USB2.0 to Fast Ethernet Adapter
UE-9520
User Manual
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Copyright
Copyright 2003 by PLANET Technology Corp. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may
be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or
computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical,
manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of PLANET.
PLANET makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the
contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties, merchantability or fitness for any particular
purpose. Any software described in this manual is sold or licensed "as is". Should the programs prove
defective following their purchase, the buyer (and not PLANET, its distributor, or its dealer) assumes
the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential damages resulting
from any defect in the software. Further, PLANET reserves the right to revise this publication and to
make changes from time to time in the contents hereof without obligation to notify any person of such
revision or changes.
All brand and product names mentioned in this manual are trademarks and/or registered trademarks
of their respective holders.
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in
a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio technician for help.
FCC Caution
To assure continued compliance. (example-use only shielded interface cables when connecting to
computer or peripheral devices). Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the Following two
conditions: ( 1 ) This device may not cause harmful interference, and ( 2 ) this Device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure
Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure set forth for an uncontrolled environment. In
order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity to
the antenna shall not be less than 20 cm (8 inches) during normal operation.
R&TTE Compliance Statement
This equipment complies with all the requirements of DIRECTIVE 1999/5/CE OF THE EUROPEAN
PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF 9 March 1999 on radio equipment and telecommunication
terminal Equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity (R&TTE)
The R&TTE Directive repeals and replaces in the directive 98/13/EEC (Telecommunications Terminal
Equipment and Satellite Earth Station Equipment) As of April 8,2000.
Safety
This equipment is designed with the utmost care for the safety of those who install and use it. However,
special attention must be paid to the dangers of electric shock and static electricity when working with
electrical equipment. All guidelines of this and of the computer manufacture must therefore be allowed
at all times to ensure the safe use of the equipment.
EU Countries Not Intended for Use
The ETSI version of this device is intended for home and office use in Austria Belgium, Denmark,
Finland, France (with Frequency channel restrictions). Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy,
Luxembourg .The Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and United Kingdom.
The ETSI version of this device is also authorized for use in EFTA member states Iceland,
Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland.
Potential restrictive use
France: Only channels 10,11,12 and 13
Revision
User’s Manual for PLANET USB2.0 to Fast Ethernet Adapter
Model: UE-9520
Rev: 1.0 (January, 2004)
Part No. EM-UE9520V1
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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION......................................1
1.1 FEATURES .....................................................................................................................................1
1.2 SPECIFICATION...............................................................................................................................2
1.3 PACKAGE CONTENTS ......................................................................................................................2
1.4 MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS...................................................................................................2
CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE...............3
2.1 WINDOWS 98/ME/2000 DRIVER INSTALLATION..................................................................................3
2.2 WINDOWS XP/2003 DRIVER INSTALLATION .......................................................................................6
APPENDIX A ADVANCED PROPERTIES.....................8
APPENDIX B FAQ..........................................................9
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Chapter 1 Introduction
Thanks you for purchasing our UE-9520. This guide is to provide the installation and usage of this
adapter for network installers and users.
The USB2.0 Fast Ethernet Adapter provides a convenient and cost-effective way of connect the
notebook or desktop PCs to an IEEE 802.3/802.3u standard Fast Ethernet network through the Universal
Serial Bus (USB) interface. This is designed for both Notebook and Desktop PC with USB2.0 or USB1.1
connector and operating system supported. With the new interface USB2.0, it can increase bandwidth up
to 480Mbps between the device it connected. It makes the USB network adapter truly work in 100Mbps
network, not only 12Mbps of the USB1.1 limitation. Full/Half duplex operation mode is auto-detected.
With transmission and reception taking place simultaneously, data transfer is double. Using UE-9520,
you can simplify your Network connections at home, office and even on the road.
This adapter can work with Windows 98/Me/2000/XP/2003. Whatever your requirements are ease of
installation, superior performance or responsive support backed up by unlimited technical support, this
adapter is the superior choice.
1.1 Features
l USB specification 2.0 and 1.1 compliant
l Bandwidth up to 480Mbps
l Complies with IEEE 802.3 10Base-T and 802.3u 100Base-TX standards
l Provides Full-Duplex Ethernet operation for both 10Base-T and 100Base-TX expand the bandwidth
up to 20/200Mbp
l With one Type A upstream port to connect USB hub or PC with USB port
l Bus powered external power free
l Compact and robust design - perfect solution for all network users, both desktop and mobile
l Hot-Swap
l Plug and Play
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1.2 Specification
Model UE-9520
Network Standard IEEE 802.3 10BaseT, IEEE 802.3u 100BaseTX
USB Standard USB2.0 compliant
Data Transfer Rate LAN: 10/20Mbps, 100/200Mbps
USB2.0: 12/480Mbps
Connectors One RJ-45
One USB Type A
LED indicators 3: ACT, 100M, 10M
Driver support Windows 98/Me/2000/XP/2003
Operation Environment Temperature: 0~40 degree C (operating)
Humidity: 10~95%, non-condensing
Power mode Bus Powered
Power consumption 5V DC, 150mA max
Dimension (mm) 260 x 35 x 16 (W x D x H)
Weight 32g
Network Media 10Base-T: RJ-45 STP/UTP, Category 3~5 cable, 100meters maximum
100Base-TX: RJ-45 STP/UTP, Category 5 cable, 100meters maximum
Certification FCC, CE
1.3 Package Contents
Before installation, please check the items of your package. The package should include the following
items:
UE-9520 x 1
Quick Installation Guide x 1
Drivers and User’s Manual CD x 1
If any of the above items are missing, contact your supplier as soon as possible.
