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Compact USB 2.0 10/100 Network Adapter Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome What’s in this Guide? 1 2 Chapter 2: Getting to Know and Connecting the Compact USB 2.0 10/100 Adapter 3 The Ports and LEDs USB Icon and Ports Chapter 3: Driver Installation for the Compact USB 2.
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Compact USB 2.0 10/100 Network Adapter Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the Compact USB 2.0 10/100 Network Adapter. This Compact USB 2.0 10/100 Network Adapter will allow you to network better than ever. How does the Compact USB 2.0 10/100 Network Adapter do all of this? A Compact USB 2.0 10/100 Network Adapter allows you to connect to any 10/100Mbps or Gigabit hub or switch without having to open your PC.
Compact USB 2.0 10/100 Network Adapter What’s in this Guide? This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Compact USB 2.0 10/100 Adapter. • Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter describes the Adapter’s applications and this User Guide. • Chapter 2: Getting to Know and Connecting the Compact USB 2.0 10/100 Adapter This chapter describes the physical features and explains the connection of the Adapter. • Chapter 3: Setup Utility for the Compact USB 2.
Compact USB 2.0 10/100 Network Adapter Chapter 2: Getting to Know and Connecting the Compact USB 2.0 10/100 Network Adapter The Ports and LEDs Figure 2-1: Ports and LEDs The Ports USB Port The USB port is a Type A connector. Connect the USB extension cable from your PC or hub to this port. Ethernet Port The Ethernet port connects the Adapter to a Category 5 Ethernet network cable. Chapter 2: Getting to Know and Connecting the Compact USB 2.
Compact USB 2.0 10/100 Network Adapter LEDs 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 full-duplex 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.
Compact USB 2.0 10/100 Network Adapter Connecting the Adapter 1. With your PC turned off, insert the Adapter’s USB end into your PC’s USB port or USB hub. 2. Insert one end of an Ethernet network cable into the Adapter’s RJ-45 port. 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 “Chapter 3: Driver Installation for the Compact USB 2.
Compact USB 2.0 10/100 Network Adapter Chapter 3: Driver Installation for the Compact USB 2.0 10/100 Network Adapter Overview This chapter will take you through all the steps necessary to install the driver for the Compact USB 2.0 10/100 Network Adapter. After physically connecting the Adapter to your computer’s USB port or hub, follow these instructions to install the hardware device driver.
Compact USB 2.0 10/100 Network Adapter 1. Windows will notify you that the driver has not passed Windows Logo testing. This is normal, and it has been 4. verified that the Adapter does work with Windows XP. Click the Continue Anyway button. Figure 3-3: Windows Logo Testing 2. The Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard screen will appear. Click the Finish button. Then remove the 5. Driver CD from the CD-ROM drive. Congratulations! The installation of the Compact USB 2.
Compact USB 2.0 10/100 Network Adapter Driver Installation for Windows 2000 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. 1. If you haven’t already, start your computer. 2. Windows 2000 will automatically detect the Adapter connected to your computer. When the Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard screen appears, insert the Driver CD into the CD-ROM drive. Then click the Next button.
Compact USB 2.0 10/100 Network Adapter 5. In the Copy manufacturer’s files from: field, enter D:\win2000. Then click the OK button. 6. The Driver Files Search Results screen will appear. Click the Next button. Figure 3-7: Ready to Install Driver 7. For Windows 2000, you may be informed that a digital signature has not been found. This is normal, and it has been verified that the Adapter does work with Windows 2000. Click the Yes button to continue. 8.
Compact USB 2.0 10/100 Network Adapter Driver Installation for Windows Millenium NOTE: Do not click Cancel at any time during the installation process. Doing so will prevent your driver from being properly installed your PC. 1. If youon haven’t already, start your computer. 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).
Compact USB 2.0 10/100 Network Adapter 4. When Windows notifies you that it is ready to install the driver files, click the Next button to continue. Figure 3-11: Ready to Install Driver 5. When Windows has completed copying the driver files, click the Finish button. 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.
Compact USB 2.0 10/100 Network Adapter 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. 2. The Network window will appear. Click the Configuration tab. Figure 3-13: Network Screen 3. Click the File and Print Sharing button. The File and Print Sharing window will appear. 4.
Compact USB 2.0 10/100 Network Adapter 5. From the the Network screen’s drop-down box, select Client for Microsoft Networks. 6. 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. 7. 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.
Compact USB 2.0 10/100 Network Adapter 12. 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, because 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.” 13.
Compact USB 2.0 10/100 Network Adapter Driver Installation for Windows 98 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. 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. 3.
Compact USB 2.0 10/100 Network Adapter 5. When Windows notifies you that it is ready to install the driver files, click the Next button to continue. 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:\).
