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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
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and mark a
significant advance in desktop cable management. Using the EZ Connect(tm)
USB/Ethernet Converter 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 different types of devices can be attached to a single PC USB interface
by using a cascade of USB hubs (such as SMC
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USB uses a unique cable and connector system. The
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side) connects to USB devices or to another hub
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side connector on one side
and an RJ-45 Ethernet connector on the other side. This USB Ethernet
converter allows you to connect to a 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX LAN using
your computer
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Chapter 1 - Introduction
ABOUT THE EZ CONNECT
USB/ETHERNET CONVERTER
SMC2208USB/ETH