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Type de produit VoIP Phone
Marque Netgear
Modèle PA301
Dimensions (L x l x H) 200 x 180 x 90 mm
Poids 800 g
Alimentation PoE (802.3af) ou adaptateur secteur 5V DC
Consommation électrique 5W max
Écran LCD 2.4 pouces, 320x240 pixels
Ports réseau 2 ports Ethernet 10/100 Mbps (RJ45)
Audio Haut-parleur mains-libres, micro, prise casque 3.5mm
Codecs supportés G.711, G.722, G.729
Fonctions principales Appels vocaux, conférence à 3, transfert d'appel, mise en attente, répertoire 500 contacts, journal d'appels
Protocoles VoIP SIP (RFC 3261)
Sécurité Chiffrement TLS, SRTP, authentification SIP
Montage Sur bureau (support inclinable) ou mural
Température de fonctionnement 0°C à 40°C
Humidité de fonctionnement 10% à 90% sans condensation
Certifications CE, FCC, RoHS
Contenu de l'emballage Téléphone PA301, câble Ethernet, support, guide de démarrage rapide
Garantie 2 ans

Frequently Asked Questions - PA301 NETGEAR

How do I set up the Netgear PA301 phone?
Connect the phone to your network using an Ethernet cable and plug in the power adapter (or use PoE). Follow the on-screen setup wizard to configure SIP account settings.
What power options are available for the PA301?
The PA301 can be powered via PoE (Power over Ethernet) using an 802.3af compatible switch or by the included 5V DC power adapter.
How do I configure the phone for my VoIP provider?
Access the phone's web interface by entering its IP address in a browser. Navigate to the SIP settings page and enter your account details such as server, username, and password.
Can I use a headset with the PA301?
Yes, the phone has a 3.5mm headset jack. Plug in a standard headset with a microphone for hands-free calling.
How many contacts can the phonebook store?
The PA301 phonebook can store up to 500 contacts with names and numbers.
What codecs does the PA301 support?
It supports G.711 (A-law and μ-law), G.722 (wideband), and G.729 for voice compression.
How do I update the firmware on my PA301?
Download the latest firmware from the Netgear support website. Upload it via the phone's web interface under the Firmware Upgrade section.
Can I mount the phone on the wall?
Yes, the PA301 includes a wall-mountable bracket. Remove the stand and attach the bracket to the back of the phone, then secure it to the wall.
What should I do if the phone shows 'No Service'?
Check the Ethernet connection and ensure the network is active. Verify your SIP account settings are correct. Restart the phone or reset to factory defaults if necessary.
Is the PA301 compatible with all VoIP providers?
The phone uses standard SIP protocol and should work with any provider that supports SIP. Some providers may require specific settings; refer to your provider's documentation.

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USER MANUAL PA301 NETGEAR

Instructions in this guide are for users of Windows ^® 95 and Windows 98 who are installing the Model PA301 Network Card. For instructions on installing and verifying the Windows network driver, refer to “Install the Network Card” on this page.

The following seven easy steps are provided in this guide for installing your Model PA301 Network Card:

  1. Verify Package Contents
  2. Install the Network Card
  3. Connect the Telephone Cables
  4. Install the Network Driver
  5. Install the Model PA301 Software
  6. Access the Internet
  7. Access the Network Printers

As a final step, be sure to register your NETGEAR ^™ product at www.NETGEAR.com.

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Verify Package Contents

Unpack the package contents and verify that you have the following:

Model PA301 Network Card Telephone cable (10 ft) Resource CD Installation guide 9551FA

Verify PC Requirements

The instructions given in this guide are for using the NETGEAR ModelPA301 Network Card in a PC that has a Microsoft ^® Windows 95 operating system.

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Install the Network Card

Network card Back plate removed 7983FB

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Note: Touch a grounded metal object to free yourself of static electricity before you handle the network card.

  1. Turn the power off and unplug the power cord from your computer.
  2. Remove the PC cover.
  3. Choose an available PCI slot (PCI slots are the shorter slots) and remove the corresponding back plate from the PC chassis.
  4. Insert the network card into the PCI slot and fasten the card to the computer chassis by tightening the screw that is on the PC.

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Note: To avoid damaging any components on the network card, handle it by the edges, using your thumbs to push it securely into the PCI slot. Make sure the network card is fully inserted into the slot to prevent the PC operating system from experiencing problems.

  1. Replace the PC cover and reconnect the power cord to the PC.

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Connect the Telephone Cables

PC with network card installed Phone line behind the wall PC with network card installed Printer (optional) RJ-11 connectors Telephone

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Using the telephone cable provided in the NETGEAR package, connect one end of the telephone cable to the port labeled "TO WALL" on the network card and the other end of the cable to an available wall jack, as illustrated above.

