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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Belkin USB 10/100 Ethernet Adapter. Now you can quickly and easily connect any USB-equipped notebook, portable, or desktop computer to an Ethernet local area network (LAN), xDSL modem, or cable modem. Windows applications that communicate via an Ethernet card will also work with the Belkin USB 10/100 Ethernet Adapter, making it an excellent alternative to internal PCI or PCMCIA cards. The Belkin USB 10/100 Ethernet Adapter configures and sets up just like a network interface card (NIC) without the trouble of opening your computer and installing an add-in card or inserting an expensive PCMCIA card into your laptop. Once configured properly, there is no need to shut down your system to disconnect or reconnect the adapter.
Our adapter conforms to both USB and Ethernet specifications, and functions as a full-speed USB device. The unit requires no external power supply since it is powered directly from the Universal Serial Bus.
The provided software supports Windows 98, Windows 98 SE, Windows Me, and Windows 2000. This manual explains the features and specifications of the adapter and how to properly connect and use the Belkin USB 10/100 Ethernet Adapter hardware and software with your PC and network environment.
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