Linksys USB100TX - EtherFast 10/100 USB Network... Manual de usuario

Instant EtherFast

Series

10/100 USB Network

Adapter

Model No.: USB100TX

User Guide

istered trademark of Linksys. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are regis-

tered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks and brand names are

the property of their respective proprietors.

LIMITED WARRANTY

Linksys guarantees that every 10/100 USB Network Adapter is free from physical

defects in material and workmanship under normal use for one (1) year from the date

of purchase. If the product proves defective during this warranty period, call Linksys

Customer Support in order to obtain a Return Authorization number. 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. When returning a product, mark the

Return Authorization number clearly on the outside of the package and include your

original proof of purchase. All customers located outside of the United States of

America and Canada shall be held responsible for shipping and handling charges.

IN NO EVENT SHALL LINKSYS’ LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PROD-

UCT FROM DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAM-

AGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, ITS ACCOMPANYING SOFT-

WARE, OR ITS DOCUMENTATION. LINKSYS OFFERS NO REFUNDS FOR ITS PROD-

UCTS. TAMPERING WITH OR DISASSEMBLING THE PRODUCT VOIDS THE LINKSYS

WARRANTY. Linksys makes no warranty or representation, expressed, implied, or

statutory, with respect to its products or the contents or use of this documentation and

all accompanying software, and specifically disclaims its quality, performance, mer-

chantability, or fitness for any particular purpose. Linksys reserves the right to revise or

update its products, software, or documentation without obligation to notify any individ-

ual or entity. Please direct all inquiries to:

Linksys P.O. Box 18558, Irvine, CA 92623.

FCC STATEMENT

The 10/100 USB Network Adapter has been tested and found to comply with the limits

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 interfer-

ence 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:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

• Increase the separation between the equipment or device

• Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the receiver’s

• Consult a dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistance

UG-USB100TX-10508B AC

10/100 USB Network Adapter

Appendix 35

Client for Microsoft Setup for Windows 98 35

Novell NetWare 3.x Client Setup forWindows 98 36

Starting Over in Windows 98 37

Starting Over in Windows 2000 41

Manually Installing Network Components in Windows 98 43

Linux, Open Source & Beta Operating Systems 44

Twisted Pair Cabling 45

Crimping Your Own Network Cables 46

Specifications 47

Environmental 47

Customer Support 48

Linksys Warranty Information 48

Linksys EtherFast

Series

Table of Contents

Introduction 1

The EtherFast 10/100 USB Network Adapter 1

Features 1

Package Contents for the 10/100 USB Network Adapter 2

Getting to Know the

EtherFast 10/100 USB Network Adapter 3

The Adapter’s Ports 3

The Adapter’s LEDs 4

The USB Icon 4

USB Cabling 5

Installing the EtherFast 10/100 USB Network Adapter 6

Overview 6

Installing the USB NetworkAdapter & Cabling 6

Connecting to an Ethernet or Fast Ethernet Network 7

Windows 98 Installation & Setup 8

Overview 8

Installing the USB NetworkAdapter’s Driver 8

Network Component Configuration 12

Sharing Your Files & Printers in Windows 98 17

Windows Millennium Installation & Setup 19

Overview 19

Installing the USB NetworkAdapter’s Driver 19

Network Component Configuration 22

Sharing Your Files & Printers in Windows 98 27

Windows 2000 Installation & Setup 29

Overview 29

Installing the USB NetworkAdapter’s Driver 29

Troubleshooting 32

10/100 USB Network Adapter

Package C

• One 10/100 USB Network Adapter

• One Standard USB Cable

• One Driver Diskette

• One User Guide and Registration Card

Windows & Computer Compatibility

To use this device, you must have Microsoft Windows 98,

Millennium, or 2000 installed on your PC. If you do not have

Windows 98 or Windows 2000, this device will not work.

Also, the device requires that a USB port is installed and enabled on your PC.

Some PCs have a disabled USB port. If your port doesn’t seem to be work-

ing, there may be jumpers on the motherboard or a menu option in the BIOS

that will enable a PCs USB port. Consult your computer’s user guide. Some

motherboards have USB interfaces, but no ports. You should be able to install

your own USB port and attach it to your PCs motherboard using hardware

purchased at any computer store.