Using the cable shipped with your telephone or modem, connect that cable to the port labeled "TO PHONE" on the network card.

If you are using an external analog modem to connect to the Internet, refer to the following illustration that shows the connections for the wall jack, Model PA301 Network card, external modem, and phone. Note that the captions on the modem Card, network card, and modem direct you to the outlets where you connect the cables.

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The illustration below depicts the configuration with an internal modem and shows a closeup of the connections for the wall jack, modem card, Model PA301 Network Card, and phone. Note that the caption on the modem card and network card direct you to the outlets where you connect the cable from the wall jack and the cable that connects to the phone.

PC with Model PA301 Network Card and internal modem To phone Wall jack To line Phone Modem Model PA301 Network Card 9572FA

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Note: For optimal performance, the Model PA301 Network Card should be plugged directly into a wall jack, and the modem should be plugged directly into the network card.

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Install the Network Driver

This guide provides instructions for installing the Windows Network Driver. The steps given are for users of Windows 95. However, because all versions of Windows 95 might not respond the same, windows that are different from those shown in these instructions might open but prompt you for the same information, or windows might open in a different order than shown in these instructions.

If you are using Windows 98, read these instructions thoroughly for an overview of the steps that are necessary for the installation of the software driver. Follow the instructions given by the Windows 98 Installation Wizard to install the driver.

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Note: You must install the network card before installing the network driver. You need to have the Windows 95 or Windows 98 CD and the NETGEAR Phoneline10X Resource CD ready to use in the installation process.

If you have not yet named your PC and your network, before you proceed with the installation steps, decide on a name for your network and for each PC. You will be using these names in section 5, “Install the PA301 Software.”

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Note: If the “Insert CD” window opens and the “Please insert the CD labeled Windows”...message appears at any time during the installation process, insert the Windows CD and click on OK. Then proceed with the following steps.

1. Turn on the power to the computer and start Windows.

The new hardware is found and the driver is automatically loaded.

2.

New Hardware Found PCI Ethernet Controller Select which driver you want to install for your new hardware: ○ Windows default driver ● Driver from disk provided by hardware manufacturer ○ Do not install a driver (Windows will not prompt you again) ○ Select from a list of alternate drivers OK Cancel Help

Select “Driver from disk provided by hardware manufacturer,” and click on OK to open the Update Driver Wizard window.

(A New Hardware Found window might open that is different from the one above and prompt you to click on Next to open the Update Driver Wizard window.)

3.

Update Device Driver Wizard This wizard will complete the installation of: PCI Ethernet Controller by searching your local drives, network, and Internet locations for the most current driver. If you have a disk or CD-ROM that came with this device, insert it now. It is recommended that you let Windows search for an updated driver. To do this, click Next to continue. < Back Next > Cancel

Insert the NETGEAR Phoneline10X Resource CD and click on Next.

4.

Update Device Driver Wizard Windows found the following updated driver for this device: NETGEAR Phoneline10X PCI Card If you want to use this driver, click Finish. If this is not the correct driver and you want to search for a different driver manually, click Other Locations. Location of Driver Other Locations... < Back Finish Cancel

Click on Finish to start copying the drivers.

It may take several minutes for the operating system to complete the driver installation.

- If the following window opens:

Insert Disk Please insert the disk labeled 'NETGEAR Phoneline10X Resource CD', and then click OK. OK

Make sure the NETGEAR Phoneline10X Resource CD is inserted in the CD drive and click on OK to open the following Copying Files window:

Copying Files... The file 'MFC42.DLL' on NETGEAR Phoneline10X Resource CD could not be found. Insert NETGEAR Phoneline10X Resource CD into the drive selected below, and click OK. Copy files from: G:\ OK Cancel Skip File Details... Browse...

Be sure the destination is typed correctly in the Copy files from entry field to point to the root directory of your CD drive (for example, in the entry field, "G:" represents the CD drive and the backslash () represents the root directory).

Click on OK.

- If the following window opens:

Insert Disk Please insert the disk labeled 'Windows 95 CD-ROM', and then click OK. OK

Insert your Windows 95 CD and click on OK.

Copying Files... The file 'netapi.dll' on Windows 95 CD-ROM could not be found. Insert Windows 95 CD-ROM into the drive selected below, and click OK. Copy files from: G:\WIN95 OK Cancel Skip File Details...

Be sure the destination is typed correctly in the Copy files from entry field to point to the WIN directory of your CD drive (for example, in the entry, field "G:" represents the CD drive and the backslash WIN95 (\WIN95) represents the subdirectory). If you are using Windows 95, type \WIN95 for the subdirectory; if you are using Windows 98, type \WIN98 for the subdirectory.

