Summary of Contents for SMC Networks EZ Networking SMC2209USB/ETH
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Attach unshielded twisted-pair cable (UTP) to the RJ-45 port and shielded USB cable to the USB port. EC Conformance Declaration – Class B SMC contact for these products in Europe is: SMC Networks Europe, Edificio Conata II Calle Fructuos Gelabert 6-8, 2o, 4a 08970 – Sant Joan Despi...
2 | Package Contents After unpacking the SMC2209USB/ETH, check the contents of the box to be sure you have received the following components: • 1 SMC2209USB/ETH Ethernet Adapter • 1 SMC2209USB/ETH EZ Installation Wizard and Documentation CD • 1 EZ Quick Installation Guide Immediately inform your dealer in the event of any incorrect, missing or damaged parts.
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4 | Driver Installation – Option 1 (Recommended) Windows 98/Me/2000/XP NOTE: Installation processes will require the use of your original, licensed copy of Windows. Please have your Windows CD available BEFORE proceeding with the installation. This Installation method makes the process as simple and Plug-and-Play as possible. Simply run the driver/utility program, reboot your machine and insert your SMC2209USB/ETH Ethernet Adapter.
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5 | Driver Installation – Option 2 Windows 98/Me/2000/XP Section 5.1 | Windows 98 NOTE: Installation processes will require the use of your original, licensed copy of Windows. Please have your Windows CD available BEFORE proceeding with the installation. Step 1: After you have inserted the SMC2209USB/ETH in your machine, the Operating System will automatically recognize the adapter and prompt you for the appropriate drivers.
Step 8: You will then be prompted to reboot the machine. Press [Yes]. Upon reboot, the SMC2209USB/ETH will be initialized and ready for use. Section 5.2 |Windows Me NOTE: Installation processes will require the use of your original, licensed copy of Windows. Please have your Windows CD available BEFORE proceeding with the installation.
Section 5.3 | Windows 2000/XP Step 1: After you have inserted the SMC2209USB/ETH in your machine and turned it back on, the Operating System will automatically recognize the adapter and prompt you for the appropriate drivers. Click the [Next >] button to begin the installation. Step 2: Insert the EZ Installation Wizard and Documentation CD and select the [Search for a suitable driver...] option.
6 | Driver Verification Windows 98/Me/2000/XP Section 6.1 | Windows 98/Me Step 1: Right-click the My Computer icon on your desktop and click [Properties]. Step 2: Then go to the [Device Manager] tab and open the [Network adapters] section. You should see your SMC EZ Networking Compact 10/100 USB 2.0 Adapter in this menu.
7 | Troubleshooting • You cannot connect to the network You did not install the software driver properly. Please see Section 6 to verify this. If you do not see your adapter in the device manager, please repeat the installation process starting from Section 5. •...
8 | Cable Types and Specifications Cable Cat. 3, 4, 5 100-ohm 10Base-T 100Base-TX Cat. 5 100-ohm UTP Twisted-Pair Cable and Pin Assignments DO NOT plug a phone jack connector into any RJ-45 port. Use only twisted-pair cables with RJ-45 connectors that conform with FCC standards.
9 | Technical Specifications Standards: IEEE 802.3 10Base-T IEEE 802.3u 100Base-TX IEEE 802.3x 100Base-TX Flow Control support Host Interface: USB 1.0/1.1, 2.0 Ports: One USB Type A / Male Connector One RJ45 port for 10Base-T and 100Base-TX LED: 10/ACT, 100/ACT, F/H Operating Systems: Windows 98, Me, 2000, XP Environment:...
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10 | Terminology 10BaseT - Physical Layer Specification for Twisted-Pair Ethernet using Unshielded Twisted Pair wire at 10Mbps. This is the most popular type of LAN cable used today because it is very cheap and easy to install. It uses RJ-45 connectors and has a cable length span of up to 100 meters. There are two versions, STP (Shielded Twisted Pair) which is more expensive and UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair), the most popular cable.
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Ethernet - A standard for computer networks. Ethernet networks are connected by special cables and hubs, and move data around at up to 10 million bits per second (Mbps). ESS - ESS (ESS-ID, SSID) stands for "Extended Service Set". More than one BSS is configured to become an Extended Service Set.
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the other device. There are typically one or two ports on a device that can be toggled between MDI (not crossed) and MDI-X (crossed). Medium Dependent Interface – X (crossed) - A port on a network hub or switch that crosses the transmit lines coming in to the receive lines going out.
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