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PECIFICATIONS
Universal Serial Bus cabling is terminated with a
Type-A connector on one end and a Type-B connector
on the other end. The end with the Type-A connector
is used to connect to a host PC or upstream hub. The
Type-B connector is used to connect to peripherals or
downstream hubs.
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USB Hub with 1 Upstream and 4 Downstream Ports –
EZ Connect USB Hub
SMC2104USB
USB to RS-232 Serial Port Converter –
EZ Connect USB/Serial Converter
SMC2102USB/SER
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The EZ Connect USB/Ethernet Converter can be used
to connect any USB-compliant PC to a 10 Mbps
Ethernet network.
Equipment Checklist
After unpacking the EZ Connect USB/Ethernet
Converter, check the contents of the box to be sure
you have received the following components:
• SMC2102USB/ETH
• USB cable
• Driver diskette
• SMC Warranty Registration Card
• This User Guide
Installation
Note
: Please view the README.TXT file on the
Ethernet Adapter driver diskette for product related
information.
1. Install the driver as described below.
Windows 95
:
Step 1: Connect the Type-A plug into the USB port
on the computer.
Step 2: Insert the Driver Software Diskette.
Step 3: Double-click on My Computer.
Step 4: Double-click on 3-1/2 Floppy (A:).
Step 5: Double-click on Win95/Setup.exe.
Step 6: When prompted, connect the Type-B plug
into the converter.
Step 7: You will observe several loading status
windows.
Step 8: If prompted to insert the Windows 95 CD-
ROM, do so and click OK.
Step 9: When prompted to restart the computer,
remove the diskette and click Yes.
Windows 98
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Step 1. Connect the Type-A plug into the USB port
on the computer.
Step 2. Connect the Type-B plug into the adapter.
Step 3. Connect the adapter to the Ethernet
network.
Step 4. The New Hardware Wizard displays.
Step 5. When prompted for the installation
medium, check Floppy Disk Drive and
insert the Driver Software Diskette.
Step 6. Follow displayed instructions.
Step 7. You will observe several loading status
windows.
Step 8. When prompted to restart the computer,
remove the diskette and click Yes.
2. Connect the converter to the Ethernet network by
following your network installation instructions.
A
BOUT
THE
EZ C
ONNECT
USB/E
THERNET
C
ONVERTER
SMC’s family of USB products offers a convenient and
cost-effective means of bringing straightforward
peripheral connectivity to the desktop based on the
Universal Serial Bus (USB). These products feature
true plug-and-play connection of PC peripherals
“outside the box” and mark a significant advance in
desktop cable management. Using the EZ Connect™
USB/Ethernet converter, USB/Serial converter, USB
hub, and other products currently under development,
you can simplify PC connections in the home, office
or on the road.
The Universal Serial Bus is designed to replace the
current serial, parallel, and other port types used on a
PC with a single universal interface. Many types of
devices can be plugged into a single PC USB interface.
However, conventional devices without a USB
interface or Ethernet network devices require a USB
converter. And to attach more than one device, you
will also need a USB hub such as SMC’s EZ Hub USB.
USB uses a unique cable and connector system. The
“upstream” side of the USB cable (“A” side) connects
to a USB hub or PC; and the “downstream” side (“B”
side) connects to USB devices or to another hub’s A
side. The SMC2102USB/ETH Ethernet converter has a
"B" side connector on one side and an RJ-45 Ethernet
connector (10BASE-T) on the other side. This USB
Ethernet converter allows you to connect to a 10BASE-T
LAN (10 Mbps) using your computer’s USB interface.
Features and Benefits
• Provides easy access to any Ethernet network
through your computer’s USB bus
• Functions similar to a standard Ethernet card
• Operates with peak performance of 8 Mbps, and
sustained performance of 6 Mbps
• Derives power from the host bus—external power
supply not required
• Provides energy saving suspend and resume
functions
• No configuration required
• Hot-swappable—can be connected and disconnected
from your PC without interrupting the power
• Easy installation with automatic device recognition
and resource management
• LED indicators show at-a-glance network link status
and activity
LED Indicators
The Ethernet Converter contains two LED’s next to the
RJ-45 connector. The left Green LED is LINK and the
right Orange LED is Receive/Transmit activity. The
operational status of the adapter is indicated by the
LED conditions listed below.
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Power Requirements
USB devices can be either self-powered or bus-
powered. A device which has no power connector is
bus-powered, and derives its operating power from the
USB connection directly. The USB/Ethernet converter is
bus-powered—all you need to do is attach it to your
PC or to a self-powered USB hub (such as SMC’s EZ
Connect USB Hub).
Operating Guidelines
After you have finished installing the converter as
described in this manual, click on the Network icon in
the Windows Control Panel. Provide a name to identify
your computer on the network, and assign it to a
workgroup or domain if necessary. Add any additional
network services or protocols you require.
If you need to access the Internet, be sure you
configure the TCP/IP protocol by specifying a DCHP
server, or manually entering a valid IP address, subnet
mask, and default gateway. Also be sure to specify a
domain name server which can translate web site
names (URLs) to IP addresses. Then reboot your
computer to enable your network settings.
S
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PPLICATION
In this application, the PCs are attached to USB/
Ethernet converters. And the converters are attached to
a standard Ethernet hub which provides access to all
the resources available on the local network, as well
as access to the Internet via a router.
System Requirements
To use the EZ Connect USB/Ethernet converter you must have:
• A PC that supports the USB standard
• Windows 95 OSR2.1, 98, or 2000
• 16 MB of RAM
You also need to provide the following items:
• A standard twisted-pair Ethernet cable
• A 10 Mbps Ethernet LAN
USB Type-A USB Type-B
Connector Connector
