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)NSTALLATION'UIDE

10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet CardBus Notebook Adapter Model FA511

Estimated Completion: 10 minutes.

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Follow these instructions to install the FA511 Fast Ethernet CardBus Adapter in a

notebook computer with the Windows Vista, Windows XP or Windows 2000 operating

system with the latest service pack.

Package Contents

Verify that your package contains the following items:

• Model FA511 Fast Ethernet CardBus Notebook Adapter

• GearBox® for Adapters CD

• Installation Guide and Warranty Card

Install the FA511 Fast Ethernet CardBus

Adapter

1. First, install the FA511 CardBus Adapter.

The FA511 CardBus is hot swappable which means that you can insert it into a PC

that is either powered on or shut down.

a. Insert the FA511 CardBus Adapter into the CardBus slot on your notebook

computer. Some PCs have more than one PCMCIA or CardBus slot; the FA511

can only be inserted into the CardBus Notebook adapter slot.

Hold the PC Card with the NETGEAR logo facing up and insert it into the Card-

Bus slot. Do not use excessive force, but make sure the card is fully inserted into

the slot.

b. Insert the RJ-45 adapter cable into the connector on the outer edge of the network

card.

a. Use a UTP cable to connect any port on a switch or hub to the FA511 Fast

Ethernet CardBus Adapter.

Note: One of the ports on NETGEAR hums is switchable between 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 or the network card, make sure the

Normal/Uplink push button is set to Normal.

Warning: Windows detects the Ethernet adapter, and automatically installs a driver

based on its chipset. You must update that driver to work with the NETGEAR FA511

Fast Ethernet CardBus Adapter.

2. Then, install the FA511 network driver for your OS.

To install the FA511 drive for Windows XP, 2000, Me or 98:

Note: If the “Insert Disk” window opens and a message prompts you to insert your

Windows CD-ROM, insert the CD and click “OK”. Then follow the next step in the

instructions.

a. Insert the GearBox™ for Adapters CD into your CD-ROM drive. Windows will

automatically detect the new FA511 CardBus Adapter hardware.

b. Follow the Found New Hardware Wizard steps.

c. Accept the Install the software automatically setting, and click Next to

proceed.

Note: If Windows XP or 2000 displays a Windows XP Logo Testing or a Digital

Signature Not Found warning, click Continue Anyway or Yes to proceed.

d. Click Finish to complete the installation. If prompted to restart your computer,

power down and restart the notebook.

To install the FA511 driver for Windows Vista OS:

a. Insert the GearBox™ for Adapters CD into your CD-ROM drive.

b. From the Found New Hardware screen, select “Ask me again later”.

c. On the Found New Hardware—Ethernet Controller screen, select “I don’t

have the disc. Show me other options.”

d. When the Windows couldn’t find driver software for your device message

displays, select “Check for a solution.”

e. Then browse to the path where the fa511_vista\VISTA32 file is located and click

Next. The Vista driver software will then be installed.

3. Now, configure the FA511.

a. Double-click the connection icon in the Windows system tray to open the

Windows network connection page.

If the connection icon is not visible, you can change the connection properties by

going to Start > Control Panel > Network Connections.

b. Double-click on the FA511 Fast Ethernet CardBus Adapter connection.

c. Click Configure.

d. Click Properties and configure the FA511 according to your network

requirements.

For assistance with configuring the network settings, please see the networking

tutorials on the NETGEAR Resource CD.

4. Finally, verify network connectivity.

a. From the Start menu, select Control Panel > System. The System Properties

screen will display.

b. Select the Hardware tab, click Device Manager and select Network adapters. A

list of the available Network Adapters will display.

c. Double-click the “NETGEAR FA511 CardBus Notebook Adapter.” A message

screen will display describing the status of the device.

Note: If there is a problem with the installation of the driver, an exclamation

point will appear next to the “NETGEAR FA511 CardBus Notebook Adapter.”

Try rebooting your computer or see the Troubleshooting section below.

Troubleshooting

If you have trouble setting up your FA511, check the tips below. You can also consult

more extensive troubleshooting procedures on the NETGEAR, Inc. support website at

http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/FA511.asp

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