Belkin Network Card F5U011 User Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS  
1.  
2.  
Introduction  
USB Ethernet Adapter  
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2.1 Supplied Components  
2.2 System Setup  
2.3 In addition…  
2.4 Supplied Software  
2.5 Cable Connections  
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3.  
Installation (SETUP.EXE)  
3.1 Automatic Installation  
For Windows® 98 System  
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Specifying the TCP/ IP Parameters  
Uninstalling Procedures  
Troubleshooting  
Specifications  
 
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1. INTRODUCTION  
Thank you for purchasing Belkin Components' USB Ethernet Adapter. Now, you can  
easily connect any USB-equipped notebook, portable, or desktop computer to an Ethernet  
local area network. The product consists of a small plastic enclosure incorporating both  
USB and 10Base-T (RJ45 TP) Ethernet ports, plus the associated software.  
Windows® applications that communicate via an Ethernet card will also work with the  
Belkin USB Ethernet Adapter. It offers a Plug-and-Play solution for network connectivity,  
eliminating the need to insert cards or shut down the system at connection time.  
Our adapter conforms to both USB and Ethernet specifications, and functions as a full-  
speed USB device. In addition, the hardware includes an Ethernet controller, appropriate  
memory buffers, and on-board non-volatile memory for network configuration. The unit  
requires no external power supply; it is powered directly by the Universal Serial Bus.  
The provided software supports the Windows® 98 operating system environments. The  
CATC software drivers provide a bridge between the existing network layer protocols and  
the USB protocol stack, hiding the details of the USB interface from the application  
programs. This manual explains how to connect and use the Belkin USB Ethernet Adapter  
hardware and software with your PC and network environment.  
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2. BELKIN USB ETHERNET ADAPTER  
2.1 Supplied Components  
The following components are included:  
Belkin USB Ethernet Adapter device  
(Specifications are outlined in Section 7.)  
Belkin USB cable, 6'  
Software installation diskette  
Belkin USB Ethernet Adapter User Manual (this manual)  
2.2 System Setup  
Our adapter works with any computer that has a standard USB port. The USB  
line powers the adapter directly; an additional power supply is not required.  
The USB cable is provided; you provide the network cable.  
Caution: If you choose to use a USB hub, the hub must be externally powered.  
You cannot use a bus-powered hub.  
In order to use the adapter, you must install drivers in the USB host PC, as  
described in the following sections. In addition, you need to configure the  
network parameters.  
2.3 In addition...  
You will need a network (Ethernet) cable, and your original Windows® 98 CD.  
You should be familiar with using Microsoft Windows® folders, dialogs, and  
forms. If you need to review this information, consult your Microsoft Windows®  
documentation.  
You should be familiar with your required network configuration procedures  
and how to specify valid IP addresses and Subnet Masks.  
2.4 Supplied Software  
The software installation diskette contains all of the installation and utility files  
required for the USB Ethernet Adapter.  
2.5 Cable Connections  
Figure 2-1 illustrates the provided USB cable connection from the PC  
(rectangular Series A connector) to the adapter (square Series B connector), and  
a standard 10Base-T Ethernet cable connection from the RJ45 connector on the  
adapter to an Ethernet port. Make connections as illustrated below, when  
requested in the installation procedure.  
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Figure 2-1. Basic PC-to-Ethernet Port Connections  
This document makes several references to an Ethernet port, used to connect the  
adapter to an Ethernet environment. Such a port might be an Ethernet hub,  
network wall socket, peripheral device, etc.  
USB Ethernet Adapter  
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Figures 2-2, 2-3, and 2-4 illustrate sample applications for the Belkin USB  
Ethernet Adapter.  
USB Ethernet Adapter  
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Ethernet Cross Cable  
Figure 2-2. PC-to-PC Direct Connections  
USB Ethernet Adapter  
Ethernet Hub  
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Figure 2-3. PC-to-Ethernet Network Connections  
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Figure 2-4. PC-to-Cable Modem Connections  
3. INSTALLATION (SETUP.EXE)  
This section outlines the quick and easy, automatic installation procedure for the  
USB Ethernet Adapter drivers.  
