-3
Note: Do not click Cancel at any time during the installation
process. Doing so will prevent your driver from being properly
installed on your PC.
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Windows Millennium Network Configuration
Note: Linksys does not provide technical support or troubleshooting
for network configuration.
1. From the Windows Millennium desktop, right-click the My Network
Places icon. Then click Properties.
Compact USB 2.0 10/100 Network Adapter
3. Click the File and Print Sharing button. The File and Print Sharing window will appear.
4. If you’d like others to be able to access the files on your PC's hard drive,
select I want to be able to give others access to my files.
If you’d like to share your printer with other users on the network, select I
want to be able to allow others to print to my printer(s).
2. The Network window will appear. Click the Configuration tab. A screen
similar to Figure 6-5 will appear.
Figure 6-6
Note: If you do not enable file and printer sharing, your PC will be
invisible on the network and inaccessible to other users.
5. Click the OK button. File
and printer sharing for
Microsoft Networks should
now appear in the list of
installed components.
Figure 6-5
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6. From the the Primary Network Logon drop-down box, select Client for
Microsoft Networks.
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10. From the Access Control tab, you can set the level of access that network
users will have to this computer.
7. Click the Identification tab. Type the name of your computer in the
Computer name field. Choose a name that is different from the other computer names on the network.
Note: Your Computer and Workgroup Names must each have fewer
than 15 alphanumeric characters.
8. Type the name of your workgroup in the Workgroup field. The workgroup
name should be the same workgroup name used by all of the other PCs on
the network.
9. If you wish, enter a description of your computer in the Computer
Description field.
Figure 6-9
11. Click the OK button. Your system may ask for your Windows Millennium
CD-ROM or the location of the Windows Millennium installation files. If
it does, direct Windows to the appropriate location (e.g.,
C:\windows\options\cabs or D:\win9x if you have the Windows
Millennium CD-ROM and “D” represents your CD-ROM drive).
12. After Windows has copied the necessary files, the System Settings Change
window will appear. Remove all disks and CDs from your PC, and click the
Yes button to restart your PC. If you don't see this window, simply shut
down Windows Millennium and restart your PC.
Figure 6-8
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13. A Logon screen will appear and require you to enter a User Name and
Password. Make up a user name and password (if you haven’t already), and
click the OK button. Do not click the Cancel button, or press the Escape
[ESC] key as this will prevent you from logging into the network. If the
logon does not appear or if it does not allow you to log on, refer to the
“Appendix A: Troubleshooting.”
Chapter 7: Windows 2000
Installation
14. When you are at the Windows Millennium desktop, double-click on the
Network Neighborhood icon. You should see one icon for the entire network and the names of the other PCs on the network.
After physically connecting the Adapter to your computer’s USB port or hub,
follow these instructions to install the hardware device driver. The installation
procedure for the hardware device driver may vary slightly depending on your
current system configuration. If at any time during the installation you
encounter problems, consult “Appendix A: Troubleshooting.”
• If you can see your computer along with all the other computers on the
network in Network Neighborhood, then the Windows Millennium network configuration is complete.
Overview
Windows 2000 Driver Installation
1. If you haven’t already, start your computer.
Refer to the “Appendix A: Troubleshooting” if you run into any problems, such
as:
• If you don't see anything at all in Network Neighborhood after pressing
the F5 key on your keyboard a few times to refresh the screen;
• If you only see your own computer in Network Neighborhood;
2. Windows 2000 will automatically detect the Adapter connected to your PC.
When the Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard screen appears,
insert the Driver CD into your CD-ROM drive, and click the Next button.
3. Select Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended). Click
the Next button.
• If you see all computers on the network except yours after pressing the
F5 key a few times; or
• If you only see computers that are running the same operating system as
you and you don’t see any other computers.
Figure 7-1
Note: Throughout this guide, it is assumed that “D” is the letter of
your CD-ROM drive.
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4. Select Specify a location to find the correct driver. Click the Next button
to continue.
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6. The Driver Files Search Results screen will appear. Click the Next button.
7. For Windows 2000, you may be informed that a digital signature has not
been found (see Figure 7-4). This is normal, and it has been verified that the
Adapter does work with Windows 2000. Click the Yes button to continue.
Figure 7-2
5. In the Copy manufacturer’s files from: field, enter D:\win2000. Then click
the OK button.
