Netgear EA101C INSTALLATION GUIDE

Start Here

Instructions in this guide are for users of Windows® who are installing the
Model EA101 USB Ethernet Adapter. For instructions on installing and
verifying the Windows network driver, refer to “Install the Network Driver”
the other side of this guide

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These four easy steps provide information for installing your Model EA101
USB Ethernet Adapter:

1. Verify Package Contents

2. Install the Network Adapter

3. Connect the Network Adapter and Cables

4. Install the Network Driver
As a last step, be sure to fill out and send in your warranty card.
To register online, direct your Web browser to the Web page at:

http://www.netgear.com

Verify Package Contents

Unpack the contents of the package and make sure that you have everything.

Model EA101 USB Ethernet Adapter

Category 5 10/100 Mbps
UTP cable (provided with
Model EA101C Ethernet
Adapter)

Drivers and

Diagnostics Disk

Installation

guide, Warranty &

Owner Registration Card,

and Support Information Card

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Verify PC Requirements

The instructions given in this guide are for using the NETGEAR™ Model
EA101 USB Ethernet Adapter in a PC that has a Microsoft

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Windows 98

operating system.

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Model EA101 USB Ethernet Adapter Installation Guide

Install the Network Adaptere

The Model EA101 USB Ethernet Adapter is hot swappable, which means it can
be inserted into a PC that is either turned off or powered on.

1. Insert the Model EA101 USB Ethernet Adapter into the USB (univ ersal
serial bus) as shown in the illustration below.

Some PCs have two USB ports. The Model EA101 USB Ethernet Adapter
can be inserted into either port.

2. Insert the Category 5 10/100 Mbps UTP cable into the RJ-45 plug at the
end of the Model EA101 USB Ethernet Adapter.

Model EA101

USB Ethernet

Adapter

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3. Turn on power to the PC, if you have chosen to install the adapter with
the power turned off.

Model EA101 USB Ethernet Adapter Installation Guide

Connect the Network Adapter and Cables

1. Using a UTP cable, connect any port on the hub to the RJ-45 port on
the adapter.

2. Follow the illustration below to connect the network cables.

PC with network
card installed

Hub

Category 5 10/100 Mbps UTP cables*

*Use the cables provided or any Category 5 UTP cable.
Maximum length = 100 meters (300 feet)

Note:

One of the ports on NETGEAR hubs is switchable between

Power adapter

Model EA101 USB

Ethernet Adapter

PC with USB port

USB
connector

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Normal (MDI-X) and Uplink (MDI) with a Normal/Uplink push
button. If you are using this switchable port on a NETGEAR hub to
connect to a PC, a network card, or to the Model EA101 USB Ethernet
adapter, make sure the Normal/Uplink push button is set to Normal.

Model EA101 USB Ethernet Adapter Installation Guide