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INSTALL THE FIRSTGEAR SOFTWARE
ACCESS THE NETWORK PRINTER
After the system restarts, be sure that the NETGEAR
The following steps should be applied when you wish to share a
Phoneline10X Resource CD is inserted in your CD drive.
printer attached to another PC.The other PC must already have a
Phoneline10X PCI and USB adapter installed and connected to
Note: If you have an Ethernet adapter installed, you can use
the network.
the adapter to share an Internet connection. Connect the
Ethernet adapter to a cable modem, ADSL modem, or
To install the network printer:
router. However, if the adapter is connected to an Ethernet
network, instead of a modem or router, you will not be able
1.
For each PC that is to make use of the shared printer,
to share files and printers between the Phoneline network
double-click on the NETGEAR Network Configuration icon
and the Ethernet network.
on your desktop to open the FirstGear-Install Network
Printer window.
After the system restarts, be sure that the NETGEAR
Phoneline10X Resource CD is inserted in your CD drive.
To install the FirstGear software:
1.
Once the system reboots, FirstGear Installation will launch
automatically. If you wish to launch the installation manually,
go to the Start menu and section Run. At the prompt, type
the following: D:\setup.exe ("D:" represents the CD drive
letter), and click OK to open the Welcome window.
2.
FirstGear
™
software verifies that all the necessary Windows
network services are installed. If any of the services are
missing, FirstGear installs them. FirstGear also helps you to
setup the network, share files, printers, and the Internet. If
there are any services to be installed, the following FirstGear
Network Services Installed window opens:
Click Add Network Printer to open the Browse for
Printer window.
3.
Click OK to restart your PC.
When the PC restarts, the Welcome page opens.
2.
Choose the PC that you set up earlier to share printers.
Click Next and follow the step by step instructions presented
4.
Select a network printer.
on screen.
5.
Follow the instructions in the subsequent Windows screens.
TROUBLESHOOTING
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
PA101 is not recognized by Windows
PHONELINE10X USB ADAPTER
1.
Make sure that the PA101 is plugged securely into the USB
Standards Compatibility
port of the PC and the USB Power LED is ON.
Compatible with HPNA 1.0 and HPNA 2.0
2.
The PC must be running Windows 98 or Windows 2000.
Supports Microsoft Windows 98
3.
Make sure that the USB ports and Plug & Play are enabled
PCI 2.2 Plug and Play compatible
in the BIOS.
DC Operating Voltage
Link LED is not ON
+5V + / - 5% @ 400 mA maximum
1.
Make sure that the telephone cable is connected between the
Physical Specifications
PA101 "Wall" port and the telephone wall jack.
Dimensions: 4.75 x 2.875 in. (12 x 7.1 cm)
2.
Make sure there is at least one other PC ON and connected
Weight: 0.22 lb (100 g)
to the network.
Environmental Specifications
Unable to see other computers in Network Neighborhood
Operating temperature: 0° to 55° C
1.
Make sure that other PC's are ON and connected to
Operating humidity: 10% to 90% noncondensing
the network.
Agency Compliance
2.
Make sure that the "Link" LED is on all Phoneline10X
FCC, Part 15, Class B, Part 68
adapters (PCI or USB).
3.
Make sure you have run FirstGear on each PC.
Interface Options
Dual RJ-11 connector for connecting telephones and PCs
Unable to connect to the Internet
LEDs
1.
Make sure that PC, that is the Internet Gateway, is ON.
1 green (ACT) Activity LED
2.
Make sure that the Modem is ON.
1 green LINK LED
3.
Check to make sure your Internet service provider is
1 green USB Power LED
not down.
4.
Make sure the FirstGear Internet Sharing Software is installed
on the PC which is to act as a gateway to the Internet.
Unable to see a network printer
1.
Make sure the Printer, as well as the PC it is attached to is
turned on.
2.
Make sure the printer is designated to be shared in FirstGear.
3.
Make sure that the PC, attached to the printer, has a
Phoneline10X PCI or USB adapter.
4.
Make sure the link LED is on.
Unable to access the printer over the network
Note: Some older printers may require the printer drivers to be
upgraded before the printer can be accessed over the network.
1.
Upgrade the printer drives by downloading them from the
manufacturer's web site.
2.
Follow the steps described in the section "Access the
Network Printer."
Unable to launch AOL from all the PCs on the network
Note: FirstGear will automatically launch AOL on the PC connect-
ed directly to the Internet through a modem. All other PC's must
launch a browser (Microsoft Explorer or Netscape Navigator)
instead of AOL, to access the Internet through the AOL connection.
1.
Make sure the FirstGear Internet Sharing software is
installed on the PC which is to act as a gateway to
the Internet.
2.
Make sure all other PCs are on and connected to the network.
3.
Make sure the link LED is on.
4.
Launch a browser from a PC other than the one designated
as the "Internet gateway."This should cause the "Internet
gateway" PC to connect to AOL.
How can I change my Internet sharing settings?
1.
Double-click on the FirstGear icon in the Windows System
Tray at the lower right hand corner.
How can I change my Network settings?
1.
Double-click on the FirstGear Network configuration icon
on the desktop.
N E T G E A R
™
NETGEAR, Inc.
4401 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
Phone: 888-NETGEAR
http://WWW.NETGEAR.com
Support Information
Phone:
Australia: 1 800-142-046
Korea: 0308-11-0319
Austria: 00800-06384327
New Zealand: 0800-444-626
France: 0800-90-2078
Sweden: 020-79008
Germany: 00800-06384327
Switzerland: 00800-06384327
Japan: 0120-66-5402
United Kingdom: (44) 171-571-5120
Holland: 00800-023-0981
U.S. / Canada: 800-211-2069
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. For more information about customer support and
technical specifications, refer to the NETGEAR Web site: http://www.NETGEAR.com/
©2000 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved.
Trademarks
™
NETGEAR
is a trademark of NETGEAR Inc. Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
holders. Information is subject to change without notice. All rights reserved.
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.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice
Note: Modifications to this device change it from the original state it was in when tested and may alter the device so that it no
longer complies with FCC testing limitations for Class B digital devices. According to FCC regulations, the user could be
prohibited from operating this equipment if it is modified.
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:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with Part 68 of the FCC Rules. All direct connections to telephone network lines must be made using
standard plugs and jacks compliant with FCC Part 68.
Declaration of Conformity
Model PA101 Phoneline 10X USB Adapter
Tested to comply
with FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
IMPORTANT!
Please register online. YOU MUST REGISTER TO OBTAIN TECHNICAL SUPPORT. PLEASE RETAIN PROOF OF PURCHASE and this
warranty information. To get product support, or to obtain product information and NETGEAR product documentation, direct your Web
browser to the http://www.NETGEAR.com Web page.
To register online, direct your Web browser to the http://www.gearguy.com/pub/registration Web page. If you do not have access to the
World Wide Web, you can print a registration card and mail it to NETGEAR customer service. The card is included on your Drivers and
Diagnostics disk as a Microsoft Word document file called register.doc. Download the file, print the form, and fill in the information.
Then mail the completed form to:
NETGEAR, Inc.
P .O. Box 58185
Santa Clara, CA 95052-9912
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