There are two kinds of USB connectors, Type A and Type B. Type A is a rec-
tangular connector, and Type B is a square connector.
The USB extension cable that comes with the Adapter has Type A connectors
on both ends. One is a male Type A connector that plugs into the PC’s USB
port, and the other is a female Type A connector that plugs into the Adapter.
Figure 2-4 shows two USB ports as they might appear on your
computer. Note the two USB icons marking the ports.
Compact USB 2.0 10/100 Network Adapter
Chapter 3: Getting to Know the
Compact USB 2.0 10/100
Network Adapter
The Ports
USB Port
The USB port is a Type A connector. Connect the USB extension
cable from your PC or hub to this port.
RJ-45 Port
The RJ-45 port connects the Adapter to a Category 5 Ethernet
network cable.
The LED Indicators
100/ACT
Green. The LED lights up when there is a connection to a
100Mbps network. It flashes when the computer is transmitting
or receiving data at 100Mbps.
F/H
Green. The LED lights up when the Adapter is operating in full-
duplex mode. The LED is off when the Adapter is operating in
half-duplex mode.
10/ACT
Green. The LED lights up when there is a connection to a
10Mbps network. It flashes when the computer is transmitting or
receiving data at 10Mbps.
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Instant EtherFast
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Series
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The Adapter’s Ports and LEDs
Figure 3-1
USB Type A
USB Type B
Figure 2-2
USB Cabling
Figure 2-4
Figure 2-3
Male USB Type A
Female USB Type A
