Linksys USB1000 manual

A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc . ® Model No . WIRED Gigabit USB Adapter USB1000 User Guide[...]

Gigabit USB Adapter Copyright and T rademarks Specifications are subject to change without notice . L inksys is a registered tradema rk or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc . and/or its affiliates in the U.S . and certain other countries. Copyright © 2004 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Other brands and product names are tradem arks or regi[...]

Gigabit USB Adapter Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome 1 What’s in this Guide? 2 Chapter 2: Getting to Know and Connecting the Gigabit USB Adapter 3 The Back Panel 3 The Front Panel 3 USB Icon and Ports 4 Chapter 3: Setup Utility for the Gigabit USB Adapter 5 Setup Utility 5 Setup and Driver Installation 5 Uninstalling the Driver[...]

Gigabit USB Adapter List of Figures Figure 2-1: Back Panel 3 Figure 2-2: Front Panel’s LEDs 3 Figure 2-3: Front Panel’s Ethernet Port 4 Figure 3-1: Driver Installation 5 Figure 3-2: Start the Installation 5 Figure 3-3: File Location 6 Figure 3-4: Select Folder 6 Figure 3-5: Setup Being Performed 7 Figure 3-6: Installation Complete 7 Figure 3-7:[...]

1 Chapter 1: Introductio n Welcome Gigabit USB Adapter Chapter 1: Introduction We l c o m e Thank you for choosing the Gigabit USB Adapter . This Gigabit USB Adapter will allow you to network better than ever . How does the Gigabit USB Adapter do all of this? An Gigabit USB Adapter allows you to connect to any 10/ 100Mbps or Gigabit hub or switch w[...]

2 Chapter 1: Introductio n What’s in this Guide? Gigabit USB Adapter What’ s in this Gu ide? This user guide covers the steps for sett ing up and using the Gigabit USB Adapter . • Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter describes the Adapter’s applications and this User Guide . • Chapter 2: Getting to Know and Connecting the Giga bit USB Ada[...]

3 Chapter 2: Getting to Kn ow and Connecting the Gigabit USB Adap ter The Back Panel Gigabit USB Adapter Chapter 2: Getting to Know and Connecting the Gigabit USB Adapter The Back P anel The Gigabit USB Adapter's USB c onnector , is located on the back panel. USB Connector This USB Connector connects to your PC. The Front P anel The Gigabit US[...]

4 Chapter 2: Getting to Kn ow and Connecting the Gigabit USB Adap ter USB Icon and Ports Gigabit USB Adapter Ethernet P ort The Ethernet port connects to the Ethernet port on your ne twork device , such as a router . Connect one end of an Ether net cable to the Ether net port on the Gigabit USB Adapter , then connect the other end to the Ethern et [...]

5 Chapter 3: Setup Utility for th e Gigabit USB Adapter Overview Gigabit USB Adapter Chapter 3: Setup Utilit y for the Gigabit USB Adapter Overview This chapter will take you through all the steps necessar y to set up, configure , and install the Gigabit USB Adapter . The steps are also available to use the Utility to unins tall the driver from the[...]

6 Chapter 3: Setup Utility for th e Gigabit USB Adapter Setup and Driver Installation Gigabit USB Adapter 2. The Choose Destination Location folder will appear next. T o install the driver in the default folder location, click Next . T o install the driver in a different folder , click Browse and select a folder location. Then, click Next . Figure [...]

7 Chapter 3: Setup Utility for th e Gigabit USB Adapter Hardware Installation Gigabit USB Adapter 3. The driver files will be copied onto your PC. 4. This screen will appear when the installation is complete. Clic k Finish to finish the installation. Click the Exit tab to exit the Utility . Hardw are Installation 1. Connect the USB Connector of the[...]

8 Chapter 3: Setup Utility for th e Gigabit USB Adapter Uninstalling the Driver Gigabit USB Adapter Uninstalling the Driver This process is used to uninstall the driver from your computer if you should need to do so. 3. Click the Uninstall tab , then the Uninstal l button. The Welcome screen will appear . Click Next to continue the installation. 4.[...]