Introduction

The EtherFast 10/100 USB Network Adapter

Now you can connect to any 10, 100, or 10/100Mbps hub or switch

without having to open your PC. The EtherFast 10/100 USB Network

Adapter from Linksys allows you to instantly connect to a network

from a USB-enabled desktop or notebook PC with Windows 98,

Millennium, or 2000.

The Plug-and-Play compatible adapter attaches to any USB-enabled

Windows 98, Millennium, or 2000 PC. Connect a standard network

cable into the other end the EtherFast 10/100 USB Network Adapter,

install the included network software drivers, and go.You'll be net-

worked in no time.

The EtherFast 10/100 USB Network Adapter is bus-powered—it draws

power from the host PC and requires no external power cords. The

10/100 USB Network Adapter features a maximum of 12Mbps

throughput (the maximum throughput supported by USB), easy-to-

read LEDs, compact design, a 1-year limited warranty, and free world-

class technical support

Features

• One B-type (Female) USB Port For a Standard USB Cable

• One RJ-45 10/100 Port For a Category 3 or 5 Cable

• 32K Memory Buffer

• Powered by the Host PC—No External Power Supply Needed

• Compact Design-Perfect for Use with Notebook PCs

• RJ-45 Network Port Connects to Any 10, 100, or 10/100Mbps Hub

or switch

• Easy-to-Read Link and Activity LED Indicators

• Plug-and-Play Compatible with Windows 98, Millennium, and

2000 for Easy Installation

• Free Technical Support—7 Days a Week, 24 Hours a Day (North

America Only)

• 1-Year Limited Warranty

Package Contents for the 10/100 USB Network Adapter

Linksys EtherFast

Series

10/100 USB Network Adapter

TX/RX The TX/RX LED will flicker whenever network data is

passing through the 10/100 USB Network Adapter.

LINK The Link LED will illuminate Green when the 10/100 USB

Network Adapter is connected to a network at 10Mbps, and

it will illuminate Orange when it’s connected at 100Mbps.

The USB Icon (below) generally indicates where a USB port is located on a

desktop or notebook computer.

Linksys EtherFast

Series

Getting to Know the 10/100 USB

Network Adapter

The Adapter’s Ports

USB The USB port is where your 10/100 USB Network Adapter

will connect to your computer. This port is a USB Type B

port.

LAN 10/100 The LAN 10/100 port allows your computer to be connect-

ed to an Ethernet or Fast Ethernet network.

The Adapter’s LEDs

The USB Icon

10/100 USB Network Adapter

Installing the EtherFast

10/100 USB Network

Adapter

Overview

The following instructions will help you physically connect your computer to

your network through your USB Network Adapter. After you physically

install the adapter, you have to then install the adapter’s driver software onto

your computer and configure your computer to access your network. Driver

installation and PC configuration instructions follow these device installation

instructions.

Installing the USB Network Adapter & Cab

1. Insert the cable’s Type B plug into the adapter’s B-type

port.

2. Insert the other end of the USB cable (the type A con-

nector) into the USB port on your PC.

Your computer is now connected to your EtherFast 10/100 USB Network

Adapter. Continue onto the next page to connect your computer to an

Ethernet or Fast Ethernet network.

NNoottee::USB cabling

and port informa-

tion can be found

in the GGeettttiinnggttoo

KKnnoowwtthhee1100//110000

UUSSBBNNeettwwoorrkk

AAddaapptteerrsection.

Linksys EtherFast

Series

USB Cabling

The EtherFast 10/100 USB Network Adapter comes with one USB cable. One

end of the USB cable has a rectangular plug, which is called a Type A con-

nector. The other end of the cable has a square plug, or a Type B connector.

The USB cable’s Type B end connects to the USB device—in this case the

EtherFast 10/100 USB Network Adapter. The Type A end connects to a com-

puter’s USB port.

The picture below shows two USB ports as they might be found on your

computer. Note the two USB icons above the port.

Type A Type B

10/100 USB Network Adapter

Windows 98 Installation &

Setup

Overview

After physically installing the 10/100 USB Network Adapter in your comput-

er, follow these instructions to install the network driver. The installation pro-

cedure for the network driver will 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 the

Troubleshooting section.

Installing the USB Network Adapter’s Driver

After installing the EtherFast 10/100 USB Network Adapter, follow the

instructions below to install the adapter’s software into your Windows 98

computer.

1. If you haven’t already, start up your computer.

2. Windows 98 will automatically detect the presence of the LINKSYS

USB Adapter hardware in your computer.

