UNITEK Y-3470 USB 3.1 Gigabit Ethernet Converter User Manual

Product Overview

Thank you for purchasing the UNITEK Y-3470 USB 3.1 to Gigabit Ethernet Converter. This product converts a USB 3.1 port to a fast Ethernet LAN port, providing a fast and stable internet connection. It is plug-and-play and requires no driver installation.

Product Schematic Diagram

The diagram shows the UNITEK Y-3470 converter with its RJ45 Ethernet port and USB connector. It also indicates the LED indicators: a yellow light for data transfer (ACT) and a green light for Ethernet connection (LINK).

Key components:

• RJ45 10/100/1000 Mbps LAN Port
• USB Connector
• ACT LED (Yellow): Indicates data transfer.
• LINK LED (Green): Indicates Ethernet connection.

Installation Steps:

1. Connect the converter to your computer's USB 3.1 port. The device will automatically install. You will see the device listed in Device Manager under 'Network adapters' as 'Realtek USB GBE Family Controller'.
2. After installation, navigate to 'Control Panel' > 'Network and Internet' > 'Network Connections' to view the new network connection. If the network is set to obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP), you should be able to connect to the internet.
3. To manually set the IP address, double-click the network connection icon and follow the steps to configure the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway.

Settings For Windows

This section details how to configure the network settings in Windows.

General Network Status

The network status shows 'No Internet access' initially. The duration and speed are displayed, along with sent and received data bytes. The 'Realtek USB GBE Family Controller' is listed under 'Network adapters'.

Manual IP Configuration

To manually set the IP address:

1. Access the 'Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties'.
2. Select 'Use the following IP address' and enter the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway.
3. Select 'Use the following DNS server addresses' and enter the preferred and alternate DNS server addresses.
4. Click 'Advanced' for further TCP/IP settings, such as configuring DHCP with a manual address if needed.

Settings For Mac OS

This section details how to configure the network settings in Mac OS.

1. The product is plug-and-play on Mac OS. Open 'System Preferences' > 'Network' to connect your computer to the network.
2. Select the 'USB 10/100/1000 LAN' adapter.
3. Configure IPv4 using DHCP or by manually setting the IP address, subnet mask, and router address.
4. The description of TCP/IP protocol is provided, explaining its role in network communication.