Linksys USB300M User manual

USER GUIDE
USB Ethernet Adapter
Model: USB300M

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USB Ethernet Adapter
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Table of Contents
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Chapter 1: Product Overview 3
LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Ports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Installing the Adapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Chapter 2: Driver Installation 4
Driver Installation for Windows XP and Windows 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Driver Installation for Windows Vista . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Driver Installation for Mac OS X. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Appendix A: Troubleshooting 9
Appendix B: Conguring the Adapter for Use with Nintendo Wii 10
Appendix C: Specications 11
Appendix D: Warranty Information 12
Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Appendix E: Regulatory Information 14
FCC Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Safety Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Industry Canada Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste
Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Appendix F: Software License Agreement 19
Software in Linksys Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Software Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Chapter 1 Product Overview
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Chapter 1:
Product Overview
Thank you for choosing the Linksys USB Ethernet Adapter.
This Adapter lets you easily connect any device with a USB
port—such as your computer, game console, or DVR—to
a wired network. Small and light yet rugged enough for
travel, the Adapter helps keeps you connected almost
everywhere you go.
LEDs
Link/Activity (Blue) The Link/Activity LED is lit
solid blue when there is an active link over the
Ethernet interface. The LED flashes blue when
data is being transferred over the Ethernet
interface.
Ports
USB (Green) This is a USB Type A connector
that you connect to an available USB port on
your computer or other device.
Ethernet This port connects the Adapter to
your network’s router or switch.
Installing the Adapter
Remove the cap from the Adapter to expose the USB1.
and Ethernet ports.
Adapter with Cap Attached
Adapter with Cap Removed
Store the cap in a safe location.2.
With your computer turned off, insert the Adapter’s3.
USB connector into an available USB port on your
computer or device.
NOTE: For maximum performance, connect
the Adapter directly to a USB 2.0 port on your
computer. If you are connecting to a USB hub,
make sure it operates at USB 2.0 speed.
Insert one end of an Ethernet network cable into the4.
Adapter’s RJ-45 port.
Insert the other end of the Ethernet network cable into5.
an Ethernet port on your network’s router or switch.
For instructions on how to install the USB Ethernet
Adapter for use with a Nintendo Wii, refer to Appendix
B: Configuring the Adapter for Use with Nintendo Wii,
page 10.
Cap
Location of
Link/Activity LED

Chapter 2 Configuration
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Chapter 2:
Driver Installation
This chapter will take you through all the steps necessary
to install the driver for the USB 2.0 Ethernet Adapter. After
physically connecting the Adapter to your computer’s
USB port or hub, follow these instructions to install the
hardware device driver. The installation procedures for
the hardware device driver vary depending on your
computer’s operating system, so make sure to follow the
instructions for your operating system. The instructions
also may vary slightly depending on your current
operating system’s configuration. If at any time during the
installation you encounter problems, refer to Appendix
A: Troubleshooting, page 9.
NOTE:Throughout this user guide, it is assumed
that“D”is the letter of your CD-ROM drive.
Driver Installation for Windows XP and
Windows 2000
NOTE: Do not click Cancel at any time during
the installation process. Doing so will prevent
your driver from being properly installed on
your computer.
If you have not yet done so, start your computer.1.
Connect the Adapter to your computer. Refer to2.
Installing the Adapter, page 3.
The operating system will automatically detect the3.
Adapter and display the Welcome to the Found New
Hardware Wizard screen. Select No, not this time
when asked to connect to Windows Update. Then click
Next.
Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard
Insert the Installation CD into your computer’s CD-ROM4.
drive and select Install the software automatically
(Recommended). Then click Next.
Insert the Installation CD
If the5. Cannot Install this Hardware screen appears,
perform steps 5a through 5c below. Otherwise,
continue directly to step 6.
Cannot Install this Hardware
Clicka. Back to return to the previous screen (refer
to step 4).
Selectb. Install from a list or specific location
(Advanced), and then click Next.
Selectc. Search for the best driver in these
locations and Search removable media (floppy,
CD-ROM...), and then click Next.
Choose your search and installation options

