Linksys USB200M manual About USB

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Package Contents

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One Compact USB 2.0 10/100 Network Adapter

One Driver Installation CD with User Guide included

One USB Coupler

One Quick Installation guide

One Registration Card

Minimum Requirements

One PC with the following:

200MHz or Faster Processor

64MB RAM Recommended

Available USB Port (USB 2.0 for maximum throughput)

CD-ROM Drive

Windows 98, Millennium, 2000, or XP

Compact USB 2.0 10/100 Network Adapter

Chapter 2: About USB

Overview

USB, which is short for Universal Serial Bus, is a technology designed to make connecting devices to computers easier. First developed in 1996 by a group of computer industry leaders that included Compaq, Digital, IBM, Intel, Microsoft, NEC, and Northern Telecom, USB is one of the most widely used technologies for users who want to add peripherals to their computers.

USB is unique because it is Plug-and-Play, which allows a computer to instant- ly recognize when a device like a keyboard, mouse, or scanner has been con- nected to it. Once the device has been recognized, it’s ready to go—no special setup is required. Similarly, USB supports hot-swapping, the insertion or removal of devices while the computer is turned on.

USB 2.0

The USB 1.1 standard supports two speed modes, 1.5 and up to 12Mbps. The newest USB standard, USB 2.0, supports three speed modes: 1.5, 12, and up to 480Mbps. The new USB 2.0 devices are fully backward compatible with earli- er USB devices. USB 2.0 offers you increased functionality and additional bandwidth, allowing you to add more peripherals to your computers.

USB Icon

The USB icon marks a USB port on a PC or device.

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Contents Compact USB 10/100 Network Adapter Copyright & Trademarks Table of Contents Compact USB 2.0 10/100 Network Adapter FeaturesIntroduction About USB Adapter’s Ports and LEDs Getting to Know the Compact USB 2.0 10/100 Network AdapterUSB Cabling Windows 98 Driver Installation Connecting Compact USB 2.0 10/100 Network AdapterWindows Installation and Setup Instant EtherFast Series Windows 98 Network Configuration Instant EtherFast Series Windows Millennium Driver Installation Windows Millennium Installation and SetupInstant EtherFast Series Windows Millennium Network Configuration Instant EtherFast Series Windows 2000 Driver Installation Windows 2000 InstallationInstant EtherFast Series Windows XP Driver Installation Windows XP InstallationAppendix a Troubleshooting Network Neighborhood I can see myself but no other computers Click the Device Manager tab Appendix B Client for Microsoft Setup for Windows Appendix C Starting Over in Windows Client for Microsoft Networks Appendix D Manually Installing Network Components WindowsClient for NetWare Networks IPX/SPX-compatible ProtocolTCP/IP NetBEUIAppendix F Glossary Instant EtherFast Series Instant EtherFast Series Environmental Appendix G SpecificationsAppendix H Warranty Information Appendix I Contact Information