NETGEAR EA201 User manual

MODELEA 201
NetworkCard
InstallationGuide

Model EA201 Network Card Installation Guide
The instructions included in this guide are for installing the Model EA201 Network Card when
using Windows
®
95 or Windows for Workgroups (version 3.11). If you are using another network
operating system, follow the instructions in the text files in the readme folder on the EA201
Drivers and Diagnostics Disk.
These three easy steps provide information for installing your Model EA201 Network Card:
1. Verify Package Contents
2. Install the Network Card
3. Connect the Network Cables
As a last step, be sure to fill out and send in your warranty card.
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Model EA201 Network Card Installation Guide
Unpack the contents of the package and make sure that you have everything.
Verify PC Requirements
The instructions given in this guide are for using the NETGEAR™ Model EA201 Network Card
in a PC that has a Microsoft
®
Windows 95 or Windows for Workgroups (v.3.11) operating system.
You must have a PC with:
• Windows 95 or Windows for Workgroups (version 3.11)
• An available ISA expansion slot
Verify Package Contents
Model EA201
Network Card
Category 5 10/100 Mbps
UTP cable (provided with
Model EA201C
Network Card)
Installation
guide, Warranty &
Owner Registration Card
Drivers and
Diagnostics Disk
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Model EA201 Network Card Installation Guide
1. Turn the power off and unplug the power cord from your computer.
2. Remove the PC cover.
3. Choose an available ISA slot (ISA slots are the longer slots) and remove the
corresponding back plate from the PC chassis.
4. Insert the network card into the ISA expansion slot.
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.
Note: Touch a grounded metal object to free yourself of static electricity before you
handle the network card.
Note: To avoid damaging any components on the network card, handle it by the edges,
using your thumbs to push it securely into the ISA slot. Make sure the network card is
fully inserted into the slot to prevent the PC operating system from freezing at startup.
Install the Network Card
Network card
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Back plate
removed

Model EA201 Network Card Installation Guide
Using the UTP cable that is supplied, connect any port on the hub to the port on the 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 to Normal.
Connect the Network Cables
RJ-45
connector RJ-45
connector
PC with network
card installed Power adapter PC with network
card installed Printer (optional)
*Use the cables provided or any Category 5 UTP cable.
Maximum length = 100 meters (300 feet)
Category 5 10/100 Mbps UTP cables*
Hub

Model EA201 Network Card Installation Guide
Model EA201 Network Card
Standards Compatibility NetWare tested and approved
Microsoft Windows, Windows 95, Windows NT
®
compatible
PCI Plug-and-Play compatible
IEEE 802.3i, 10BASE-T Ethernet
Interface Options RJ-45 connector
IRQ Options 3, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15
Power Consumption 1W (+5V +/- 5% @ 630 mA maximum)
Physical Specifications
Dimensions 6.2 by 2.5 in.
15.8 by 6.3 cm
Weight 0.14 lb (63 g)
Environmental Specifications
Operating temperature 0 ° to 40 ° C
Operating humidity 10% to 90% noncondensing
Agency Compliance CE mark, commercial
FCC, Part 15, Class B
EN 55 022 (CISPR 22), Class B
Canada ICES-003, Class B
Technical Specifications

Model EA201 Network Card Installation Guide
This guide provides you with instructions for installing the Windows 95 Network Driver. All
versions of Windows 95 might not respond with the same screens. Therefore, windows that are
different than those shown in these instructions might open but prompt you for the same
information, and windows might open in a different order than the order of the steps in these
instructions.
Before you proceed with the installation steps, decide on a name for your network and for
each PC (each name must be only one word).You also need to have the Windows 95 CD-ROM
and the EA201 Drivers and Diagnostics Disk ready to use in the installation process.
1. Turn on power to the computer and start Windows 95.
The new hardware is found and the driver is automatically loaded.
The “New Hardware Found” window is displayed.
Note:You must install the network card (instructions on other side of this guide) before
installing the network driver.
Note: If the “Insert Disk”window opens and the “Please insert the disk labeled
Windows 95...”message appears at any time during the installation process, insert the
Windows 95 CD-ROM in Drive D (the CD-ROM drive) and click on “OK.”Then
follow the next step in the instructions.
Install the Network Driver
New Hardware Found
NETGEAR EA201 Ethernet Card
Windows has found new hardware and is installing the software for it.
Install the Network Driver

Model EA201 Network Card Installation Guide
2.
Insert the EA201 Drivers and Diagnostics disk in Drive A and click on “Next.”
3.
Click on “Finish.”
< Back Next> Cancel
Update Device Driver Wizard
This wizard will complete the installation of:
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.
NE2000 Compatible
It is recommended that you let Windows search for an
updated driver. To do this, click Next to continue.

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4.
Type A:\ in the “Copy files from” entry field and click on “OK.”
5.
Click on “OK.”
Cancel
OK
Skip File
Details...
Browse...
Copying Files...
The file 'NETEA201.inf' on Windows 95
CD-ROM could not be found
Insert Windows 95 CD-ROM into the drive
selected below, and click OK.
Copy files from:
C:\\WIN95
OK
Network
You must provide computer and workgroup names that will identify this
computer on the network.
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6.
Enter a name (different for each computer) in the “Computer name”entry field, enter a
workgroup name (the name of your entire network) in the “Workgroup”entry field,
and click on “OK”or “Close.”(If you have previously named your computer and
network, the options on the window may vary slightly and could be either “OK”or
“Close.”)
7.
Insert the Windows 95 CD-ROM and click on “OK.”