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Linksys Compact USB 2.0 User Manual

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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.

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.

Figure 2-4 shows two USB ports as they might appear on your
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.

RJ-45 Port

The RJ-45 port connects the Adapter to a Category 5 Ethernet
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.

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.

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.

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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