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Netgear EA101 10 Mbps Ethernet USB RJ45 Adapter with CAT 5 Cable

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Brand	Netgear
Hardware Interface	USB
Compatible Devices	Laptop, Desktop
Data Link Protocol	USB
Data Transfer Rate	10 Megabits Per Second
Item Weight	2.24 Ounces

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USB-to-Ethernet adapter
10Base-T compatibility
Designed for use with Windows 98
Power, link, and collision LEDs
Simple Plug and Play installation

Note: Products with electrical plugs are designed for use in the US. Outlets and voltage differ internationally and this product may require an adapter or converter for use in your destination. Please check compatibility before purchasing.

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Product Dimensions

3.7 x 1.8 x 1 inches

Item Weight

2.24 ounces

ASIN

B00002EQD2

Item model number

EA-101

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3.2 15 ratings

3.2 out of 5 stars

Best Sellers Rank

#3,058 in USB Computer Network Adapters

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer

Yes

Date First Available

October 29, 1999

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Netgear

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English

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Manufacturer's Part # EA101C
This product is Brand New.

FEATURES:

Limited Lifetime Warranty
Provides Ethernet connectivity through USB port
10BASE-T compatibility
Designed for use with Windows 98
Power link and collision LED's
Simple plug and play installation

NETGEARs USB Ethernet adaptermodel EA101C allows you to connect Windows 98 PCs to Ethernet networks withoutopening your computer. Using an open USB port on either your computer or a USBhub the EA101C enables you to connect to any standard Ethernet network. You cannow add Ethernet networking to your computer without installing any internalcards. Using the latest technology available NETGEAR once again simplifiesnetworking for small and home based businesses. External USB connector allows you to add a network connection to your computerwithout needing to install any hardware inside your PC. You can share filesplay games or share the Internet through a router without opening your PC. The EA101C is a standard Ethernet adapter that will allow your computer toconnect to any Ethernet network. It is also Windows 98 plug and play compatibleso there is no special software to install. The EA101Cs compact design allows you to connect to either your desktop PC ortake it on the road and connect to your laptop.

This product is Brand New and comes with a limited lifetime warranty.

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Netgear's EA101 USB Ethernet adapter uses a router to enable you to connect Windows 98 PCs to Ethernet networks without opening your computer. Using an open USB port on either your computer or a USB hub, the EA101 allows you to connect to any standard Ethernet network without installing any internal cards.

The Netgear EA101 is a standard Ethernet adapter that will allow your computer to connect to any Ethernet network. It is also Windows 98 Plug and Play compatible so there is no special software to install. The Netgear EA101's compact design gives you the flexibility of taking the unit on the road for connection with your laptop.

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superman2k3

has worked flawlessly so far WinXP home !

Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2002

It has been working without any problems so far on my laptop with Win XP Home. The drivers included on floppy were obsolete, but luckily Win XP had a better version in its database. So no installation was needed for it ! Just plug and play. Although in my opinion this peice shouldn't cost more than [$$$]! The companies making these products are ripping off laptop owners thinking all of these are bought by corporate America, which doesn't care for the price !!
Update: I returned this back to Staples. Found another seller on ebay giving me a Belkin one brand new [$$$]with priority shipping. (This confirms my suspicion that this product should cost only around 10 bucks). So guys don't pay 40 bucks for this simple piece of hardware.

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John Hubbard

Worthless

Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2001

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I've experienced the same problems mentioned in the other reviews. In a nutshell, the hardware functions intermittently at best. If you think it's easier to just plug in a USB adapter than install an Ethernet card, do yourself a favor - save the money and buy a quicker and more reliable in-machine card - don't make the same mistake I did.

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Anonymous

Works, completely outdated, may cause problems for some

Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2010

This device was released in 2000 by NetGear for use with the Windows 98 and 2000 operating system. However, it can be made to work with XP (and possibly vista, but I haven't tried it), but you'll need to do some legwork yourself.

WARNING: This driver is CLEARLY not meant for XP; heck, XP didn't exist when it was written. It works, but you should definitely make backups before installing it. If your computer breaks and you have to reinstall windows because of this driver, no one will cry for you.

