Belkin F5U122-PC User Manual

P73631 F5U122-PC

USB 10/100

Ethernet Adapter

User Manual

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Thank you for purchasing the Belkin USB 10/100
Ethernet Adapter. Now you can quickly and easily
connect any USB-equipped notebook, portable, or
desktop computer to an Ethernet local area network
(LAN), xDSL modem, or cable modem. Windows
applications that communicate via an Ethernet card will
also work with the Belkin USB 10/100 Ethernet Adapter,
making it an excellent alternative to internal PCI or
PCMCIA cards. The Belkin USB 10/100 Ethernet Adapter
configures and sets up just like a network interface card
(NIC) without the trouble of opening your computer and
installing an add-in card or inserting an expensive
PCMCIA card into your laptop. Once configured properly,
there is no need to shut down your system to
disconnect or reconnect the adapter.

Our adapter conforms to both USB and Ethernet
specifications, and functions as a full-speed USB device.
The unit requires no external power supply since it is
powered directly from the Universal Serial Bus.

The provided software supports Windows 98, Windows 98
SE, Windows Me, and Windows 2000. This manual
explains the features and specifications of the adapter
and how to properly connect and use the Belkin USB
10/100 Ethernet Adapter hardware and software with
your PC and network environment.

Introduction

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Features

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• Instantly connect to any 10Base-T or 100Base-TX
network through USB

• Saves desktop and briefcase space for easy mobility

• Plug-and-Play

• Eliminates the need for a NIC (Network Interface Card)
or expensive PCMCIA cards

• Requires no hardware installation or jumper settings

• Requires no IRQs or other system resources

• Supports all common protocols: TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, and
NetBEUI

• Works with cable modems and xDSL modems and all
standard hubs, routers, and other network equipment

• Compatible with Windows 98, 98 SE, Me, and 2000

• Automatically detects network speed: 10Base-T or
100Base-TX

• Requires no external power

• Compatible with USB 1.0 and 1.1 specifications and
meets all IEEE Ethernet standards

• Belkin Lifetime Warranty and technical support

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Technical Specifications

Package

Dimensions: 4.25” x 3.75” x 1.25”

(10.8cm x 9.5cm x 3.2cm)
Connector (Ethernet): RJ45
Connector (USB): USB-B
Weight: 3.9 oz. (111g)
Power Requirements: 5V DC, 150mA

(Powered from USB)

Power Consumption: 64mA @ Idle State

120mA @ 10M Full Duplex
Mode

150mA @ 100M Full Duplex
Mode

Data Transfer Rate

Can exceed 6Mbps (depending on the computer,
operating system, communication protocol, and
network environment)

Environmental Conditions

Operating Range: 32 to 131 °F (0 to 55 ° C)
Storage Range: -4 to 176 ° F (-20 to 80 ° C)
Humidity: 10 to 90%, non-condensing

LED

Red: Solid: Indicates power is OK

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Technical Specifications (continued)

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Standards

• IEEE802.3u 100BASE-TX and IEEE802.3 10BASE-T

compliant

• Support for IEEE802.3x flow control

• IEEE802.3u 100BASE-TX and IEEE802.3 10BASE-T

compliant

• USB specification 1.0 and 1.1 compliant

Certifications

FCC, Class B
CE Mark
C-Tick

System Requirements

• PC with one free USB Port

• Windows 98, 98 SE, Me, or 2000

Package Includes

• Belkin USB 10/100 Ethernet Adapter

• Belkin USB Device Cable

• Category 5 Ethernet Cable

• Installation Disk

• User Guide

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Hardware Installation

A USB cable and network cable are provided for
connection of your equipment

Caution: If you choose to use a USB hub, the hub must

be externally powered.
In order to use the adapter, you must install drivers in the

USB host PC as described in the following sections. In
addition, you may need to configure the network
parameters. You may need your original Windows CD to
complete the installation.

Cable Connections

Figure 2-1 illustrates the provided USB cable connection
from the PC (A connector) to the adapter (B connector),
and the provided standard Ethernet cable connection from
the RJ45 connector on the adapter to an Ethernet port.
When prompted in the installation procedure, follow any
of the following connections:

Figure 2-1: Basic PC-to-Ethernet Port Connection
An Ethernet port is used to connect the adapter to an
Ethernet environment. Such a port might be an Ethernet
hub, network wall socket, peripheral device, cable
modem, etc.

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