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For instructions on installing and verifying the Windows network driver, refer to “Install the Windows Network Driver” on the other side of this guide. These four easy steps provide information for installing your Model FA510 Network Card: 1. Verify Package Contents 2. Install the Network Card 3. Connect the Network 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: Verify Package Contents Unpack the contents of the package and make sure that you have everything. Model FA510 Network Card Category 5 10/100 Mbps UTP cable (provided with Model FA510C Network Card) Installation guide, Warranty & Owner Registration Card, and Support Information Card Drivers and Diagnostics Disk RJ-45 adapter cable 9034FA Verify PC Requirements The instructions given in this guide are for using the NETGEAR™ Model FA510 Network Card in a PC that has a Microsoft® Windows operating system. Model FA510 Network Card Installation Guide Install the Network Card Install the Network Card The Model FA510 Network Card is hot swappable, which means it can be inserted into a PC that is either turned off or powered on. 1. Insert the Model FA510 Network Card into the CardBus slot as illustrated in the figure. Some PCs have two CardBus slots. The Model FA510 Network Card can be inserted into either slot. 2. Insert the RJ-45 adapter cable into the connector on the edge of the network card. 3. Insert the Category 5 10/100 Mbps UTP cable into the RJ-45 adapter cable. Model FA510 Network Card and RJ-45 adapter cable 9025FA 4. If you have chosen to install the card with the power turned off, turn on the power to the PC. Model FA510 Network Card Installation Guide Connect the Network Cables Connect the Network Cables 1. Using a UTP cable, connect any port on the hub to the port on the RJ45 adapter cable. 2. To connect the network cables, follow the illustration below. Note: One of the ports on NETGEAR hubs 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. 9026FA RJ-45 connectors PC with network card installed Power adapter Notebook PC *Use the cable provided or any Category 5 UTP cable. Maximum length = 100 meters (300 feet) Category 5 10/100 Mbps UTP cables* Model FA510 Network Card with RJ-45 adapter cable Hub Model FA510 Network Card Installation Guide Install the Network Driver Install the Network Driver This guide provides you with instructions for installing the Windows Network Driver. The steps given in these instructions are for users of Windows 98. If you are using Windows 95, read these instructions thoroughly for an overview of the steps that are necessary for the installation of the software driver. If you are installing network cards and drivers on more than one computer operating with Windows 95, you might find that all versions of Windows 95 do not respond with the same screens, and windows might open in a different order. Note: You must install the network card (instructions on other side of this guide) before installing the network driver. Before you proceed with the installation steps, decide on a name for your network and for each PC (each name must be only one word). You also need to have the Windows CD-ROM and the FA510 Drivers and Diagnostics Disk ready to use in the installation process. Note: If the “Insert Disk” window opens and the “Please insert the disk labeled Windows 98...” message appears at any time during the following process, insert the Windows 98 CD-ROM in Drive D (the CD-ROM drive) and click on “OK.” Then follow the next step in the instructions. 1. Turn on the power to the computer and start Windows 98. The new hardware is found. 2. < Back Next> Cancel This wizard searches for new drivers for: A device driver is a software program that makes a hardware device work. PCI Ethernet Controller Click on “Next.” Model FA510 Network Card Installation Guide 3. < Back Next> Cancel What do you want windows to do? Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended). Display a list of all the drivers in a specific location, so you can select the driver you want. Select “Search for the best driver.....” Click on “Next.” 4. < Back Next> Cancel Windows will search for new drivers in its driver database on your harddrive, and in any of the following selected locations. Click Next to start the search. Floppy disk drives CD-ROM drive Microsoft Windows Update Specify a Location: Browse... A:\ Select “Floppy disk drives.” Select “Specify a Location” and make sure the location is “A:\.” Insert the Drivers and Diagnostics Disk into the floppy drive, and click on “Next.” Model FA510 Network Card Installation Guide Click on “OK.” 5. < Back Next> Cancel View List... Windows has found an updated driver for thi...