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EZ Connect
USB/Ethernet Converter

Easy Universal Serial Bus Connectivity

From SMCs line of low-cost

Universal Serial Bus solutions

The EZ Connect™ USB/Ethernet Converter delivers instant
access to any Ethernet network via your PC’s or notebook’s USB
port. The converter includes a USB B-Type connector and RJ-45
port that allows you to connect a USB host or hub directly to a
10BASE-T Ethernet LAN. Its ease of installation and compact,
rugged case makes this Ethernet adapter ideal for PC users in the
home, office, and on the road.

The USB/Ethernet Converter is bus-powered, conveniently
drawing power from the Universal Serial Bus, so no external
power connection is required. As a bus-powered device, the
converter draws less than 0.5A from the upstream PC or USB
hub. Compatibility with USB Specification 1.0 also provides
support for energy-saving suspend and resume operations.

Network application compatibility with the USB/Ethernet
Converter is provided by using a standard NDIS interface device
driver (included with the converter). Standard Winsock API
protocol stacks included with Windows operating systems utilize
the NDIS interface to connect to the Ethernet network.

The USB/Ethernet Converter can achieve multi-megabit burst
data transfer rates. The converter has a peak bandwidth of 8
Mbps, with a typical sustained bandwidth of 6 Mbps in an
unshared USB topology. With SMC’s USB/Ethernet Converter,
you have the installation convenience of the Universal Serial Bus
and data communications connectivity at LAN speeds.

Features/Benefits

Instant Network Access

◆ Provides easy access to any Ethenet network

through your computer’s USB bus or a USB hub

◆ Functions similar to a standard Ethernet card

◆ Operates with peak performance of 8 Mbps, and

sustained performance of 6 Mbps

◆ Includes one USB B-Type connector and one

RJ-45 10BASE-T Ethernet port

◆ Supports Windows 95 (OSR2.1 or later),

98, and Windows 2000 with NDIS driver

Advanced Power Management

◆ Derives power from the host bus—external

power supply not required

◆ Provides energy saving suspend and resume

functions

Easy to Install and Use

◆ Small compact device installs outside your PC

◆ Plugs directly into a PC’s USB port or a USB hub

◆ No configuration necessary

◆ Hot-swappable—can be connected and

disconnected from your PC without
interrupting the power or rebooting

◆ Easy installation with automatic device

recognition and resource management

◆ LED indicators show at-a-glance network link

status and activity

Compatible

◆ USB Specification 1.0

◆ IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T

◆ FCC Class B standard

Reliable

◆ Customer Satisfaction Guarantee

◆ One-year limited warranty

◆ Free pre- and post-purchase technical support

SMC Offices Worldwide

For information, call or fax:

◆ SMC—Headquarters
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EZ Connect USB/Ethernet Converter

Easy Universal Serial Bus Connectivity

Specifications

Model

SMC2102USB/ETH

Ports

One USB B-Type connector

for downstream (device) connections

One RJ-45 Ethernet port

for 10BASE-T, 10 Mbps connections

Wiring Topology

Point-to-point connections

Access Methods

Differential and bi-directional

per USB specifications,

12 Mbps full speed on USB side,

and up to 8 Mbps on Ethernet side,
with a sustained rate of 6 Mbps

Cabling

USB port: 90-ohm shielded USB cable,

16 ft (5 m) max. length

Ethernet port: 100-ohm Category 3,4,5 shielded/

unshielded twisted-pair with max length of 328 ft
(100 m)

Standard

USB Specification 1.0

(conforms to USB low-power device)

System Requirements

USB enabled computer and operating system,

including Windows 95 (OSR2.1 or later),
Windows 98, and Windows 2000

Also requires device driver (includes Windows 98/

2000, Windows 95 will be available 6/99 )

Size

1.0 x 2.18 x 2.67 in. (25.3 x 55.4 x 67.8 mm)

Weight

50 g (1.76 oz)

Temperature

Operating 0° to 40°C (32º to 104ºF)
Storage –20° to 70°C (-4º to 158ºF)

Humidity

0% to 95%, non-condensing

Input Power

4.25~5.25 VDC, 0.5A max.
(bus powered from USB host controller
or self-powered USB hub)

Power Consumption

2.65 Watts max.

Heat Dissipation

9.04 BTU/hr

Compliances

CE Mark
Emissions

EN50081-1, EN55022 Class B; EN50082-1,
IEC 1000-4-2/3/4/6,
FCC Class B, VCCI Class B, CISPR Class B

Limited Warranty

One year

World Wide Web

http://www.smc.com/

Product Order Number Description

USB/Ethernet Converter SMC2102USB/ETH USB to Ethernet Converter

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