Compact USB 2.0 10/100 Network Adapter
Chapter 1: Introduction
Welcome
Thank you for choosing the Compact USB 2.0 10/100 Network Adapter. This Compact USB 2.0 10/100 Network
Adapter will allow you to network better than ever.
How does the Compact USB 2.0 10/100 Network Adapter do all of this? A Compact USB 2.0 10/100 Network
Adapter allows you to connect to any 10/100Mbps or Gigabit hub or switch without having to open your PC. The
Gigabit USB Network Adapter from Linksys allows you to instantly connect to a network from a USB-enabled
desktop or notebook PC running Windows Millennium, 2000, or XP. The Plug-and-Play compatible device attaches
to your PC's USB port via a USB Type A connector. Simply connect a standard UTP Category 5 network cable into
the Gigabit USB Network Adapter's RJ-45 port, install the included network software driver, and you are
networked.
The Gigabit USB Network Adapter is bus-powered, drawing power from the host PC and requires no external
power cords. The Adapter features the maximum throughput supported by USB, easy-to-read LEDs, and compact
design.
Use the instructions in this Guide to help you connect the Compact USB 2.0 10/100 Adapter, set it up, and
configure it to bridge your different networks. These instructions should be all you need to get the most out of the
Compact USB 2.0 10/100 Adapter.
Chapter 1: Introduction
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Welcome