Figure 7-4
8. The Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard screen will appear. Click
the Finish button, and remove the Driver CD from the CD-ROM drive.
Congratulations! The installation of the Compact USB 2.0 10/100
Network Adapter is complete.
For more information about networking under Windows 2000, refer to
your Microsoft Windows 2000 documentation.
Figure 7-3
Note: Do not click Cancel at any time during the installation
process. Doing so will prevent your driver from being properly
installed on your PC.
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Chapter 8: Windows XP
Installation
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3. Select Search for the best driver in these locations. Only select Include
this location in the search:, and enter D:\winxp in the field provided. Then
click the Next button.
Overview
After physically connecting the Adapter to your computer’s USB port or hub,
follow these instructions to install the hardware device driver. The installation
procedure for the hardware device driver may vary slightly depending on your
current system configuration. If at any time during the installation you
encounter problems, consult “Appendix A: Troubleshooting.”
Windows XP Driver Installation
1. If you haven’t already, start your computer.
2. Windows XP will automatically detect the Adapter connected to your computer and display the Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard screen.
Select Install from a list or specific location (Advanced), and insert the
Driver CD into the CD-ROM drive. Then click the Next button.
Figure 8-2
4. Windows will notify you that the driver has not passed Windows Logo testing. This is normal, and it has been verified that the Adapter does work with
Windows XP. Click the Continue Anyway button.
Figure 8-1
Note: Throughout this guide, it is assumed that “D” is the letter of
your CD-ROM drive.
Figure 8-3
Note: Do not click Cancel at any time during the installation
process. Doing so will prevent your driver from being properly
installed on your PC.
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5. The Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard screen will appear. Click
the Finish button. Then remove the Driver CD from the CD-ROM drive.
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Appendix A: Troubleshooting
1. Windows doesn’t detect new hardware when I connect the Compact USB 2.0
10/100 Network Adapter, or it continues to detect the Adapter each time I
restart the PC.
• You might not have correctly or securely installed the Adapter in your computer. Check that the Adapter is securely inserted into the PC’s USB port.
• There may be difficulties with the PC. The system BIOS might not be USB
compatible, or your PC’s USB settings may not be enabled. Another possibility is that the motherboard may have USB options not supported by
Windows 98, Windows Millennium, or Windows 2000. Check your PC’s
hardware and settings. If you are not sure about your PC’s USB compatibility, contact your PC’s manufacturer.
• Refer to the PC’s documentation for additional information on installing
USB peripherals.
Figure 8-4
Congratulations! The installation of the Compact USB 2.0 10/100
Network Adapter is complete.
For more information about networking under Windows XP, refer to
your Microsoft Windows XP documentation.
2. Windows can’t locate the driver for the Compact USB Network Adapter.
• You may have inserted the wrong Driver CD into your PC’s CD-ROM
drive. Check the Driver CD.
• The Driver CD may be defective, or files may be missing. Make sure that
the Driver CD includes the files “USB200M.inf ” and “USB200M.sys”.
• You may be directing Windows to the wrong drive. Make sure that you are
directing Windows to your CD-ROM drive.
3. The Windows Logon screen doesn’t appear after restarting the computer.
• Click Start and then Log Off. Log back in. If this doesn’t solve the problem, your PC’s manufacturer may have disabled Windows’ networking.
Contact your computer’s manufacturer for help. If using Windows 2000,
refer to your Microsoft documentation.
4. On the Access Control Tab, User Level Access is selected, but Shared Level
Access is grayed out and not accessible.
• You previously had your primary network logon set to Client for NetWare
Networks. On the Configuration tab of the Network Properties screen,
make sure that your primary network logon is set to Client for Microsoft
Networks.
• Your personal web server PC or Microsoft Front Page may require you to
choose a user level for security reasons.
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5. In Network Neighborhood I can see myself but no other computers.
• Make sure that the cables are connected correctly. Make sure you are getting Link or Activity lights on both the Compact USB 2.0 10/100 Network
Adapter and your hub if you are using one. Try changing to a new cable
that you know is working.
• Make sure that the other PCs are turned on.
6. I’ve decided that I don’t want to share a drive or printer anymore, or I have
decided to physically remove a drive or printer from my network.
