StarTech.com USB31000SPTB User manual

Manual Revision: 07/24/2014
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USB31000SPTB
USB31000SPTW
USB 3.0 to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter with
USB Port - Black/White
*actual product may vary from photos

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the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there
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Table of Contents
Product Diagram ....................................................................................1
Front View .................................................................................................................................................... 1
Side View...................................................................................................................................................... 1
Introduction............................................................................................2
Packaging Contents ................................................................................................................................. 2
System Requirements.............................................................................................................................. 2
Installation .............................................................................................3
Hardware Installation .............................................................................................................................. 3
Driver Installation...................................................................................................................................... 3
Verifying Installation................................................................................................................................ 4
Specications..........................................................................................5
Technical Support ..................................................................................6
Warranty Information............................................................................6

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Product Overview
Front View
Side View
RJ45
USB 3.0

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Introduction
The USB31000SPTB USB 3.0 to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter lets you add a Gigabit network
port to your laptop or Ultrabook™ computer through a USB 3.0 port, and features an
integrated USB 3.0 pass-through port that keeps your USB port available for use with
other peripherals. Each RJ45 port supports 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet and is fully
compatible with IEEE 802.3i/u/ab standards.
An ideal replacement LAN adapter or laptop accessory, this compact USB 3.0 NIC
leverages the 5 Gbps speed of USB 3.0 to provide full gigabit bandwidth and also oers
backward compatibility with USB 2.0 systems (speed limited by USB bus).
The adapter supports features such as IPv4/IPv6 packet Checksum Ooad Engine
(COE) and TCP large send ooad to reduce the load on your CPU. Jumbo Frames,
full-duplex operation with 802.3x ow control and VLAN tagging are also supported,
making this an ecient and full-featured USB network adapter.
Backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.
Packaging Contents
• 1 x USB 3.0 Network Adapter
• 1 x Driver CD
• 1 x Instruction Manual
System Requirements
• Available USB port
• Windows® 8 (32/64bit), 7 (32/64), Vista(32/64), XP(32/64), Windows® Server 2008 R2,
2003(32/64), Mac OS 10.6 - 10.8, Linux kernel 2.6.25 ~ 3.5.0

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Installation
Hardware Installation
1. Connect the USB 3.0 Network Adapter to an available USB port.
NOTE: If connected to a USB 2.0 host port, the pass-through port will only operate
at USB 2.0 speeds and network performance may be limited.
2. The host computer’s operating system should detect the hub immediately and
automatically install the USB drivers.
3. Once installation is complete, USB 1.x/2.0/3.0 devices should be able to be
connected to the hub and recognized.
Driver Installation
NOTE: The drivers for the USB Hub will be automatically installed by the host
computer’s operating system. Only the driver for the Ethernet port needs to be
installed.
Windows / Mac
1. Insert the provided CD into your DVD/CD-ROM drive.
2. Open the contents of the CD/DVD drive that the CD is in and browse to the
appropriate folder for your operating system.
3. Run the “Setup.exe” (Windows) application to launch the driver installation program
(mount “AX88179_178A.dmg” and run “AX88179_178A.dmg” for Mac OS), and
follow the on-screen instructions to complete the install
NOTE: You may be prompted to restart at the end of the install

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Verifying Installation
Windows
1. Open the Device Manager by right-clicking on Computer, and then select Manage.
In the new Computer Management window, select Device Manager from the left
window panel (For Windows 8, open the Control Panel and select Device Manager).
2. Expand the “Network adapters”section. On a successful install, you should see the
following devices installed with no exclamation points or question marks.
Mac OS
1. Open the System Proler by clicking the Apple symbol in the top left corner,
selecting About this Mac, then select System Report
2. Expand the “Network” section. With the adapter connected, you should see the
following devices in the list.

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Specications
Host Interface USB 3.0
Chipset ASIX - AX88179
VIA - VL811
Connectors
1 x RJ-45 Female
1 x USB 3.0 type A Male
1 x USB 3.0 type A Female
Maximum Data Transfer Rate USB 3.0: 5 Gbps
LAN: 2 Gbps (per port; Full-Duplex)
Supported Standards IEEE802.3i, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE
802.3az
Supported Network Link Speeds 10/ 100/ 1000 Mbps
Ethernet Full Duplex Support Yes
Auto MDIX Yes
Power USB-Powered
Enclosure Material Plastic
Operating Temperature 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)
Storage temperature -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F)
Dimensions 82 x 35 x 17 mm
Humidity 5~85% RH
Weight 50g
Compatible Operating Systems
Windows® 8 (32/64bit), 7 (32/64),
Vista(32/64), XP(32/64),
Windows® Server 2008 R2, 2003(32/64),
Mac OS 10.x (Tested up to 10.8), Linux
kernel 2.6.25 ~ 3.5.0

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Technical Support
StarTech.com’s lifetime technical support is an integral part of our commitment to
provide industry-leading solutions. If you ever need help with your product, visit
www.startech.com/support and access our comprehensive selection of online tools,
documentation, and downloads.
For the latest drivers/software, please visit www.startech.com/downloads
Warranty Information
This product is backed by a two year warranty.
In addition, 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.
Limitation of Liability
In no event shall the liability of StarTech.com Ltd. and StarTech.com USA LLP (or their
ocers, directors, employees or agents) for any damages (whether direct or indirect,
special, punitive, incidental, consequential, or otherwise), loss of prots, loss of business,
or any pecuniary loss, arising out of or related to the use of the product exceed the
actual price paid for the product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation
of incidental or consequential damages. If such laws apply, the limitations or exclusions
contained in this statement may not apply to you.

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