Compact USB 2.0 10/100 Network Adapter Windows 98 Network Configuration NOTE: Linksys does not provide technical support or troubleshooting for 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.” 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.
Compact USB 2.0 10/100 Network Adapter 5. From the Network screen’s Primary Network Logon drop-down box, select Client for Microsoft Networks. Figure 3-23: Configuration Tab 6. 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. 7. 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. 8.
Compact USB 2.0 10/100 Network Adapter 9. From the Access Control tab, you can set the level of access that network users will have to this computer. 10. Click the OK button. Your system may ask you for your Windows 98 CD-ROM 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). 11.
Compact USB 2.0 10/100 Network Adapter Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix consists of two parts: “Common Problems and Solutions” and “Frequently Asked Questions.” This appendix provides solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of this product. Read the description below to solve your problems. If you can't find an answer here, check the Linksys website at www.linksys.com. Common Problems and Solutions 1.
Compact USB 2.0 10/100 Network Adapter 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 PC is turned on. 6.
Compact USB 2.0 10/100 Network Adapter 10. 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.
Compact USB 2.0 10/100 Network Adapter 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.
Compact USB 2.0 10/100 Network Adapter 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.
Compact USB 2.0 10/100 Network Adapter Appendix B: Glossary 802.11a - A wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps and an operating frequency of 5GHz. 802.11b - A wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz. 802.11g - A wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps, an operating frequency of 2.4GHz, and backward compatibility with 802.11b devices.
Compact USB 2.0 10/100 Network Adapter Buffer - A shared or assigned memory area that is used to support and coordinate different computing and networking activities so one isn't held up by the other. Byte - A unit of data that is usually eight bits long Cable Modem - A device that connects a computer to the cable television network, which in turn connects to the Internet. CSMA/CA (Carrier Sense Multiple Access/Collision Avoidance) - A method of data transfer that is used to prevent data collisions.
Compact USB 2.0 10/100 Network Adapter DTIM (Delivery Traffic Indication Message) - A message included in data packets that can increase wireless efficiency. Dynamic IP Address - A temporary IP address assigned by a DHCP server. EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol) - A general authentication protocol used to control network access. Many specific authentication methods work within this framework.
Compact USB 2.0 10/100 Network Adapter HTTP (HyperText Transport Protocol) - The communications protocol used to connect to servers on the World Wide Web. Infrastructure - A wireless network that is bridged to a wired network via an access point. IP (Internet Protocol) - A protocol used to send data over a network. IP Address - The address used to identify a computer or device on a network. IPCONFIG - A Windows 2000 and XP utility that displays the IP address for a particular networking device.
Compact USB 2.0 10/100 Network Adapter Node - A network junction or connection point, typically a computer or work station. OFDM (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing) - Frequency transmission that separates the data stream into a number of lower-speed data streams, which are then transmitted in parallel to prevent information from being lost in transit. Packet - A unit of data sent over a network.
Compact USB 2.0 10/100 Network Adapter RTS (Request To Send) - A networking method of coordinating large packets through the RTS Threshold setting. Server - Any computer whose function in a network is to provide user access to files, printing, communications, and other services. SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) - The standard e-mail protocol on the Internet. SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) - A widely used network monitoring and control protocol. Software - Instructions for the computer.
Compact USB 2.0 10/100 Network Adapter TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol) - A version of the TCP/IP FTP protocol that has no directory or password capability. Throughput - The amount of data moved successfully from one node to another in a given time period. TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) - a wireless encryption protocol that provides dynamic encryption keys for each packet transmitted. Topology - The physical layout of a network. TX Rate - Transmission Rate.
Compact USB 2.0 10/100 Network Adapter Appendix C: Specifications Standards IEEE802.3, IEEE802.3u and IEEE 802.3ab 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 1.5 (Low Speed), 12 (Full Speed), up to 480 (High Speed) Ethernet 10 or 100 (Half Duplex) 20 or 200 (Full Duplex) Cabling Category 5 Ethernet Network, USB LEDs 100/ACT, F/H, 10/ACT Dimensions 2.875" x 0.98" x 0.49" (25 mm x 12 mm x 88 mm) Unit Weight 2.
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Compact USB 2.0 10/100 Network Adapter Appendix D: Regulatory Information FCC STATEMENT This product 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.
Compact USB 2.0 10/100 Network Adapter Appendix E: Warranty Information LIMITED WARRANTY Linksys warrants to You that, for a period of one year (the “Warranty Period”), your Linksys Product will be substantially free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use. Your exclusive remedy and Linksys' entire liability under this warranty will be for Linksys at its option to repair or replace the Product or refund Your purchase price less any rebates.
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