data sheetAn Ethernet network connection without opening your PCUU SS BB II nn tt ee rr ff aa cc eeThe 3Com USB Network Interfaceis an out-of-the-box networkconnection solution that takesadvantage of the new USB(Universal Serial Bus) on PCs. Nowyou can get a network connec-tion—without opening up your PCand installing a conventional net-work interface card (NIC). TheUSB Network Interface works withall PCs equipped with a USB portand Windows 98 operating system.Everything you need to get startedis included in one box. The 3ComUSB Network Interface comescomplete with a USB cable, whichplugs into the USB port at the backof your PC, laptop, or notebook;and an RJ-45 socket to attach astandard UTP or STP cable for a10BASE-T Ethernet connection.You also get an easy-to-follow guidethat takes you through the simplepoint-and-click installation steps soyou can be up and running—within minutes.The 3Com USB Network Interfaceis completely compatible withstandard 10BASE-T Ethernet. Itprovides the user with an assuredhigh-speed (10 Mbps) connectionbetween PCs—and all the benefitsof Ethernet networking.Although the USB NetworkInterface is an external device, youwon’t have to rearrange yourdesktop to make it fit—it’sextremely compact. Plus, the USBNetwork Interface draws its powerfrom the USB port on your PC sothere’s no clutter of extra powercords and plugs.Key BenefitsEasy to install. Plugs into theUSB port at the back of yourPC—no need to open up your PC.All-in-one solution. Everythingyou need to get connectedcomes in one package, includingan easy-to-follow installationguide with point-and-clickinstallation steps.Compact and unobtrusive. Itwon’t consume valuable deskspace and does not require anexternal power supply.Compatible with most new PCs.Works with any PC equippedwith a USB port and Windows 98operating system.Provides the benefits ofEthernet networking. Once con-nected to an Ethernet network,users can share peripherals,transfer files, share a connectionto the Internet, and much more.Provides flexibility andincreases uptime. The 3ComUSB Network Interface can beadded, removed, or swappedwith other USB peripherals whileyour PC is up and running.Compatible with existing LANinstallations. Provides anassured high-speed networkconnection via standard10BASE-T Ethernet.With the USB Network Interface, anEthernet network connection ismade easy—with no need to openup your PC.3Com USB Network InterfaceThe simplest Ethernet network connection for your Windows 98 PC