Start Here Instructions in this guide are for users of Windows® who are installing the Model EA101 USB Ethernet Adapter. For instructions on installing and verifying the Windows network driver, refer to “Install the Network Driver” on the other side of this guide. These four easy steps provide information for installing your Model EA101 USB Ethernet Adapter: 1. 2. 3. 4.
Install the Network Adaptere The Model EA101 USB Ethernet Adapter is hot swappable, which means it can be inserted into a PC that is either turned off or powered on. 1. Insert the Model EA101 USB Ethernet Adapter into the USB (universal serial bus) as shown in the illustration below. Some PCs have two USB ports. The Model EA101 USB Ethernet Adapter can be inserted into either port. 2. Insert the Category 5 10/100 Mbps UTP cable into the RJ-45 plug at the end of the Model EA101 USB Ethernet Adapter.
Connect the Network Adapter and Cables 1. Using a UTP cable, connect any port on the hub to the RJ-45 port on the adapter. 2. Follow the illustration below to connect the network cables. PC with network card installed Power adapter PC with USB port Hub Model EA101 USB Ethernet Adapter USB connector Category 5 10/100 Mbps UTP cables* *Use the cables provided or any Category 5 UTP cable.
Install the Network Driver This guide provides you with instructions for installing the Windows network driver. The steps given in these instructions are for users of Windows 98. Note: You must install the Ethernet adapter (instructions on other side of this guide) before installing the network driver. Before you proceed with the installation steps, decide on a name for your network and for each PC (each name must be only one word and the name of each PC must be different).
3. Add New Hardware Wizard What do you want windows to do? Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended). Display a list of all the drivers in a specific location, so you can select the driver you want. < Back Next> Cancel Select “Search for the best driver.....” Click on “Next.” 4. Add New Hardware Wizard Windows will search for new drivers in its driver database on your harddrive, and in any of the following selected locations. Click Next to start the search.
6. Insert Disk Please insert the the disk labeled 'NETGEAR EA101 USB Ethernet Adapter Drivers Disk' and then click OK. OK Click on “OK.” 7. Copying Files... The file 'EA101ND4.SYS' on NETGEAR EA101 USB Ethernet Adapter Drivers Disk could not be found. OK Cancel Insert NETGEAR EA101 USB Ethernet Adapter Drivers Disk in the selected drive and click OK. Skip File Details... Copy files from: Browse... A:\ Make sure that the location and the correct driver are displayed (for example, A:\). Click on “OK.
9. Copying Files... The file 'choosusr.dll' on Windows 98 CD-ROM could not be found. OK Cancel Insert Windows 98 CD-ROM into the drive selected below, and click OK. Skip File Details... Copy files from: Browse... D:\WIN98 Insert the Windows 98 CD-ROM. Make sure the designated path to the Windows 98 CD-ROM is displayed in the “copy files from” prompt line (for example, D:\WIN98). Click on “OK.” 10.
Verify Installation 1. Double-click on “My Computer” on your desktop, double-click on “Control Panel,” and then double-click on “System.” 2. Click on “Device Manager.
3. Double-click on “Network adapters” and then double-click on “NETGEAR EA101 USB Ethernet Adapter” to open the “Properties” window that displays a message regarding the status of the device. If there is a problem with the driver installation, an exclamation point appears next to “NETGEAR EA101 USB Ethernet Adapter.” 4. Continue to click on “OK” or click on the “X” in the right-hand corner to close any open windows and return to the Windows 98 desktop.
Technical Specifications Model FA510 Network Card Standards Compatibility Microsoft Windows 98 compatible IEEE 802.3i, 10BASE-T Ethernet Interface Options RJ-45 connector IRQ Options Assigned by Plug-and-Play system Power Consumption 2.0 W Physical Specifications Dimensions Weight 0.
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