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Appendix E: Linux, Open Source, and Beta
Operating Systems
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Appendix F: Glossary
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Appendix G: Specifications
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Environmental
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Appendix H: Warranty Information
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Appendix I: Contact Information
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Compact USB 2.0 10/100 Network Adapter
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Chapter 1: Introduction
Now you can connect to any 10/100 Ethernet network without having to open
your PC. And with the power of USB 2.0, you’ll connect at the full speed your
network supports. The Compact USB 2.0 10/100 Network Adapter from
Linksys works with any USB 1.1 or 2.0 equipped desktop or notebook PC, run-
ning any version of Windows that supports USB.
This tiny, Plug-and-Play compatible device attaches directly to a USB port on
your PC or hub via a standard USB Type A connector. Simply connect a
Category 5 Ethernet network cable into the Compact USB 2.0 10/100 Network
Adapter’s RJ-45 port, install the included device driver, and you’re networked.
The Compact USB 2.0 10/100 Network Adapter is bus-powered, drawing
power from the host PC, so it requires no external power cord. It features easy-
to-read LEDs, a compact design, a 1-year limited warranty, and free world-
class technical support.
• Connects at a Full 100Mbps via USB 2.0, up to 8 Times Faster than a USB
1.1 Adapter
• Compact Size for Greater Flexibility
• Also Compatible with USB 1.1 Desktop and Notebook Computers
• Plug-and-Play Compatible with Windows 98, 2000, Millennium, and XP
• One Male, Type A, USB Connector
• One RJ-45, 10/100 Port for Network Connectivity
• Powered by Host PC so No External Power Supply is Needed
• Compact Design—Perfect for Use with Notebook PCs
• RJ-45 Network Port Connects to Any 10/100Mbps Hub or Switch
• Backward Compatible with USB 1.0/1.1 USB Ports
• Plug-and-Play Compatible with Windows 98, Millennium, 2000, and XP for
Easy Installation
Features
The Compact USB 2.0 10/100 Network Adapter
