\HELP\NDIS2DOS\NDIS2DOS.TXT NETGEAR FA410TX Fast Ethernet PC Card ------------------------------------- NDIS Driver Installation Overview --------------------------------- Introduction ------------ The included NDIS driver complies with the Microsoft's NDIS v2.0.1 specification. The following text files describe the installation procedure for some of the most popular operating systems supporting NDIS drivers: File Description ------------ --------------------------------------------- LANTASTI.TXT NDIS2 driver installation for LANtastic The operating systems listed above is just one of the network operating systems that support the NDIS driver. In general, any system that uses the NDIS 2.0.1 driver is functionally compatible with the NDIS drivers included in the driver diskette. Configuration Parameters in PROTOCOL.INI for FA410.DOS ------------------------------------------------------- When the FA410TX NDIS2 for DOS driver, FA410.DOS, is loaded into the network operating system, the driver looks into the PROTOCOL.INI file for specific configuration requirement. The keywords are optional and come with their respective default values. IOADDRESS - This keyword specifies the I/O base address used by the adapter. This value must match the actual address setting on the adapter. If this keyword is not specified, the default value (0x300) will be put into effect. INTERRUPT - This keyword specifies the interrupt line used by the adapter. This value must match the actual IRQ setting on the adapter. If this keyword is not specified, the default value (11) will be put into effect. DRIVERNAME - This keyword specifies the driver name for the adapter. NETADDRESS - This keyword specifies the node address (in hex) used by the adapter. This option is used only to override the node address stored in the adapter. With this keyword specified, the specified address will be used instead of the adapter's actual node address. CONNECTION - This keyword specifies the connector that used by the adapter. The default value is AUTOSENSE. = AUTOSENSE : The adapter will automatically detect the network speed and duplex mode. = MB100_Full : Forces the UTP port to operate in 100BASE-TX full-duplex mode. = MB100_Half : Forces the UTP port to operate in 100BASE-TX half-duplex mode. = MB10_Full : Forces the UTP port to operate in 10BASE-T full-duplex mode. = MB10_Half : Forces the UTP port to operate in 10BASE-T half-duplex mode.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.
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