• You’re going to have to manually reconfigure your File and Printer Sharing
settings. To do so, double-click the My Computer icon. Click the Printers
folder. A window of available printers will appear. Using your right mouse
button, click the printer that you want to disable on the network. Click
Sharing and then the Sharing tab. Click Not Shared. When you’re done,
click the Apply button and then the OK button.
• You can disable shared drives in the same way. In Windows Explorer, rightclick the drive you want to stop sharing. Click Sharing and then the
Sharing tab. Click Not Shared. When you’re done, click the Apply button
and then the OK button.
7. In Network Neighborhood, you can only see computers running the same operating system as you. For example, if you are running Windows 98, you can see
other Windows 98 computers but not any Windows 95 computers.
• Click Start, Find, and then Computer. Enter the name of any other computer in the window that comes up. Click Find Now.
• Make sure that you are using the same protocols and workgroup names on
the computers. To do this, click Start, Settings, and then Control Panel.
Double-click the Network icon. Click the Configuration tab and verify
your protocol settings. If any protocols are missing, add any needed protocol(s) using the Add button in the Network window. Next, click the
Identification tab for Workgroup settings. Make sure they are consistent
with your other PCs.
• If all computers are using the same protocol(s) and workgroup name, and
Windows 95 computers can’t see Windows 98 computers, enable NetBIOS
on all the computers using Windows 95 and 98.
• IPX/SPX-compatible Protocol should be installed on all computers.
• Bring up the properties of the IPX/SPX-compatible Protocol. To do this,
click Start, Settings, and Control Panel. Double-click Network, and
click the Configuration tab. Highlight IPX/SPX-compatible Protocol
(only one of them), and click Properties.
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• Click the NetBIOS tab. Put a check next to I want to enable NetBIOS over
IPX/SPX and click OK. Click OK again.
• After Windows finishes copying the appropriate files, restart your computer. When you’ve returned to the desktop, open Network Neighborhood or
My Network Places, and look for the other PCs on your network.
8. In Network Neighborhood, I can only see some of the computers.
• Choose Start, Find, and Computer. Enter the name of the computer in the
window that comes up, and click Find Now.
• Now make sure that you are using the same protocol(s) and workgroup
name on all other computers. To do this, click Start, Settings, Control
Panel on two computers running different Windows operating systems.
Click the Network icon, choose the Configuration tab, and then click the
Identification tab for workgroup name. Compare the protocols on both
computers and make sure that they are the same. If any protocols are missing, refer to the Windows documentation to install any needed protocol(s).
• Ensure that file and print sharing is enabled on every computer.
9. Network Neighborhood is empty.
• Verify that Client for Microsoft Networks is installed. Right-click the
Network Neighborhood icon, and select Properties. On the Network
screen, click the Configuration tab and see if Client for Microsoft
Networks is installed. If it is not, see your Windows documentation for
instructions.
• Verify that you have logged in correctly. Refresh the screen by pressing F5
several times.
10.On some notebook PCs, the Compact USB 2.0 10/100 Network Adapter fails to
configure correctly after the drivers have been loaded.
• After loading the software drivers, it may be necessary to do the following:
1. Log off and unplug the device from your PC’s USB port.
2. Turn off your PC.
3. Plug the device back in and reboot.
4. Log on after the PC reboots.
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11.If you are connecting the Adapter to a hub, switch, or other network device, and
the Adapter is experiencing difficulties, you may need to check the Advanced
properties of the Adapter.
• For Windows 98 and Millennium, do the following:
1. Right-click Network Neighborhood or My Network Places.
2. Select Properties.
3. Click the Configuration tab.
4. Highlight Linksys Compact USB 2.0 10/100 Network Adapter,
and right-click it.
5. Click the Properties button.
6. Click the Advanced tab.
7. Select Properties.
8. Select Connection Type. Select the appropriate value for your network device. In most cases, AutoSense should be selected.
9. Select Flow Control. Select the appropriate value for your network device. In most cases, Enable should be selected.
10.Select Remote Wakeup (Wake-on-LAN). Select the appropriate
value for your network device. In most cases, Link up or Magic
Packet should be selected.
11.Click the OK button.
