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Compact USB 2.0 10/100 Network Adapter

Chapter 1: Introduction

The Compact USB 2.0 10/100 Network Adapter

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.

Features

•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