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Installation Guide
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NETGEAR, Inc.
Support Information
Phone:
www.NETGEAR.com
See Support Information Card for for additional phone numbers.
Internet / World Wide Web
Go to http://www.NETGEAR.com for the NETGEAR Web page.
Defective or damaged merchandise can be returned to your
IMPORTANT!
Please register online. YOU MUST REGISTER TO OBTAIN TECHNICAL SUPPORT. PLEASE RETAIN PROOF OF PURCHASE and this warranty information. To register your product, get product support, or to obtain product information and NETGEAR product documentation, direct your Web browser to the http://www.NETGEAR.com Web page.
July 2002
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START HERE
Instructions in this guide are for users of Microsoft Windows Operating Systems.
1. Open the box
and verify its contents
2. Connect NETGEAR to your environment
3. Install Network Driver
4. Test Your Network Connection
5. Enjoy being connected! 
As a last step, be sure to register your Adapter at http://www.NETGEAR.com.
Plan Your Time
Estimated setup time for this product is only 0:10 minutes.
1 VERIFY PACKAGE CONTENTS
Unpack the contents of the package and make sure that you have everything.
Model FA311 (or FA312, FA331) |
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Network Card | GearBox for Adapters CD |
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(provided with Model FA312) | Installation Guide |
•FA311 (or FA312, FA331) Fast Ethernet PCI Adapter
•GearBox for Adapters CD
•FA311/FA312/FA331 Installation Guide
2 CONNECT NETGEAR TO YOUR ENVIRONMENT
Install the Card
Note: Touch a grounded metal object to free yourself of static electricity before you handle the card.
1.Turn the power off and unplug the power cord from your computer.
2.Remove the PC cover.
3.Choose an available PCI slot and remove the corresponding back plate from the PC chassis.
4.Insert the card into the PCI expansion slot.
Caution: To avoid damaging any components on the card, handle it by the edges, using your thumbs
to push it securely into the PCI slot. Make sure the card is fully inserted into the slot to prevent the PC operating system from freezing at startup.
Network card
5.Fasten the card to the rear of the computer chassis by tightening the screw that is on the PC.
6.Replace the PC cover and reconnect the power cord to the PC.
Connect the Network Cables
Using the appropriate cable, connect the port on a network hub or switch to the port on the card. The port on the card performs autonegotiation and supports
PC with network | PC with network | Printer |
card installed | Power adapter card installed | (optional) |
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*Use the cables provided or any Category 5 UTP cable. Maximum length = 100 meters (300 feet)
3 INSTALL NETWORK DRIVER
This section explains how to install the Network Driver in various Microsoft Windows Operating Systems. Some versions of Microsoft Windows Operating System may respond with different dialog boxes, or the dialog boxes may open in a different sequence than those shown in this guide, but should prompt you for the same information.
Before you proceed with the installation steps, decide on a name for your network and for each PC. The whole network must have the same workgroup name while each PC must have a unique name. These names can be entered by going to Start>Settings>Control Panel>Network and clicking on the Identification tab. You also need to have the Microsoft Windows Operating System
The installation screen uses FA311 as example.
Install the Windows XP Network Driver
Note: If the “Insert Disk” window opens and a message prompts you to insert your Windows
For FA311 and FA312 Adapters:
1.After installing the FA311 (or FA312) PCI Adapter, the Win XP will install the driver automatically.
2.You can go directly to section 4. “Test Your Network Connection”. Following the steps to check if the driver is well installed.
For FA331 Adapters:
1.Turn on the power to the computer and start Windows XP.
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3.Click “Hardware” and click “Device Manager” tab, then
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5. Click “Driver” and click “Update Driver” tab, then click “OK”.
6.A Hardware Update Wizard will appear. Insert the GearBox for Adapters CD (or disk) into your
7.When the following dialog box opens, select “Don’t search. I will choose the driver to install.”, then click “Next”.
8. When Select Network Adapter box opens, click “Have Disk” then click “Next”.
9. The Install From Disk box will open. Type “D:\” and click “OK”.
10. “NETGEAR FA330/FA331 PCI Adapter” will appear in the model list. Click “Next”.
11.The next Windows appears with the following adapter name : NETGEAR FA330/FA331 PCI Adapter. Click “Finish”.
12. Remove the GearBox for Adapters CD (or disk) from the
The Model FA311/FA312/FA331 Adapter driver installation for Windows XP is now complete.
Install the Windows 2000 Network Driver
Note: If the “Insert Disk” window opens and a message prompts you to insert your Windows
1.A Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box will appear, indicating that Windows 2000 has found the adapter. Insert the GearBox for Adapters CD (or disk) into your
2.Click “Next”.
Back plate removed