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The Wizard installs the driver software onto your6.
computer. When the installation is completed, click
Next.
Installing the Software
The7. Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard screen
appears. Click Finish to exit the Wizard. Then remove
the Installation CD from the CD-ROM drive.
Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard
Click8. Start, click Control Panel, and then click System
to open the Device Manager.
Device Manager
Click9. Network Adapters, and then double-click ASIX
AX88772 USB2.0 to Fast Ethernet Adapter to display
the Adapter’s Properties window.
Fast Ethernet Adapter Properties—General tab
Click the10. Advanced tab, and then use the Property
and Value drop-down menus to set the properties as
follows.
Connection Type Set this to AutoSense.
Flow Control Set this to Enable.
Wake Up Set this to Disable.
Fast Ethernet Adapter Properties—Advanced tab

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Click the11. Power Management tab. Select Allow the
computer to turn off this device to save power. Click OK
to save the property settings.
Fast Ethernet Adapter Properties—Power Management tab
Congratulations! The installation of the USB Ethernet
Adapter is complete.
For more information about networking under
Windows XP or Windows 2000, refer to your Microsoft
Windows XP or Windows 2000 documentation.
Driver Installation for Windows Vista
NOTE: Do not click Cancel at any time during the
installationprocess.Doingsowillpreventyourdriver
from being properly installed on your computer.
If you have not yet done so, start your computer.1.
Connect the Adapter to your computer. Refer to2.
Installing the Adapter, page 3.
Windows Vista will automatically detect the Adapter.3.
When the Found New Hardware screen appears, insert
the Installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. Then click
Locate and install driver software (recommended).
Found New Hardware
The4. Driver Software Installation screen appears. When
the screen displays the message The software for this
device has been successfully installed, click Close. Then
remove the Installation CD from the CD-ROM drive.
Driver Software Installation—Installing Device Driver
Driver Software Installation—Device Driver Installed

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Click5. Start, click Control Panel, and then double-click
Device Manager. The Device Manager opens and
displays a list of your computer’s devices.
Device Manager
Double-click6. Network adapters, and then double-
click ASIX AX88772 USB2.0 to Fast Ethernet Adapter
to display the Adapter’s Properties window.
Fast Ethernet Adapter Properties—General tab
Click the7. Advanced tab, and then use the Property
and Value drop-down menus to set the properties as
follows.
Connection Type Set this to AutoSense.
Flow Control Set this to Rx & Tx Enable.
QoS Packet Tagging Set this to Disable.
Wake Up Set this to Disable.
Wake-Up Frame Type Set this to Windows Default.
Fast Ethernet Adapter Properties—Advanced tab
Click the8. Power Management tab. Select Allow the
computer to turn off this device to save power. Click OK
to save the property settings.
Fast Ethernet Adapter Properties—Power Management tab
Congratulations! The installation of the USB Ethernet
Adapter is complete.
For more information about networking under
Windows Vista, refer to your Microsoft Windows Vista
documentation.

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Driver Installation for Mac OS X
NOTE: Do not click Cancel at any time during
the installation process. Doing so will prevent
your driver from being properly installed on
your computer.
If you have not yet done so, start your computer.1.
Connect the Adapter to your computer. Refer to2.
Installing the Adapter, page 3.
The operating system will automatically detect the3.
Adapter. When the message A new network interface
has been detected appears, insert the Installation
CD into your computer’s CD-ROM drive. Then click
Network Preferences.
A new network interface has been detected
The4. Network Preferences screen appears.The left side of
the screen contains a list of your computer’s network
interfaces. The Adapter’s interface will be listed as USB
Ethernet. Click Advanced to configure the interface’s
settings.
Network Preferences—Connected
Select the5. TCP/IP tab, and then set the following
properties as indicated.
Configure IPv4 Set this to Using DHCP.
Configure IPv6 Set this to Automatically.
Advanced Network Preferences—TCP/IP tab
Click the6. Ethernet tab, and then set the following
properties as indicated.
Configure Set this to Automatically.
Advanced Network Preferences—Ethernet tab
Click7. OK to save the property settings and close the
Network Preferences screen.
Congratulations! The installation of the USB Ethernet
Adapter is complete.
For more information about networking under OS X,
refer to your Mac OS X documentation.

Appendix A Troubleshooting
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Appendix A:
Troubleshooting
Your computer does not recognize the Adapter.
Make sure that the Adapter is properly inserted into the
USB slot.
The Adapter does not work properly.
Remove the Adapter, and then reinsert it into the
computer’s USB slot.
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