• For Windows 2000, do the following:
1. Right-click My Computer.
2. Select Properties.
3. Click the Hardware tab.
4. Click the Device Manager button.
5. Click the + sign next to Network adapters.
6. Highlight Linksys Compact USB 2.0 10/100 Network Adapter,
and right-click it.
7. Select Properties.
8. Click the Advanced tab.
9. Select Connection Type. Select the appropriate value for your network device. In most cases, AutoSense should be selected.
10.Select Flow Control. Select the appropriate value for your network device. In most cases, Enable should be selected.
11.Select Remote Wakeup (Wake-on-LAN). Select the appropriate
value for your network device. In most cases, Link up or Magic
Packet should be selected.
12.Click the OK button.
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• For Windows XP, do the following:
1. Click Start, and right-click My Computer.
2. Select Properties.
3. Click the Hardware tab.
4. Click the Device Manager button.
5. Click the + sign next to Network adapters.
6. Highlight Linksys Compact USB 2.0 10/100 Network Adapter,
and right-click it.
7. Select Properties.
8. Click the Advanced tab.
9. Select Connection Type. Select the appropriate value for your network device. In most cases, AutoSense should be selected.
10.Select Flow Control. Select the appropriate value for your network device. In most cases, Enable should be selected.
11.Select Remote Wakeup (Wake-on-LAN). Select the appropriate
value for your network device. In most cases, Link up or Magic
Packet should be selected.
12.Click the OK button.
12.If you are having difficulty installing the Adapter, you may need to remove the
Adapter and re-install it from scratch.
• For Windows 98, go to “Appendix C: Starting Over in Windows 98.”
• For Windows Millennium, do the following:
1. Right-click the My Computer icon, and select Properties.
2. Click the Device Manager tab.
3. Click the + sign next to Network adapters.
4. Highlight Linksys Compact USB 2.0 10/100 Network Adapter,
and right-click it.
5. Select Remove.
6. When you see the Confirm Device Removal screen, click OK.
7. When you are asked if you want to restart your computer, click
Yes.
8. Go to “Chapter 6: Windows Millennium Installation and Setup”
for installation instructions.
• For Windows 2000, do the following:
1. Right-click the My Computer icon, and select Properties.
2. Click the Hardware tab.
3. Click the Device Manager button.
4. Click the + sign next to Network adapters.
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5. Highlight Linksys Compact USB 2.0 10/100 Network Adapter,
and right-click it.
6. Select Uninstall.
7. When you see the Confirm Device Removal screen, click OK.
8. Go to “Chapter 7: Windows 2000 Installation” for installation
instructions.
• For Windows XP, do the following:
1. Click Start, and right-click the My Computer icon.
2. Select Properties.
3. Click the Hardware tab.
4. Click the Device Manager button.
5. Click the + sign next to Network adapters.
6. Highlight Linksys Compact USB 2.0 10/100 Network Adapter,
and right-click it.
7. Select Uninstall.
8. When you see the Confirm Device Removal screen, click OK.
9. Go to “Chapter 8: Windows XP Installation” for installation
instructions.
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Appendix B: Client for Microsoft
Setup for Windows 98
If you are installing the Compact USB 2.0 10/100 Network Adapter in a
Windows 98 PC that is used in an NT domain, follow these directions:
1. Start up Windows. Click Start, and select Settings. Open the Control
Panel.
2. Double-click the Network icon. When the Network screen appears, click
the Configuration tab.
3. In the Primary Network Logon box, choose Client for Microsoft
Networks, which instructs your PC to log into an NT domain or Windows
2000 server where you already have a username and password set up.
4. Highlight Client for Microsoft Networks, and click the Properties button.
5. The Client for Microsoft Network Properties screen will appear. Make sure
that Log on to Windows NT domain is checked in the Logon Validation box.
Enter the name of your domain in the Windows NT Domain field.
6. From the Access Control tab, you can set the level of access that network
users will have to this computer.
7. When you are done, click the OK button. When asked if you want to restart
your PC, click the Yes button.
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Appendix C: Starting Over in
Windows 98
If you experience installation difficulties, you may need to re-install all of the
Windows networking components from scratch. The following instructions
explain how to give your PC a blank slate so that you can retry the Adapter’s
driver installation.
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7. Return to the Windows Control Panel. Double-click the System icon. The
System Properties screen will appear. Click the Device Manager tab.
