Configuring Your Router's USB Port
(for the BEFSRU31 only)
When connecting to the Router through its USB
port, please follow the directions below to config-
ure your PC.
Since your Router acts as a network adapter for your PC, there's no need for
you to install a network adapter for that PC. Just follow the directions below
to enable your PC's USB connection to the Router:
• If you are running Windows 98, continue on this page, below.
• For other Windows operating systems, refer to the appropriate section as
listed in the Table of Contents.
After you finish this configuration, make sure that TCP/IP is
installed on your PC(s). For instructions on installing TCP/IP,
please refer to the Installing the TCP/IP Protocol section.
USB Configuration for Windows 98
You can also connect your Router's USB port to other USB devices besides
USB-ready PCs, such as USB hubs.
1. Start up your PC and insert the driver disk into your floppy disk drive.
2. Windows will display a message saying that it has detected new hardware.
Click Next.
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Instant Broadband Series
NOTE: USB configuration
only applies to Windows 98,
Millennium, 2000, and XP.
®
EtherFast
Cable/DSL Routers
3. Select "Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended)." Click
Next.
4. Select "Floppy disk drives" and click Next to start the search for your driv-
er.
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