Linksys USB200M User Manual

Compact USB 2.0 10/100
Network Adapter
N
ow you can connect to any 10/100 Ethernet network
without having to open your PC. And with the power
of USB 2.0, you’ll connect at the full speed your net-
work supports. The Compact USB 2.0 10/100 Network
Adapter from Linksys works with any USB 1.1 or 2.0
equipped desktop or notebook PC, running any version of
Windows that supports USB.
This tiny, Plug-and-Play compatible device attaches directly
to a USB port on your PC or hub via a standard USB Type A
connector. Simply connect a Category 5 Ethernet network
cable to the Compact USB 2.0 10/100 Network Adapter’s RJ-
45 port, install the included device driver, and you’re net-
worked.
The Compact USB 2.0 10/100 Network Adapter is bus-pow-
ered, drawing power from the host PC so it requires no
external power cord. It features easy-to-read LEDs, a com-
pact design, a 1-year limited warranty,and free world-class
technical support.
• One Type A, Male USB Connector
• One RJ-45, 10/100 Port for Network Connectivity
• Powered by Host PC so No External Power Supply is
Needed
• Compact Design—Perfect for Use with Notebook PCs
• RJ-45 Network Port Connects to Any 10/100Mbps
Hub or Switch
• Backward Compatible with USB 1.0/1.1 Ports
• Plug-and-Play Compatible with Windows 98,
Millennium, 2000, and XP for Easy Installation
•Connects at a Full 100Mbps via USB 2.0,up
to 8 Times Faster than a USB 1.1 Adapter
•Compact Size for Greater Flexibility
•Also Compatible with USB 1.1 Desktop and
Notebook Computers
•Plug-and-Play Compatible with Windows
98, Millennium, 2000, and XP
•Free Technical Support—24 Hours a Day,
7 Days a Week, Toll-Free US Calls
•1-Year Limited Warranty
Compact USB 2.0 10/100 Network Adapter
Model Number: USB200M
Connect to Any 10/100 Network at Full Speed
via USB 2.0
Features
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Linksys USB200M Specifications

General

Category	Network Card
Manufacturer	Linksys
Model	USB200M
Interface	USB
Data Link Protocol	Ethernet
Connectivity Technology	Wired
Data Transfer Rate	10/100 Mbps
Network Standard	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
LED Indicators	Link/Activity
Cable Type	Ethernet
Compatibility	Windows

Summary

Product Benefits

High-Speed Connectivity

Connects at a Full 100Mbps via USB 2.0, up to 8 Times Faster than USB 1.1.

Compact and Flexible Design

Features a compact size for greater flexibility, ideal for notebooks.

Compatibility

Compatible with USB 1.1 and USB 2.0, Windows 98, Millennium, 2000, and XP.

Support and Warranty

Offers 24/7 free technical support and a 1-year limited warranty.

Product Features

USB and Ethernet Ports

Features one Type A Male USB connector and one RJ-45 10/100 Port.

Power and Design

Bus-powered by host PC, compact design ideal for notebooks.

Connectivity Details

RJ-45 port connects to 10/100Mbps hubs/switches, backward compatible with USB 1.0/1.1.

Technical Specifications

Model and Standards

Model USB200M, compliant with IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, and USB 1.0, 1.1, 2.0.

Ports and Speeds

USB Type A Male and RJ-45 ports. USB speeds up to 480Mbps. Ethernet 10/100Mbps.

Cabling and LEDs

Requires Category 5 Ethernet cable. LEDs indicate 100/ACT, F/H, 10/ACT.

Package Contents and Requirements

Included Items

Adapter, Driver CD with User Guide, USB Coupler, Quick Installation Guide, Registration Card.

Minimum System Requirements

PC with 200MHz+, 64MB RAM, USB 2.0 port, CD-ROM, and Windows 98/ME/2000/XP.