\HELP\WIN2000\WIN2000.TXT NETGEAR EA101 USB Ethernet Adapter ---------------------------------- Driver Installation for Microsoft Windows 2000 ---------------------------------------------- Getting Started --------------- First, please refer to the Installation Guide for complete installation instructions. When installing the adapter onto your computer, make sure the USB port has Series "A" connector. Installation Procedure ---------------------- 1. Power on the computer system. 2. Plug the Model EA101 USB adapter into the USB port of host computer. 3. When the Win2000 system asks for the driver, make sure tha you select "Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended)." 4. In the next screen when Win2000 "searches for driver", please make sure that "Floppy disk drivers" is selected. While on the same screen, insert the driver diskette. Then click on Next to go on to the next screen. 5. The system display a "found a driver for this device" window, click "Next". 6. A "Microsoft has not digitally signed the software" window will be displayed, click "yes" to continue. 7. Then the system will copy the necessary driver files. 7. Reboot the system and check into the Device manager to confirm that the Model EA101 card is working properly. 8. Add other network protocols or network services when needed. Explanation of Advanced Parameters ---------------------------------- NetAddress ---------- Specifies the IEEE Ethernet address to be used by the Adapter. Setting this parameter will override the value specified in the serial ROM on the adapter card. MaxTransmits ------------ Maximum transmit MaxTxFrameSize -------------- Maximum Tx frame size TxBufferSize ------------ Transmit buffer size MinRcvBuffs ----------- Minimum receive buffers RcvBuffSize ----------- Receive buffer size DebugLevel ---------- Level for debug messages NumUsbBuffs ----------- Number of USB receive buffers UsbPlugUnplug ------------- Unplug/plug on init UsbReplugDelayTime ------------------ USB F/W Replug delay UsbReadConcatDelay ------------------ USB Read Concat Delay DisableMediaState ----------------- Disable Media CheckDownload Driver Pack
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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.
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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.
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