Belkin F5D5050 User manual

Connect your PC to a network or broadband modem
USB10/100
Ethernet Adapter
network
F5D5050
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Tab e of Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Installing the Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Installing the Network Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5
Connecting to a DSL or Cable Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-13
Creating a Simple Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-28
Sharing an Internet Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29-46
Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Warranty, FCC, CE Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
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Congratulations on your purchase of this quality Belkin product.
You can now enjoy the benefits of sharing printers and
peripherals, exchanging data quickly between connected
computers, and communicating via e-mail and the Internet. This
guide explains how to install and use the Belkin USB 10/100
Ethernet Adapter on a PC running Microsoft®Windows®98, 2000,
or Me operating system software.
Features:
• Compatible with USB and Ethernet specifications
• Provides LED indicators for monitoring network traffic
Contents of Package:
• One USB 10/100 Ethernet Adapter
• One CD-ROM
• User Guide
Introduction
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Insta ing the Hardware
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Installing the USB 10/100 Ethernet Adapter
1. Turn off the power to the desktop/laptop.
2. Insert the USB 10/100 Ethernet Adapter’s USB Connector into
the PC’s USB port.
3. Insert a CAT5 cable into the Ethernet jack.
Basic PC-to-Ethernet Port Connections
An Ethernet port is used to connect the adapter to an Ethernet
environment. Such a port might be an Ethernet hub, switch, network
wall socket, peripheral device, etc.
4. Use the following connection diagrams for your specific application:
PC-to-PC Direct Connections
NOTE: A standard Belkin Network Cable cannot be used to directly
connect two computers. A specially wired cable called a crossovc
cable is needed to allow you to connect 2 computers without the use
of a network hub or switch. Belkin crossover cables are yellow
(Belkin A3X126-XX-YLW-M)
to Ethernet Port
USB Ethernet
10/100 Adapter
PC
Ethernet
Cross-Cable
USB Ethernet
10/100 Adapter
PC
PC
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Insta ing the Hardware (Continued)
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PC-to-Ethernet Network Connections
PC
PC
PC
PC
USB Ethernet
10/100 Adapter
Ethernet Switch
PC
USB Ethernet
10/100 Adapter Cable Modem
PC-to-Cable Modem or xDSL Modem Connections
PC
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Insta ing the Network Drivers
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Installing the network drivers
Now that you have properly installed the USB 10/100 Ethernet Adapter
and it is properly connected to the network, we are now
ready to configure the software to allow your computers to work
together efficiently.
1. Turn on the power to the PC. Windows will automatically
detect that a new device has been installed and will display
the following window:
2. The "Add New Hardware Wizard" will begin:
3. Click the Next button.
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Insta ing the Network Drivers
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5. Select the CD-ROM drive box. Place the CD-ROM supplied with the
card in your CD-ROM and click the Next Button.
4. When asked, "What do you want Windows to do?" select the first
option- "Search for the best driver for your device.(Recommended)"
and click the Next Button.
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Connecting to a DSL or Cab e Modem
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Many DSL or cable modems require connection to a computer through
a network interface card (NIC).To determine if your cable or DSL
modem can be connected through a network interface card, you can
either consult your modem’s documentation or simply look at the ports
on the back of the modem. If your modem has a port that looks just
like the one pictured below (similar to a standard phone jack, but a
little larger), then the Belkin USB 10/100 Ethernet Adapter is an easy
way to connect to these modems and take advantage of high-speed
Internet access.
10/100Base-T Ethernet Connector
Connecting the hardware
To connect the modem to your Network Card, you will need an Ethernet
"patch cable," or "CAT5 cable". Most cable and DSL modems will
require connection using a "crossover patch cable," however, some
modems offer a second network connector labeled "Computer," which
can be connected to the Network Card using a standard patch cable. To
determine which cable to use, it is recommended that you consult your
modem’s installation guide or user manual.
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