D-Link DUB-E100 User manual

D-Link™ DUB-E100
USB 2.0 Fast Ethernet Adapter
Manual
First Edition (June 2007)
Printed in Taiwan
RECYCLABLE

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION..............................................................3
System Requirements ......................................................3
Features ...........................................................................3
INSTALLATION ...............................................................4
Unpack and Inspect..........................................................4
Installing the Adapter........................................................4
connecting the network cable………………………………3
software installation………………………………………….4
TROUBLESHOOTING...................................................19
SPECIFICATIONS .........................................................23

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Introduction
Thank you for choosing the D-Link DUB-E100. The D-Link DUB-E100 is a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 10/100Mbps
Fast Ethernet Adapter specifically designed to plug into an available Universal Serial Bus (USB) port on a
desktop or laptop PC running Microsoft Windows Vista, XP, Server 2003, 2000,ME 98SE ,Mac OS X, and
Linux. Based on USB 2.0, the DUB-E100 extends the transfer speed of earlier USB Fast Ethernet adapters
to true 10/100Mbps connectivity. Power for the DUB-E100 is provided directly by the USB bus, eliminating
the need for an external power adapter. It also supports USB's energy saving suspend and resume
functions to minimize power consumption, which is especially useful for laptop/notebook users.
System Requirements
Before installing the DUB-E100, check your system for the following minimum configuration requirements.
200MHz or above based computer with a minimum of 32MB RAM
One available USB port
Windows Vista x64/86, XP x32/x64 Edition, Server 2003 x32/x64 Edition, 2000, Me, 98SE, Linux or
Mac OS X
Features
Designed for versatility and performance, the DUB-E100 USB 2.0 Fast Ethernet Adapter provides the
following:
•Compliant with USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 specifications
•Universal Bus support 3.3V
•Compliance with IEEE 802.3u Fast Ethernet standards and IEEE 802.3 Ethernet standards.
•Plug-and-Play installation
•Supports half and full duplex at 10Mbps, half and full-duplex at 100Mbps.
•One built-in RJ-45 connector
•Auto-negotiation to the highest available speed
•Two LED indicators: Link/ TX/RX
•Driver support:
√Microsoft Windows Vista (x86 ,x64) √Linux (kernel 2.6.9~13)
√Microsoft Windows XP (x32/x64 Edition) √Linux (kernel 2.6.14 & above)
√Microsoft Windows Server 2003 (x32/x64
Edition)
√Macintosh OSX (10.x)
√Windows 98SE/ME
√Microsoft Windows 2000
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Installation
Unpack and Inspect
Open the shipping carton and carefully remove all items. Ensure that the following items are included:
•One DUB-E100 USB 2.0 Fast Ethernet Adapter
•DUB-E100 Drivers and Manual on CD-ROM
•Quick Installation Guide
If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact your local reseller for replacement.
Installing the Adapter
Plug the DUB-E100’s USB cable into an available USB port on your computer.
Windows will detect new hardware and prompt you for the drivers. The installation process varies slightly for
each operating system. Insert the DUB-E100 CD into your CD-ROM drive. Then proceed to the appropriate
installation section on the following pages for your operating system.
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Connecting the Network Cable
A. Attach an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the DUB-E100.
B. Attach the other end of the Ethernet cable to your network switch, hub, or router.
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Software Installation
Insert the DUB-E100 CD into your CD-ROM drive. Then proceed to the appropriate installation section
on the following pages for your operating system.
Windows Vista x64/86
Windows Vista driver installation is complete. Now you may connect the DUB-E100 to a network using an
Ethernet cable.
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Software Installation (continued)
Windows XP
For Windows XP 64 Edition
For Windows XP 32 Edition
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Software Installation (continued)
Windows XP driver installation is complete. Now you may connect the DUB-E100 to a network using an
Ethernet cable.
Windows 2000
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Software Installation (continued)
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Software Installation (continued)
Windows 2000 driver installation is complete. Now you may connect the DUB-E100 to a network using an
Ethernet cable.
Windows 2003
For Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition
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Software Installation (continued)
For Windows Server 2003 x32 Edition