3. Slide the Linksys Driver Disk into your floppy drive while the Add New

Hardware Wizard window is visible. Click Next.

Linksys EtherFast

Series

Connecting to an Ethernet or Fast Ethenet Network

1. Attach one end of an Ethernet cable into the USB Network Adapter’s

LAN 10/100 port.

2. Plug the other end of the cable into an Ethernet or Fast Ethernet hub,

switch, or router. If you plan to use both 10BaseT and 100Mbps network

segments on the same network, you'll need a dual-speed hub or switch

that allows segments of different speeds to communicate. For more infor-

mation on 10/100 dual-speed hubs and switches, visit the Linksys web

site at www.linksys.com.

Your computer is now connected to your Ethernet or Fast Ethernet net-

work.

• If your computer runs Windows 98, go to the next page now for driver

installation instructions.

• If your computer runs Windows Millennium, go to the Windows

Millennium Installation & Steup section now.

• If your computer runs Windows 2000, go to the Windows 2000

Installation & Steup section now.

10/100 USB Network Adapter

6. A window will open saying that Windows is now ready to install the

Linksys EtherFast 10/100 USB Network Adapter driver. Click Next.

7. Windows will begin copying the driver files to your PC. Refer to the chart

below to help guide you through the process.

• If your PC asks for the Linksys

Setup or Driver Disk

• If you are asked to supply

your Windows 98 Installation

Files or Disks

• If you are asked for a file that

includes “USB100TX” in its

name

• If you receive a Version

Conflict error

1. Click OOKK.

2. Ensure that the LLiinnkkssyyssDDrriivveerrDDiisskkis in your

PC’s floppy drive.

3. Type “a:\win98” in the “Copy files from:” box.

4. Click OOKK.

1. Click OOKK.

2. If you have a WWiinnddoowwss9988CCDD--RROOMM, type

“d:\win98” in the “Copy files from:” box, where

“d:” is your CD-ROM drive.

3. If you

don’t

have a WWiinnddoowwss9988CCDD--RROOMM,

type: “c:\windows\options\cabs”.

4. Click OOKK.

1. Insert the LLiinnkkssyyssDDrriivveerrDDiisskkinto your PC’s

floppy drive.

2. Type “a:\win98” in the “Copy files from:” box.

3. Click OOKK

1. Choose to keep the newest version of the file

by clicking YYeess.

Under no circumstance are you to click Cancel or Skip File!

Linksys EtherFast

Series

4. Select "Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended).” Click

Next.

5. Select “Specify a location” to find the correct driver and type in

A:\Win98. Click Next to continue.

NNoottee::Windows 98 may

ask you for a ccoommppuutteerroorr

wwoorrkkggrroouuppnnaammee. If so,

skip ahead to the instruc-

tions on page 17. Once

you have established your

computer and workgroup

names, return to where

you left off and continue

with the installation.

10/100 USB Network Adapter

Network Component Configuration

1. Once you are back at the Windows 98 desktop, click on your taskbar's

Start button, then Settings, then Control Panel, then double-click the

Network icon.

2. The Network window will appear. Click on the Configuration tab. A

window similar to the one below will appear. There may be other compo-

nents listed in addition to the ones shown below (for example, a Dial-up

Adapter), which is normal. You will need to manually install one of the

protocols listed below. It is recommended that you install TCP/IP and pro-

vide an IP addresss to use the Internet services.

• Client for Microsoft Networks

• Linksys EtherFast 10/100 USB Network Adapter

• TCP/IP

For instructions on manually installing these components, refer to

Manually Installing Network Components now. Please note that Linksys

does not provide technical support or troubleshooting for TCP/IP.

Linksys EtherFast

Series

8. Windows will finish installing the software onto your PC. Click Finish.

9. When asked if you want to restart your PC, remove the driver CD-ROM

and click Yes. If Windows does not ask you to restart your PC, click the

Start button. Choose Shut Down, then Restart, then click Yes. If you are

using the Windows CD-ROM, leave it in your PC. You may need it later.

The Windows 98 driver installation is complete. Please continue on to the

next section, which will provide instructions for configuring Windows

98’s network protocol. Consult your other networked computers for net-

work configuration information if necessary.

NNoottee::From this point on, you must provide Windows with a User Name

and Password every time you are prompted to do so. Remember to click

OOKKto properly log into Windows. If you click CCaanncceellor hit the EEssccaappee

[[EESSCC]]key, you will not log into the network. NNoottee::Linksys does not provide technical sup-

port for TCP/IP configuration or troubleshooting.

