NETGEAR Network Card FA331 User Manual

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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.  
4. Double-click “National Semiconductor DP83815-Based PCI Fast Ethernet adapeter”.  
9. The Install From Disk box will open. Type “D:\” and click “OK”.  
START HERE  
Everybody’s connecting.™  
Instructions in this guide are for users of Microsoft Windows Operating Systems.  
PCI Adapter  
bit  
Connect the Network Cables  
32  
10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet FA311/FA312/FA331  
1. Open the box  
and verify its  
contents  
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 full-duplex operation.  
PC with network  
card installed  
PC with network  
card installed  
Printer  
(optional)  
2. Connect NETGEAR to  
your environment  
Power adapter  
10. “NETGEAR FA330/FA331 PCI Adapter” will appear in the model list. Click “Next”.  
3. Install Network Driver  
5. Click “Driver” and click “Update Driver” tab, then click “OK”.  
4. Test Your Network Connection  
Hub  
RJ-45  
Connector  
Installation Guide  
5. Enjoy being connected!  
Category 5 10/100 Mbps  
UTP cables*  
RJ-45  
Connector  
As a last step, be sure to register your Adapter at http://www.NETGEAR.com.  
Use the cables provided or any Category 5 UTP cable.  
*
Maximum length =100 meters (300 feet)  
Plan Your Time  
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Estimated setup time for this product is only  
minutes.  
11. The next Windows appears with the following adapter name : NETGEAR FA330/FA331 PCI Adapter.  
Click “Finish”.  
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3 INSTALL NETWORK DRIVER  
NETGEAR, Inc.  
6. A Hardware Update Wizard will appear. Insert the GearBox for Adapters CD (or disk) into your  
CD-ROM drive. Select “Install from a list or specific location ( Advanced )”. Click “Next”.  
Support Information  
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.  
1 VERIFY PACKAGE CONTENTS  
Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR  
Unpack the contents of the package and make sure that you have everything.  
Model FA311 (or FA312, FA331)  
Network Card  
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 CD-ROM and the GearBox for Adapters  
CD ready to use in the installation process.  
See Support Information Card for for additional phone numbers.  
GearBox for Adapters CD  
Internet / World Wide Web  
Defective or damaged merchandise can be returned to your point-of-sale representative.  
The installation screen uses FA311 as example.  
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  
Install the Windows XP Network Driver  
12. Remove the GearBox for Adapters CD (or disk) from the CD-ROM drive.  
The Model FA311/FA312/FA331 Adapter driver installation for Windows XP is now complete.  
7. When the following dialog box opens, select “Don’t search. I will choose the driver to install., then  
click “Next”.  
Note: If the “Insert Disk” window opens and a message prompts you to insert your Windows CD-ROM 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.  
3-pin LAN wake cable  
(provided with Model FA312)  
Installation Guide  
July 2002  
Install the Windows 2000 Network Driver  
For FA311 and FA312 Adapters:  
• FA311 (or FA312, FA331) Fast Ethernet PCI Adapter  
• GearBox for Adapters CD  
1. After installing the FA311 (or FA312) PCI Adapter, the Win XP will install the driver automatically.  
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2. You can go directly to section 4. Test Your Network Connection”. Following the steps to check if the  
driver is well installed.  
Note: If the “Insert Disk” window opens and a message prompts you to insert your Windows CD-ROM 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.  
• FA311/FA312/FA331 Installation Guide  
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 CD-ROM drive (or disk drive).  
For FA331 Adapters:  
1. Turn on the power to the computer and start Windows XP.  
2 CONNECT NETGEAR TO YOUR ENVIRONMENT  
2. Click “Next”.  
2. Double-click “My Computer” on the desktop, double-click “Control panel” and then double-click  
“System”.  
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. Click “Hardware” and click “Device Manager” tab, then double-click “Network adapters”.  
8. When Select Network Adapter box opens, click “Have Disk” then click “Next”.  
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  
Back plate  
removed  
 

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