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P73631_F5U122-PC-man.qxd 4/26/01 10:14 AM Page 1
USB 10/100
Ethernet Adapter
User Manual
P73631 F5U122-PC
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P73631_F5U122-PC-man.qxd 4/26/01 10:14 AM Page 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Belkin USB 10/100 Ethernet Adapter. Now you can quickly and easily connect any USB-equipped notebook, portable, or desktop computer to an Ethernet local area network (LAN), xDSL modem, or cable modem. Windows applications that communicate via an Ethernet card will also work with the Belkin USB 10/100 Ethernet Adapter, making it an excellent alternative to internal PCI or PCMCIA cards. The Belkin USB 10/
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P73631_F5U122-PC-man.qxd 4/26/01 10:14 AM Page 2 Features • Instantly connect to any 10Base-T or 100Base-TX network through USB • Saves desktop and briefcase space for easy mobility • Plug-and-Play • Eliminates the need for a NIC (Network Interface Card) or expensive PCMCIA cards • Requires no hardware installation or jumper settings • Requires no IRQs or other system resources • Supports all common protocols: TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, and NetBEUI • Works with cable modems and xDSL modems and all sta
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P73631_F5U122-PC-man.qxd 4/26/01 10:14 AM Page 3 Technical Specifications Package Dimensions: 4.25” x 3.75” x 1.25” (10.8cm x 9.5cm x 3.2cm) Connector (Ethernet): RJ45 Connector (USB): USB-B Weight: 3.9 oz. (111g) Power Requirements: 5V DC, 150mA (Powered from USB) Power Consumption: 64mA @ Idle State 120mA @ 10M Full Duplex Mode 150mA @ 100M Full Duplex Mode Data Transfer Rate Can exceed 6Mbps (depending on the computer, operating system, communication protocol, and network environment)
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P73631_F5U122-PC-man.qxd 4/26/01 10:14 AM Page 4 Technical Specifications (continued) Standards • IEEE802.3u 100BASE-TX and IEEE802.3 10BASE-T compliant • Support for IEEE802.3x flow control • IEEE802.3u 100BASE-TX and IEEE802.3 10BASE-T compliant • USB specification 1.0 and 1.1 compliant Certifications FCC, Class B CE Mark C-Tick System Requirements • PC with one free USB Port • Windows 98, 98 SE, Me, or 2000 Package Includes • Belkin USB 10/100 Ethernet Adapter • Belkin USB Device Cable • C
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P73631_F5U122-PC-man.qxd 4/26/01 10:14 AM Page 5 Hardware Installation A USB cable and network cable are provided for connection of your equipment Caution: If you choose to use a USB hub, the hub must be externally powered. In order to use the adapter, you must install drivers in the USB host PC as described in the following sections. In addition, you may need to configure the network parameters. You may need your original Windows CD to complete the installation. Cable Connections Figure 2-1
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P73631_F5U122-PC-man.qxd 4/26/01 10:14 AM Page 6 Hardware Installation (continued) to Ethernet port USB Ethernet Adapter USB-B connector PC USB-A Figure 2-1: Basic PC-to-Ethernet Port Connection Figures 2-2, 2-3, and 2-4 illustrate sample applications for USB Ethernet Adapter PC Ethernet cross-cable Figure 2-2: PC-to-PC Direct Connections Note: Use and ethernet cross-cable between the two Ethernet adapters for this application. The provided Ethernet cable will not function for this purpose.