Note: The installation program automatically detects if your computer is  
properly configured and initialized for USB installation. If the installation  
program aborts, see the Troubleshooting section. You may need to upgrade your  
computer. Make connections when requested in the installation procedure,  
illustrated in Figure 2-1.  
Your particular environment may require drive letters or folder names different  
than those mentioned here. You may be asked to specify file locations on the  
Windows® CD, or on the software installation diskette. For example:  
– Windows® might look on the A:\ drive for a file that is on the Windows® 98  
CD. In this case, you would specify a search such as D:\ WIN98\ SETUP.  
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3.1 Automatic Installation For Windows® 98 System  
The installation procedure assumes that this is a new driver installation on a  
Windows® system. The installation program automatically recognizes if your  
operating system is Windows® 98.  
1. Close any Windows® applications that may be running on your computer.  
2. Insert the software installation diskette in the appropriate drive.  
3. Connect the USB cable to your computer. Do not connect the USB cable to the  
adapter.  
4. Connect the network cable to the network port and to the Ethernet Adapter.  
5. From the Windows® Taskbar, select Start / Run.  
6. In the Run dialog, type A:\ SETUP.  
7. Click OK.  
The system displays Setup and Welcome screens.  
8. Click Next.  
9. Read the on-screen messages. Make the connection as requested.  
10. A New Hardware Found form appears with the message: USB Ethernet Adapter.  
The system builds the driver information database and completes the installation.  
During this process, you may be asked to load the Microsoft Windows® 98 CD, and  
to reload the software installation diskette, as necessary. When complying with these  
instructions, you can safely close any auto-display window that appears following a  
CD insertion.  
11. Click Finish.  
12. Read, then close, the Notepad message confirming the installation. It describes the  
requirements for configuring the appropriate Ethernet connections and specifying  
the TCP/ IP (or other) protocol parameters. Turn to Section 4 in this manual for  
additional information.  
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4. SPECIFYING THE TCP/IP PARAMETERS  
This configuration procedure is identical to that of other network interfaces, for  
example, an Ethernet card. The following sections describe two basic setups  
using the TCP/ IP protocol.  
A. When the Belkin USB Ethernet Adapter is the only installed network interface.  
Select My Computer / Control Panel / Network.  
The Network Configuration form appears. In this form, the USB Ethernet  
Adapter icon should be visible.  
Additionally, a new protocol icon with the title TCP/ IP should be visible. To  
specify the TCP/ IP parameters, use the procedures described in section C below.  
B. When another network interface is already installed in the system.  
Select My Computer / Control Panel / Network.  
The Network Configuration form appears. In this form, the USB Ethernet  
Adapter icon should be visible.  
If the TCP/ IP protocol was previously installed, a network connection icon with  
the title TCP/ IP -> USB Ethernet Adapter should also be visible. To specify the  
TCP/ IP parameters, use the procedures described in sections C below.  
C. To specify the TCP/IP parameters for New Networks:  
1. Select TCP/ IP, (or TCP/ IP -> USB Ethernet Adapter, if more than one network  
interface is installed).  
2. Click Properties.  
3. Select Specify an IP Address.  
Note: If you are connecting to an existing network, please see your system administrator for  
this information. If you are setting up a new network, we recommend the following:  
Suggested IP Address = 194 . 168 . 0 . "X"  
(where "X" is greater than 0 and less than 255).  
Suggested Subnet Mask = 255 . 255 . 255 . 0  
4. Enter a valid IP Address and Subnet Mask.  
5. Click OK.  
6. Select the Identification tab and verify / modify the computer name and  
workgroup.  
7. Click OK.  
You will see the option to restart your computer if you made changes.  
8. Remove any diskette that might be in the floppy drive.  
9. Click Yes to restart the computer.  
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5. UNINSTALLING PROCEDURES  
If you wish to remove the Belkin USB Ethernet Adapter component from your  
computer, do the following:  
1. Disconnect the USB cable from the adapter.  
2. Select My Computer / Control Panel / Add/ Remove Programs.  
3. In the Install/ Uninstall tab, select USB Ethernet Adapter.  
4. Click Add/ Remove.  
5. Click Yes.  
The software program will be automatically removed by Windows®.  
