Belkin F5U004 User manual

Belkin USB Direct Connect
Manual
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
2. Device Specifications
2.1. Environmental Conditions
2.2. Data Rate
2.3. Operating Systems
2.4. Power Consumption
2.5. Dimensions
2.6. LEDs
2.7. Compliance
3. Network Topology
4.0 Belkin USB Direct Connect Installation
4.1.1 Installation of USB Driver for Win 98
4.1.2 Installation of USB Driver for Win 95
4.2.0 Installation of Network Drivers
4.3.0 Sharing resources between computers
5. Setting Up Network Support Manually
5.1. Determining Your Existing Configuration
5.2. Determining Your New Configuration
5.3. Installing Network Components
5.3.1. Installing the USB Direct Connect Network Adapter
5.3.2. Installing Client for Microsoft Networks
5.3.3. Installing TCP/IP
5.3.4 Installing File and Print Sharing (optional)
5.3.5. Installing IPX/SPX-compatible Protocol (optional)
5.4.0 Setting Up Communications
6. Uninstalling the Belkin USB Direct Connect

1. Introduction
The USB Direct Connect provides a convenient way to connect stand-alone PCs and gain the
benefits of networking without having to install network cards. Two or more USB computers can
share programs, files, peripheral equipment and more. The USB Direct Connect is ideal for small
offices, home users, multiplayer gaming, and taking work on the road.
2. Device Specifications
2.1. Environmental Conditions
0to 70’C (32 to 158’F)
Humidity 10% to 90%, non-condensing
2.2. Data Rate
12 Megabytes/second
2.3. Operating Systems
Windows 98
2.4. Power Consumption
Powered from USB Bus
Normal Operation: -7OmA
Suspend: ~300qA
2.5. Dimensions
0.87’ H x 2.6” W x 4.25” L
2.6. LEDs
Left: Status
Center and Right: Activity
2.7. Compliance
FCC Class B, USB specification v 1.0
3. Network Topology
The USB Direct Connect can be used to connect two or more computers. There is a maximum
distance limit between computers, or hosts, of 1 0 meters. This limit is due to the USB cable
length maximum of 5 meters. Therefore each host can be up to 5 meters away from the USB
Direct Connect. Figure 1 below shows the different ways that the USB Direct Connect(s) can be
connected to host computers.
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Figure 1. Network Topology

Note from the “Tree” Configuration in the previous section that it is possible to connect more
than two USB Direct Connects to a host, however, only eight USB Direct Connects may be
connected per host.
Another restriction is the following: the hosts must NEVER be connected in such a way that any
two hosts in the network have more than one USB Direct Connect connecting them. Doing this
will form a “ring” which will crash the network. Figure 2 below illustrates what not to do.
Figure 2. How NOT to connect a USB Direct Connect
In this diagram the USB Direct Connect that connects the laptop back to the first computer will
cause the network to crash.
4. Belkin USB Direct Connect Installation
There are two stages to the installation of the USB Direct Connect. The first part installs the USB
Direct Connect drivers. The second stage is Network installation and setup.
The procedure below should be followed on all the computers that will be connected on the
network.
4.1.1. Installation of USB Driver for Win 98:
1. Insert the disk labeled “USB Direct Connect Installation Disk” into your floppy drive
(typically drive A:).
2. Insert the flat (type A) connector into an available USB port on your PC or USB hub
attached to your PC.
3. Insert the square connector (type B) into either of the two ports on the USB Direct
Connect device. You will see an “Add New Hardware” Wizard.

4. A window saying: 'This wizard searches for new drivers for:
USB Direct Connect 'appears.
5.Click Next
6.A windows saying: 'What do you want to do?' appears.
7.Make sure 'Search for the best driver...' is selected and click Next.

8.On the next window that appears, check the box marked: 'Specify a Location ' and uncheck the
other boxes. Type A:\win98 on the big rectangular box right below ‘Specify a Location’. Click
Next.
9.A Window saying ‘Belkin USB Direct Connect’ and 'Location of driver:
A:\WIN98\BUSDC.INF 'will appear. Click Next.
10.A window might appear titled: Copying Files...If this window does appear, type
A:\WIN98 at the bottom of the window and click OK.

11.Click 'Finish' on the next window that appears. You may be asked to put in the win 98 CD-
ROM. After the files have been copied, you can go now to section 4.2.0 of the manual
(Installation of Network drivers).
4.1.2 Installation of USB Driver for Win 95:
1. Insert the disk labeled “USB Direct Connect Installation Disk” into your floppy drive
(typically drive A:).
2. Insert the flat (type A) connector into an available USB port on your PC or USB hub
attached to your PC.
3. Insert the square connector (type B) into either of the two ports on the USB Direct
Connect device.
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4. A window titled 'Update Device Driver Wizard' appears.

5.Click Next
6.A windows saying:'Please wait while Windows searches...'appears. DO NOT click 'Next' on
this window, wait until the next window is displayed.
7.On the next window that appears, click the 'Other Locations' button.
8.A Window titled:'Select Other Location' will appear.
9. Type 'A:\ win95 '. Click OK.

10.Click 'Finish' on the next window that appears.
11.A window titled:'Copying Files...'may appear asking for the location of 'KLNETSET.EXT,
type 'A:\win95’ and click OK.

12. On some systems, you may be asked to insert your Windows 95 CD-ROM. After the files
have been copied, you can go now to section 4.2.0 of the manual (Installation of Network
drivers).
4.2.0 Installation of Network Drivers
1.During the USB install, a shortcut was placed on the desktop called: Netsetup, double-click
this Short Cut.

2.A window will appear asking for 'Typical Installation' or 'Advanced Installation'. It is
recommended that you select ‘Typical Installation’. If you select 'Typical Installation' proceed
with the following steps below. If you select ‘Advanced installation’, the Windows 98/95
Network Control Panel will be launched and you will need to install the Belkin Direct Connect
Network Adapter drivers manually.To install the Network adapters manually see Section 5. Click
OK.
3.A window will appear asking for a Computer Name. The Computer Name is user defined. The
Computer Name that you assign should be unique for each computer (e.g. Computer 1, Computer
2, PC1, PC2, PC3, Jonathan, Winston, Majid, Chris, Melody, Justin, Derek or Ferdi). Type one in
and click next.
4.A window will appear asking for a Workgroup name. The Workgroup Name is user defined .
Use only one Workgroup name for all computers( e.g. Home Computers , Office Computers or
Tech Support ) . That is, the Workgroup name on all the computers should be exactly the same .
Type one in and click Next.