8. If Network adapters is listed, then expand it by clicking the + sign. Remove
all devices with the name Linksys in its description. (If at any point you are
asked to restart the computer, click the No button.)
9. If Other Devices is listed, click the + sign beside it. Remove the Linksys
Compact USB 2.0 10/100 Network Adapter.
10. Click the OK button. Shut down Windows, and restart your computer.
1. Start up Windows. Click Start, and select Settings. Open the Control
Panel.
6. After your computer has restarted, go to “Chapter 5: Windows 98
Installation and Setup” for installation instructions.
2. Double-click the Network icon. When the Network screen appears, click
the Configuration tab.
3. If the Configuration box has a component called Dial-Up Adapter, go to
step 5. If it doesn’t, go to step 4.
4. Remove any instance of the name Linksys in the box. This includes
IPX/SPX...Linksys, NetBEUI...Linksys, and TCP/IP...Linksys. Also remove
Client for Microsoft Networks, Client for NetWare Networks, and File and
printer sharing for Microsoft Networks.
In some cases, removing one of these components may in turn automatically remove other components as well. If this happens, go to step 6.
5. For PCs with dial-up networking and/or an AOL adapter, remove any
instance of the name Linksys, all IPX/SPX protocols, all NetBEUI, all
clients, and File and printer sharing for Microsoft Networks. Do NOT
remove Dial-Up Adapter, AOL Adapter, TCP/IP-Compatible Protocol-AOL
Adapter, or TCP/IP-Compatible Protocol-Dial-Up Adapter.
6. When you have completed the removal of the aforementioned components,
click the OK button. When you are asked to restart the computer, click the
No button.
Note: Linksys does not provide technical support for network configuration or troubleshooting.
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Appendix D: Manually Installing
Network Components in
Windows 98
5. If you’ve added all the components you require, click the OK button again.
There may be times when you will need to manually install missing Windows
networking components.
1. If you plan on connecting to a Novell NetWare server (3.x), click the Add
button.
1. Start up Windows. Click Start, and select Settings. Open the Control
Panel.
2. Highlight Client, and click the Add button.
6. The computer will begin copying files to your system. When the installation is complete, you will be asked if you want to reboot the computer.
Click the Yes button.
Client for NetWare Networks
3. Choose Microsoft as the manufacturer.
2. Double-click the Network icon. When the Network screen appears, click
the Configuration tab.
3. Make sure the following network components are installed:
• Client for Microsoft Networks
• Linksys USB 2.0 10/100 Adapter
• TCP/IP
There may be other components listed in addition to the ones shown above. If
any needed components are missing, add them now by following the instructions below.
4. Highlight Client for NetWare Networks, and click the OK button.
5. If you’ve added all the components you require, click the OK button again.
6. The computer will begin copying files to your system. When the installation is complete, you will be asked if you want to reboot the computer.
Click the Yes button.
IPX/SPX-compatible Protocol
1. If you need to use the IPX/SPX-compatible protocol, click the Add button.
Note: You may need your Windows CD-ROM to install network
components. If your CD-ROM isn’t available, try directing Windows
to C:\windows\options\cabs when asked for a file location.
2. Highlight Protocol, and click the Add button.
3. Choose Microsoft as the manufacturer.
Client for Microsoft Networks
1. If you plan on connecting to an NT file server or peer-to-peer network, click
the Add button.
2. Highlight Client, and click the Add button.
3. Choose Microsoft as the manufacturer.
4. Highlight Client for Microsoft Networks, and click the OK button.
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4. Highlight IPX/SPX-compatible Protocol, and click the OK button.
5. If you’ve added all the components you require, click the OK button again.
6. The computer will begin copying files to your system. When the installation is complete, you will be asked if you want to reboot the computer.
Click the Yes button.
Note: Linksys does not provide technical support for network configuration or troubleshooting.
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NetBEUI
1. If you need to use the NetBEUI protocol, click the Add button.
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Appendix E: Linux, Open Source,
and Beta Operating Systems
2. Highlight Protocol, and click the Add button.
3. Choose Microsoft as the manufacturer.
4. Highlight NetBEUI, and click the OK button.
5. If you’ve added all the components you require, click the OK button again.
6. The computer will begin copying files to your system. When the installation is complete, you will be asked if you want to reboot the computer.
Click the Yes button.
