StarTech.com US100A20SFP User manual

Quick-start guide
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Manual Revision: 11/30/2017
For the latest information, technical specications, and support for
this product, please visit www.StarTech.com/US100A20SFP
Package contents
• 1 x network adapter
• 1 x quick-start guide
Requirements
• USB-enabled computer with an available USB 2.0 port
• Any of the following operating systems:
• Microsoft Windows® 10, 8/8.1, 7
• Microsoft Windows Server® 2012, 2008, 2003
• macOS El Capitan (10.11), Yosemite (10.10), Mavericks (10.9),
Mountain Lion (10.8)
• Linux® kernel 3.5 to 4.11.x, LTS versions only
• 100Mbps SFP transceiver with your desired network connection
Operating system requirements are subject to change. For the latest
requirements, please visit www.StarTech.com/US100A20SFP.
US100A20SFP
USB 2.0 to 100Mbps Ethernet Network Adapter - Open SFP
*actual product may vary from photos
Product diagram
Link and activity LED
SFP slot
Built-in USB 2.0
cable
Installation
Notes:
• You may need to restart your computer during the software
installation process. Be sure to save any unsaved material before
you install the software.
• If you’re running Windows 7 (or lower), macOS or Linux, ensure
the network adapter is not connected to your computer until after
driver installation.
1. If you’re running Windows 7 (or lower), macOS or Linux, download
the latest software from the StarTech.com website:
http://www.StarTech.com/US100A20SFP.
Note: If you’re running Windows 8 (or later) proceed to step 5.
2. The software that corresponds with your operating system will be
compressed in a .zip folder. Download and extract the contents
of that folder to a location on your computer that’s easy to access,
such as your Desktop or Downloads folder.
3. Open the folder that corresponds with your specic operating
system and launch the installer le.
4. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation, and if
instructed to do so, restart your computer.
5. Insert your 100Mbps SFP transceiver into the SFP slot on the card.
6. Connect a network interface cable to the SFP transceiver and to
your network.
7. Connect the built-in USB 2.0 cable to a USB port on your
computer.
About the LED indicators
The network adapter features two LED indicators:
• The Power LED illuminates to indicate that the adapter is receiving
power from the computer that it’s connected to.
• The Link and activity LED illuminates solid to indicate a network
connection link and blinks to indicate that data is being sent or
received.
Power LED

FCC Compliance Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio 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 a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
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 must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modications not expressly approved by StarTech.com could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
Industry Canada Statement
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe [B] est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
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Technical Support
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Warranty Information
This product is backed by a two-year warranty.
StarTech.com warrants its products against defects in materials and workmanship for the periods noted, following the initial date of purchase. During this period, the products may be returned for
repair, or replacement with equivalent products at our discretion. The warranty covers parts and labor costs only. StarTech.com does not warrant its products from defects or damages arising from
misuse, abuse, alteration, or normal wear and tear.
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