Planet UE-9520 User manual

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USB2.0 to Fast Ethernet Adapter
UE-9520
User Manual

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Copyright
Copyright 2003 by PLANETTechnology Corp. All rightsreserved. No part of this publication may
be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in aretrieval system, or translated into any language or
computerlanguage, in any formor by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic,optical, chemical,
manual orotherwise, without the prior written permission of PLANET.
PLANETmakes no representations orwarranties, eitherexpressed or implied, with respect to the
contentshereofand specifically disclaims any warranties, merchantability or fitness forany particular
purpose.Any software described in this manual is sold or licensed "as is". Should the programs prove
defective following their purchase, the buyer (and notPLANET,itsdistributor,or itsdealer)assumes
the entirecost of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential damages resulting
from any defect in the software. Further,PLANETreserves the right to revise this publication and to
make changes from time totime in the contentshereof without obligation to notify any person of such
revision or changes.
Allbrand and product names mentioned inthis manualare trademarks and/or registered trademarks
of their respective holders.
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limitsforaClass Bdigital device,
pursuant toPart15 of FCC Rules. These limitsaredesigned to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in aresidential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiateradio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However,there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in
aparticularinstallation. Ifthis equipment does cause harmful interference toradio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,the user is encouraged to try
to correctthe interference by one or more of the following measures:
1. Reorientor relocate the receiving antenna.
2. Increase the separation between the equipmentand receiver.
3. Connect the equipment into an outleton acircuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio technician forhelp.
FCC Caution
Toassure continued compliance.(example-use only shielded interface cables when connecting to
computer or peripheral devices). Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the Following two
conditions: ( 1 )This device may not cause harmful interference, and ( 2 ) this Device mustaccept any
interference received, including interference thatmay cause undesired operation.

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Federal Communication Commission(FCC) Radiation Exposure
Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure set forth for an uncontrolled environment. In
order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity to
the antenna shall not be less than 20 cm (8 inches) during normal operation.
R&TTE Compliance Statement
This equipment complies with all the requirementsof DIRECTIVE 1999/5/CE OF THE EUROPEAN
PARLIAMENTAND THE COUNCILOF 9March 1999 on radio equipmentand telecommunication
terminal Equipment and the mutual recognition of theirconformity (R&TTE)
The R&TTE Directive repeals and replaces in the directive 98/13/EEC (Telecommunications Terminal
Equipmentand Satellite EarthStation Equipment) As of April 8,2000.
Safety
This equipment is designed with the utmost care for the safetyof those who install and use it. However,
special attention must be paid to the dangersofelectric shock and static electricity when working with
electrical equipment.All guidelines ofthis and ofthe computer manufacture mustthereforebe allowed
at all times to ensure the safe use of the equipment.
EU Countries Not Intended for Use
The ETSI version of this device is intended for home and office use in Austria Belgium,Denmark,
Finland, France (with Frequency channel restrictions). Germany,Greece, Ireland, Italy,
Luxembourg .The Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and United Kingdom.
The ETSI version ofthis device is also authorized foruse in EFTAmember states Iceland,
Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland.
Potential restrictive use
France: Only channels 10,11,12 and 13
Revision
User s Manual for PLANETUSB2.0 to Fast Ethernet Adapter
Model: UE-9520
Rev: 1.0 (January, 2004)
Part No. EM-UE9520V1

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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION......................................1
1.1 FEATURES .....................................................................................................................................1
1.2 SPECIFICATION...............................................................................................................................2
1.3 PACKAGE CONTENTS......................................................................................................................2
1.4 MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS...................................................................................................2
CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE...............3
2.1 WINDOWS 98/ME/2000 DRIVER INSTALLATION..................................................................................3
2.2 WINDOWS XP/2003 DRIVER INSTALLATION .......................................................................................6
APPENDIX A ADVANCED PROPERTIES.....................8
APPENDIX B FAQ..........................................................9

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Chapter 1 Introduction
Thanks you for purchasing our UE-9520.This guide is toprovide the installation and usage of this
adapter for network installers and users.
The USB2.0 FastEthernet Adapterprovides aconvenient and cost-effective way of connect the
notebook or desktop PCs to an IEEE 802.3/802.3u standardFast Ethernet network through the Universal
Serial Bus (USB) interface.This is designed for both Notebook and Desktop PC with USB2.0 or USB1.1
connector and operating system supported. With the new interface USB2.0, it can increase bandwidth up
to 480Mbps between the device it connected. Itmakes the USB network adapter truly work in 100Mbps
network, notonly 12Mbps of the USB1.1 limitation. Full/Half duplexoperation mode is auto-detected.
Withtransmission and reception taking place simultaneously,datatransfer is double. Using UE-9520,
you can simplify your Network connections at home, office and even on the road.
This adapter can work with Windows98/Me/2000/XP/2003. Whatever your requirementsare ease of
installation, superiorperformance or responsive supportbacked up by unlimited technical support, this
adapter is the superior choice.
1.1 Features
l USB specification 2.0 and 1.1 compliant
l Bandwidth up to 480Mbps
l Complies with IEEE 802.3 10Base-Tand 802.3u 100Base-TX standards
l Provides Full-Duplex Ethernet operation for both 10Base-T and 100Base-TX expand the bandwidth
up to 20/200Mbp
l With one Type A upstream portto connect USB hub orPC with USB port
l Bus powered external power free
l Compact and robust design - perfect solution for all network users, both desktop and mobile
l Hot-Swap
l Plug and Play