10/100 USB Network Adapter

6. After ensuring that all of the listed network

components are installed on your system, in

the Primary Network Logon box select

Client for Microsoft Networks.

7. Click on the Identification tab. Type the name of your computer in the

Computer Name box. Choose a name that is unique from the other com-

puter names on the network.

8. Type the name of your workgroup in the Workgroup box. The

Workgroup name should be the same Workgroup Name in use by all of

the other PCs on the network. Do NOT click OK when you are done.

9. Enter a description of your computer in the Computer Description box.

This box is optional, and can be left blank.

NNoottee::Your Computer and

Workgroup Names must both

be fewer than 15 characters,

and should only consist only

of numbers and letters.

Linksys EtherFast

Series

3. Click the File and Print Sharing button. The File and Print Sharing win-

dow 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.

5. Click the OK button. File and Printer Sharing

for Microsoft Networks should now appear in the list of installed compo-

nents.

NNoottee::If you do not enable

File and Print Sharing, your

PC will be invisible on the

network and inaccessible

to other users.

Otros manuales para USB100TX - EtherFast 10/100 USB Network...

Tabla de contenidos

Otros manuales de Tarjeta de red de Linksys

Linksys

Linksys USB200M Manual de usuario

Linksys

Linksys WCF11 - Wireless CompactFlash Card Type II Instrucciones de funcionamiento originales

Linksys

Linksys USBVPN1 Manual de usuario

Linksys

Linksys ETHERFAST 10/100 Manual de usuario

Linksys

Linksys EC2T Manual de usuario

Linksys

Linksys PCMPC100 - EtherFast 10/100 PC Card Manual de usuario

Linksys

Linksys WUSB11 ver. 2.6 Manual de usuario

Linksys

Linksys USB200HA Manual de usuario

Linksys

Linksys HomeLink HPN100 Manual de usuario

Linksys

Linksys EG1032 Manual de usuario

Linksys

Linksys EG1064 Instrucciones de funcionamiento originales

Linksys

Linksys Wireless USB Network Adapter Instrucciones de uso

Linksys

Linksys WCF11 - Wireless CompactFlash Card Type II Manual de usuario

Linksys

Linksys WPC11 Manual de usuario

Linksys

Linksys WDT11 Manual de usuario

Linksys

Linksys LNE100M Manual de usuario

Linksys

Linksys WUSB11 ver. 2.6 Manual de usuario

Linksys

Linksys LNE2000T Manual de usuario

Linksys

Linksys HPN200SK Manual de usuario

Linksys

Linksys WUSB54GS EU Manual de usuario

Linksys

Linksys WGA600N - Wireless-N Gaming Adapter Bridge Manual de usuario

Linksys

Linksys WUSB54GX4 Manual de usuario

Linksys

Linksys WUSBF54G Manual de operación

Linksys

Linksys WUSB54GR Instrucciones de funcionamiento originales

Manuales populares de Tarjeta de red de otras marcas

FirstComm

FirstComm OBiWiFi5G Manual de usuario

Sun Microsystems

Sun Microsystems Interface Adapter Manual de usuario

TRENDnet

TRENDnet TU2-ETG Manual de usuario

YASKAWA

YASKAWA SI-EN3 Manual de usuario

Paradyne

Paradyne BitStorm 2600 IP DSLAM Manual de usuario

Belkin

Belkin F5D7050 Manual de usuario

3Com

3Com EtherLink 3C509B Manual de usuario

TRENDnet

TRENDnet TEG-PCITX Manual de usuario

Cisco

Cisco MC16E Manual de usuario

Delta Electronics

Delta Electronics Braking Modules VFDB Series Manual de usuario

TwinMOS

TwinMOS Booming Manual de usuario

Dialogic

Dialogic Media Board DM/V1200BTEPEQ Manual de usuario

Buffalo

Buffalo AirStation WLI-PCM-L11GP Manual de usuario

National Instruments

National Instruments NI 9234 Manual de usuario

Hama

Hama 49276 Manual de usuario

Compaq

Compaq Wireless LAN 100 Manual de usuario

Bose

Bose PowerMatch Dante Manual de usuario

TRENDnet

TRENDnet TEG-PCITXR Manual de usuario