1. fa310.zip Driver
2. NDIS2DOS.TXT File Contents

NDIS2DOS.TXT Driver File Contents (fa310.zip)

\HELP\NDIS2DOS\NDIS2DOS.TXT

                 NETGEAR FA310 Fast Ethernet PCI Adapter
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                    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 NGRPCI.DOS
  -------------------------------------------------------
  When the FA310TX NDIS 2 for DOS driver, NGRPCI.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.

    DRIVERNAME     - This keyword specifies the driver name for the
                     adapter.

    NETWORKADDRESS - 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.

    DATA_RATE      - This parameter specifies the configuration of data
                     rate of the network adapter. If DATA_RATE does not
                     specified, it will auto detect the data rate.
                     
                     Allowed Parameters: MB10, MB100

    SLOT           - This parameter specifies the slot number used for
                     notifications. For PCI slot, you can specify from
                     1 to 16.

    SIA_MODE       - This parameter specifies the connector type
                     configuration of the network adapter card.
                    
                     Allowed Parameters: AUTOSENSE, TP, TP_FULL_DUPLEX

How To Update Drivers Manually

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.