Belkin P73162-A, F5U104 User Manual

P73162-A F5U104

US B Direct Connect

User Manual

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Table of Contents

1. Introduction ........................................1

2. Technical Specifications ......................1

3. Package Contents ..............................2

4. Device Layout......................................2

5. Network Topology ..............................3

6. Windows®98 Instructions....................6

7. Windows®Me Instructions ................11

8. Windows®2000 Instructions..............16

9. Ready to Share..................................23

10.Troubleshooting ................................25

11.Information........................................28

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1. Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Belkin USB Direct Connect. 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-equipped 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. Technical Specifications

Description: USB Direct Connect Operating System Windows

98, 98 SE, 2000, Me

Compatibility: Standard: USB 1.1 Connectors: 2 USB "B"-type Connectors Speed: Up to 6Mbps Data Modes: Isochronous/Asynchronous LEDs: RX, TX, Status Power: Powered from USB Power Consumption: Normal Operation: 300mA,

Suspend: 70uA

Cable: Includes (2) F3U133x06 USB A-B Device

Cables

Approvals: FCC, CE Operating Environment: 0 to 70 degrees ©, Humidity 10

to 90% non-condensing

Dimensions: 22.1mm x 6.6mm x 10.8mm Weight: 2.0 oz

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3. Package Contents

• USB Direct Connect Device

• Two (2) 6’/2m USB A/B Device Cables

• User Manual

• Software Installation CD

4. Device Layout

There are three activity status lights: Rx=Receive, Tx=Transmit, and St=Status

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The USB Direct Connect can be used to connect two or more computers. There is a maximum distance limit between computers (or hosts) of 10 meters (32 feet). This limit is due to the USB cable length maximum of 5 meters (16 feet). Therefore, each host can be up to 5 meters (16 feet) away from the USB Direct Connect.

5. Network Topology

Two-Host Configuration

Basic connection of two PCs together. You must observe the distance limitations outlined above.

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5. Network Topology (continued)

Daisy-Chain Configuration

You can configure your computer network by “daisy-chaining” the computers together. The advantage to this configuration is the distance in which you can place computers apart in your small office or home. There will be a maximum of 16 feet from computer 1 to computer 2 and a maximum of 32 feet from computer 1 to computer 3, and so on.

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5. Network Topology (continued)

How NOT to connect a USB Direct Connect

PCs must never be connected together in such a way that any two PCs in the network have more than one connection to each other. Doing this will form a “ring,” which will crash the network.

It is not recommended to install USB Direct Connect on a PC that is already connected to a network, as the original network connections will be changed.

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6. Windows 98 Instructions for the Belkin USB Direct Connect

1. Insert the installation disk into the computer and, with the supplied cable, attach the Direct Connect to the computer. The “Add New Hardware Wizard” will start. Click “Next”.

2. Select “Search for the best driver for your device. (Recommended)”. Click “Next”.

3. Check “Specify a location” and type “[drive letter]:\win98”, where [drive letter] is the letter of your CD-ROM drive. See the illustration below. Click “Next”.

4. Next, the window will tell you that it has found the drivers for “Belkin USB Direct Connect”. Click “Next”.

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6. Windows 98 Instructions for the Belkin USB Direct Connect (continued)

5. Click “Finish”.

6. On your desktop, you will now see a program called “NETSETUP”. Double-click on the icon to start the setup program.

7. Choose “Typical Installation (Recommended for most users.)” and click “OK”.

8. Select a name for your computer that is different from the other PCs to which you are trying to connect (for example, computer 1). This name will identify your computer on the network. Click “Next”.

9. Enter a workgroup name for your network (for example, MY NETWORK). This name will be the same on all of your computers. Keep in mind that the workgroup name is case-sensitive and must be spelled identically on all computers in your network. When you have entered a name, click “Next”.

10. Enter a description. This is optional and is intended to help further identify a computer (for example, Computer 1 Windows 98). This may be left blank if you prefer. When you have entered a name, click “Next”.

11. The “Enter IP address?” window will now appear. Click “Yes” under “Do you want to assign your own IP Address?”.

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12. In the “IP Address” dialog box, the first two boxes must contain 192 and 168. The third box can be anything you would like, but it must be the same on every computer. Zero is the most conventional number to use in this field for home networking. The fourth box can also be anything you like, but it must be different from every other computer. It is recommended to use sequential numbers–1, 2, 3, etc.–to easily identify PCs on your network.

13. After entering your IP address and clicking on “Continue”, Windows may ask you to insert your CD-ROM. Insert the CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive and click “OK”.

Windows will ask you to enter the location of the files on the CD-ROM. Normally the files are located in the Win98 folder on the CD. The path that you type under “Copy Files From” always starts with the drive letter of your CD-ROM, followed by a colon and a backslash (:\). In the example, the CD-ROM drive letter is “F:\”. Yours may be different. Enter the correct path to your CD-ROM and click “OK”.

6. Windows 98 Instructions for the Belkin USB Direct Connect (continued)

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