User Manual
Thank you for choosing Xcellon. The Xcellon USB-EA Ethernet adapter adds a Gigabit Ethernet port to your Mac or PC. It provides secure and reliable Internet access via a wired connection and offers 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet speeds. This adapter is bus powered, so no external power source is needed. Just plug it into an available USB port on your computer and go to work. Full duplex operation is supported, ensuring the fastest data transfer speed possible. Backwards compatibility with USB 2.0 and 1.
Precautions »» Please read and follow the instructions in this manual for proper use of this device. »» Keep this product away from water and flammable gases or liquids. »» Use a soft, slightly moistened cloth when cleaning. Do not use solvents or abrasive substances. »» This product has no serviceable parts. »» Do not open this device for maintenance. »» All images are for illustrative purposes. System Requirements »» Windows XP or later »» Mac OS X 10.6 or later »» Linux 2.6.
Overview Front 1 2 USB Standard-A connector Power LED (blue) Bottom 3 4 5 Activity LED (yellow) Ethernet port Connection LED (green) 1 2 3 4 5
Installing the Driver Important: If your computer does not have a CD drive, drivers can be downloaded from www.xcellongear.com/downloads. 1 Insert the included CD into your computer’s CD drive. The AutoPlay window may open. 2 Click on “Open Folders” to view the files on the CD and click on the Windows, Mac, or Linux folder depending on your operating system. ·· Windows: Open the folder of your Windows operating system and double-click on the .exe file “setup”. Follow the instructions in the setup wizard.
Using the Adapter 1 Plug the USB Standard-A connector into an available USB port on your computer. The blue LED indicator will light up when the adapter is receiving power. 2 Plug the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port of the adapter. On either side of the Ethernet port, the green LED indicator will show that you have an Ethernet connection, and the yellow LED indicator will flash to show activity. Troubleshooting Problem Solution I can’t connect to the Internet or the Power LED is not on.
Specifications Port Gigabit Ethernet PC Connection USB Standard-A Construction Aluminum System Requirements Windows XP or later / Mac OS X 10.6 or later / Linux 2.6.14 or later USB Compatibility 3.0, 2.0, 1.1 Speed USB: SuperSpeed USB 3.0 5 Gbps / Ethernet: 10/100/1000 Mbps Supported Ethernet Standards IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3x, 802.3ab, 802.3az Cable Length 7.1” (18 cm) Dimensions (H × W × D) 1” × 1.3” × 2.9” (2.5 × 3.3 × 7.45 cm) Weight 1.2 oz.
One-Year Limited Warranty This XCELLON product is warranted to the original purchaser to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal consumer use for a period of one (1) year from the original purchase date or thirty (30) days after replacement, whichever occurs later.
