NETGEAR FA511 - 32-bit CardBus PC Card Mobile User manual

NETGEAR’s 10/100 dual-speed CardBus Ethernet PC Card is a 32-bit,
high-performance adapter that allows any CardBus-equipped computer to
connect to an Ethernet or Fast Ethernet network.
Model FA511 supports hot-swapping, allowing you to insert and remove it as
necessary, without having to turn off or reset your PC.With a compact,
dongle-free design, Plug-and-Play simplicity, and PCI-like performance, the
Model FA511 unleashes the power of today's notebook PCs, allowing you to
keep pace with demanding applications and advanced desktop technologies.
CARDBUS SUPPORT
CardBus is a 32-bit bus-mastering architecture that operates at PCI local-bus speeds of
up to 33 MHz, yielding a peak bandwidth of 132 MB/sec. Unlike 16-bit PC Cards, which
operate at slower ISA bus speeds of 8 MHz using an ISA-like asynchronous protocol,
CardBus provides a fast 32-bit multiplexed address/data path that allows full access to
Fast Ethernet's bandwidth.
By utilizing internal bus speeds, CardBus can operate at speeds six times faster than a 16-
bit PC Card and five times faster than a 100 Mbps PC Card. In addition, CardBus PC
cards operate at 3.3 Volts, saving power and conserving your PC’s battery life.
BUS-MASTERING CAPABILITY
Model FA511 features leading-edge bus-mastering capabilities to optimize throughput
while maintaining low CPU utilization. Bus mastering allows the FA511 to assume control
of your PC’s system bus, accelerating data transfers. 16-bit PC Cards, by comparison, act
as a bus slave and pass data through the CPU before sending it to the host system.This
slows data transfers and strain your PC’s processor.
LOW VOLTAGE
The Model FA511 consumes a low 3.3 Volts of power. Low power consumption prolongs
your PC’s battery life, which allows you to run your PC longer without needing to
recharge it or use a power supply.
ROBUST
Designed specifically to harness the power of the latest networking technology with
32-bit ,10/100 performance.
SIMPLE TO USE
Plug and Play makes installation a snap.
Connect your notebook PC to
everything on your network
FA511
Help is there when you need it!
NETGEAR provides free, 24x7
telephone and e mail technical
support in English, with selected
local language support during
office hours.
www.NETGEAR.com
CardBus Mobile Adapter
10/100 Mbps

NETGEAR Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054
USA
Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR
E-mail: [email protected]
www.NETGEAR.com
In-Country Phone Support
(24x7 phone support in English, local language support during office hours.) NETGEAR® is a registered
trademark of NETGEAR, Inc. in
the United States and other
countries. 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.
All rights reserved. June 2001
www.NETGEAR.com
Maximum length = 100 meters (300 feet)
Category 5 UTP cables
Model FA411 or
Model FA511
network card
Power adapter
PC with FA311
network card
installed Notebook PC
RJ-45
connector
EN104TP Hub
Korea 00308-11-0319
Netherlands 0800-023-0981
New Zealand 00800-1233-4566
Norway 800-12041
Singapore 001-800-1233-4566
Sweden 0200-298-298
Switzerland 00800-0638-4327
(00800-0-NETGEAR)
United Kingdom 020-7216-0014
United States 1-888-NETGEAR
All Other Countries [phone]
Australia 1800-787-638
Austria 00800-06384327
(00800-0-NETGEAR)
Denmark 808-82179
Canada 1-888-NETGEAR
Finland 0800-111-036
France 0800-77-17-53
Germany 00800-06384327
(00800-0-NETGEAR)
Hong Kong 001-800-1233-4566
Japan 0120-66-5402
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions
W 111.3mm (4.38”)
D 54.0mm (2.13”)
H 14.2mm (0.56”)
Weight
55g (1.94 oz)
Physical Specifications
Operating temperature:
0 to 55˚C
Humidity:
10 to 90%, noncondensing
Power Consumption
0.5 W (max.)
Warranty
5 years
Standards Compliance
IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet
IEEE 802.3i 10BASE-T Ethernet
Support auto-negotiation
IRQ
Automatically assigned by Plug and Play system
Media Interface
RJ-45
Network Data Transfer Rate
10 Mbps Ethernet
100 Mbps Fast Ethernet
Network Media
10BASE-T – UTP Category 3,4,5
100BASE-TX – UTP Category 5,
EIA/TIA 568 100ohm
shielded twisted pair
PACKAGE CONTENTS
CardBus Fast Ethernet Mobile Adapter
Installation manual
Installation CD-ROM
Support Information Card
DRIVERS PROVIDED
Microsoft Windows
Windows for Workgroups 3.11
Windows NT v4.0/2000
Windows 95/98/Me
Novell NetWare
Client for DOS/Windows (16 bit)
Others
Linux (Red Hat) 6.0, 6.1, 6.2, 7.0
NDIS 2.0 for DOS
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ISO-9000
REGISTERED
QUALITY
D-FA511-001