9 Chapter 3: Setup Utility for th e Gigabit USB Adapter Uninstalling the Driver Gigabit USB Adapter 6. This screen will appear when the installation is complete. Clic k Finish to finish the installation and exit the uninstallation process. Figure 3-10: Uninstallat ion Complete[...]

10 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Gigabit USB Adapter Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix consists of two parts: “Common Problems and Solutions” and “F requently Asked Questions. ” This appendix provides solutions to problems that may occur d uring the installation and operation of this product. Read the d[...]

11 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Gigabit USB Adapter 5. In Network Neighborhood I can see myself but no other computers. • Make sure that the cables are connected correctly . Make sure you are getting Link or Activity lights on both the Gigabit USB Adapter and your hub if you are using one. T ry changing to a new cab[...]

14 Appendix B: Glossary Gigabit USB Adapter Appendix B: Glossar y 802.11a - A wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps and an operating frequency of 5GHz. 802.11b - A wireless networking standar d that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz. 802.11g - A wireles[...]

15 Appendix B: Glossary Gigabit USB Adapter Buffer - A shared or assigned memor y area that is us ed to support and coordinate different computing and networking activities so one isn't held up by the other . Byte - A unit of data that is usually eight bits long Cable Modem - A device that con nects a computer to the cable television network, [...]

16 Appendix B: Glossary Gigabit USB Adapter DTIM ( D elivery T raffic I ndication M essage) - A message included in data packets that can increase wireless efficiency . Dynamic IP Address - A temporar y IP address assigned by a DHCP server . EAP ( E xtensible A uthentication P rotocol) - A general authentication protocol used to control network acc[...]

17 Appendix B: Glossary Gigabit USB Adapter HTTP ( H yper T ext T ransport P rotocol) - The communications protocol used to connect to ser vers on the World Wide Web . Infrastructure - A wireless network that is bridged to a wired network via an access point. IP ( I nternet P rotocol) - A protocol used to send data over a network. IP Address - The [...]

18 Appendix B: Glossary Gigabit USB Adapter Node - A network junction or connection point, typically a computer or work sta tion. OFDM ( O rthogonal F requency D ivision M ultiplexing) - Frequency transmission that separates the data stream into a number of lower -speed data streams, which are then transmitted in parallel to prevent information fro[...]

19 Appendix B: Glossary Gigabit USB Adapter RTS ( R equest T o S end) - A networking method of coordinating large packets through the RTS Threshold setting. Server - Any computer whose function in a network is to provide user access to files, printing, communications, and other services. SMTP ( S imple M ail T ransfer P rotocol) - The sta ndard e-m[...]

20 Appendix B: Glossary Gigabit USB Adapter TFTP ( T rivial F ile T ransfer P rotocol) - A version of the TCP/IP FTP protocol that has no director y or password capability . Throughput - The amount of da ta moved successfully from one node to another in a given time period. TKIP ( T emporal K ey I ntegrity P rotocol) - a wireless encr yption protoc[...]

21 Appendix C: Regulatory Inf ormation Gigabit USB Adapter Appendix C: Regulator y Information FCC ST A TEMENT This product has been tested and complies with the specification s for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to pr ovide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residentia[...]

22 Appendix D: Specifications Gigabit USB Adapter Appendix D: Specifications Standards IEEE802.3, IEEE802.3u and IEEE 802.3ab Ports/Buttons One 10/100/1000 RJ-45 Port Cabling T ype UTP CA T 5e LEDs Power , Gigabit, 10/100 Dimensions 2.95" x 0.98" x 2.95" (W x H x D) (75 mm x 25 mm x 75 mm) Unit Weight 2.3 oz (65g) Power 5 VDC, 500mA [...]

23 Appendix E: Warranty In formation Gigabit USB Adapter Appendix E: Warrant y Information LIMITED WARRANTY Linksys warrants to Y ou that, for a period of one year (the “Warranty Period”), your Linksys Product will be substantially free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use . Y our exclusive remedy and Linksys' entire li[...]

24 Appendix F: Contact Inform ation Gigabit USB Adapter Appendix F: Contact Information Need to contact Linksys? Visit us online for information on the latest products and updates to your existing products at: http://www .linksys.com or ftp.linksys.com Can't find information about a product you want to buy on the web? Do you want to kno w more[...]