Introduction - Belkin F5U011 User Manual

USB
Ethernet Adapter

1. INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing Belkin Components' USB Ethernet Adapter. Now, you can
easily connect any USB-equipped notebook, portable, or desktop computer to an Ethernet
local area network. The product consists of a small plastic enclosure incorporating both
USB and 10Base-T (RJ45 TP) Ethernet ports, plus the associated software.
Windows ® applications that communicate via an Ethernet card will also work with the
Belkin USB Ethernet Adapter. It offers a Plug-and-Play solution for network connectivity,
eliminating the need to insert cards or shut down the system at connection time.
Our adapter conforms to both USB and Ethernet specifications, and functions as a full-
speed USB device. In addition, the hardware includes an Ethernet controller, appropriate
memory buffers, and on-board non-volatile memory for network configuration. The unit
requires no external power supply; it is powered directly by the Universal Serial Bus.
The provided software supports the Windows ® 98 operating system environments. The
CATC software drivers provide a bridge between the existing network layer protocols and
the USB protocol stack, hiding the details of the USB interface from the application
programs. This manual explains how to connect and use the Belkin USB Ethernet Adapter
hardware and software with your PC and network environment.
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