1.2 Specification
Model UE-9520
Network Standard IEEE 802.3 10BaseT, IEEE 802.3u 100BaseTX
USB Standard USB2.0 compliant
DataTransfer Rate LAN: 10/20Mbps, 100/200Mbps
USB2.0: 12/480Mbps
Connectors One RJ-45
One USB Type A
LED indicators 3: ACT, 100M, 10M
Driver support Windows 98/Me/2000/XP/2003
Operation Environment Temperature: 0~40 degree C (operating)
Humidity: 10~95%,non-condensing
Power mode Bus Powered
Power consumption 5V DC, 150mAmax
Dimension (mm) 260 x35 x16 (WxD xH)
Weight 32g
Network Media 10Base-T: RJ-45 STP/UTP, Category 3~5 cable, 100metersmaximum
100Base-TX: RJ-45 STP/UTP, Category 5 cable, 100meters maximum
Certification FCC, CE
1.3 Package Contents
Before installation, please check the items of your package.The package should include the following
items:
UE-9520 x1
Quick Installation Guide x1
Drivers and User s Manual CDx1
If any ofthe above items are missing, contact your supplier as soon as possible.
1.4 Minimum System Requirements
Before installation, please check the following requirementswith your equipment.
• Operating System: Windows 98/Me/2000/XP/2003
• PC with CD-ROMdrive
• USB port with standard 2.0 or 1.1

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Chapter 2 Installation Procedure
Before you proceed with the installation, it is necessary that you have enough information about the
USB2.0 to Fast Ethernet Adapter. Use the Procedure described in belowin this chapter to install under
Windows 98/Me/2000/XP.
2.1 Windows 98/Me/2000 Driver Installation
Note: The following installation operates underWindow 2000.Procedures willbe similar to
Window 98/Me. About Windows XP/2003 driver installation, please refer to next section.
1. Plug UE-9520 into yourPC sUSB port.
2. Power on the PC and insert Driver and User s manual CD into CD-ROMdrive.
3. Windows will automatically detectUE-9520 and ask you to install driver. Please click “Next”.
4. Please select the first option and click “Next”to continue.

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5. Select “Specify a location”and click “Next”.
6. You can click “Browse”to find the driverlocation. (Assume "E" is your CD-ROMdrive, the
driver can be found in E:\Driver\UE-9520\Win2000).Please click “OK”to continue.
7. Windowswill showthis screen to prompt you that it found adriver for the device you are
installing,please click “Next”to continue.

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8. Windows2000 may tell you this driverdoesntcontain Microsoft digital signature.Please
don tworry about this, click “Yes”to continue the installation.
9. Please click “Finish”to complete the driver installation.
(For Win98/Me, Windows will ask you to restart your PC when driver installation finished.)

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2.2 Windows XP/2003 driver installation
Note: The following installation operates under Window XP. Procedures will be similar to
Window 2003.
1. Plug UE-9520 into yourPC sUSB port.
2. Power on the PC and insert Drivers and User smanual CD into CD-ROMdrive.
3. WindowsXP will detect UE-9520 and ask you to install driver.Please select the second option
and click “Next”.
4. Please select “Include this location in the search”and then click “Browse”to find out UE-9520
driver location to install driver.(Assume "E"is your CD-ROMdrive, you can find out UE-9520
driver in E:\Driver\UE-9520\WinXP). Please click “Next”to continue.

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5. WinXP will showyou this dialog boxto prompt you the driver has not passed Windowslogo
testing, please press “Continue Anyway”to continue.
6. Please click “Finish”to complete the driver installation.

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Appendix AAdvanced Properties
The default settings of the adapter should work in most cases. However, if you experience any unusual
circumstances during your installation,these settings may help you to trouble shoot the adapter. Do not
change any of these settings without a thorough understanding of the specifics of your network. The
following table briefly explains the function of each property.
Property Description Value Default
Connection Type
Allowyour PC to communicate with
other devices set to operate on the
IEEE standard.
100Base-TxFull_Duplex
100Base-TxHalf_Duplex
10Base-TFull_Duplex
10Base-THalf_Duplex
Auto_Sense
Auto_Sense

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Appendix B FAQ
Q: What is USB?
A: USB (Universal Serial Bus) is a “Plugand Play”interface betweenacomputer and add-on
devices (such as audio players, joysticks, keyboards, telephones, scanners andprinters).
With USB, a newdevice can be added to your computer without having to add an adapter
card or even having to turn the computer off.
Q: What is the maximum speed of USB 2.0?
A: USB version 1.1 supportsadatarateof12 Mbps. The NewUSB 2.0 Supportsa
data rateupto480 Mbps.
Q: Howlong of a cable can I use to connect UE-9520?
A: TheUSB specificationlimitsthelength ofacablebetween two devicesto 5
meters. About the RJ-45 cable, the max lengthis 100m.
Q: WhyI cannot install UE-9520 intoWinNT?
A: WinNT isnotsupport USB device,so you cannot install UE-9520into WinNT
system.
Q: When UE-9520connect to myPC, Windowswill showme amessage such as a
high speed USB device plug into alowspeed USB device”,what is it mean? Does it
meter ?
A: When Windowsshowthis message, it is mean youconnect UE-9520intoaUSB 1.1 port.
UE-9520 is aUSB 2.0device, when you connect USB2.0 device intoaUSB 1.1 port,
Windowswill showyou the message to prompt you theUSB 2.0 device will workas aUSB
1.1 device.