Vantec CB-U300GNA User manual

USB 3.0 to Gigabit
Ethernet Adapter
User Manual
Model: CB-U300GNA
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Contents:
Chapter 1: Introduction......................................................3
1.1 Product Introduction....................................................3
1.2 Features........................................................................3
1.3 System Requirements ..................................................4
1.4 Package Contents.........................................................4
Chapter 2: Getting Started.................................................5
2.1 Hardware Installation ..................................................5
2.2 Driver Installation........................................................5
2.2.1 Installation for Windows.......................................6
2.2.2 Installation for Mac OS X.....................................6
2.3 Hardware Verify...........................................................6
2.3.1 Verifying for Windows..........................................6
2.3.2 Verifying for Mac OS X........................................8

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Chapter 1: Introduction
1.1 Product Introduction
This USB 3.0 to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter add a single RJ-45 Ethernet
networking port to a USB enabled (USB 3.0) computer system with
link speeds up to 1000 Mbps**. Backwards compatible with USB 2.0
computer system and 10/100 Mbps Ethernet networks, this compact
and portable adapter is ideal as a desktop replacement network adapter
or laptop accessory.
1.2 Features
Compliant with Universal Serial Bus 3.0 Specification, Revision
1.0
Compatible with USB Specification, Revision 2.0
Supports full duplex operation with IEEE 802.3x flow control
and half duplex operation with back-pressure flow control
Compatible with IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Supports IEEE 802.3az (Energy Efficient Ethernet)
Supports crossover detection and auto-correction

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Supports advanced link down power saving when Ethernet cable
is unplugged
Supports Wake-on-LAN
Upstream port: USB 3.0 type A
Downstream port: RJ45
LEDs indicate the status of Power status and Ethernet connection
1.3 System Requirements
Windows® XP/Vista/7/8 (32/64 bit); Mac OS X
10.6/10.7/10.8
Available USB 2.0 port (Recommend USB 3.0 port)
1.4 Package Contents
1 x USB 3.0 to Gigabit EthernetAdapter
1 x Driver CD
1 x User Manual

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Chapter 2: Getting Started
2.1 Hardware Installation
1. Plug the USB 3.0 to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter directly into an
available USB 2.0 port (Recommend USB 3.0 port) on your
computer.
2. Connect one end of your network cable into the RJ45 port of USB
3.0 to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter.
3. Connect the other end of the network cable into an available
Ethernet port on your router, switch, or any other networking
device.
2.2 Driver Installation
The following section shows you how to install the USB 3.0 to Gigabit
Ethernet Adapter driver on different operating systems.
Important! Please install the software, before connecting the USB 3.0
to Gigabit Ethernet adapter to your system.

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2.2.1 Installation for Windows
1. Insert the provided CD into your disk drive.
2. At the Windows Desktop, click Start, then Run.
3. Type D:\CB-U300GNA\Windows\Setup.exe, then click OK.
(Change D: to match your CD-ROM drive letter)
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
2.2.2 Installation for Mac OS X
1. Insert the provided CD into your CD-ROM drive.
2. Navigate to “CD-Drive\CB-U300GNA\Mac”folder.
3. Double click the “AX88179.dmg”file to launch the installer.
4. Follow the instructions on screen to install the driver. After driver
installation is complete, you must restart your computer.
2.3 Hardware Verify
2.3.1 Verifying for Windows
1. Click on the “Device Manager”tab in the Windows Control
Panel.

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Start > Control Panel > Device Manager
2. Entry “Network adapters”item, and you can read “ASIX
AX88179 USB 3.0 to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter”in the Device
Manager.

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2.3.2 Verifying for Mac OS X
1. Choose About this Mac from the Apple menu.
2. Click on More Info…
3. In the Contents sidebar select USB from the Hardware section.
4. Scroll the list to reveal the USB 3.0 to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
information
**Note: The stated transmission rate of this device is
1Gbps. This is the theoretical data rate and actual rate
may vary. It is dependent on the PC's OS, hardware,
Network traffic, switches, routers and USB
traffic/data/capacity on the USB bus.