2. BELKIN USB ETHERNET ADAPTER
2.1 Supplied Components
The following components are included:
•
Belkin USB Ethernet Adapter device
(Specifications are outlined in Section 7.)
• Belkin USB cable, 6'
• Software installation diskette
• Belkin USB Ethernet Adapter User Manual (this manual)
2.2 System Setup
Our adapter works with any computer that has a standard USB port. The USB
line powers the adapter directly; an additional power supply is not required.
The USB cable is provided; you provide the network cable.
Caution: If you choose to use a USB hub, the hub must be externally powered.
You cannot use a bus-powered hub.
In order to use the adapter, you must install drivers in the USB host PC, as
described in the following sections. In addition, you need to configure the
network parameters.
2.3 In addition...
You will need a network (Ethernet) cable, and your original Windows
®
98 CD.
You should be familiar with using Microsoft Windows
®
folders, dialogs, and
forms. If you need to review this information, consult your Microsoft Windows
®
documentation.
You should be familiar with your required network configuration procedures
and how to specify valid IP addresses and Subnet Masks.
2.4 Supplied Software
The software installation diskette contains all of the installation and utility files
required for the USB Ethernet Adapter.
2.5 Cable Connections
Figure 2-1 illustrates the provided USB cable connection from the PC
(rectangular Series A connector) to the adapter (square Series B connector), and
a standard 10Base-T Ethernet cable connection from the RJ45 connector on the
adapter to an Ethernet port. Make connections as illustrated below, when
requested in the installation procedure.
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