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Software Installation (continued)
Windows Server 2003 driver installation is complete. Now you may connect the DUB-E100 to a network
using an Ethernet cable.
Windows ME
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Software Installation (continued)
Windows ME driver installation is complete. Now you may connect the DUB-E100 to a network using an
Ethernet cable.
Windows 98SE
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Software Installation (continued)
Windows begins copying the necessary files onto
your computer. You may be prompted to provide
the original Windows 98SE CD-ROM. If so, insert
the CD-ROM and click OK. If necessary, provide
the path to the CD-ROM, such as D:\WIN98
(where D: is your CD-ROM drive letter).
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Software Installation (continued)
If prompted, restart your computer to complete the installation. Windows 98SE driver installation is complete.
Now you may connect the DUB-E100 to a network using an Ethernet cable.
Mac OS X Users
The following screen shots were taken from Mac OS 10.3 but the steps are similar in other versions of OS X.
Your operating system must be version 10.1 or above.
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Software Installation (continued)
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Software Installation (continued)
After the restart, plug the DUB-E100’s USB cable into an available USB port on your computer. Then attach
one end of an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the DUB-E100 and the other end to your network
switch, hub or router.
Mac system will detect the new hardware and show the name of the adapter, e.g. Ethernet Adapter (en1) in
the example below.
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Software Installation (continued)
To configure the network settings of DUB-E100, click the Apple icon and select System Preferences. Then
double-click the Network icon.
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Software Installation (continued)
Linux 2.6.14
This driver is designed for Kernel 2.6.14.x or above. To compile the provided Linux driver, you need the
Linux 2.6 Kernel source. Also, please make sure the kernel is built with “Support for Host-side, EHCI, OHCI,
and UHCI” option.
1.Insert the driver CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your computer and go to the Drivers\Linux\ directory.
2.Copy the LINUX2.6.14_REV101 folder to your temporary directory.
3.Go to the LINUX2.6.14_REV101 folder and execute the following command to compile the driver.
[root@localhost linux2.6.14_rev101]# make
4.If compiling without errors, asix.ko will be created under the current directory.
5.If you want to use modprobe command to mount the driver, execute the following command to install the
driver on your Linux.
[root@localhost linux2.6.14_rev101]# make install
To mount the driver, go to the LINUX2.6.14_REV101 directory and executing the following command:
[root@localhost linux2.6.14_rev101]# insmod usbnet
[root@localhost linux2.6.14_rev101]# insmod asix.ko
or
[root@localhost anywhere]# modprobe asix
To unmount the driver, just typing the following command:
[root@localhost anywhere]# rmmod asix
[root@localhost anywhere]# rmmod usbnet
Software Installation (continued)
Linux 2.6.9
This driver is designed for Kernel 2.6.x to 2.6.13. To compile the provided Linux driver, you need the Linux
2.6 Kernel source. Also, please make sure the kernel is built with “Support for Host-side, EHCI, OHCI, and
UHCI” option.
Insert the driver CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your computer and go to the Drivers\Linux\ directory.
Copy the LINUX2.6.9_REV111 folder to your temporary directory.
Go to the LINUX2.6.9_REV111 folder and execute the following command to compile the driver.
[root@localhost linux2.6.9_rev111]# make
If compiling without errors, usbnet.ko will be created under the current directory.
If you want to use modprobe command to mount the driver, execute the following command to install the
driver on your Linux.
[root@localhost linux2.6.9_rev111]# make install
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To mount the driver, go to the LINUX2.6.9_REV111 directory and executing the following command:
[root@localhost linux2.6.9_rev111]# insmod usbnet
or
[root@localhost anywhere]# modprobe usbnet
To unmount the driver, just typing the following command:
[root@localhost anywhere]# rmmod usbnet
Installation is Complete!
Installation of the DUB-E100 is complete. The LINK LED should be solid green, indicating a good physical
connection between the DUB-E100 and the network. The TX/RX LED indicates when data is being
transmitted or received. If both LEDs are unlit, there may be a problem with the physical connection. Check
the cables between your DUB-E100, the computer, and the network. Verify that your network switch, hub, or
router is powered on.
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