NETGEAR FA101 User guide

Connect the Network Cables

Using the appropriate cable, connect the port on a network hub or switch to the RJ-45 port on the USB
device.The port on the USB device performs autonegotiation and supports full-duplex operation.

Select the Windows operating system that your computer uses- Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows ME,
or Windows 98 - and follow the instructions for installing that driver.

Install the Windows XP Network Driver

Note: You need to first physically install the card before installing the network driver.

Although the screens on your system may look different than those shown in these instructions, you
should be prompted for the same information. If you are not prompted for the same information, refer
to your Microsoft documentation.

Note: If the “Insert Disk” window opens and a message prompts you to insert your Windows
CD-ROM at any time during the installation process, insert the Windows CD-ROM in Drive D (the
CD-ROM drive) and click on “OK”.Then follow the next step in the instructions.

1. After installing the FA101 USB Adapter, a Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box is displayed.
Insert the GearBox for Adapters CD into your CD-ROM drive.

2. Select “Install the software automatically (Recommended)” and then click “Next” .

3. Windows Logo Testing Not Found dialog box may appear. Click “Continue anyway”.

4. The driver is copied onto your system.

5. The Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears with the following adapter.
Click "Finish".

6. Remove the GearBox for Adapters CD from the CD-ROM drive.

The Model FA101 Adapter driver installation for Windows XP is now complete.

As a last step, be sure to register your Adapter at http://www.NETGEAR.com.

Plan Your Time

Estimated setup time for this product is only minutes.

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

• FA101 USB Fast Ethernet Adapter

• GearBox for Adapters CD

• FA101 Installation Guide

• Warranty Card

• Support Installation Card

The Model FA101 USB Fast Ethernet Adapter is hot swappable, which means it can be inserted into a PC
that is either turned off or powered on.

Note: For Windows XP or Windows 2000, you must log into the system with administrative rights
before installing the hardware.

1. Insert the Model FA101 USB Fast Ethernet Adapter into the USB (Universal Serial Bus) slot as
shown in the illustration below.

Some PCs have two USB ports. The Model FA101 USB Fast Ethernet Adapter can be inserted into
either port.

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

NETGEAR, Inc.

Support Information
Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR
E-mail: [e-mail]
www.NETGEAR.com

See Support Information Card for for additional phone numbers.

Internet / World Wide Web

Go to http://www.NETGEAR.com for the NETGEAR Web page.
Defective or damaged merchandise can be returned to your point-of-sale representative.

IMPORTANT!

Please register online. YOU MUST REGISTER TO OBTAIN TECHNICAL SUPPORT. PLEASE
RETAIN PROOF OF PURCHASE and this warranty information.To register your product, get product
support, or to obtain product information and NETGEAR product documentation, direct your Web
browser to the http://www.NETGEAR.com Web page.

July 2002

START HERE

1 VERIFY PACKAGE CONTENTS

2CONNECT NETGEAR TO YOUR ENVIRONMENT

1. Open the box
and verify its
contents

2. Connect NETGEAR to
your environment

3. Install Network Driver

4. Test Your Network Connection

5. Enjoy being connected!

Installation Guide

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Install the Windows 2000 Network Driver

Note: You need to first physically install the card before installing the network driver.

Although the screens on your system may look different than those shown in these instructions, you
should be prompted for the same information. If you are not prompted for the same information, refer
to your Microsoft documentation.

Note: If the “Insert Disk” window opens and a message prompts you to insert your Windows CD-ROM
at any time during the installation process, insert the Windows CD-ROM in Drive D (the CD-ROM
drive) and click on “OK”.Then follow the next step in the instructions.

1. A Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box will appear, indicating that Windows 2000 has found the
adapter. Insert the GearBox for Adapters CD into your CD-ROM drive.

2. Click “Next”.

3. The install hardware device drivers dialog box will appear. Select “Search for a suitable driver for
your device (Recommended)”. Click “Next”.

4. The Locate Driver Files dialog box will appear. Select “CD-ROM drives”. Click “Next”.

5. The Driver File Search Results dialog box will appear. Click “Next”.

6. Digital Signature Not Found dialog box may appear. Click “Yes”.

7. Remove the GearBox for Adapters CD from the CD-ROM drive.

The Model FA101 Adapter driver installation for Windows 2000 is now complete.

3 INSTALL NETWORK DRIVER

Power adapterPC with USB port

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Model FA101 USB
Fast Ethernet Adapter

GearBox for Adapters CD

Installation Guide,

Warranty Card, and

Support Information Card

USB

Model FA101 USB
Fast Ethernet Adapter

Category 5 10/100 Mbps UTP cables*

*Use a Category 3 or 5 UTP cable.
Maximum length = 100 meters (300 feet)

connector

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Model FA101

USB Fast Ethernet

Adapter

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© 2002 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved.

Trademarks

NETGEAR® is a registered trademark of NETGEAR, INC. in the United States and in other countries.
Microsoft® Windows® and Windows® logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or the other countries. Other brand and product names are
trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Information is subject to change without
notice.

Statement of Conditions

In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the
right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice.

NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or
circuit layout(s) described herein.

Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer

It is hereby certified that the Model FA101 USB Fast Ethernet Adapter has been suppressed in accordance
with the conditions set out in the BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46/1992. The operation of some
equipment (for example, test transmitters) in accordance with the regulations may, however, be subject to
certain restrictions. Please refer to the notes in the operating instructions.

