Linksys Compact USB 2.0 - Manual (Page 7)

Compact USB 2.0 10/100 Network Adapter
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Chapter 5: Windows 98
Installation and Setup
After physically connecting the Adapter to your computer’s USB port or hub,
follow these instructions to install the hardware device driver. The installation
procedure for the hardware device driver may vary slightly depending on which
version of Windows 98 you are using, and on your current system configura-
tion. If at any time during the installation you encounter problems, consult
“Appendix A: Troubleshooting.”
1. If you haven’t already, start your computer.
2. Windows 98 will automatically detect the Adapter connected to your PC.
When the first Add New Hardware Wizard screen appears, insert the Driver
CD into your CD-ROM drive, and click the Next button.
3. Select Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended), and
click the Next button.
Windows 98 Driver Installation
Note: Throughout this guide, it is assumed that “D” is the letter of
your CD-ROM drive.
Overview
Figure 5-1
Chapter 4: Connecting the
Compact USB 2.0 10/100
Network Adapter
1. With your PC turned off, insert the Adapter’s USB end (or the end of the
USB extension cable connected to the Adapter) into your PC’s USB port or
USB hub.
2. Insert one end of an Ethernet network cable into the Adapter’s RJ-45 port.
3. Insert the other end of the Ethernet network cable into an Ethernet net-
working device.
The hardware installation is complete.
To install the Adapter’s driver, proceed to the chapter for the Windows
operating system your PC is running.
Figure 4-1
Note: For maximum speed, connect the Adapter to a USB 2.0 port on
your PC. If you are using a hub, make sure it is a USB 2.0 hub.