Chapter 1
Chapter 1:
Product Overview
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. The Plug-and-Play compatible device attaches
to your PC's USB port via a USB Type A connector. Simply
connect a standard UTP Category 5 network cable into
the Gigabit USB Network Adapter's RJ-45 port, install
the included network software driver, and you are
networked.
The Gigabit USB Network Adapter is bus-powered, drawing
power from the host PC and requires no external power
cords. The Adapter features the maximum throughput
supported by USB, easy-to-read LEDs, and compact
design.
Front Panel
POWER
(Green) The Power LED lights up when
the Gigabit USB Adapter is connected to your
PC.
GIGABIT
(Green) The Gigabit LED lights up
when the USB Network Adapter is connected to
a Gigabit network.
10/100
(Green) The 10/100 LED lights up when
the Compact USB Network Adapter is connected
to a 10Mbps or 100Mbps network.
Gigabit USB Adapter
Back Panel
USB
CONNECTOR
connects to your PC.
Product Overview
This
USB
Connector
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