Federal Office for Telecommunications Approvals has been notified of the placing of this equipment on the
market and has been granted the right to test the series for compliance with the regulations.

VCCI Statement

This equipment is in the Class B category (information equipment to be used in a residential area or an
adjacent area thereto) and conforms to the standards set by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference
by Data Processing Equipment and Electronic Office Machines aimed at preventing radio interference in
such residential areas.

When used near a radio or TV receiver, it may become the cause of radio interference.

Read instructions for correct handling.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following
two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference.

2. This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause
undesired operation.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation.This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures: (1) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna, (2) Increase the separation
between the equipment and receiver, (3) Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected, (4) Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.

EN 55 022 Statement

This is to certify that the Model FA101 USB Fast Ethernet Adapter is shielded against the
generation of radio interference in accordance with the application of Council Directive 89/336/EEC,
Article 4a. Conformity is declared by the application of EN 55 022 Class B (CISPR 22).

Compliance is dependent upon the use of shielded data cables.

Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations

This digital apparatus (Model FA101 USB Fast Ethernet Adapter) does not exceed the Class B limits for
radio-noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the
Canadian Department of Communications.

Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique du ministère des Communications

Cet appareil numérique (Model FA101 USB Fast Ethernet Adapter) respecte les limites de bruits
radioélectriques visant les appareils numériques de classe B prescrites dans le Règlement sur le
brouillage radioélectrique du ministère des Communications du Canada.

Declaration of Conformity

NETGEAR Model FA101

USB Fast Ethernet Adapter

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

Tested to comply
with FCC Standards

To verify your installation (this example uses Windows XP, but the process is similar for the other Windows OS):

1. Double-click “My Computer” on the desktop, click “Control Panel” and then double-click “System”.

2. Click “Hardware” and click “Device Manager” tab, then double-click “Network adapters”.

3. Double-click “NETGEAR FA101 USB Fast Ethernet Adapter”. A message will appear describing the
status of the device.

If there is a problem with the installation of the driver, an exclamation point will appear next to
the “NETGEAR FA101 USB Fast Ethernet Adapter”.Try rebooting your computer. If the problem
persists, call 1-888-NETGEAR for technical support.

Properties: FA101 USB Fast Ethernet Adapter:

Standards Compatibility IEEE 802.3u Fast Ethernet

IEEE 802.3 Ethernet
IEEE 802.3u Auto Negotiation

Interface Options RJ-45 connector

USB Compatibility USB Ver 1.1

Power Consumption 0.8 W

Physical Specifications

Dimensions 92 x 42 x 28 mm

Weight 0.14 lb (63 g)

Environmental Specifications

Operating temperature 0 to 45˚ C

Operating humidity 10% to 90% noncondensing

Agency Compliance CE mark,

FCC, Part 15, Class B

EN 55 022 (CISPR 22), Class B

Canada ICES-003, Class B

VCCI Class B

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

3. When the following dialog box opens, select “Search for the best driver for your device
(Recommended)”. Click “Next”.

4. When the next dialog box opens, check the “CD-ROM drive”. Click “Next”.

5. When Windows returns its search results in the following dialog box, click “Next” to start install the
FA101 adapter driver.

6. The driver is copied onto your system. The next Windows appears with the following adapter name:
NETGEAR FA101 USB Fast Ethernet Adapter. Click “Finish”.

7. Once the driver is installed, Windows 98 will ask if you want to restart your PC. Remove the GearBox
for Adapters CD from the CD-ROM drive and click “Yes” to reboot.

The Model FA101 Adapter driver installation for Windows 98 is now complete.

Install the Windows Me Network Driver

Note: You need to first physically install the card before installing the network driver.

Although the screens on your system may look different than those shown in these instructions, you
should be prompted for the same information. If you are not prompted for the same information, refer
to your Microsoft documentation.

Note: If the “Insert Disk” window opens and a message prompts you to insert your Windows CD­ROM at any time during the installation process, insert the Windows CD-ROM in Drive D (the CD­ROM drive) and click on “OK”.Then follow the next step in the instructions.

1. Windows Me will automatically detect the new FA101 USB Fast Ethernet hawdware. Insert the
GearBox for Adapters CD into your CD-ROM drive.

2. When the following dialog box opens, select “Automatic search for a better driver (Recommended)”.
Click “Next”.

3. The driver is copied onto your system. The next Windows appears with the following adapter name:
NETGEAR FA101 USB Fast Ethernet Adapter. Click “Finish”.

4. Once the driver is installed, Windows Me will ask if you want to restart your PC. Remove the GearBox
for Adapters CD from the CD-ROM drive and click “Yes” to reboot.

The Model FA101 Adapter driver installation for Windows Me is now complete.

Install the Windows 98 Network Driver

Note: You need to first physically install the card before installing the network driver.

Although the screens on your system may look different that those shown in these instructions, you
should be prompted for the same information. If you are not prompted for the same information, refer
to your Microsoft documentation.

Note: If the “Insert Disk” window opens and a message prompts you to insert your Windows
CD-ROM at any time during the installation process, insert the Windows CD-ROM in Drive D (the
CD-ROM drive) and click on “OK”.Then follow the next step in the instructions.

1. Windows 98 will automatically detect the new FA101 USB Fast Ethernet hardware and opens a
Found New Hardware Wizard dialog boxes. Insert the GearBox for Adapters CD into your CD-ROM
drive.

2. Click “Next”.

4 TEST YOUR NETWORK CONNECTION