Netgear FA310 Installation Guide
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1. NETGEAR voo ESKOJON Installation Guide O Start Here Instructions in this guide are for users of Windows 95 and Windows 98 who are installing the Model FA310TX 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 three easy steps are provided in this guide for installing your Model FA310TX Network Card 1 Verify Package Contents 2 Install the Network Card 3 Connect the Network Cables As a last step be sure to register your NETGEAR product gt Note If you are using other network operating systems Insert the Drivers and Diagnostics Disk in Drive A type the command A HELP press Enter to execute the program press Enter again to pass the opening screen select the name of the operating system press Enter and then follow the instructions on the screen Model FA310TX Network Card Installation Guide O Verify Package Contents Unpack the contents of the package and make sure that you have everything Model FA310TX Drivers and Network Card Diagnostics Disk Category 5 Installation 10 100 Mbps UTP cable guide provided with Model FA310TXC Network Card 9014FA Verify PC Reguirements The instructions given in this guide are for using the NETGEAR M Model FA310TX Network Card in a PC that has a Microsoft Windows operating system You must have a PC with a PCI ex2. http www NETGEAR com Customer Support You can contact Customer Support at the following toll free numbers Phone Australia 1800 787 638 Korea 00308 11 0319 Austria 00800 06384327 Netherlands 0800 023 0981 00800 0 NETGEAR New Zealand 00800 1233 4566 Denmark 8083 382179 Norway 800 12041 Canada 1 888 NETGEAR Singapore 001 800 1233 4566 Finland 0800 111 036 Sweden 0200 298 298 France 0800 77 17 53 Switzerland 00800 0638 4327 Germany 00800 06384327 00800 0 NETGEAR 00800 0 NETGEAR United Kingdom 020 7216 0014 Hong Kong 001 800 1233 4566 United States 1 888 NETGEAR Japan 0120 66 5402 All Other Countries 1 801 236 8499 M 1 F A 3 1 0 T X N A 4 Model FA310TX Network Card Installation Guide
3. DAMAGES RESULTING FROM USE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE PRODUCTS LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES OR COSTS OF REPLACEMENT GOODS EVEN IF NETGEAR IS INFORMED IN ADVANCE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES Model FA310TX Network Card Installation Guide IMPORTANT Please register online YOU MUST REGISTER TO OBTAIN TECHNICAL SUPPORT PLEASE RETAIN PROOF OF PURCHASE and this warranty information To get product support or to obtain product information and NETGEAR product documentation direct your Web browser to the Web page at http www NETGEAR com To register online direct your Web browser to the Web page at http www gearguy com pub registration If you do not have access to the World Wide Web you can print a registration card and mail it to NETGEAR customer service The card is included on your Drivers and Diagnostics disk as a Microsoft Word document file called register doc Download the file print the form and fill in the information Then mail the completed form to NETGEAR Inc P O Box 58185 Santa Clara CA 95052 9916 Model FA310TX Network Card Installation Guide D Compliance Information 2000 by NETGEAR Inc All rights reserved Trademarks NETGEAR is a trademark of NETGEAR Inc Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders Information is subject to change without notice Statement of Condi
4. that the Model FA310TX Network Card is shielded against the generation of radio interference in accordance with the application of Council Directive 89 336 EEC Article 4a Conformity is declared by the application of EN 55 022 Class B CISPR 22 Compliance is dependent upon the use of shielded data cables Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus Model FA310TX Network Card does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications R glement sur le brouillage radio lectrique du minist re des Communications Cet appareil num rique Model FA310TX Network Card respecte les limites de bruits radio lectriques visant les appareils num riques de classe B prescrites dans le R glement sur le brouillage radio lectrique du minist re des Communi cations du Canada Model FA310TX Network Card Installation Guide NETGEAR NETGEAR Inc 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara CA 95054 USA Phone 1 888 NETGEAR E mail supportONETGEAR com ey Support Information Defective or Damaged Merchandise Defective or damaged merchandise can be returned to your point of purchase representative Internet World Wide Web To get product support to register your product online or to obtain product information and NETGEAR product documentation direct your Web browser to
5. wizard will complete the installation of PCI Ethernet Controller by searching your local drives network and Internet locations for the most current driver If you have a disk or CD ROM that came with this device insert it now It is recommended that you let Windows search for an updated driver To do this click Next to continue Insert the FA310TX Drivers and Diagnostics Disk in Drive A and then click on Next Model FA310TX Network Card Installation Guide Update Device Driver Wizard Windows found the following updated driver for this device NETGEAR FA310TX Fast Ethernet PCI Adapter If you want to use this driver click Finish If this is not the correct driver and you want to search for a different driver manually click Other Locations Location of Driver Other Locations Click on Finish i The file NDIS2DOS NGRPCI dos on Windows 95 CD ROM O Lu could not be found Cancel Insert Windows 95 CD ROM into the drive selected below and click OK GE i Details Copy files from AN vl Type A in the Copy files from entry field and click on OK 6 System Settings Change i 2 Tou must restart your computer before the new settings will take effect Do you want to restart your computer now Remove the Drivers and Diagnostics Disk from the floppy drive remove the Windows 95 CD ROM from the CD drive if you have inserted it and then
