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3Com USB Network Interface
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Simplified
Networking
Today, many small businesses and an increasing number of home users have more than one PC and several periph- erals such as printers, modems, and scanners. There are enormous benefits to networking such devices, such as sharing these expen- sive peripherals, transferring files of unlimited size between PCs, providing a single
Despite these benefits, a surprising number of users shy away from networking. Often this is because they are con- cerned with what they perceive to be the complexities of installing and configuring a NIC inside their PC.
The 3Com USB Network Interface presents a simple alternative to installing an internal NIC by providing a
compact adapter that plugs into the USB port at the back of the PC.
What Is USB?
USB (Universal Serial Bus) is a new type of connector fitted to most PCs available today. It offers true plug-
Applications
Once you install the USB Network Interface, you’re ready to connect to an Ethernet network. For example, to start sharing printers and exchanging files with other PCs in your home or office, you can connect to the 3Com OfficeConnect® Hub TP4. Or for shared
you can connect USB and
Using OfficeConnect® Network Assistant
To make it even easier to set up and maintain a network, you can take advantage of the OfficeConnect Network Assistant
When To Use a USB Hub
A USB hub connects mul- tiple USB peripherals, such as a mouse or digital camera, to one PC. It cannot connect PCs together. The 3Com USB Network Interface can be connected to a PC via a
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Specifications
USB Interface
Universal Serial Bus Specification 1.0 compliant
USB type B connector for standard shielded USB cable, maximum length 5 m
Ethernet Interface
ISO 8802/3, IEEE 802.3 com- pliant,
Throughput
Up to 6 Mbps (sustained)
MTBF
In excess of 1 million hours (100 years)
Physical Dimensions
25 mm x 55 mm x 68 mm (1 in x 2.2 in x 2.7 in)
Operating Temperature
0 to 50°C
Humidity
10 to 90% noncondensing
Storage Temperature
Storage Humidity
Up to 95% relative humidity
Operating Voltage
5 V (USB standard)
Operating Current
140 mA
Compliance
Safety Agency Certification
UL 1950, EN 60950, CSA 22.2 No. 950
EMC Emissions
Shielded cables must be used to ensure compliance with the Class B requirements of these standards. The use of unshielded cables complies with Class A requirements.
Compatibility
Ethernet
Promiscuous mode is not supported.
Package Contents
•USB Network Interface
•USB
•Installation diskette
•Installation guide (in English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish)
Ordering Information
3Com USB Network Interface 3C19250
41 844 833 933
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Edinburgh: 44 131 240 2900
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