Linksys HomeLink™ Series Phoneline 10M USB Network Adapter
Introduction
HomeLink Phoneline 10M USB Network Adapter
Congratulations on your purchase of the Linksys HomeLink Phoneline 10M
USB Network Adapter. Now you’ll be able to instantly connect
multiple PCs over your telephone wiring and talk on the phone at the same
time. There's no need for extra hubs or cables. The network runs on standard
home-grade telephone lines, just like the ones you use every day.
The HomeLink Phoneline 10M USB Network Adapter allows your phone line
to carry network data at the same time it carries your regular telephone voice
service. The USB device is equipped with two standard telephone ports and
one USB port, which you can use to connect to any 1Mbps or 10Mbps
HomeLink network without swapping devices or running multiple adapters.
The Adapter connects to your Windows 98 or Windows 2000 PC’s USB port.
Plug the HomeLink Phoneline 10M USB Network Adapter into any standard
wall jack, and you’re networked.
Features
• Network Your Computers Using Your Existing Telephone Line
• Easy Plug-and-Play Installation- Installs Without Opening Your PC Case
• Works with Windows 98 or Windows 2000 PCs With a USB Port
• 10Mbps Transfer Rate Over Telephone Lines
• External USB Network Adapter with two RJ-11 Modular Telephone Ports
• USB Cable and Phone Cable Included—Nothing More to Buy
• 4 Easy-to-Read LED Status Indicators
• HomePNA-Compatible Technology
• Connect Up to 30 PCs Together On Your HomeLink 10M Phoneline
Network
• Backward Compatible with 1Mbps HomePNA-Compatible Hardware
• No Hubs or Switches Required - Data Travels Over Your Phone Lines
• Share High-Speed Internet Access with Your Phoneline Network Users
• Free 24-Hour Technical Support (North America Only)
• 1-Year Limited Warranty
Table of Contents
Introduction 1
Package Contents 2
Windows & Computer Compatibility 2
Getting to Know the Phoneline 10M USB 3
Network Adapter
The Adapter’s Ports 3
The Adapter’s LEDs 4
The USB Icon 4
USB Cabling 5
Modem and Fax Compatibility 5
Installing the Phoneline 10M USB 6
Network Adapter
Installing the USB Network Adapter & Cabling 6
Connecting to a Phoneline Network 7
Connecting to an Ethernet or Fast Ethernet Network 8
Windows 98 Installation & Setup 9
Installing the USB Network Adapter’s Driver 9
Network Component Configuration 13
Sharing Your Files & Printers 18
Windows 2000 Installation & Setup 20
Installing the USB Network Adapter’s Driver 20
Troubleshooting 23
Appendix 26
Client For Microsoft Setup for Windows 98 26
Novell NetWare 3.x Client Setup for Windows 98 27
Starting Over in Windows 98 28
Starting Over in Windows 2000 32
Manually Installing Network Components in Windows 98 34
Open Source & Beta Operating Systems 35
Telephone Cabling 38
Specifications 39
Customer Support 40
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