Linksys does not provide technical support for Linux, BSD, or other freeware
and open source operating systems. Although many Linksys products have
been proven to perform well under Linux and other freeware operating systems,
technical support for setup and troubleshooting is not provided. For information on where to find device drivers and setup instructions for Linux and other
freeware operating systems, visit the support pages and FAQ files on the
Linksys website, www.linksys.com.
Linksys does not provide technical support for Beta operating systems.
TCP/IP
1. If you need to use the TCP/IP protocol, click the Add button.
2. Highlight Protocol, and click the Add button.
3. Choose Microsoft as the manufacturer.
4. Highlight TCP/IP, and click the OK button.
5. If you’ve added all the components you require, click the OK button again.
6. The computer will begin copying files to your system. When the installation is complete, you will be asked if you want to reboot the computer.
Click the Yes button.
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Appendix F: Glossary
10BaseT - An Ethernet standard that uses twisted wire pairs.
Domain - A subnetwork comprised of a group of clients and servers under the
control of one security database. Dividing LANs into domains improves performance and security.
100BaseTX - IEEE physical layer specification for 100 Mbps over two pairs of
Category 5 UTP or STP wire.
Ethernet - IEEE standard network protocol that specifies how data is placed
on and retrieved from a common transmission medium. Has a transfer rate of
10 Mbps. Forms the underlying transport vehicle used by several upper-level
protocols, including TCP/IP and XNS.
Adapter - Printed circuit board that plugs into a PC to add to capabilities or
connectivity to a PC. In a networked environment, a network interface card is
the typical adapter that allows the PC or server to connect to the intranet and/or
Internet.
Fast Ethernet - A 100 Mbps technology based on the 10Base-T Ethernet
CSMA/CD network access method.
Boot - To cause the computer to start executing instructions. Personal computers contain built-in instructions in a ROM chip that are automatically executed
on startup. These instructions search for the operating system, load it and pass
control to it.
Buffer - A buffer is a shared or assigned memory area used by hardware
devices or program processes that operate at different speeds or with different
sets of priorities. The buffer allows each device or process to operate without
being held up by the other. In order for a buffer to be effective, the size of the
buffer and the algorithms for moving data into and out of the buffer need to be
considered by the buffer designer. Like a cache, a buffer is a “midpoint holding place” but exists not so much to accelerate the speed of an activity as to
support the coordination of separate activities.
CAT 5 - ANSI/EIA (American National Standards Institute/Electronic
Industries Association) Standard 568 is one of several standards that specify
“categories” (the singular is commonly referred to as “CAT”) of twisted pair
cabling systems (wires, junctions, and connectors) in terms of the data rates
that they can sustain. CAT 5 cable has a maximum throughput of 100 Mbps
and is usually utilized for 100BaseTX networks.
CSMA/CD (Carrier Sense Multiple Access/Collision Detection) - The LAN
access method used in Ethernet. When a device wants to gain access to the network, it checks to see if the network is quiet (senses the carrier). If it is not, it
waits a random amount of time before retrying. If the network is quiet and two
devices access the line at exactly the same time, their signals collide. When the
collision is detected, they both back off and each wait a random amount of time
before retrying.
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Hardware - Hardware is the physical aspect of computers, telecommunications, and other information technology devices. The term arose as a way to distinguish the “box” and the electronic circuitry and components of a computer
from the program you put in it to make it do things. The program came to be
known as the software.
Hot Swap - The ability to replace a card or other hardware part in a hardware
device without turning it off or losing functionality.
Hub - The device that serves as the central location for attaching wires from
workstations. Can be passive, where there is no amplification of the signals; or
active, where the hubs are used like repeaters to provide an extension of the
cable that connects to a workstation.
IEEE - The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. The IEEE
describes itself as “the world’s largest technical professional society—promoting the development and application of electrotechnology and allied sciences
for the benefit of humanity, the advancement of the profession, and the wellbeing of our members.”
The IEEE fosters the development of standards that often become national and
international standards. The organization publishes a number of journals, has
many local chapters, and several large societies in special areas, such as the
IEEE Computer Society.
