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Linksys USBHUB04 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Instant Ethernet Series USB Network Adapter User Guide...
  • Page 2 Linksys Customer Support in order to obtain a Return Authorization num- ber. Warranty is for repair or replacement only. Linksys does not issue any refunds. BE SURE TO HAVE YOUR PROOF OF PUR- CHASE AND BAR CODE ON HAND WHEN CALLING.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction About USB Important Disclaimer Hardware Setup Windows 98 Setup File and Priner Sharing in Windows 98 Troubleshooting Manually Installing Network Components Specifications Customer Support Notes Contents...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    100Mbps hub without having to install any inter- nal cards or hardware! The USB Network Adapter from Linksys allows you to connect to a network instantly from a USB-enabled PC, notebook PC, or even a USB hub. The Plug-and-Play compatible device attaches to any Universal Serial Bus- enabled PC or hub via a USB Type B receptacle.

  • Page 6: About Usb

    Here are some of the features of the USB10T • One B-type USB Port For a Standard USB cable • One RJ-45 10BaseT Port For a Straight-Through Catagory 3 or 5 Cable • Fast 8Mbps Data Throughput with 6Mbps Burst Transfer •...
  • Page 7 USB port. When used in conjunction with a USB Hub, like the Linksys USB 4-Port Hub, mul- tiple devices can operate simultaneously and inde- pendent of each other, allowing easy access to an enormous array of different devices at the same time.

  • Page 8: Important Disclaimer

    Disclaimer IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER In order to use this device, you must have a copy of Microsoft Windows 98 operating system installed on your PC. Some versions of Windows 95 version B (OSR2) support USB, but the device drivers included in this package are designed specifically for Windows 98.

  • Page 9: Hardware Setup

    B-type con- nector. The adapter has two ports. One is for RJ-45 UTP network cabling -- it looks like and over-sized phone jack. The other port looks like a square hole -- this is the USB B-type port.
  • Page 10 4. Connect your adapter to a 10Mbps or 10Mbps/ 100Mbps auto-sensing hub using Category 5 UTP RJ-45 straight-through cabling. The RJ-45 jacks should fit into the RJ-45 port on both the adapter and the hub. Note: Do connect the USB Network Adapter directly to another network card or adapter.

  • Page 11: Windows 98 Setup

    After installing the USB Network Adapter, follow the instructions below to install the adapter’s soft- ware. 1. Install the USB Network Adapter if you haven’t already. 2. Start up your computer and Windows 98. 3. At this point, Windows 98 should display a “New Hardware Found”...
  • Page 12 11. When the Copying Files... window appears, type a:\ into the box displayed and click OK. Note that all of the files that Linksys provides begin with the name USB10T. If at any time Windows asks you to supply any other files, insert the Windows 98 CD-ROM or disks as needed, direct Windows to the proper location, and click OK.
  • Page 13 Windows 98 12. Windows will finish copying all the necessary files to your system. When asked if you want to restart your computer, click No. This window may not appear, depending on your computer’s config- uration. If it doesn’t, just move on to the next step. 13.
  • Page 14 Windows 98 Client for Microsoft Networks Client for Netware Network Linksys USB-Network Adapter IPX/SPX-compatible Protocol NetBEUI There may be other components listed in addition to the ones shown above. However, if any compo- nents shown above are missing, you’ll need to install them manually.
  • Page 15 Windows 98 Type the name of your PC in the Computer name box. Make up a name that is unique from the other computers' names on the network. You can call it anything you’d like, (eg: Tardis, JoePC, etc.). 18. Type the name of your workgroup in the Workgroup box.
  • Page 16 Windows 98 Make sure that Shared-level access control is selected. If the setting is on User-level access con- trol and you can’t change it, skip to problem 5 in the Troubleshooting section. 21. Click on the OK button. Your system may or may not ask you to insert your Windows 98 CD- ROM or Diskette.

  • Page 17: File And Priner Sharing In Windows 98

    Windows 98 network that have enabled file and printer sharing When you’re finished, if you still need to set up file and printer sharing so your PC shows up in Network Neighborhood, proceed to the Enabling File & Printer Sharing section. If you don’t see anything at all, press the F5 key a few times on your keyboard to refresh the screen.
  • Page 18 Windows 98 If you’d like others to be able to access the files on your PC’s hard drive, select I want to be able to give others access to my files. If you’d like to share your printer with other users on the network, select I want to be able to allow others to print to my printer.
  • Page 19 Windows 98 want to assign access password(s), type them into the Password box(es). 3. When you're done, click on the Apply button, followed by OK. Your drive(s) or folder(s) can now be accessed from other users whenever they click on their Windows Network Neighborhood icons.

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Hints for Windows 98 Problem 1: Windows 98 doesn’t detect new hard- ware with the USB Adapter hardware installed, or it continues to detect the adapter each time you restart your PC. Solutions You might not have installed the USB adapter cor- rectly.
  • Page 21 Appendix Problem 2: Windows 98 can’t locate the driver for the USB Adapter device. Solutions You may have inserted the wrong diskette into your PC’s drive. The diskette may be defective or files may be missing. Make sure the disk has files called USB10T.INF and USB10T.SYS on it.
  • Page 22 Make sure that the cables are connected correctly. Make sure you are getting Link or Activity lights on the USB adapter and a Link light on your hub or switch. If the lights are out, try changing to a new USB or RJ-45 cable that you know is work- ing.
  • Page 23 TCP/IP in it, then click on the Remove button. Click OK when finished. If the problem persists, contact your network administrator or refer to your Windows 98 documentation. Linksys does not provide technical support for the installa- tion, setup, or troubleshooting of the TCP/IP pro-...
  • Page 24 Appendix Problem 10: LEDs on the adapter flash back and forth in rhythm. Solutions Driver for the USB network adapter has not been installed properly. You must re-install the drivers. Problem 11: On some notebook PCs, the USB Network Adapter fails to configure correctly after the drivers have been loaded.

  • Page 25: Manually Installing Network Components

    3. Click on the Configuration tab. Make sure that the following network components are installed: Client for Microsoft Networks Client for NetWare Network Linksys USB-Network Adapter IPX/SPX-compatible Protocol NetBEUI There may be other components listed in addition to the ones shown above. If any of the above com-...
  • Page 26 7 and continue following the instructions. Note: For the installation, setup, and troubleshoot- ing of the TCP/IP protocol, contact your system administrator or refer to your Windows 98 docu- mentation. Linksys does not provide technical support for the TCP/IP protocol.

  • Page 27: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications Standards Transfer Rate 10BaseT Half Duplex 8Mbps LEDs Ports Cabling Network Power Buffer Certification Dimensions Weight ISO8802/3, IEEE 802.3 (10BaseT), USB Spec. v 1.0 Link, Activity 1 USB Type B port 1 10BaseT RJ-45 port UTP/STP Category 3 or 5 100 Meters (328 feet) Max.

  • Page 28: Customer Support

    Customer Support For help with the installation or operation of your USB Network Adapter, contact Linksys Customer Support at one of the phone numbers or Internet addresses below. Customer Support Bulletin Board Email FTP Site 949-261-1288 949-261-8868 949-261-2888 (33.6, 8-N-1) support@linksys.com...

  • Page 29: Notes

    Notes...
  • Page 30 : / / w w w. l i n k s y s . c o m © Copyright 1999 Linksys, All Rights Reserved. Printed in the USA.

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