Chapter 1 Introduction The NetLINE USB 10/100 Ethernet Adapter allows you to connect your USB-equipped computer to a 10Base-T Ethernet or 100Base-TX network. The NetLINE USB 10/100 Ethernet Adapter is fully compliant with IEEE Ethernet standards and USB specifications. It supports plug-and- play for Windows 98 and Windows 2000.
EATURES Complies with IEEE 802.3 Ether- net and 802.3u Fast Ethernet standards. Complies with USB 1.1 stan- dards. LED indicator for link and activity. Operates with Windows 98 and Windows 2000. 3 year warranty. FCC Class A, CE Class A and VCCI Class A certification.
Chapter 2 Installation Your NetLINE USB 10/100 Ethernet Adapter can be installed simply by: Installing the hardware Installing the software Connect the adapter and then allow Windows to search for the necessary driver on the farallon diskette included with your NetLINE USB 10/100 Ethernet Adapter.
Chapter 2 NSTALLING THE HARDWARE Make sure your computer is on and running a correctly installed version of Windows 98 or 2000. Connect the adapter’s Ethernet port to a 10Mbps or 100Mbps network device using a twisted pair 10Base-T or 100Base-TX cable.
NSTALLING THE SOFTWARE INDOWS After you connect the USB adapter, the Windows Add New Hardware Wizard will appear Select search for the best driver for your device and then click Next. Windows will present the possible locations for the driver. Select your computer’s floppy disk drive.
10 Chapter 2 INDOWS After you connect the USB adapter, the Update Device Driver Wizard will begin. Click Next. Insert the Farallon diskette into your computer’s floppy disk drive. When the Wizard finds the driver, a message may appear indicating that the driver does not have the Windows 2000 digital signature.
Chapter 3 Operation Verify the following for NetLINE USB 10/100 Ethernet Adapter operation: The link LED is lit. Connections are secure, and the correct cable type is being used. The driver software is installed. LINE USB A The NetLINE USB 10/100 Ethernet Adapter LED can give you information about link status and network activity.
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12 Chapter 3 LED Blinking: The indicator blinks green when data is received on the 100Mbps network and blinks yellow when data is received on the 100Mbps network. LED Off: If the LED is off, and you have a network cable connected to the adapter, it may indicate one of the following: The network cable is not properly...
Chapter 4 Farallon Technical Support Farallon is committed to providing its customers with reliable products and excellent technical support. Please look in this user’s guide for possible solutions to any problems you come across, and be sure to read any paper release notes or electronic “Read Me”...
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14 Chapter 4 ARALLON RESOURCES Please visit our website at www.farallon.com for Farallon product information, support resources and home networking information. UTSIDE OF THE ANADA If you are not located in the United States or Canada, you can get service locally by contacting your nearest Farallon reseller or distributor.
Appendix PECIFICATIONS Specification Standard Data Transfer Rate LED indicators USB Port Ethernet Port Connector/Cable Dimensions Temperature Humidity Power Consumption Regulatory USB Specification V.1.1 IEEE 802.3 10Base-T IEEE 802.3u 100Base-TX USB ...12Mbps Ethernet...10/100Mbps Green... 100Mbps Link/Rx Yellow ... 10Mbps Link/Rx Series-A Plug RJ-45 10Base-T RJ-45 100Base-TX Unshielded twisted pair wire...
EGULATORY NOTICES FCC C OMPLIANCE TATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
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CE M This equipment conforms to the European Community CE Mark standard for the design and manufacturing of information technology equipment. This standard covers a broad area of product design, including RF emissions and immunity from electrical disturbances. Warning: In a domestic environment this equipment may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
Warranty IMITED ARRANTY AND IMITATION OF EMEDIES Farallon warrants to you, the end user, that the accompanying Farallon hardware product, which may include third party products or technology (the “Product”) will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for three years after the date of purchase.
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PRODUCT IS ASSUMED BY YOU. THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES IS NOT PERMITTED BY SOME STATES OR JURISDICTIONS, SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IN THAT CASE, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO NINETY (90) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF DELIVERY OF THE PRODUCT.