IP Address - In the most widely installed level of the Internet Protocol (IP)
today, an IP address is a 32-binary digit number that identifies each sender or
receiver of information that is sent in packet across the Internet. When you
request an HTML page or send e-mail, the Internet Protocol part of TCP/IP
includes your IP address in the message (actually, in each of the packets if more
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than one is required) and sends it to the IP address that is obtained by looking
up the domain name in the Uniform Resource Locator you requested or in the
e-mail address you're sending a note to. At the other end, the recipient can see
the IP address of the Web page requester or the e-mail sender and can respond
by sending another message using the IP address it received.
IPCONFIG - A Windows NT or 2000 utility that provides for querying, defining and managing IP addresses within a network.
LAN - A local area network (LAN) is a group of computers and associated
devices that share a common communications line and typically share the
resources of a single processor or server within a small geographic area (for
example, within an office building).
Mbps (MegaBits Per Second) - One million bits per second; unit of measurement for data transmission.
Network - A system that transmits any combination of voice, video and/or data
between users.
Notebook (PC) - A notebook computer is a battery-powered personal computer generally smaller than a briefcase that can easily be transported and conveniently used in temporary spaces such as on airplanes, in libraries, temporary
offices, and at meetings. A notebook computer, sometimes called a laptop computer, typically weighs less than five pounds and is three inches or less in thickness.
Packet - A unit of data routed between an origin and a destination in a network.
Plug-and-Play - The ability of a computer system to configure expansion
boards and other devices automatically without requiring the user to turn off
the system during installation.
Motherboard - A motherboard is the physical arrangement in a computer that
contains the computer's basic circuitry and components.
Port - A pathway into and out of the computer or a network device such as a
switch or router. For example, the serial and parallel ports on a personal computer are external sockets for plugging in communications lines, modems and
printers.
NetBEUI (NetBIOS Extended User Interface) - The transport layer for
NetBIOS. NetBIOS and NetBEUI were originally part of a single protocol
suite that was later separated. NetBIOS sessions can be transported over
NetBEUI, TCP/IP and SPX/IPX protocols.
RJ-45 (Registered Jack-45) - A connector similar to a telephone connector that
holds up to eight wires, used for connecting Ethernet devices.
NetBIOS - The native networking protocol in DOS and Windows networks.
Although originally combined with its transport layer protocol (NetBEUI),
NetBIOS today provides a programming interface for applications at the session layer (layer 5). NetBIOS can ride over NetBEUI, its native transport,
which is not routable, or over TCP/IP and IPX/SPX, which are routable protocols.
NetBIOS computers are identified by a unique 15-character name, and
Windows machines (NetBIOS machines) periodically broadcast their names
over the network so that Network Neighborhood can catalog them. For TCP/IP
networks, NetBIOS names are turned into IP addresses via manual configuration in an LMHOSTS file or a WINS server.
There are two NetBIOS modes. The Datagram mode is the fastest mode, but
does not guarantee delivery. It uses a self-contained packet with send and
receive name, usually limited to 512 bytes. If the recipient device is not listening for messages, the datagram is lost. The Session mode establishes a connection until broken. It guarantees delivery of messages up to 64KB long.
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Router - Protocol-dependent device that connects subnetworks together.
Routers are useful in breaking down a very large network into smaller subnetworks; they introduce longer delays and typically have much lower throughput
rates than bridges.
Server - Any computer whose function in a network is to provide user access
to files, printing, communications, and other services.
Software - Instructions for the computer. A series of instructions that performs
a particular task is called a “program.” The two major categories of software are
“system software” and “application software.” System software is made up of
control programs such as the operating system and database management system (DBMS). Application software is any program that processes data for the
user.
A common misconception is that software is data. It is not. Software tells the
hardware how to process the data.
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STP (Shielded Twisted Pair) - Telephone wire that is wrapped in a metal
sheath to eliminate external interference.
Switch - 1. A data switch connects computing devices to host computers,
allowing a large number of devices to share a limited number of ports. 2. A
device for making, breaking, or changing the connections in an electrical circuit.
TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) - A method (protocol) used along with
the IP (Internet Protocol) to send data in the form of message units (datagram)
between network devices over a LAN or WAN. While IP takes care of handling
the actual delivery of the data (routing), TCP takes care of keeping track of the
individual units of data (called packets) that a message is divided into for efficient delivery over the network. TCP is known as a "connection oriented" protocol due to requiring the receiver of a packet to return an acknowledgment of
receipt to the sender of the packet resulting in transmission control.
