Linksys USB200M Manual - Free PDF Download

Page 1 - Product Identification and Installation Guide

Cover page for the Linksys Instant EtherFast® Series Compact USB 2.0 10/100 Network Adapter, including installation guidance.

Page 2 - Legal and Compliance Information

Legal compliance details, including EC Declaration of Conformity, FCC statement, limited warranty information, and copyright notices.

Page 3 - Table of Contents and Installation Overview

Outline of the manual covering introduction, USB basics, hardware overview, step-by-step installation procedures for Windows 98, Millennium, 2000, and XP, and troubleshooting appendices.

Page 4 - Adapter Functionality and Features

Explanation of the Compact USB 2.0 10/100 Network Adapter's function, compatibility, plug-and-play nature, bus-powered design, and connectivity options.

Page 5 - USB Technology Basics

Introduction to USB technology, package contents, minimum system requirements, and explanations of USB basics including Plug-and-Play, speed modes (1.1 and 2.0), and the USB icon meaning.

Page 6 - Ports and LED Indicators

Details on USB Type A and Type B connectors, adapter ports, and explanations for green LED indicators indicating network activity and duplex mode.

Page 7 - Physical Connection and Driver Installation

Instructions for physical connection steps, including connecting the USB end to a PC and Ethernet cable, and procedures for installing the driver on Windows 98.

Page 8 - Driver Installation on Windows 98

Step-by-step instructions for installing the driver on Windows 98, including specifying driver location, handling prompts from the Add New Hardware Wizard, and installation warnings.

Page 9 - Network File and Printer Sharing Configuration (Windows 98)

Instructions for configuring network file and printer sharing on a Windows 98 PC, including steps to view Network Properties and File and Print Sharing settings.

Page 10 - General Network Settings Configuration (Windows 98)

Instructions for setting general network parameters on a Windows 98 system, including configuring computer name, workgroup, and access control for shared resources.

Page 11 - Installation on Windows Millennium

Instructions for installing and setting up the adapter on Windows Millennium, verifying network configuration via Network Neighborhood, and using the Add New Hardware Wizard.

Page 12 - Driver Installation Completion

Steps for completing the driver installation process on a Windows system, including selecting driver locations and restarting the computer, along with warnings against canceling installation.

Page 13 - Network Sharing Configuration (Windows Millennium)

Instructions for configuring file and printer sharing on Windows Millennium using the adapter, including steps to view network configuration and file/print sharing dialogs.

Page 14 - Network Settings Configuration (Windows Millennium)

Instructions for setting computer name, workgroup, and access control settings on a Windows Millennium system using the Network dialog box.

Page 15 - Installation on Windows 2000

Instructions for installing and setting up the adapter on Windows 2000, including verifying network configuration via Network Neighborhood and using the Found New Hardware Wizard.

Page 16 - Driver Installation on Windows 2000

Step-by-step instructions for installing the driver on Windows 2000, covering locating driver files, handling digital signature warnings, and completing the installation.

Page 17 - Driver Installation on Windows XP

Instructions for installing the driver on Windows XP using the Found New Hardware Wizard, including selecting driver locations and addressing warnings regarding driver testing.

Page 18 - Installation Completion and Troubleshooting

Final steps for driver installation completion and a troubleshooting appendix addressing issues like hardware detection failures, driver location problems, and access control settings.

Page 19 - Network Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting steps for network configuration issues across operating systems, focusing on Network Neighborhood visibility, sharing settings, protocol compatibility, and NetBIOS configuration.

Page 20 - Advanced Configuration and Reinstallation Troubleshooting

Instructions for troubleshooting advanced properties like Connection Type, Flow Control, and Remote Wakeup, and procedures for reinstalling the adapter if installation issues occur across various Windows systems.

Page 21 - Driver Uninstallation and Client Setup

Instructions for uninstalling the adapter driver on Windows XP and configuring the Client for Microsoft Networks on a Windows 98 PC for NT domain use.

Page 22 - Reinstalling Networking Components

Steps for reinstalling networking components on Windows 98 to prepare for re-installing the adapter driver, including removing Linksys components from Control Panel and Device Manager.

Page 23 - Manual Network Component Installation (Windows 98)

Instructions for manually installing network components in Windows 98, covering Client for Microsoft Networks, Client for NetWare Networks, and IPX/SPX-compatible Protocol.

Page 24 - Protocol Installation and System Limitations

Instructions for installing NetBEUI and TCP/IP protocols on a Windows system, noting that technical support is not provided for Linux or other beta operating systems.

Page 25 - Glossary of Networking Terms

Definitions for networking terms such as 10BaseT, Ethernet, IP Address, IEEE, and related concepts for the network adapter.

Page 26 - Networking Terminology Definitions

Explanations of key networking concepts organized in two columns, defining terms like IP address resolution, LANs, Mbps, NetBEUI, NetBIOS, routers, servers, and RJ-45 connectors.

Page 27 - USB and Networking Terminology

Definitions for USB 1.1/2.0 data rates, STP, Switch, TCP, TCP/IP, Throughput, Topology, UTP, and Workgroup related to the adapter's operation.

Page 28 - Technical Specifications and Warranty

Appendix detailing technical specifications for the adapter, including supported standards, ports, speeds, cabling, LED details, and warranty information.

Page 29 - Support Contact Information

Contact details for Linksys support, including phone numbers for sales and technical support, RMA contacts, email, website, and FTP site.