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P73631_F5U122-PC-man.qxd 4/26/01 10:14 AM Page 7 Hardware Installation (continued) USB Ethernet Adapter Ethernet Hub PC PC PC PC Figure 2-3: PC-to-Ethernet Network Connections Cable Modem USB Ethernet PC Figure 2-4: PC-to-Cable Modem or xDSL Modem Connections 7
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P73631_F5U122-PC-man.qxd 4/26/01 10:14 AM Page 8 Driver Installation Depending on which operating system you use, the installation procedure will vary slightly. Please find the installation section for your particular operating system for the proper installation sequence. Note: The drivers shipped with this product are contained on a floppy disk. If your PC is not equipped with a floppy disk drive, you may download the drivers from the Belkin website at: http://www.belkin.com. ® ® Windows 98/
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P73631_F5U122-PC-man.qxd 4/26/01 10:14 AM Page 9 Driver Installation (continued) 9. The system may prompt you to insert your Windows 98 CD. If so, insert the CD and select "Next." 10.The "New Hardware Wizard" will now tell you "Windows has finished installing the software that your new hardware device requires". Click "Finish". 11.Windows will now prompt you to restart your computer. Click "Yes" to complete the installation. Once your computer has restarted, the Belkin USB 10/100 Ethernet Ad
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P73631_F5U122-PC-man.qxd 4/26/01 10:14 AM Page 10 Driver Installation (continued) 5. The "Add New Hardware Wizard" will appear telling you "Windows has found the following hardware: USB Ethernet Adapter". Place a checkmark next to "Automatic search for a better driver (recommended)" and click "Next". 6. The system may prompt you to insert your Windows Me CD. Insert the CD and select "OK". 7. The "Add New Hardware Wizard" will indicate, "Belkin USB Ethernet Adapter" and "Windows has finished
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P73631_F5U122-PC-man.qxd 4/26/01 10:14 AM Page 11 Driver Installation (continued) 4. A window will appear telling you that Windows has detected new hardware. If this window does not appear, contact your PC vendor for assistance. 5. The "Found New Hardware Wizard" will appear. Click "Next". 6. The "Found New Hardware Wizard" will tell you "The wizard will complete installation for this device: USB Ethernet Adapter". Select "Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended)" and click
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P73631_F5U122-PC-man.qxd 4/26/01 10:14 AM Page 12 Specifying TCP/IP Parameters This configuration procedure is identical to that of other network interfaces, for example, an Ethernet card. To access and change the networking properties ® in Windows 98 1. Select "My Computer" / "Control Panel" / "Network". 2. The Network Configuration window appears. In this window, the USB Ethernet Adapter icon should be visible. 3. To configure TCP/IP settings, select "TCP/IP -> Belkin USB Ethernet Adapter"
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P73631_F5U122-PC-man.qxd 4/26/01 10:14 AM Page 13 Specifying TCP/IP Parameters (continued) To access and change the networking properties ® in Windows Me 1. Select "My Computer" / "Control Panel". If you do not see the "Network" icon in the window, click "view all Control Panel options" (located on the right side of the window). 2. Select "Network" by double-clicking on the "Network" icon. 3. The Network Configuration window appears. In this window, the USB Ethernet Adapter icon should be vi
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P73631_F5U122-PC-man.qxd 4/26/01 10:14 AM Page 14 Specifying TCP/IP Parameters (continued) To access and change the networking properties ® in Windows 2000 1. Select "My Computer" / "Control Panel" / Network and Dial-up Connections". 2. Select "Local Area Connection X" that corresponds to the Belkin Ethernet Adapter. If you have more than one network interface device, Windows labels them in sequential order starting at 1. The Belkin Ethernet Adapter should be the latest network device that
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P73631_F5U122-PC-man.qxd 4/26/01 10:14 AM Page 15 Information FCC Statement DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY We, Belkin Components, of 501 West Walnut Street, Compton CA 90220, declare under our sole responsibility that the product: F5U122-PC to which this declaration relates: Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accep
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P73631_F5U122-PC-man.qxd 4/26/01 10:14 AM Page 16 belkin.com Belkin Components 501 West Walnut Street Compton • CA • 90220 • USA Tel: 310.898.1100 Belkin Components, Ltd. Unit 13 • Gatelodge Close • Round Spinney Northampton • Northants • NN3 8RX • United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) 1604678300 Belkin Components B.V. Diamantlaan 8 • 2132 WV Hoofddorp • The Netherlands Tel: +31 (0) 235698765 Fax: +31 (0) 235612694 © 2001 Belkin Components. All rights reserved. All trade names are registered trademark