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UTP - Unshielded twisted pair is the most common kind of copper telephone
wiring. Twisted pair is the ordinary copper wire that connects home and many
business computers to the telephone company. To reduce crosstalk or electromagnetic induction between pairs of wires, two insulated copper wires are
twisted around each other. Each signal on twisted pair requires both wires.
Since some telephone sets or desktop locations require multiple connections,
twisted pair is sometimes installed in two or more pairs, all within a single
cable.
Workgroup - Two or more individuals that share files and databases.
TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) - The basic communication language or set of protocols for communications over a network
(developed specifically for the Internet). TCP/IP defines a suite or group of
protocols and not only TCP and IP.
Throughput - The amount of data moved successfully from one place to another in a given time period.
Topology - A network's topology is a logical characterization of how the
devices on the network are connected and the distances between them. The
most common network devices include hubs, switches, routers, and gateways.
Most large networks contain several levels of interconnection, the most important of which include edge connections, backbone connections, and wide-area
connections.
USB (Universal Serial Bus) - A “plug-and-play” interface between a computer
and peripherals, such as digital cameras, scanners, game controllers, speakers,
keyboards, portable data storage, or printers. With USB, you can add a new
peripheral to your computer without having to add an adapter card or powering
down the computer. USB also supports hot-swapping, the addition or removal
of devices while the computer is running.
USB 1.1-compliant devices support data rates of 1.5Mbps (low-speed) and up
to 12Mbps (full-speed). USB 2.0-compliant devices are backward compatible
with earlier USB devices, and they support data rates of 1.5Mbps (low-speed),
12Mbps (full-speed), and up to 480Mbps (high-speed).
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Appendix G: Specifications
Standards
USB 1.0 1.1, and 2.0; IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.u
Ports
One USB Type A, Male Connector
One RJ-45 Port
Speeds (Mbps)
USB
Ethernet
Cabling
LEDs
1.5 (Low Speed), 12 (Full Speed),
up to 480 (High Speed)
10 or 100 (Half Duplex)
20 or 200 (Full Duplex)
Category 5 Ethernet Network Cable
USB Cable
100/ACT, F/H, 10/ACT
Environmental
Dimensions
0.98" x 0.49" x 3.46"
(25 mm x 12.4 mm x 87.8 mm)
Unit Weight
2.4 oz. (0.068 kg)
Power
3.3 V low power consumption
Certifications
FCC Class B, CE Mark, VCCI
Operating Temp.
32ºF to 158ºF (0ºC to 70ºC)
Storage Temp.
32ºF to 158ºF (0ºC to 70ºC)
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Appendix H: Warranty
Information
BE SURE TO HAVE YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE AND A BARCODE
FROM THE PRODUCT’S PACKAGING ON HAND WHEN CALLING.
RETURN REQUESTS CANNOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT PROOF OF
PURCHASE.
IN NO EVENT SHALL LINKSYS’ LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE PAID
FOR THE PRODUCT FROM DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE
OF THE PRODUCT, ITS ACCOMPANYING SOFTWARE, OR ITS DOCUMENTATION. LINKSYS DOES NOT OFFER REFUNDS FOR ANY PRODUCT.
LINKSYS OFFERS CROSS SHIPMENTS, A FASTER PROCESS FOR PROCESSING AND RECEIVING YOUR REPLACEMENT. LINKSYS PAYS
FOR UPS GROUND ONLY. ALL CUSTOMERS LOCATED OUTSIDE OF
THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND CANADA SHALL BE HELD
RESPONSIBLE FOR SHIPPING AND HANDLING CHARGES. PLEASE
CALL LINKSYS FOR MORE DETAILS.
Operating Humidity 10% to 90%, Non-Condensing
Storage Humidity
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Appendix I: Contact Information
For help with the installation or operation of this product, contact Linksys
Technical Support at one of the phone numbers or Internet addresses below.
Sales Information
Technical Support
RMA Issues
RMA Fax
E-mail
Web
FTP Site
800-546-5797 (LINKSYS)
800-326-7114
949-271-5461
949-265-6655
[email protected]
http://www.linksys.com
ftp.linksys.com
www.linksys.com
© Copyright 2002 Linksys, All Rights Reserved.
Printed in the USA.
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