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Gigabit USB Adapter

Chapter 1: Introduction

Welcome

Thank you for choosing the Gigabit USB Adapter. This Gigabit USB Adapter will allow you to network better than ever.

How does the Gigabit USB Adapter do all of this? An Gigabit USB Adapter allows you to connect to any 10/ 100Mbps or Gigabit hub or switch without having to open your PC. The Gigabit USB Network Adapter from Linksys allows you to instantly connect to a network from a USB-enabled desktop or notebook PC running Windows Millennium, 2000, or XP. The Plug-and-Play compatible device attaches to your PC’s USB port via a USB Type A connector. Simply connect a standard UTP Category 5 network cable into the Gigabit USB Network Adapter’s RJ- 45 port, install the included network software driver, and you are networked.

The Gigabit USB Network Adapter is bus-powered, drawing power from the host PC and requires no external power cords. The Adapter features the maximum throughput supported by USB, easy-to-read LEDs, and compact design.

Use the instructions in this Guide to help you connect the Gigabit USB Adapter, set it up, and configure it to bridge your different networks. These instructions should be all you need to get the most out of the Gigabit USB Adapter.

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Contents Gigabit USB Adapter Copyright and Trademarks Table of Contents Front Panel’s LEDs Back PanelWelcome IntroductionWhat’s in this Guide? Front Panel Getting to Know and Connecting the Gigabit USB AdapterUSB Icon and Ports Setup Utility Setup Utility for the Gigabit USB AdapterSetup and Driver Installation OverviewFile Location Setup Being Performed Hardware InstallationDriver Uninstallation Uninstalling the Driver10 Uninstallation Complete Common Problems and Solutions Appendix a TroubleshootingNetwork Neighborhood I can see myself but no other computers Appendix B Glossary Gigabit USB Adapter Gigabit USB Adapter Gigabit USB Adapter Gigabit USB Adapter Gigabit USB Adapter Gigabit USB Adapter FCC Statement Appendix C Regulatory InformationCE, FCC, Ices Appendix D SpecificationsLimited Warranty Appendix E Warranty InformationAppendix F Contact Information
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