StarTech.com USB21000S manual

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    USB Net work Adapter 1-P ort USB 2.0 to Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapter USB21000S Instruction Manual Manual Revision:07/20/2010 For the most up-to-date inf ormation, please visit www.startech.com[...]

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    FCC Compliance Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to par t 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonab le protection against harmful interf erence in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energ[...]

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    i T able of Contents Introd uct ion .... ... .... .... .... ... .... .... .... ... .... .... .... ... .... .... .. 1 Pac kaging Contents ............................................................................. 1 System Requirements .......................................................................... 1 Inst all atio n ..... .... ... .... [...]

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    1 Introduction The StarT ech.com Gigabit USB 2.0 Ethernet Adapter add a single RJ-45 Ethernet networking por t to a USB enabled computer system with link speeds up to 1000 Mbps. Bac kwards compatible with USB 1.x computer systems and 10/100 Mbps Ethernet networks, this compact and por table adapter is ideal as a desktop replacement network adapter [...]

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    2 Installation Driver Installation Windows XP/Server 2003/Vista/Server 2008 R2/7 Once the computer has started and the operating system is fully loaded, insert the provided Driver CD into the computer’s CD/D VD drive. If AutoPla y opens, choose to bro wse the CD , otherwise go into “My Computer” and access the CD/D VD drive that the CD is in.[...]

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    3 Verifying Installation Windows XP/Server 2003/Vista/Server 2008 R2/7 F rom the main desktop, right-click on “My Computer” (“Computer” in Vista/7), then select Manage. In the ne w Computer Management window , select Device Manager from the left windo w panel. In the Device Manager , under the Netw ork Adapters categor y , you should see a [...]

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    4 Specications Bus Interface USB 2.0 Chipset ID ASIX AX88178 Connectors 1 x RJ45 Ethernet female 1 x USB type A male LEDs 1 x Link 1 x Activity Supported Standards IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3ab Auto MDI-X Support Y es Full Duplex Support Y es Supported Link Speeds Ethernet: 10/100/1000 Mbps Operating Temperature 0°C ~ 70°C (32°F ~ 158°F) Stora[...]

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    5 T echnical Suppor t StarT ech.com’ s lifetime technical support is an integral part of our commitment to provide industry-leading solutions. If you e ver need help with y our product, visit www.startech.com/suppor t and access our comprehensive selection of online tools, documentation, and downloads . Warranty Information This product is backed[...]

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    StarT ech.com has been making “hard-to-find easy” since 1985, providing high quality solutions to a div erse IT and A/V customer base that spans many channels, including government, education and industr ial facilities to name just a fe w . We offer an unmatched selection of computer par ts, cables, A/V products, KVM and Ser ver Management sol[...]