Planet UE-9521 User manual

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USB 2.0 to 10/100Mbps Ethernet Adapter
UE-9521
User Manual

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Copyright
Copyright ã2004 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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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.
Revision
User s Manual for PLANETUSB2.0 to Fast Ethernet Adapter
Model: UE-9521
Rev: 1.0 (December,2004)
Part No. EM-UE9521

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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 DRIVER INSTALLATION ................................................................................................7
APPENDIX A FAQ..................................................................9

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Chapter 1 Introduction
Thanks you for purchasing our UE-9521.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 for the device itconnected. It makes the USBnetwork 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-9521,
you can simplify your Network connections at home, office and even on the road.
This adapter can work with Windows98/Me/2000/XP.Whatever yourrequirementsare 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-9521
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: LNK/ACT, FDX, 100M
Driver support Windows 98/Me/2000/XP
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-9521 x1
Drivers and User s Manual CDx1
If any ofthe above items are missing, contact your supplier as soon as possible.
1.4 MinimumSystem Requirements
Before installation, please check the following requirementswith your equipment.
· Operating System: Windows 98/Me/2000/XP
· PC with CD-ROMdrive
· USB port with standard 2.0 or 1.1

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Chapter 2 InstallationProcedure
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 XPdriver installation, please refer to next section.
1. Plug UE-9521 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-9521 and ask you to install driver. Please click “Next”.

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4. Please select the first option and click “Next”to continue.
5. Select “Specify a location”and click “Next”.

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6. You can click “Browse”to find the driver location. (Assume "E"is yourCD-ROMdrive, the
driver can be found in E:\Driver\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 driver doesn t contain Microsoftdigital signature. Please don t
worry about this, click “Yes”tocontinue 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 driver installation
1. Plug UE-9521 into yourPC sUSB port.
2. Power on the PC and insert Drivers and User smanual CD into CD-ROMdrive.
3. WindowsXP will detect UE-9521 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-9521
driver location to install driver.(Assume "E"is your CD-ROMdrive, you can find out UE-9521
driver in E:\Driver\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 A 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-9521?
A: TheUSB specificationlimitsthelength ofacablebetween two devicesto 5
meters. About the RJ-45 cable, the max lengthis 100m.
Q: WhyI cannot install UE-9521 intoWinNT?
A: WinNT isnotsupport USB device,so you cannot install UE-9521into WinNT
system.
Q: When UE-9521 connectsto myPC, Windowswill showme amessage such as a
high speed USB device plug into a lowspeed USB device”, what is it mean?
A: When Windowsshowthis message, it is mean youconnect UE-9521intoaUSB 1.1 port.
UE-9521 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.