USB TO ETHERNET ADAPTOR - USB Adapters THRUSTMASTER - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL USB TO ETHERNET ADAPTOR THRUSTMASTER

PC running Windows XP, 2000, ME or 98 SE
ADSL connection, installed and ready for use
Game console:

Xbox

• Microsoft Xbox Live Kit
  or Xbox Live-enabled game with Xbox Live free trial

PlayStation 2

• Sony Ethernet Network Adapter
• Sony CENTRAL STATION Installation CD

+8MB Memory Card

RJ45 crossover Ethernet cable (included in the pack)

INSTALLATION AND SET UP

A. Sharing your Internet connection (Windows XP and 2000)
B. Setting up a PC to PC connection
C. Setting up a PlayStation 2 connection to the Internet via the Central Station CD
D. Setting up an Xbox connection to the Internet via the Xbox Live Starter Kit CD

A. Sharing your Internet connection (Windows XP and 2000)

(Required to create a link between your modem and your game console or between 2 PCs)

WINDOWS XP

(for PS2 Online, Xbox Online or PC to PC connection)

1. Connect the adapter to one of your computer's USB ports.
2. Switch on your computer.
3. Windows detects a USB to LAN Converter and installs it automatically.

A red LED on the Thrustmaster adapter lights up.

1. Establish an Internet connection via your service provider (connect to the Web).
2. Once a connection has been established, click Start/Settings/Control Panel.
3. Double-click Network Connections.

All available network connections are displayed onscreen:

a. An icon for your service provider (e.g.: Wanahoo, AOL, etc.).
b. Local Area Connection 1 icon (corresponds to your PC's Ethernet port, if it has one, via the motherboard or PCI Ethernet card).
c. Local Area Connection 1, 2, or 3 icon (corresponds to your Thrustmaster USB to Ethernet Adapter).

A red X appears on the Local Area Connection icons.

1. Right-click the icon for your service provider (e.g.: Wanahoo, AOL, etc.).
   8.Left-click Properties, then click Advanced.

2. Select the Allow other network users to connect through this computer's Internet connection check box (if a drop-down list appears below, select the Local Area Connection entry that corresponds to your Thrustmaster USB to Ethernet Adapter). Click OK twice.

3. A hand symbol appears beneath the icon for your service provider, indicating that your connection has been successfully shared.

4. Close the dialog box.

Your Internet connection is now shared.

1. Restart your computer to complete the installation.

WINDOWS 2000

(for PS2 Online, Xbox Online or PC to PC connection)

1. Switch on your computer.
2. Insert the driver CD (included in the pack) into your CD-ROM drive.
3. Connect the adapter to one of your computer's USB ports.

A red LED on the Thrustmaster adapter lights up.

1. Windows detects a USB to LAN Adapter. Click Next twice.
2. Select CD-ROM drives under Optional search locations (the 3 other boxes should not be selected).

Click Next twice, then click Finish.

1. Establish an Internet connection via your service provider (connect to the Web).
2. Once a connection has been established, click Start/Settings/Control Panel.
3. Double-click Network and Dial-up Connections.

All available network connections are displayed onscreen:

a. An icon for your service provider (e.g.: Wanahoo, AOL, etc.).
b. Local Area Connection 1 icon (corresponds to your PC's Ethernet port, if it has one, via the motherboard or PCI Ethernet card).
c. Local Area Connection 1, 2, or 3 icon (corresponds to your Thrustmaster USB to Ethernet Adapter).

A red X appears on the Local Area Connection icons.

1. Right-click the icon for your service provider (e.g.: Wanahoo, AOL, etc.).
2. Left-click Properties, then click the Sharing tab.
3. In order to share your Internet connection, all 4 LEDs on your USB to Ethernet Adapter must be lit up. To achieve this:

PlayStation 2: follow the procedure described in the Setting up a PlayStation 2 connection to the Internet via the Central Station CD section (steps 1 to 17).
- Xbox: follow the procedure described in the Setting up an Xbox connection to the Internet via the Xbox Live Starter Kit CD section (steps 1 to 3).
PC to PC: using the RJ45 crossover Ethernet cable (included in the pack), connect the Thrustmaster USB to Ethernet Adapter to the Ethernet port on your second PC.

1. Once all 4 LEDs on the adapter are lit up, select Enable Internet Connection Sharing for this Connection, and select the Local Area Connection entry in the For local network: drop-down list that corresponds to your Thrustmaster USB to Ethernet Adapter. Click OK.
2. 2 messages are displayed: click Yes, then click OK.
3. Your Internet connection is now shared. The red X on the Local Area Connection icon is gone, indicating that your Internet connection has been successfully shared.
4. Restart your computer (both computers if you are sharing between 2 PCs) to complete the installation.

WINDOWS MILLENNIUM & 98 SE

(for PS2 Online, Xbox Online or PC to PC connection)

The drivers needed to install your Thrustmaster USB to Ethernet Adapter on these 2 operating systems are found on the driver CD (included in the pack).

You can download the written installation procedure at http://ts.thrustmaster.com

B. Setting up a PC to PC connection

1. Complete the Sharing your Internet connection procedure for your operating system (above).
2. Using the RJ45 crossover Ethernet cable (included in the pack), connect the Thrustmaster USB to Ethernet Adapter to the Ethernet port on your second PC if it has not already been connected.

