Linksys USB200M Connecting Compact USB 2.0 10/100 Network Adapter, Windows Installation and Setup

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Instant EtherFast® Series

Chapter 4: Connecting the

Compact USB 2.0 10/100

Network Adapter

1.With your PC turned off, insert the Adapter’s USB end (or the end of the USB extension cable connected to the Adapter) into your PC’s USB port or USB hub.

Note: For maximum speed, connect the Adapter to a USB 2.0 port on your PC. If you are using a hub, make sure it is a USB 2.0 hub.

2. Insert one end of an Ethernet network cable into the Adapter’s RJ-45 port.

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3.Insert the other end of the Ethernet network cable into an Ethernet net- working device.

The hardware installation is complete.

To install the Adapter’s driver, proceed to the chapter for the Windows

operating system your PC is running.

Compact USB 2.0 10/100 Network Adapter

Chapter 5: Windows 98

Installation and Setup

Overview

After physically connecting the Adapter to your computer’s USB port or hub, follow these instructions to install the hardware device driver. The installation procedure for the hardware device driver may vary slightly depending on which version of Windows 98 you are using, and on your current system configura- tion. If at any time during the installation you encounter problems, consult “Appendix A: Troubleshooting.”

Windows 98 Driver Installation

1.If you haven’t already, start your computer.

2.Windows 98 will automatically detect the Adapter connected to your PC. When the first Add New Hardware Wizard screen appears, insert the Driver CD into your CD-ROM drive, and click the Next button.

3.Select Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended), and click the Next button.

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Note: Throughout this guide, it is assumed that “D” is the letter of your CD-ROM drive.

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Contents Compact USB 10/100 Network Adapter Copyright & Trademarks Table of Contents Introduction FeaturesCompact USB 2.0 10/100 Network Adapter About USB USB Cabling Getting to Know the Compact USB 2.0 10/100 Network AdapterAdapter’s Ports and LEDs Windows Installation and Setup Connecting Compact USB 2.0 10/100 Network AdapterWindows 98 Driver Installation 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 IPX/SPX-compatible Protocol Appendix D Manually Installing Network Components WindowsClient for Microsoft Networks Client for NetWare NetworksTCP/IP NetBEUIAppendix F Glossary Instant EtherFast Series Instant EtherFast Series Appendix H Warranty Information Appendix G SpecificationsEnvironmental Appendix I Contact Information