6. TROUBLESHOOTING  
If you encounter difficulties when installing or using the Belkin USB Ethernet  
Adapter, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem.  
PROBLEM  
You cannot find the other computer (on the  
Ethernet side of the network connection).  
SUGGESTED SOLUTION / COMMENTS  
Use the Windows® Find Computer option.  
When reconnecting the USB device, the  
system seems to take a long time.  
Be patient when reconnecting a USB device.  
Wait at least 20 seconds between disconnecting  
and connecting devices.  
Be patient when Windows® is installing the  
Adapter (or any other USB device). Plug and  
Play operations in Windows® can sometimes  
take up to 30 seconds or so between apparent  
activities.  
The system installation appears to be slow.  
The Belkin USB Ethernet Adapter is a (USB)  
bus-powered product. Current versions are  
considered high power devices (that is, they  
consume more than 100 mA when in operating  
mode). Thus, they cannot be used downstream  
of bus-powered hubs, which deliver only 100  
mA per port. The adapter will enumerate  
correctly, but the operating system will not  
allow it to come up to full power.  
The Ethernet Adapter does not work when  
connected through a bus-powered USB hub.  
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You replaced the Ethernet Adapter with a new  
Ethernet Adapter and it does not work.  
Each Belkin USB Ethernet Adapter has a  
unique encoded Ethernet identifier. Unplugging  
the adapter from the Windows® machine, and  
plugging a different adapter into the same port,  
will cause a problem in the protocol software.  
The original device should first be completely  
uninstalled.  
The installation procedure produces the  
message: Hardware and software support for  
USB was not found.  
The program detected that your computer is not  
configured for proper USB support. There are  
four main conditions to check:  
1. You do not have a USB connection on the  
motherboard. The solution is to upgrade your  
motherboard or add a USB controller card.  
2. It is possible that you do have the proper OS,  
but there is no connection between the  
motherboard and the USB connectors on the  
bracket.  
3. It is possible that you do have the proper OS,  
but the controller on the motherboard is  
malfunctioning.  
The LED is off.  
There are two main possibilities:  
1. The host computer might be in standby mode,  
and not supplying full power to its devices.  
2. The Ethernet Adapter did not properly  
enumerate. Enumerate is a USB term meaning  
the system has identified and configured the  
device and given it a unique address.  
The Ethernet port connection might be  
inoperable. Check the Ethernet connection.  
Replace the Ethernet cable.  
The LED is blinking.  
Consult the appropriate Windows® 98  
documentation, or contact your System  
Administrator.  
You require additional information about  
adding or removing network drivers.  
Remove and reinstall the USB support  
The system does not respond when connecting  
the Adapter (for example, the hourglass cursor component of the operating system.  
remains on the screen).  
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7. SPECIFICATIONS  
Package  
Dimensions: 9.2 ( 6.7 ( 2.7 cm (3.6 ( 2.6 ( 1.1 in.)  
Connector (Ethernet): RJ45  
Connector (USB): Series B  
Weight: 70 g (2.5 oz)  
Power Requirements  
5 V, 200 mA (powered via the USB connection)  
Data Transfer Rate  
Can exceed 6 Mbits/ s (depending on the computer, operating system, and  
communication protocol)  
Environmental Conditions  
Operating Range: 0 to 55 °C (32 to 131 °F)  
Storage Range: -20 to 80 °C (-4 to 176 °F)  
Humidity: 10 to 90%, non-condensing  
LED  
Flashes when the USB connection is operational.  
Remains steady on when both the USB and Ethernet connections are active.  
Memory Size  
32K ( 8-bit SRAM for IN and OUT data buffers  
1024-bit non-volatile configuration storage  
Certification  
FCC, Class B  
CE Mark  
Software Compatibility  
The Belkin Ethernet Adapter works with any standard Ethernet protocol. The  
supplied drivers for Microsoft Windows® 98 and Windows® 95 (OSR2.1) support  
the following protocols: TCP, IPX, and NetBEUI.  
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