1.4 Minimum System Requirements
Before installation, please check the following requirements with your equipment.
• Operating System: Windows 98/Me/2000/XP/2003
• PC with CD-ROM drive
• USB port with standard 2.0 or 1.1
Chapter 2 Installation Procedure
Before you proceed with the installation, it is necessary that you have enough information about the
USB2.0 to Fast Ethernet Adapter. Use the Procedure described in below in this chapter to install under
Windows 98/Me/2000/XP.
2.1 Windows 98/Me/2000 Driver Installation
Note: The following installation operates under Window 2000. Procedures will be similar to
Window 98/Me. About Windows XP/2003 driver installation, please refer to next section.
1. Plug UE-9520 into your PC’s USB port.
2. Power on the PC and insert Driver and User’s manual CD into CD-ROM drive.
3. Windows will automatically detectUE-9520 and ask you to install driver. Please click “Next”.
4. Please select the first option and click “Next” to continue.
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5. Select “Specify a location” and click “Next” .
6. You can click “Browse” to find the driver location. (Assume "E" is your CD-ROM drive, the
driver can be found in E:\Driver\UE-9520\Win2000). Please click “OK” to continue.
7. Windows will show this screen to prompt you that it found a driver for the device you are
installing, please click “Next” to continue.
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8. Windows 2000 may tell you this driver doesn’t contain Microsoft digital signature. Please
don’t worry about this, click “Yes” to continue the installation.
9. Please click “Finish” to complete the driver installation.
(For Win98/Me, Windows will ask you to restart your PC when driver installation finished.)
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2.2 Windows XP/2003 driver installation
Note: The following installation operates under Window XP. Procedures will be similar to
Window 2003.
1. Plug UE-9520 into your PC’s USB port.
2. Power on the PC and insert Drivers and User’s manual CD into CD-ROM drive.
3. Windows XP will detect UE-9520 and ask you to install driver. Please select the second option
and click “Next”.
4. Please select “Include this location in the search” and then click “Browse” to find out UE-9520
driver location to install driver. (Assume "E" is your CD-ROM drive, you can find out UE-9520
driver in E:\Driver\UE-9520\WinXP). Please click “Next” to continue.
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5. WinXP will show you this dialog box to prompt you the driver has not passed Windows logo
testing, please press “Continue Anyway” to continue.
6. Please click “Finish” to complete the driver installation.
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Appendix A Advanced Properties
Allow your PC to communicate with
other devices set to operate on the
The default settings of the adapter should work in most cases. However, if you experience any unusual
circumstances during your installation, these settings may help you to trouble shoot the adapter. Do not
change any of these settings without a thorough understanding of the specifics of your network. The
following table briefly explains the function of each property.
Property Description Value Default
100Base-Tx Full_Duplex
100Base-Tx Half_Duplex
Connection Type
IEEE standard.
10Base-T Full_Duplex
10Base-T Half_Duplex
Auto_Sense
Auto_Sense
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Appendix B FAQ
Q: What is USB?
A: USB (Universal Serial Bus) is a “Plug and Play” interface between a computer and add-on
devices (such as audio players, joysticks, keyboards, telephones, scanners and printers).
With USB, a new device can be added to your computer without having to add an adapter
card or even having to turn the computer off.
Q: What is the maximum speed of USB 2.0?
A: USB version 1.1 supports a data rate of 12 Mbps. The New USB 2.0 Supports a
data rate up to 480 Mbps.
Q: How long of a cable can I use to connect UE-9520?
A: The USB specification limits the length of a cable between two devices to 5
meters. About the RJ-45 cable, the max length is 100m.
Q: Why I cannot install UE-9520 into WinNT?
A: WinNT is not support USB device, so you cannot install UE-9520 into WinNT
system.
Q: When UE-9520 connect to my PC, Windows will show me a message such as “a
high speed USB device plug into a low speed USB device”, what is it mean? Does it
meter ?
A: When Windows show this message, it is mean you connect UE-9520 into a USB 1.1 port.
UE-9520 is a USB 2.0 device, when you connect USB2.0 device into a USB 1.1 port,
Windows will show you the message to prompt you the USB 2.0 device will work as a USB
1.1 device.
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