\HELP\README.TXT
NETGEAR EA201 Ethernet Card
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Introduction
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Thank you for purchasing the NETGEAR Model EA201 Ethernet ISA
PnP adapter. The NETGEAR EA201 adapter has been developed by
combining the latest 10BASE-T Ethernet technology,Plug and Play
(PnP) and Industrial Standard Architecture (ISA) local bus
technology.
Getting Started
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A DOS installation/help program, HELP.EXE is provided for ease of setup
for normal users. HELP.EXE will provide information on driver installation
for the appropriate network operating systems. A Diagnostics program is
also provided to verify the connection between the NETGEAR EA201 adapter
and the hub or switch.
To run the installation/help program, simply run HELP.EXE program in the
root directory of the driver disk. (eg. A:\HELP<Enter>)
To run the diagnostic program, simply run SETUP.EXE program in the root
directory of the driver disk. (eg. A:\SETUP<Enter>)
If the network operating system you are using is not covered by the
installation program, refer to the individual documentation provided
for \HELP directory.
Release Note
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| The EA201 Ethernet adapter does not have any on-board jumper |
| or switch. All of the hardware settings can be specified |
| through the SETUP.EXE program. Please run the SETUP.EXE program |
| to set up and test the hardware configuration. |
| |
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The programs in this diskette is organized in the following manner.
Directory Contents
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\NETWARE Novell NetWare version 3.11 and 3.12 and 4.x server and
client ODI drivers, Client32 drivers for DOS and
Windows95 are also included.
\PKTDRV Packet Driver Program, for use with FTP PC/TCP network
operating system
\NDIS2DOS NDIS for DOS driver program, for use with Artisoft
LANtastic
\WINNT Microsoft Windows NT 3.51/4.0 driver program
(NDIS 3.1)
\WIN95_98 Microsoft Windows95, Windows98, and Windows 2000. (NDIS 3.1)
\SCO Self extracting DOS program that contains the SCO UNIX
driver programs.
\HELP All readme files.
\WFW311 Windows for workgroups 3.11.
Quick Installation Guide
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Congratulations on your purchase of the NETGEAR EA201 Ethernet ISA
Adapter. The EA201 adapter has been developed to comply with the
Plug and Play (PnP) specifications so user configuration is
minimized when installed in a PnP compatible system running a PnP
compliant operating system.
This guide applies to the following adapters:
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| Model | Connector | Media |
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| EA201 | RJ-45 | UTP |
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Adapter Installation
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CAUTION: The adapter is packed in a plastic anti-static package to
protect it during shipment. To avoid damaging any static-
sensitive components, after removal from the package, be
sure to reduce any static electricity on your body. You
can touch the metal chassis of your computer, and maintain
grounding by wearing a wrist strap attached to the chassis
of the computer.
For PC systems or operating systems that are not compatible with the
PnP specifications, the included SETUP.EXE program on the diskette
allows you to setup the EA201 adapter card for proper operation.
Setup Program
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This program is provided in the diskette that comes with the
adapter. To run, execute the following command at the DOS prompt:
> SETUP (eg. A:\SETUP<Enter>)
The main menu appears with the following options:
* Setup Configuration. Lets you specify the connector type, the I/O
base address, the interrupt number, the enabling of plug-and-play
funcation and the duplex mode. For a list of the various supported
settings, see specifications section at the end of this README.TXT
file.
* Run Diagnostics. Lets you perform a diagnostic test on your
adapter.
When configuring multiple adapters, make sure that you assign a
different I/O base address and interrupt number for each adapter.
Also, reboot your computer after saving a new configuration to allow
the new configuration to be loaded into the system memory.
Another option is to use the SETUP/D command. SETUP /D allows
the adapter to be setup non-interactively. This allows remote batch
changes to ease a multiple card setup. The SETUP program will
load the configuration values from a SETUP.DAT text file. SETUP.DAT
needs to be in the same directory as SETUP.EXE.
Example SETUP.DAT file
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Connector Type UTP ---> media type
I/O Base Address 0x300 ---> I/O base address
Interrupt Number 5 ---> IRQ number
PNP Disable ---> disables the PnP function
FullDuplex Enable ---> enables the full duplex function
LED Indicators
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The LED indicators help you monitor the network status. They are
located on the same side as the RJ-45 connector. The following
table describes the function of each LED:
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| Power/Tx |
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| Connector | LED | Description |
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| UTP | ON | Power is provided to the adapter. |
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| UTP | Blink | There is data transmitted by the adapter. |
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| Link/Rx |
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| Connector | LED | Description |
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| UTP | ON | Network connection is established. |
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| UTP | Blink | There is data received by the adapter. |
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Supported Network Drivers
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Before you could use an adapter in a particular network environment,
you need to first install the driver program for that particular
operating system. Otherwise, the adapter will not operate properly.
Following is a list of network operating systems supported by the
NETGEAR EA201 Ethernet ISA adapter.
* NetWare 3.x, 4.x server, Client 32 for DOS/WIN, Windows 95
* NetWare ODI driver for DOS.
* NDIS driver for DOS
* Packet driver
* Windows NT 3.51/4.0
* Windows NT Advanced Server 3.51/4.0
* Windows for Workgroups Version 3.11
* Windows 95/98/2000
* SCO UNIX
Besides the drivers listed above, you may also use the NE2000
drivers for the EA201 series of adapters. For the installation
procedure, see the *.TXT file in the driver diskette.
Specifications
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* I/O address: 240, 260, 280, 2A0, 2C0, 2E0, 300*, 320, 340, 360,380
* IRQ: 3*, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15
* Buffer RAM size: 16K bytes
* Transmission distance:
-- UTP: 100 meters (with Category 3 or 5 cables)
( *: factory default setting)
Support Options
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For technical support, please refer to the Installation Guide or
contact your authorized NETGEAR distributors. You may also call
the 24-hour NETGEAR support hot line at 1-800-211-2069.
NETGEAR maintains a bulletin board that you can access to obtain the
latest versions of the software drivers. The BBS phone number in the
U.S. is 1-407-531-4574.
Trademarks
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Novell and NetWare are registered rademarks of Novell, Inc.
NetWare Client, NetWare DOS Requested, Novell DOS, Packet Burst, Personal
NetWare, ODI, and SFT III are trademarks of Novell, Inc.
Microsoft, Microsoft Windows, Windows 95, Windows98, and Windows NT are
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Download Driver Pack
After your driver has been downloaded, follow these simple steps to install it.
Expand the archive file (if the download file is in zip or rar format).
If the expanded file has an .exe extension, double click it and follow the installation instructions.
Otherwise, open Device Manager by right-clicking the Start menu and selecting Device Manager.
Find the device and model you want to update in the device list.
Double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.
From the Properties dialog box, select the Driver tab.
Click the Update Driver button, then follow the instructions.
Very important: You must reboot your system to ensure that any driver updates have taken effect.
For more help, visit our Driver Support section for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.