Contents Introduction About USB Hardware Setup Windows 98 Setup Enabling File and Printer Sharing Troubleshooting Twisted Pair Cabling Specifications Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the USB Network Adapter! Now you can connect ta any 10Mbps or 10Mbps/100Mbps hub without having to install any internal cards or hardware! ‘The USB Network Adapter from Links allows you te connect to a network instantly from a USB-enabled PC, notebook PC, or even a USB hub.
IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER In order te use this device, you must have a copy of Microsoft Windows 98 operating system installed on your FC. Some versions of Windows 95 version B (OSCAR) support USB, but the device drivers included in this package arc designed specifically for Windows 98. If you do not have Windows 98, this device will not work. Also, the device requires that a USB port is installed and enabled on your PC. Some PCs have a USB port, but it is disabled.
5. Windows will begin searching for the correct device drivers. A message will appear that reads windows found the Links USB Network Adapter driver. Click on Finish. If a window appears that reads Windows was unable to locate the driver for this device, skip to problem 2 of the troubleshooting section. 6. Windows 98 will begin copying a number of files onto your computer.
1. Enter a description of your PC in the Computer Description box. Click on the Access Control tab, Make sure that “Shared-revel access control” is selected. If connecting to a Wetware server, share level can be set to “User-level access control.” If the nesting is an "User-level access control” and you can’ change it, skip to problem 3 in the Troubleshooting section 13. Click on the OK bunion. Your system may of may not sk vou to insert your Windows 98 CD-ROM or Disk ere.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting hints for Windows 98 can be found below. The USABILITY is not compatible with any other operating system, Please see the disclaimer on page 3. Troubleshooting Hints for Windows 98 Problem 1: Windows 98 doesn't detect new hardware 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 correctly.
Twisted Pair Cabling There are different grades, or concatenates, of twisted-pair cabling. Category § is the most reliable and widely compatible, and is required for Fast Ethernet. You can buy Category § cabling that is per-made, or you can cut and crimp your own. Category 5 cables can be purchased ar crimped 8s either st might-through or crossed. A Category 5 cable bas § thin, color-coded wires inside that run from one end of the cable to the other.
print to my printer” Click or. the OK button. File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft networks should now appear in the list of installed components. Click OK. When asked to restart your PC, those share files, double-click on your My Computer icon A window of available disk drives will appear. Using your right mouse button, click once on the drive that you want to make available to other users. Click on Sharing, followed by the Sharing tab. Click on Share As.
11 1f any components are missing, use the Add button te add them ia the protocols and nts required and sifted above are provided by Microsoft. Afire you click Add, high light the commandment you need {Client or Protocol, click Add, highlight Microsoft, then double click on the item you want to add 3.
3. Insert the other end of the USB cable (the A-type connector} into the USB port on your PC. The adapter is now connected to your PC. 4. Connect your adapter (0 a [bps or [0Mbps/100Mbps auto-sensing hub using Category 5 UTP RISKS straight through cabling. The JR-45 jacks should fit into the JR-45 port on both the adapter and the hub. Note: Do not connect the USB Network Adapter directly to another network card or adapter.
Here are some of the features of the USB10T: © One B-type USB Port For a Standard USB cable + One JR-45 basset Pore For a Breakthroughs Category 3 or 5 Cable « Fast bps Data Throughput with bps Burst Transfer * Easy-to-Read Link and Activity LED Indicators + No External Power Supply Needed + Low Power Consumption Rate of 500maA Maximum * Lute-Sleep Mode Conserves Power and Notebook PC Artery Life = Compact Design Perfect for Use with Laptops and Notebook PCs » Fully Compatible with Links USB 4.
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection. This equipment generates, uses and can radiated radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