C. Setting up a PlayStation 2 connection to the Internet

via the Central Station CD

1. Connect the Sony network adapter to the back of your console.
2. Connect the Thrustmaster adapter to the back of your console (to the network adapter) using the RJ45 crossover Ethernet cable included in the pack.
3. Establish an Internet connection using your computer (connect to the Web).
4. Switch on your console.
5. Insert the Central Station installation CD into your console, and plug in a memory card.
6. On the Central Station home page, select the Get Connected menu (press the left direction on the D-pad and then press the X button).
7. Select Setup.
8. Select the slot where your memory card is located.
9. Select your country.
10. Select Other as your service provider and validate the network equipment.
11. Select Auto detect.
12. To the question Do you usually connect to your Broadband Internet Service Provider with a User ID and Password (PPPoE)?, answer: NO.
13. To the question Is the IP address obtained automatically?, answer: YES.
14. To the question Are the DNS addresses obtained automatically?, answer: YES.
15. Enter a configuration name (this will be used to identify your connection).
16. Select Save all settings, then OK.
17. Select YES (twice) when prompted to test the connection. All 4 LEDs on your USB to Ethernet Adapter light up.
18. Under the 5 green Diagnostics completed points, select Exit.
19. Return to the main menu by pressing the triangle button on your controller and select Central Station (using the X button).
20. Listen to and follow all instructions provided by Central Station.
21. Validate twice when prompted to connect to Central Station.
22. When the message Save successful appears, select Close using the left mini-stick and validate.
23. Select OK using the left mini-stick and validate.
24. You are now connected to Central Station and must now proceed to registration. Have fun!

D. Setting up an Xbox connection to the Internet

via the Xbox Live Starter Kit CD

1. Connect the Thrustmaster adapter to the back of your console (to the Xbox's Ethernet port) using the RJ45 crossover Ethernet cable included in the pack.
2. Establish an Internet connection using your computer (connect to the Web).
3. Switch on your console.

All 4 LEDs on your USB to Ethernet Adapter light up.

1. Insert the Xbox Live Starter Kit installation CD (or Xbox Live-enabled game with Xbox Live free trial) into your console.

2. Go into the game's menu and select New Account. You arrive at the Welcome to XBOX LIVE menu.

3. Select Continue, your Country, and Accept.
4. Enter your Xbox Live ID, and select Done.
5. Enter your 25-character subscription code (found inside the Starter Kit box or the game providing free access), then validate by clicking Continue (3 times).
6. Enter the various elements required for you to sign up: Payment method, Cardholder's name, Card number, Expiration date and Telephone number. Validate everything by clicking Continue.
7. Enter the other required information.
8. You are now connected to Xbox live. Have fun!

TECHNICAL SUPPORT

If you encounter a problem with your product, please go to http://its.thrustmaster.com and click Technical Support. From there you will be able to access various utilities (Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), the latest versions of drivers and software) that may help to resolve your problem. If the problem persists, you can contact the Thrustmaster products technical support service ("Technical Support"):

By email:

In order to take advantage of technical support by email, you must first register online. The information you provide will help the agents to resolve your problem more quickly. Click Registration on the left-hand side of the Technical Support page and follow the on-screen instructions. If you have already registered, fill in theUsername and Password fields and then click Login.

By telephone:

United Kingdom	020 7216 0047	price of a national phone call, Monday to Friday from 12PM to 10PM
Australia	1902 262 514	$1.98/min, Monday to Friday from 9AM to 6PM
Denmark	82 33 28 58	price of a national phone call, Monday to Friday from 1PM to 10PM
Finland	09 81 71 01 54	price of a national phone call, Monday to Friday from 2PM to 11PM
Norway	23 50 01 16	price of a national phone call, Monday to Friday from 1PM to 10PM
Sweden	08-51992032	price of a national phone call, Monday to Friday from 1PM to 11PM

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Worldwide, Guillemot Corporation S.A. ("Guillemot") warrants to the consumer that this Thrustmaster product will be free from material defects and manufacturing flaws for a period of two (2) years from the original date of purchase. Should the product appear to be defective during the warranty period, immediately contact Technical Support, who will indicate the procedure to follow. If the defect is confirmed, the product must be returned to its place of purchase (or any other location indicated by Technical Support).

Within the context of this warranty, the consumer's defective product will, at Technical Support's option, be either repaired or replaced. Where authorized by applicable law, the full liability of Guilemot and its subsidiaries (including for indirect damages) is limited to the repair or replacement of the Thrustmaster product. The consumer's legal rights with respect to legislation applicable to the sale of consumer goods are not affected by this warranty.

This warranty shall not apply: (1) if the product has been modified, opened, altered, or has suffered damage as a result of inappropriate or abusive use, negligence, an accident, normal wear, or any other cause not related to a material defect or manufacturing flaw; (2) in the event of failure to comply with the instructions provided by Technical Support; (3) to software not published by Guillemot, said software being subject to a specific warranty provided by its publisher.

COPYRIGHT

© 2004 Guillemot Corporation S.A. All rights reserved. Thrustmaster® is a registered trademark of Guillemot Corporation S.A. All other trademarks and brand names are hereby acknowledged and are property of their respective owners. Illustrations not binding. Contents, designs and specifications are subject to change without notice and may vary from one country to another.