Belkin F5U004 User Manual
Belkin USB Direct Connect
Manual
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
2. Device Specifications
2.1. Environmental Conditions
2.2. Data Rate
2.3. Operating Systems
2.4. Power Consumption
2.5. Dimensions
2.6. LEDs
2.7. Compliance
3. Network Topology
4.0 Belkin USB Direct Connect Installation
4.1.1
Installation of USB Driver for Win 98
4.1.2
Installation of USB Driver for Win 95
4.2.0
Installation of Network Drivers
4.3.0
Sharing resources between computers
5. Setting Up Network Support Manually
5.1. Determining Your Existing Configuration
5.2. Determining Your New Configuration
5.3. Installing Network Components
5.3.1. Installing the USB Direct Connect Network Adapter
5.3.2. Installing Client for Microsoft Networks
5.3.3. Installing TCP/IP
5.3.4 Installing File and Print Sharing (optional)
5.3.5. Installing IPX/SPX-compatible Protocol (optional)
5.4.0 Setting Up Communications
6. Uninstalling the Belkin USB Direct Connect
1. Introduction
The USB Direct Connect provides a convenient way to connect stand-alone PCs and gain the
benefits of networking without having to install network cards. Two or more USB computers can
share programs, files, peripheral equipment and more. The USB Direct Connect is ideal for small
offices, home users, multiplayer gaming, and taking work on the road.
2. Device Specifications
2.1. Environmental Conditions
0 to 70’C (32 to 158’F)
Humidity 10% to 90%, non-condensing
2.2. Data Rate
12 Megabytes/second
2.3. Operating Systems
Windows 98
2.4. Power Consumption
Powered from USB Bus
Normal Operation: -7OmA
Suspend: ~300qA
2.5. Dimensions
0.87’ H x 2.6” W x 4.25”
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2.6. LEDs
Left: Status
Center and Right: Activity
2.7. Compliance
FCC Class B, USB specification v 1.0
3. Network Topology
The USB Direct Connect can be used to connect two or more computers. There is a maximum
distance limit between computers, or hosts, of 1 0 meters. This limit is due to the USB cable
length maximum of 5 meters. Therefore each host can be up to 5 meters away from the USB
Direct Connect. Figure 1 below shows the different ways that the USB Direct Connect(s) can be
connected to host computers.
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Figure 1. Network Topology
Note from the “Tree” Configuration in the previous section that it is possible to connect more
than two
Direct Connects to a host, however, only eight
USB
Direct Connects may be
USB
connected per host.
Another restriction is the following: the hosts must NEVER be connected in such a way that any
two hosts in the network have more than one USB Direct Connect connecting them. Doing this
will form a “ring” which will crash the network. Figure 2 below illustrates what not to do.
Figure 2. How NOT to connect a USB Direct Connect
In this diagram the USB Direct Connect that connects the laptop back to the first computer will
cause the network to crash.
4. Belkin USB Direct Connect Installation
There are two stages to the installation of the USB Direct Connect. The first part installs the USB
Direct Connect drivers. The second stage is Network installation and setup.
The procedure below should be followed on all the computers that will be connected on the
network.
4.1.1. Installation of USB Driver for Win 98:
1. Insert the disk labeled “USB Direct Connect Installation Disk” into your floppy drive
(typically drive A:).
2. Insert the flat (type A) connector into an available USB port on your PC or USB hub
attached to your PC.
3. Insert the square connector (type B) into either of the two ports on the USB Direct
Connect device. You will see an “Add New Hardware” Wizard.
4. A window saying: 'This wizard searches for new drivers for:
USB Direct Connect 'appears.
5.Click Next
6.A windows saying: 'What do you want to do?' appears
.
7.Make sure 'Search for the best driver...' is selected and click Next.
8.On the next window that appears, check the box marked: 'Specify a Location ' and uncheck the
other boxes. Type A:\win98 on the big rectangular box right below ‘Specify a Location’. Click
Next.
9.A Window saying ‘Belkin USB Direct Connect’ and 'Location of driver:
A:\WIN98\BUSDC.INF 'will appear. Click Next.
10.A window might appear titled: Copying Files...If this window does appear, type
A:\WIN98 at the bottom of the window and click OK.
11.Click 'Finish' on the next window that appears. You may be asked to put in the win 98 CDROM. After the files have been copied, you can go now to section 4.2.0 of the manual
(Installation of Network drivers).
4.1.2 Installation of USB Driver for Win 95:
1. Insert the disk labeled “USB Direct Connect Installation Disk” into your floppy drive
(typically drive A:).
2. Insert the flat (type A) connector into an available USB port on your PC or USB hub
attached to your PC.
3. Insert the square connector (type B) into either of the two ports on the USB Direct
Connect device.
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4. A window titled 'Update Device Driver Wizard' appears.
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