Instant EtherFast© Series 10/100 USB Network Adapter Model No.: USB100TX User Guide COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS Copyright © 2001 Linksys, All Rights Reserved. 10/100 USB Network Adapter is a registered trademark of Linksys. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are registered 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 PRODUCT FROM DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, ITS ACCOMPANYING SOFTWARE, OR ITS DOCUMENTATION. LINKSYS OFFERS NO REFUNDS FOR ITS PRODUCTS. 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, merchantability, or fitness for any particular purpose. Linksys reserves the right to revise or update its products, software, or documentation without obligation to notify any individual 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 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: · · · · 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 Linksys EtherFast® Series 10/100 USB Network Adapter Table of Contents Introduction The EtherFast 10/100 USB Network Adapter Features Package Contents for the 10/100 USB Network Adapter Getting to Know the EtherFast 10/100 USB Network Adapter The Adapter's Ports The Adapter's LEDs The USB Icon USB Cabling 1 1 1 2 Appendix Client for Microsoft Setup for Windows 98 Novell NetWare 3.x Client Setup for Windows 98 Starting Over in Windows 98 Starting Over in Windows 2000 Manually Installing Network Components in Windows 98 Linux, Open Source & Beta Operating Systems Twisted Pair Cabling Crimping Your Own Network Cables Specifications Environmental Customer Support Linksys Warranty Information 35 35 36 37 41 43 44 45 46 47 47 48 48 3 3 4 4 5 Installing the EtherFast 10/100 USB Network Adapter 6 Overview 6 Installing the USB Network Adapter & Cabling 6 Connecting to an Ethernet or Fast Ethernet Network 7 Windows 98 Installation & Setup Overview Installing the USB Network Adapter's Driver Network Component Configuration Sharing Your Files & Printers in Windows 98 Windows Millennium Installation & Setup Overview Installing the USB Network Adapter's Driver Network Component Configuration Sharing Your Files & Printers in Windows 98 Windows 2000 Installation & Setup Overview Installing the USB Network Adapter's Driver Troubleshooting 8 8 8 12 17 19 19 19 22 27 29 29 29 32 Linksys EtherFast® Series 10/100 USB Network Adapter 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 networked 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-toread LEDs, compact design, a 1-year limited warranty, and free worldclass technical support Features Package C Package Contents for the 10/100 USB Network Adapter · One 10/100 USB Network Adapter · One Standard USB Cable · One Driver Diskette · One User Guide and Registration Card · 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 1 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 working, 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. 2 Linksys EtherFast® Series 10/100 USB Network Adapter Getting to Know the 10/100 USB Network Adapter The Adapter's Ports The Adapter's LEDs 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. The LAN 10/100 port allows your computer to be connected to an Ethernet or Fast Ethernet network. TX/RX The TX/RX LED will flicker whenever network data is passing through the 10/100 USB Network Adapter. 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. LAN 10/100 LINK The USB Icon The USB Icon (below) generally indicates where a USB port is located on a desktop or notebook computer. 3 4 Linksys EtherFast® Series 10/100 USB Network Adapter 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 connector. The other end of the cable has a square plug, or a Type B connector. 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. Type A Type B 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 computer'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. 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 connector) into the USB port on your PC. Note: USB cabling and port information can be found in the Getting to Know the 10/100 USB Network Adapter section. 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. 5 6 Linksys EtherFast® Series 10/100 USB Network Adapter 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 information 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 network. · 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. Windows 98 Installation & Setup Overview After physically installing the 10/100 USB Network Adapter in your computer, follow these instructions to install the network driver. The installation procedure 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. 7 8 Linksys EtherFast® Series 10/100 USB Network Adapter 4. Select "Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended)." Click Next. 6. A window will open saying that Windows is now ready to install the Linksys EtherFast 10/100 USB Network Adapter driver. Click Next. 5. Select "Specify a location" to find the correct driver and type in A:\Win98. Click Next to continue. 7. Windows will begin copying the driver files to your PC. Refer to the chart below to help guide you through the process. Under no circumstance are you to click Cancel or Skip File! · If your PC asks for the Linksys Setup or Driver Disk 1. Click OK. 2. Ensure that the Linksys Driver Disk is in your PC's floppy drive. 3. Type "a:\win98" in the "Copy files from:" box. 4. Click OK. 1. Click OK. 2. If you have a Windows 98 CD-ROM, type "d:\win98" in the "Copy files from:" box, where "d:" is your CD-ROM drive. 3. If you don't have a Windows 98 CD-ROM, type: "c:\windows\options\cabs". 4. Click OK. 1. Insert the Linksys Driver Disk into your PC's floppy drive. 2. Type "a:\win98" in the "Copy files from:" box. 3. Click OK 1. Choose to keep the newest version of the file by clicking Yes. · If you are asked to supply your Windows 98 Installation Files or Disks Note: Windows 98 may ask you for a computer or workgroup name. If so, skip ahead to the instructions on page 17. Once you have established your computer and workgroup names, return to where you left off and continue with the installation. · If you are asked for a file that includes "USB100TX" in its name · If you receive a Version Conflict error 9 10 Linksys EtherFast® Series 10/100 USB Network Adapter 8. Windows will finish installing the software onto your PC. Click Finish. Network Component Configuration 1. Once you are back at the Windows 98 desktop, click on your taskbar's S ...