Linksys Compact USB 2.0 Benutzerhandbuch
There are two kinds of USB connectors, Type A and Type B. Type A is a rec-
tangular connector, and Type B is a square connector.
tangular connector, and Type B is a square connector.
The USB extension cable that comes with the Adapter has Type A connectors
on both ends. One is a male Type A connector that plugs into the PC’s USB
port, and the other is a female Type A connector that plugs into the Adapter.
on both ends. One is a male Type A connector that plugs into the PC’s USB
port, and the other is a female Type A connector that plugs into the Adapter.
Figure 2-4 shows two USB ports as they might appear on your
computer. Note the two USB icons marking the ports.
computer. Note the two USB icons marking the ports.
Compact USB 2.0 10/100 Network Adapter
Chapter 3: Getting to Know the
Compact USB 2.0 10/100
Network Adapter
The Ports
USB Port
The USB port is a Type A connector. Connect the USB extension
cable from your PC or hub to this port.
cable from your PC or hub to this port.
RJ-45 Port
The RJ-45 port connects the Adapter to a Category 5 Ethernet
network cable.
network cable.
The LED Indicators
100/ACT
Green. The LED lights up when there is a connection to a
100Mbps network. It flashes when the computer is transmitting
or receiving data at 100Mbps.
100Mbps network. It flashes when the computer is transmitting
or receiving data at 100Mbps.
F/H
Green. The LED lights up when the Adapter is operating in full-
duplex mode. The LED is off when the Adapter is operating in
half-duplex mode.
duplex mode. The LED is off when the Adapter is operating in
half-duplex mode.
10/ACT
Green. The LED lights up when there is a connection to a
10Mbps network. It flashes when the computer is transmitting or
receiving data at 10Mbps.
10Mbps network. It flashes when the computer is transmitting or
receiving data at 10Mbps.
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The Adapter’s Ports and LEDs
Figure 3-1
USB Type A
USB Type B
Figure 2-2
USB Cabling
Figure 2-4
Figure 2-3
Male USB Type A
Female USB Type A