StarTech.com USB21000S User manual

USB Network Adapter

1-Port USB 2.0 to Gigabit

Ethernet Network Adapter

USB21000S

Instruction Manual

Manual Revision:07/20/2010

For the most up-to-date information, please visit www.startech.com

FCC Compliance Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B

digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to

provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not

installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference

to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not

occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference

to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment

off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more

of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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Table of Contents

Introduction.............................................................. 1

Packaging Contents ............................................................................. 1

System Requirements.......................................................................... 1

Installation................................................................ 2

Driver Installation ................................................................................. 2

Hardware Installation ........................................................................... 2

Verifying Installation ............................................................................. 3

Speciﬁcations........................................................... 4

Technical Support.................................................... 5

Warranty Information............................................... 5

Introduction

The StarTech.com Gigabit USB 2.0 Ethernet Adapter add a single RJ-45

Ethernet networking port to a USB enabled computer system with link

speeds up to 1000 Mbps. Backwards compatible with USB 1.x computer

systems and 10/100 Mbps Ethernet networks, this compact and portable

adapter is ideal as a desktop replacement network adapter or laptop

accessory. Backed by a StarTech.com 1 year warranty and free lifetime

technical support.

Packaging Contents

• 1 x USB21000S adapter

• 1 x Driver Installation CD

• 1 x Instruction Manual

System Requirements

• USB enabled computer system with available port

• Microsoft®Windows®2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista/Server 2008 R2/7

(32/64-bit), or Windows CE®6.0, or Apple®Mac OS®10.4/10.5/10.6,

or Linux®

Installation

Driver Installation

Windows XP/Server 2003/Vista/Server 2008 R2/7

Once the computer has started and the operating system is fully loaded,

insert the provided Driver CD into the computer’s CD/DVD drive.

If AutoPlay opens, choose to browse the CD, otherwise go into “My

Computer” and access the CD/DVD drive that the CD is in.

Navigate to the “Windows” folder and then the folder for the version of

Windows you have and run the “setup.exe” ﬁle located in that folder. Follow

the onscreen instructions to complete the driver installation.

Mac OS 10.4/10.5/10.6

Insert the CD into the CD/DVD drive and wait for the CD to mount.

Open the mounted volume from the desktop or Finder and navigate to the

“Mac” folder and then the folder for the version of Mac OS you have and

run the PKG ﬁle located in that folder. Follow the onscreen instructions to

complete the driver installation.

Hardware Installation

1.After the drivers have been successfully installed, connect the adapter to

an available USB port on the computer system.

2.The adapter will be automatically recognized and the drivers installed.

3.Once the operating system has completed installing the drivers, a new

networking device should now be available for use.

4.Connect an RJ45 terminated Ethernet cable to the adapter and the green

“LINK” LED should light up to indicate a connection to the network is

detected.

5.Make any conﬁgurations changes necessary for your network, though the

normal methods offered by your operating system.

Verifying Installation

Windows XP/Server 2003/Vista/Server 2008 R2/7

From the main desktop, right-click on “My Computer” (“Computer” in Vista/7),

then select Manage. In the new Computer Management window, select

Device Manager from the left window panel.

In the Device Manager, under the Network Adapters category, you should

see a new USB networking device listed.

*actual name may vary

Specications

Bus Interface USB 2.0

Chipset ID ASIX AX88178

Connectors 1 x RJ45 Ethernet female

1 x USB type A male

LEDs 1 x Link

1 x Activity

Supported Standards IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3ab

Auto MDI-X Support Yes

Full Duplex Support Yes

Supported Link Speeds Ethernet: 10/100/1000 Mbps

Operating Temperature 0°C ~ 70°C (32°F ~ 158°F)

Storage Temperature -20°C ~ 75°C (-4°F ~ 167°F)

Humidity 10 ~ 90% RH

Dimensions 266.7mm x 33.0mm x 21.0mm

Weight 40.45g

Compatible Operating Systems

Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003/

Vista/Server 2008 R2/7 (32/64-bit),

Mac OS 10.4/10.5/10.6, Linux

Technical Support

StarTech.com’s lifetime technical support is an integral part of our commitment

to provide industry-leading solutions. If you ever need help with your product,

visit www.startech.com/support and access our comprehensive selection of

online tools, documentation, and downloads.

Warranty Information

This product is backed by a lifetime warranty.

In addition, StarTech.com warrants its products against defects in materials

and workmanship for the periods noted, following the initial date of purchase.

During this period, the products may be returned for repair, or replacement

with equivalent products at our discretion. The warranty covers parts and

labor costs only. StarTech.com does not warrant its products from defects or

damages arising from misuse, abuse, alteration, or normal wear and tear.

Limitation of Liability

In no event shall the liability of StarTech.com Ltd. and StarTech.com USA LLP

(or their ofﬁcers, directors, employees or agents) for any damages (whether

direct or indirect, special, punitive, incidental, consequential, or otherwise),

loss of proﬁts, loss of business, or any pecuniary loss, arising out of or related

to the use of the product exceed the actual price paid for the product. Some

states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential

damages. If such laws apply, the limitations or exclusions contained in this

statement may not apply to you.

StarTech.com has been making “hard-to-ﬁnd easy” since 1985,

providing high quality solutions to a diverse IT and A/V customer

base that spans many channels, including government, education

and industrial facilities to name just a few. We offer an unmatched

selection of computer parts, cables, A/V products, KVM and Server

Management solutions, serving a worldwide market through our

locations in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and

Taiwan.

Visit www.startech.com today for complete information about all our

products and to access exclusive interactive tools such as the Cable

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