6. 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may causeundesired operation Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and Model FA310TX Network Card Installation Guide on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Declaration of Conformity NETGEAR Model FA310TX Network Card Tested to comply C with FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE EN 55 022 Statement This is to certify
7. Monitor H Mouse 1 85 Network adapters Elf Ports COM LPT ELI System devices m Properties Refresh Remove Print ca Double click on Network adapters 4 System Properties 7 General Device Manager Hardware Profiles Performance View devices by type O View devices by connection EN Computer H CDROM HE Disk drives ra Display adapters AS Floppy disk controllers 1 23 Hard disk controllers set Keyboard cJ m Monitor E e Mouse 3 85 Network adapters MR RENE T GEAR FA310T Fast Ethernet PCI Adapter 81 Posts COM amp LPT m System devices Froperties Refresh Remove Print Cancel If there is a problem with the installation of the driver an exclamation point appears next to NETGEAR FA310TX Fast Ethernet PCI Adapter If there is an exclamation point double click on NETGEAR FA310TX Fast Ethernet PCI Adapter 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 Windows 95 Model FA310TX Network Card Installation Guide D Technical Specifications Model FA310TX Network Card Standards Compatibility IEEE 802 3u 100BASE TX Fast Ethernet IEEE 802 31 10BASE T Ethernet NetWare tested and approved Microsoft Windows Windows 95 Windows NT compatible PCI Plug and Play com
8. click on Yes Restarting your system is necessary to enable your PC to finish setting up your new hardware 7 Proceed to Verify Installation Model FA310TX Network Card Installation Guide N Verify Installation Control Panel Mill X B My Computer of X File Edit View Help File Edit View Help 3 Floppy 4 Ms dos_6 C D E S B Accessibility Add New Add Remove Date Time Display i Hardware Programs Find Fast Infrared Internet Joystick Control Panel Printers N 1 objects selected K TOST ee Meotetice odeme Multimedia Network Passwords Power m s B System Printers Regional Sounds Settings Provides system information and changes advanced settings Double click on My Computer on the desktop double click on Control Panel and then double click on System 2 System Properties E x i General Device Manager Hardware Profiles Performance System Microsoft Windows 95 4 00 5950 E Registered to netgear 06397 0EM 001 9675 07586 Computer Pentiumlr 16 06 RAM Cancel Click on Device Manager Model FA310TX Network Card Installation Guide System Properties H E General Device Manager Hardware Profiles Performance View devices by type View devices by connection Ml Computer H CDROM H Disk drives em Display adapters AS Floppy disk controllers 81 25 Hard disk controllers set keyboard Ea
9. o Normal PC with network Power adapter PC with network Printer card installed card installed optional f RJ 45 RJ 45 connector connector Category 5 10 100 Mbps UTP cables Use the cables provided or any Category 5 UTP cable Maximum length 100 meters 300 feet Model FA310TX Network Card Installation Guide O Install the Windows 95 Network Driver This guide provides instructions for installing the Windows Network Driver The steps given are for users of Windows 95 However because all versions of Windows 95 might not respond the same windows that are different from those shown in these instructions might open but prompt you for the same information or windows might open in a different order than shown in these instructions If you are using Windows 98 read these instructions thoroughly for an overview of the steps that are necessary for the installation of the software driver Follow the instructions given by the Windows 98 Installation Wizard to install the driver gt Note You must install the network card instructions on other side of this guide before installing the network driver You need to have the Windows CD ROM and the FA310TX Drivers and Diagnostics Disk ready to use in the installation process If you have not yet named your PC and your network before you proceed with the installation steps decide on a name for your network and for each PC When the Network window opens it prompt
10. pansion slot that has bus mastering capability Model FA310TX Network Card Installation Guide 2 Install the Network Card Note Touch a grounded metal object to free yourself of static electricity before you handle the network card 1 Turn the power off and unplug the power cord from your computer Remove the PC cover 3 Choose an available PCI slot PCI slots are the shorter slots and remove the corresponding back plate from the PC chassis 4 Insert the network card into the PCI expansion slot Note To avoid damaging any components on the network card handle it by the edges using your thumbs to push it securely into the PCI slot Make sure the network card is fully inserted into the slot to prevent the PC operating system from freezing at startup 5 Fasten the network 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 Network card Back plate removed 7983FB Model FA310TX Network Card Installation Guide Connect the Network Cables Using the appropriate UTP cable connect any port on a network hub to the port on th e network card 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 t
