This dual-speed 10/100 Mbps USB to Ethernet adapter is designed for home and small office users who want to connect to an existing Ethernet or Fast Ethernet network without having to open the computer to install a traditional network adapter. This converter supports full-duplex operation, auto-negotiation, and advanced power management, and provides the ease of USB to PCs running Windows 98, Me, or 2000.??As a USB device, the converter provides network connectivity without having to take up a valuable ISA, PCI, or PC Card slot in a desktop or notebook computer. Because the USB converter gets its power directly from the USB bus, there is no need for an external power adapter.