StarTech.com USB32000SPT User manual

Manual Revision: 05/30/2013

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USB32000SPT

USB 3.0 to Dual Gigabit Ethernet

Adapter with USB Pass-Through Port

*actual product may vary from photos

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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 o 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 dierent from that to which the receiver

is connected.

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Table of Contents

Product Overview ..................................................................................1

Front View .................................................................................................................................................... 1

Rear View ...................................................................................................................................................... 1

Introduction ............................................................................................2

Packaging Contents ................................................................................................................................. 2

System Requirements .............................................................................................................................. 2

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

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

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

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

Specications ..........................................................................................4

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

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

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Product Overview

Front View

Rear View

RJ-45

USB 3.0

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Introduction

Packaging Contents

• 1 x USB 3.0 Dual Network Adapter

• 1 x Driver CD

• 1 x Instruction Manual

System Requirements

• Available USB port

• Windows® 8 (32/64bit), 7 (32/64), Vista(32/64), XP(32/64), Windows® Server 2008 R2,

2003(32/64), Mac OS 10.6 - 10.8, Linux kernel 2.6.14 ~ 3.5.0

Installation

Driver Installation

NOTE: The drivers for the USB Hub will be automatically installed by the host

computer’s operating system. Only the driver for the Ethernet port needs to

be installed.

Windows / Mac

1. Insert the provided CD into your DVD/CD-ROM drive.

2. Open the contents of your CD/DVD drive and browse to x:\LAN\AX88179\ (where x:

is your CD/DVD drive letter), then select the appropriate folder for your

operating system.

3. For a Windows install, run the “AX88179_Setup.exe” application to launch the driver

installation (For Mac OS, run the “AX88179_178A_v1.3.0.pkg” application).

4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the install.

NOTE: You may be prompted to restart at the end of the install

Hardware Installation

5. Connect the USB 3.0 Dual Network Adapter to an available USB port.

NOTE: If connected to a USB 2.0 host port, the pass-through port will only operate

at USB 2.0 speeds and network performance may be limited.

6. The host computer’s operating system should detect the hub immediately and

automatically install the USB drivers.

7. Once installation is complete, USB 1.x/2.0/3.0 devices should be able to be

connected to the hub and recognized.

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Verifying Installation

Windows

1. Open the Device Manager by right-clicking on Computer, and then select Manage.

In the new Computer Management window, select Device Manager from the left

window panel (For Windows 8, open the Control Panel and select Device Manager).

2. Expand the “Network adapters” section. On a successful install, you should see the

following devices installed with no exclamation points or question marks.

Mac OS

1. Open the System Proler by clicking the Apple symbol in the top left corner,

selecting About this Mac, then select System Report

2. Expand the “Network” section. With the adapter connected, you should see the

following devices in the list.

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Specications

Host Interface USB 3.0

Chipset ASIX - AX88179 (2)

VIA - VL811

Connectors

2 x RJ-45 Female

1 x USB 3.0 type A Male

1 x USB 3.0 type A Female

LED Indicators 2x 10/100 Link/Activity (Green)

2x Gigabit Link/Activity (Amber)

Maximum Data Transfer Rate USB 3.0: 5 Gbps

LAN: 2 Gbps (per port; Full-Duplex)

Supported Standards IEEE802.3i, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab,

IEEE 802.3az

Supported Network Link Speeds 10/ 100/ 1000 Mbps

Ethernet Full Duplex Support Yes

Auto MDIX Yes

Power USB-Powered

Enclosure Material Plastic

Operating Temperature 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)

Storage Temperature -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F)

Dimensions 263 x 87 x 34 mm

Humidity 5~85% RH

Weight 50g

Compatible Operating Systems

Windows® 8 (32/64bit), 7 (32/64),

Vista(32/64), XP(32/64)

Windows® Server 2008 R2, 2003(32/64)

Mac OS 10.6 - 10.8

Linux kernel 2.6.14 ~ 3.5.0

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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.

For the latest drivers/software, please visit www.startech.com/downloads

Warranty Information

This product is backed by a two year 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

ocers, directors, employees or agents) for any damages (whether direct or indirect,

special, punitive, incidental, consequential, or otherwise), loss of prots, 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.

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