\HELP\NDIS2DOS\NDIS2DOS.TXT
NETGEAR EA201 Ethernet Card
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NDIS Driver Installation Overview
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Introduction
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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
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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 EA201.DOS
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When the EA201 NDIS 2 for DOS driver, EA201.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.
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 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 will be put into effect.
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, the specified address will be used instead of
the adapter's actual node address.
MEDIA - This keyword specifies which port on the adapter is
used for network connection. Options include
AUTODETECT, TP, BNC and AUI.
EARLYTX - This keyword is provided to enhance the driver
performance. If EARLYTX = ON, early transmission is
enabled. (default setting). If EARLYTX = OFF, early
transmission is disabled.
SEARCH_ALL_CARD - This keyword specifies to search all EA201
Ethernet adapters.
Note: Use the included SETUP.EXE in the root directory to change
the duplex mode if desired. For more detail information, please
refer to the SETUP.TXT file in the \HELP directory.
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.