Installing the LapLink USB Network cable

Setup requirements

Make sure you have the following items before you install your USB Network cable driver and connect your LapLink USB Network cable to each computer: Installing the USB Network cable driver for Windows 98/Me



Have your Windows CD-ROM on hand and follow these steps to install the cable driver on each computer:
  1. Click Install USB Network Cable driver below and then double-click setup.exe.
  2. Follow the instructions on your screen.
  3. When Setup asks if you want to install the network bridge option:
    • Click PC to PC if your computer is not connected to a network or you do not want to install the network bridge option.
    • Click Network Bridge if your computer is already connected to a network and you want to allow USB Network cable access to network files and resources.
  4. When setup prompts you, insert your Windows operating system CD-ROM.
    • If you do not have your Windows CD-ROM or Setup cannot find the required files, the USB Network Cable may not work properly.
  5. When Setup prompts you, restart your computer.
  6. Repeat this procedure to install the USB Network cable driver on the second computer.
Install the USB Network Cable Driver for Windows 98/Me

Now you are ready to connect the LapLink USB Network cable to your computer.



Installing the USB Network cable driver for Windows 2000
  Follow these steps to install the cable driver on each computer:
  1. Click Install USB Network Cable Driver below and then double-click setup.exe.
  2. Follow the instructions on your screen.
  3. When Setup prompts you, restart your computer.
  4. Repeat this procedure to install the USB Network cable driver on the second computer.
If you want to allow access to resources, such as network printers or the Internet, through this computer, follow the instructions in the next section.
 

Installing the network bridge option

  1. On your Windows 2000 desktop, right-click the My Network Places icon and choose Properties.
  2. Right-click the icon that represents the USB Network Adapter and then choose Properties.
    TIP: A description of the connection appears on the left when you click the icon.
  3. Click Install and then click Protocol.
  4. Click Add.
  5. In the Manufacturers list, click Profilic Technology Inc. and then click OK.
  6. In the Local Area connection dialog box, click Close.
Install the USB Network Cable Driver for Windows 2000

Now you are ready to connect the LapLink USB Network cable to your computer.



Connecting the USB Network cable

Make sure you have installed the USB Network cable driver before you connect the USB Network cable to the USB port on your computer.


  1. Locate the USB port on your computer.
  2. Connect the USB Network cable to the USB port on your computer.
  3. If you have already installed the USB Network cable driver on your second computer, you can connect the cable to that computer as well.
You can use your LapLink USB Network cable with any software that supports network connections. Please consult the documentation provided with those products for more information.



Using the USB Network cable with LapLink 2000

  1. Install the USB Network cable driver on both computers.
  2. Connect the USB Network cable to both computers.
  3. Run LapLink on both computers.
  4. Click Connect Over on the LinkBar, and then click Network.
  5. On the Available Now tab, click the computer connected to your USB Network cable, and then click OK.

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