1) Download the driver from netgear: [...]

2) The driver comes in a .exe file, which is really a .zip file (go figure). Unzip the driver, and note the location of the unzipped folder. At this point, you may notice that there are "installation instructions" inside the folder ("README.txt"). Don't bother with those; they're meant for Windows 2000, and are not relevant to Windows XP.

3) Plug in the netgear device. The "New device found" bubble should pop up in your taskbar. After 30 seconds or so, you'll be informed that device installation failed.

4) On your desktop, right-click on your computer and select "Properties". Go to the "Hardware" tab and click the button labeled "Device Manager". A new window with a list of devices should pop up. Click the "+" sign next to "Network Adapters"; you should see an entry labeled "NETGEAR EA101 USB Ethernet Adapter" with a question mark overlaid on a small icon next to it. If you've gotten this far, good for you.

5) Double-click on the netgear entry mentioned above. In the "Driver" tab, click the button labeled "Update Driver". Select "Install from a list or specific location" and click "next", then "Don't search. I will choose the driver to install" then "next", then click "Have Disk." Navigate to the folder you unzipped in step 2 and select the file "NETEA101.INF". At this point, a bunch of scary warnings windows will pop up about how the device is unsigned and stuff. You can click "install anyway" (or whatever the text is; I don't have the window in front of me), and now everything should work.

After installation, you should see a new entry in "Network Connections" (under "Control Panels") entitled "Netgear Network Adapter." Note that you may have to unplug and re-plug the adapter after each restart; my computer did not recognize the device if it was plugged in during the boot-up process.

Additionally, note that, as the warning window says, this may increase system instability and lead to future crashes. If you start experiencing problems with your computer after installing this driver, follow all the steps in 4 and 5, except instead of clicking "Update Driver" click the button labeled "Uninstall", and follow the instructions from there.

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E. Garcia

Great Product! Nice for home networks.

Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2000

Thanks to USB, the set-up of this bad-boy is nice and easy: Just plug it in! Your machine will figure out that there's a new USB device and hunt for the drivers. I'm happy to say that the latest drivers for Windows 98 are included with the product. It also comes with the blue ethernet cable picutred.
Tips for Win 98 users:
1. Make sure you have all the necessary protocols set on each machine in your network
2. Choose a simple, one word name for your workgroup
3. Assign static IP addresses to your machines for ethernet networking
(These tips are NOT product specific. Anyone trying to network home machines may run into troubles because of these factors.)
Plug in and enjoy!

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Adrian K. Moris

Nothing but praise

Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2000

I don't understand the previous reviewer's angst regarding this product. It works fantastically! I set up a mini-lan for my family and have two of the netgear USB network adapters. I had to get them to overcome IRQ limitations with an internal card (ie. with the internal card, my USB ports stopped working because I ran out of IRQs). I plan on getting a third for our file server. I have nothing but praise for netgear products. Anything I've ever bought from them has worked beyond my expectations with little or no fuss.
If you want a USB network adapter, this is the product for you. The price is right and it won't fail you.

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Blaster89

It kept dissapearing from device manager.

Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2001

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I couldnt get this to work, unless I uninstalled it and reinstalled it, then it would work until i rebooted my computer. After that, it would no longer be in device manager. I just bought a D-link brand one, and it works great.

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Wayne Miller

Know the hidden requirements before you buy!

Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2001

I recommend you call Netgear and ask them if you system is compatible with this adapter before you buy. I doesn't work with certain certain chipsets (I think the VIA chipsets -- which are pretty common).
My frustration was that I found this information out only after I'd bought the thing.
If you're looking for an ethernet adapter for a laptop, I recommend a PCMCIA card; that was my eventual solution. They are more reliable (and faster).

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Robert Lawrence

Make sure you have the updated driver before you install.

Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2000

Before you spend 2 hours with this product, check to see where it was manufactured. Look on the back of the product. If it reads "made in China". GO GET THE NEWER DRIVER! ...
Overall, I love Netgear products. My 2 star rating on this is not final. I am hoping that the new unit installs and operates as it should.
I hope that this helps someone.
Bob L.

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