SMC Networks EZ Networking SMC2208USB/ETH - Manual (Page 7)

2| Hardware Description
SMC’s family of USB products offers a convenient and cost-effective means of bringing straightforward
peripheral connectivity to the desktop based on the Universal Serial Bus (USB). These products feature
true plug-and-play connection of PC peripherals "outside the box" and mark a significant advance in
desktop cable management. Using the EZ Networking™ USB to Ethernet Converter you can simplify PC
connections in the home, office, or on the road.
The SMC2208USB/ETH USB to 10/100 Mbps Ethernet adapter product supports Plug-and-Play and is
easy to install. The included EZ Installation Wizard makes driver/utility installation a breeze. The USB
to 10/100 Mbps Ethernet Adapter is bus-powered, hence, it draws power from the USB port of the host PC
and requires no external power supply. Simply plug in this new SMC2208USB/ETH, which uses Type A
USB port, to your Laptop/Desktop’s USB port and connect a Category 5 cable to the RJ-45 connector. You
are now ready to connect and access network resources.
Features
• USB specification 1.0, and 1.1 for standards-based compliance to ensure compatibility
• EZ Installation Wizard
• Sleek, compact, and dongleless design
• USB bus self-powered
• Supports major operating systems
Benefits
• USB 1.0 and 1.1 supports 12Mbps high data rate performance
• EZ Installation Wizard ensures easy driver/utility installation
• Compact, easy to carry form factor; solid all-in-one design with no moving parts to break
• Draws power from the USB port of the host PC and requires no external power supply
• Supports Windows 98/ME/2000/XP, Linux kernel v2.4 or later versions, Mac 9.X & 10.X.
Compatibility
• IEEE 802.3 Ethernet, IEEE 802.3u Fast Ethernet
• USB v1.0 and 1.1 Specification