Linksys USB100M User Manual

EtherFast
®
10/100
Compact USB
Network Adapter
ow you can connect to any 10, 100, or
10/100Mbps hub or switch without having
to open your PC. The EtherFast
®
10/100
Compact USB Network Adapter from Linksys allows
you to instantly connect to a network from a USB-
enabled desktop or notebook PC running any ver-
sion of Windows that supports USB. The Plug-and-
Play compatible device attaches to your PC’s or
hub’s USB port via a USB Type A connector. Simply
connect a standard UTP Category 5 network cable
into the EtherFast
®
10/100 Compact USB Network
Adapter’s RJ-45 port, install the included network
software drivers,and you are networked.
The EtherFast
®
10/100 Compact USB Network
Adapter is bus-powered, drawing power from the
host PC and requires no external power cords. The
10/100 Compact USB Network Adapter features the
maximum throughput supported by USB, easy-to-
read LEDs, compact design, a 1-year limited war-
ranty, and free world-class technical support.
• One A-type USB Port
• One RJ-45 10/100BaseTX Port For
Connecting to a Network
• 18K Memory Buffer
• Powered by the Host PC So No External
Power Supply Is Needed
• Compact Design-Perfect for Use with
Notebook PCs
• RJ-45 Network Port Connects to Any 10, 100,
or 10/100Mbps Hub or Switch
• Easy-to-Read LED Indicators
• Plug-and-Play Compatible with Windows 98,
2000, Millennium, and XP for Easy Installation
• Free Technical Support—24 Hours a Day,
7 Days a Week for North America Only
• 1-Year Limited Warranty
• Compact Size Allows for Greater Flexibility
• Connect to Any Ethernet or Fast Ethernet
Network from Your Computer’s USB Port
• Perfect Solution for Desktop or Notebook
Computers
• Plug-and-Play Compatible with Windows
98, 2000, Millennium, and XP
• Free Technical Support—24 Hours a Day,
7 Days a Week for North America Only
• 1-Year Limited Warranty
EtherFast
®
10/100 Compact USB Network Adapter
(USB100M)
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Use your PC’s USB Port to Connect to
Any 10/100 Network
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Features
Features
Benefits
Benefits

Linksys USB100M Specifications

General

Interface	USB 1.1
Connectivity Technology	Wired
Data Link Protocol	Ethernet
Form Factor	External
Interface Type	USB
Compliant Standards	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
LED Indicators	Link, Activity
Data Transfer Rate	10 Mbps, 100 Mbps
Ports	1
Compatibility	PC, Mac

Summary

Product Overview and Benefits

Key Benefits of the Network Adapter

Highlights advantages like compact size, flexible connectivity, and plug-and-play compatibility for easy network access.

Product Features

Adapter Features and Specifications

Details key features including USB and RJ-45 ports, bus power, compact design, LEDs, and warranty information.

Technical Specifications

Model and Connectivity Details

Outlines model number, standards, protocol, ports, connection speed, transfer rate, buffer, cabling, and topology.

Environmental Operating Conditions

Specifies operating and storage temperature ranges, and humidity levels for the device.

Package Contents and Company Information

Included Items in the Package

Lists the components included with the network adapter, such as the adapter itself, USB coupler, CD, and user guide.

Linksys Contact and Web Information

Provides company address, sales information, and website details for support and further contact.