Start Here Instructions in this guide are for users of Windows® who are installing the Model FA510 Network Card. For instructions on installing and verifying the Windows network driver, refer to “Install the Windows Network Driver” on the other side of this guide. These four easy steps provide information for installing your Model FA510 Network Card: 1. 2. 3. 4.
Install the Network Card The Model FA510 Network Card is hot swappable, which means it can be inserted into a PC that is either turned off or powered on. 1. Insert the Model FA510 Network Card into the CardBus slot as illustrated in the figure. Some PCs have two CardBus slots. The Model FA510 Network Card can be inserted into either slot. 2. Insert the RJ-45 adapter cable into the connector on the edge of the network card. 3. Insert the Category 5 10/100 Mbps UTP cable into the RJ-45 adapter cable.
Connect the Network Cables 1. Using a UTP cable, connect any port on the hub to the port on the RJ45 adapter cable. 2. To connect the network cables, follow the illustration below. Note: One of the ports on NETGEAR hubs is switchable between Normal (MDI-X) and Uplink (MDI) with a Normal/Uplink push button. If you are using this switchable port on a NETGEAR hub to connect to a PC or the network card, make sure the Normal/Uplink push button is set to Normal.
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. If you are using Windows 95, read these instructions thoroughly for an overview of the steps that are necessary for the installation of the software driver.
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. < Ba ck Ne xt > Ca n ce l 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.
5. Add New Hardware Wizard Windows has found an updated driver for this device, and also some other drivers that should work with this device. What do you want to install? The updated driver (Recommended) NETGEAR FA510 Fast Ethernet CardBus Card One of the other drivers < B ack View Lis t . . . N ex t > C anc el Click on “The updated driver....” and click on “Next.” 6.
. Copying Files... The file 'NDIS2DOS\FA510.DOS' on NETGEAR FA510 Fast Ethernet CardBus Card Drivers disk cannot be found. OK Cancel Insert NETGEAR FA510 Fast Ethernet CardBus Card Drivers disk in the selected drive, and click OK. Skip File Details... Copy files from: Browse... A:\ Insert the Drivers and Diagnostics Disk and click on “OK.” Note: If you copied the Windows 98 CD-ROM to your hard drive, the next two screens may not appear. 9.
11. Update Device Driver Wizard NETGEAR FA510 Fast Ethernet CardBus Card Windows has finished installing the software that your new hardware device requires. < Bac k F inish C ancel 9186 A Click on “Finish.” 12. Network ? To finish setting up your new hardware, you must restart your computer. Do you want to resatrt your computer now? Yes No Be sure to remove the Drivers and Diagnostics Disk and the Windows 98 CD-ROM before restarting your computer. Click on “Yes” to restart your computer. 13.
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 FA510 Fast Ethernet CardBus Card.” If there is a problem with the installation of the driver, an exclamation point appears next to “NETGEAR FA510 Fast Ethernet PCI Adapter.” If there is an exclamation point, double-click on “NETGEAR FA510 Fast Ethernet PCI Adapter.
4. The “Properties” window opens, and a message regarding the status of the device is displayed in the window. 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 NetWare tested and approved Microsoft® Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT® compatible IEEE 802.3i, 10BASE-T Ethernet IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet Interface Options RJ-45 connector IRQ Options Assigned by Plug-and-Play system Power Consumption 2.0 W Physical Specifications Dimensions 3.37 by 2.13 in. 8.56 by 5.40 cm Weight 0.
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