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A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc.
Gigabit USB Adapter

User Guide

WIRED
USB1000
Model No.

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    ® A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc. Gigabit USB Adapter User Guide WIRED USB1000 Model No.
  • Page 2 Gigabit USB Adapter Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are subject to change without notice. Linksys is a registered trademark 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Gigabit USB Adapter Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome What’s in this Guide? Chapter 2: Getting to Know and Connecting the Gigabit USB Adapter The Back Panel The Front Panel USB Icon and Ports Chapter 3: Setup Utility for the Gigabit USB Adapter Setup Utility Setup and Driver Installation Uninstalling the Driver...
  • Page 4 Gigabit USB Adapter List of Figures Figure 2-1: Back Panel Figure 2-2: Front Panel’s LEDs Figure 2-3: Front Panel’s Ethernet Port Figure 3-1: Driver Installation Figure 3-2: Start the Installation Figure 3-3: File Location Figure 3-4: Select Folder Figure 3-5: Setup Being Performed Figure 3-6: Installation Complete Figure 3-7: Driver Uninstallation Figure 3-8: Setup Being Performed...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1: Introduction

    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 without having to open your PC. The Gigabit USB Network Adapter from Linksys allows you to instantly connect to a network from a USB-enabled desktop or notebook PC running Windows Millennium, 2000, or XP.

  • Page 6: What's In This Guide

    This appendix supplies the Adapter’s warranty information. • Appendix E: Regulatory Information This appendix supplies the Adapter’s regulatory information. • Appendix F: Contact Information This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including Technical Support. Chapter 1: Introduction What’s in this Guide?

  • Page 7: Chapter 2: Getting To Know And Connecting The Gigabit Usb Adapter

    Gigabit USB Adapter Chapter 2: Getting to Know and Connecting the Gigabit USB Adapter The Back Panel The Gigabit USB Adapter's USB connector, is located on the back panel. USB Connector This USB Connector connects to your PC. The Front Panel The Gigabit USB Adapter's LEDs, where information about network activity is displayed, and Ethernet port are located on the front panel.

  • Page 8: Usb Icon And Ports

    The picture below shows two USB ports as they might be found on your computer. Note the two USB icons above the port. With these, and many other, Linksys products, your networking options are limitless. Go to the Linksys website at www.linksys.com for more information about products that work with the Gigabit USB Adapter.

  • Page 9: Chapter 3: Setup Utility For The Gigabit Usb Adapter

    Click the Install button to continue this Setup Utility and install the driver. Click the Uninstall tab and button to uninstall the driver. Clicking the User Guide button opened this User Guide. To contact Linksys, click the Contact Us tab and button. To exit this Setup Utility, click the Exit tab and button.

  • Page 10: Figure 3-3: File Location

    Gigabit USB Adapter 2. The Choose Destination Location folder will appear next. To install the driver in the default folder location, click Next. To install the driver in a different folder, click Browse and select a folder location. Then, click Next. Chapter 3: Setup Utility for the Gigabit USB Adapter Setup and Driver Installation Figure 3-3: File Location...

  • Page 11: Figure 3-5: Setup Being Performed

    Gigabit USB Adapter 3. The driver files will be copied onto your PC. 4. This screen will appear when the installation is complete. Click Finish to finish the installation. Click the Exit tab to exit the Utility. Hardware Installation 1. Connect the USB Connector of the Gigabit USB Adapter to the USB port of your computer. Slide the connector out from it’s holder, unwind the cable, and connect the USB Connector to the USB port in your PC.

  • Page 12: 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 Uninstall button. The Welcome screen will appear. Click Next to continue the installation.

  • Page 13: Figure 3-10: Uninstallation Complete

    Gigabit USB Adapter 6. This screen will appear when the installation is complete. Click Finish to finish the installation and exit the uninstallation process. Figure 3-10: Uninstallation Complete Chapter 3: Setup Utility for the Gigabit USB Adapter Uninstalling the Driver...

  • Page 14: Appendix A: Troubleshooting

    This appendix consists of two parts: “Common Problems and Solutions” and “Frequently Asked Questions.” This appendix provides solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of this product. Read the description below to solve your problems. If you can't find an answer here, check the Linksys website at www.linksys.com.
  • Page 15 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. Try changing to a new cable that you know is working.

  • Page 16: Appendix B: Glossary

    Gigabit USB Adapter Appendix B: Glossary 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 standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz.
  • Page 17 Gigabit USB Adapter Buffer - A shared or assigned memory area that is used 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 connects a computer to the cable television network, which in turn connects to the Internet.
  • Page 18 Gigabit USB Adapter DTIM (Delivery Traffic Indication Message) - A message included in data packets that can increase wireless efficiency. Dynamic IP Address - A temporary IP address assigned by a DHCP server. EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol) - A general authentication protocol used to control network access. Many specific authentication methods work within this framework.
  • Page 19 Gigabit USB Adapter HTTP (HyperText Transport Protocol) - The communications protocol used to connect to servers on the World Wide Web. Infrastructure - A wireless network that is bridged to a wired network via an access point. IP (Internet Protocol) - A protocol used to send data over a network. IP Address - The address used to identify a computer or device on a network.
  • Page 20 Packet - A unit of data sent over a network. Passphrase - Used much like a password, a passphrase simplifies the WEP encryption process by automatically generating the WEP encryption keys for Linksys products. PEAP (Protected Extensible Authentication Protocol) - A mutual authentication method that uses a combination of digital certificates and another system, such as passwords.
  • Page 21 Gigabit USB Adapter RTS (Request To Send) - 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 (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) - The standard e-mail protocol on the Internet.
  • Page 22 Gigabit USB Adapter TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol) - A version of the TCP/IP FTP protocol that has no directory or password capability. Throughput - The amount of data moved successfully from one node to another in a given time period. TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) - a wireless encryption protocol that provides dynamic encryption keys for each packet transmitted.

  • Page 23: Appendix C: Regulatory Information

    Gigabit USB Adapter Appendix C: Regulatory Information FCC STATEMENT This product has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

  • Page 24: 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 Type UTP CAT 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...

  • Page 25: Appendix E: Warranty Information

    Your exclusive remedy and Linksys' entire liability under this warranty will be for Linksys at its option to repair or replace the Product or refund Your purchase price less any rebates.

  • Page 26: Appendix F: Contact Information

    Can't find information about a product you want to buy on the web? Do you want to know more about networking with Linksys products? Give our advice line a call at: Or fax your request in to: If you experience problems with any Linksys product,...

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