11. patible DC operating voltage 5V 5 630 mA maximum Physical Specifications 13 02 x 7 15 cm Wagh Interface Options RJ 45 connector for 10BASE T or 100BASE T Ethernet interface Model FA310TX Network Card Installation Guide OD Hardware Warranty Information Thank you for selecting NETGEAR products Subject to the provisions described below this NETGEAR product is protected by a limited lifetime warranty from defects in material and workmanship Should a product fail to perform as described above within the first year following the original date of purchase NETGEAR will ship a replacement for the failed product upon return of the defective product Products that fail after the first year following the original date of purchase will be repaired or replaced with the same or functionally eguivalent product by NETGEAR at its discretion free of charge provided you 1 have within 30 days of the original date of purchase completed and returned the Owner Registration Cards which accompanied the products when shipped 2 return the failed product to NETGEAR designated repair facility with shipping charge prepaid and 3 provide NETGEAR with proof of the original date of purchase Repaired or replacement products will be returned to you with shipping charges prepaid Replacement products may be refurbished or contain refurbished materials If NETGEAR by its sole determination is unable to repair or replace the defective
12. product it will refund the depreciated purchase price of the product This warranty does not apply if in the judgement of NETGEAR the product fails due to damage from shipment handling storage accident abuse or misuse or if it has been used or maintained in a manner not conforming to product manual instructions has been modified in any way or has had any serial number removed or defaced Repair by anyone other than NETGEAR or an approved agent will void this warranty The maximum liability of NETGEAR under this warranty is limited to the purchase price of the product covered by the warranty Prior to returning any defective product the end customer or the reseller from whom the end customer originally purchased the product must obtain a Return Materials Authorization RMA number from NETGEAR All defective products should be returned to NETGEAR with shipping charges prepaid NETGEAR will not accept collect shipments EXCEPT AS SPECIFICALLY PROVIDED IN THIS AGREEMENT OR AS REQUIRED BY LAW THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES STATED ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHERS ORAL OR WRITTEN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED ANY AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTY RIGHTS ARE EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED NETGEAR SHALL NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES BE LIABLE TO ANY PERSON FOR ANY SPECIAL INCIDENTAL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION
13. s you to provide computer and workgroup names Click on OK The second Network window opens and prompts you for the names Enter a name a different one word name for each computer in the Computer name entry field enter a workgroup name the name of your entire network in the Workgroup entry field Click on OK or Close Note If the Insert Disk window opens and the Please insert the disk labeled Windows message appears at any time during the installation process insert the Windows CD ROM in Drive D the CD ROM drive and click on OK Then follow the next step in the instructions 1 Turn on the power to the computer and start Windows 95 The new hardware is found and the driver is automatically loaded Model FA310TX Network Card Installation Guide New Hardware Found PCI Ethernet Controller Select which driver you want to install for your new hardware Windows default driver Driver from disk provided by hardware manufacturer Do not install a driver Windows will not prompt you again Select from a list of alternate dirvers Co Ca ee Select Driver from disk provided by hardware manufacturer and then click on OK If a different New Hardware Found window opens that prompts you to click on Next doing so opens the Update Device Driver Wizard window in Step 3 Update Device Driver Wizard This
14. tions In the interest of improving internal design operational function and or reliability NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product s or circuit layout s described herein Certificate of the Manufacturer Importer It is hereby certified that the Model FA310TX Network Card has been suppressed in accordance with the conditions set out in the BMPT AmtsblVfg 243 1991 and Vfg 46 1992 The operation of some equipment for example test transmitters in accordance with the regulations may however be subject to certain restrictions Please refer to the notes in the operating instructions Federal Office for Telecommunications Approvals has been notified of the placing of this equipment on the market and has been granted the right to test the series for compliance with the regulations Federal Communications Commission FCC Compliance Notice Radio Frequency Notice Note Modifications to this device change it from the original state it was in when tested and may alter the device so that it no longer complies with FCC testing limitations for Class B digital devices According to FCC regulations the user could be prohibited from operating this equipment if it is modified This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions
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