Click on OK.

5.

System Settings Change To finish setting up your new hardware, you must restart your computer. Do you want to restart your computer now? Yes No

Click on Yes to Restart your PC.

If the System Settings Change window does not open, restart your PC by using the Start menu; select Shut Down, click on Restart your computer, and then click on Yes.

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Install the PA301 Software

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Note: If you have an Ethernet adapter installed in the same PC, you can use your Ethernet adapter to share your Internet connection. The Ethernet adapter must be connected to a cable modem, ADSL modem, or router. However, if your Ethernet adapter is connected to an Ethernet network instead of a modem or router, you will not be able to share files and printers between the Phoneline network and the Ethernet network.

After the system restarts, be sure that the NETGEAR Phoneline10X Resource CD is inserted in your CD drive.

  1. From the Start menu, select Run and at the prompt, type the following: G:\setup.exe ("G:" represents the CD drive letter), and click on OK to open the Welcome window.

FirstGear software automatically detects if all the necessary Windows network services are installed. If any of the services are missing, FirstGear installs them automatically. After the services have been installed, the following FirstGear Network Services Installed window opens:

FirstGear - Network Services Installed All necessary network components have been installed. It is necessary to restart your computer. Once the computer restarts, FirstGear installation will begin automatically. OK

Click on OK to restart your PC.

When the PC restarts, the Welcome page opens.

2.

Welcome Welcome to the PA301 Setup program. This program will install PA301 on your computer. It is strongly recommended that you exit all Windows programs before running this Setup program. Click Cancel to quit Setup and then close any programs you have running. Click Next to continue with the Setup program. WARNING: This program is protected by copyright law and international treaties. Unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this program, or any portion of it, may result in severe civil and criminal penalties, and will be prosecuted to the maximum extent possible under law. Next > Cancel

Click on Next to open the Choose Destination Location window.

3.

Choose Destination Location Setup will install PA301 in the following folder. To install to this folder, click Next. To install to a different folder, click Browse and select another folder. You can choose not to install PA301 by clicking Cancel to exit Setup. Destination Folder C:\Program Files\NETGEAR\PA301 Browse... < Back Next> Cancel

Click on Browse and, if needed, change the destination folder; then click on Next to open the FirstGear - Installation Wizard window.

4.

FirstGear - Installation Wizard Welcome to the FirstGear Installation Wizard. This wizard will present step-by-step instructions to set-up your Home Network. FirstGear will help you: Connect your PC to the network Share your local disk drives Share your local printers Share your Internet connection Please make sure you have followed the instructions described in the Installation Guide. Click on the Next button, when you are ready to begin. (Cash) Next > Cancel

This window introduces the steps you will go through to set up your home network.

Click on Next to open the FirstGear - Computer Name Entry Page window.

5.

FirstGear - Computer Name Entry Page NETGEAR Please enter a name for this computer. The Computer Name is used to uniquely identify each computer in your home. No two computers in your home should have exactly the same name. Please enter the computer name and then click on Next to continue. MyComputer Enter a unique computer name < Back Next > Cancel

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Note: No two PCs in your home should have the same name.

Enter a unique name for your PC, and click on Next to open the FirstGear - Workgroup Entry Page window.

FirstGear - Workgroup Entry Page PCs belonging to a common Workgroup are able to share resources such as files, applications, printers and even the Internet connection. Each PC in your home must have exactly the same Workgroup name in order to share resources amongst one another. Please enter the Workgroup name and then click Next to continue My/Workgroup Enter the common Workgroup name < Back Next > Cancel

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Note: Each PC in your home must have the exact same Workgroup name in order to share resources among the PCs. Write the workgroup name on a sheet of paper to have available when you install FirstGear on all the other PCs in your home to be certain that you input the exact same Workgroup name for each PC.

Enter the workgroup name and click on Next to open the FirstGear - Shared Drives Selection Page window.

6.

FirstGear - Shared Drives Selection Page You can share the drives (hard drives: CD-ROM, floppy, etc.) on this system with all other PCs in your home. This means you can share files and applications, such as word processors, spreadsheets and even games. Simply double-click on the drive and it will move to the adjacent list. If you do not wish to share the drive, make sure it is displayed in the Private Drives List. Private Drives: A\ D\ SHARED >> << PRIVATE Shared Drives: C\ < Back Next> Cancel

Double-click on the drives you want to share (shown in the field to the left in the window) to move the drives to the Shared Drives field (shown to the right of the window).

- If you do not have any printers installed:

Click on Finish and proceed to section 6, "Access the Internet."

• If you have printers installed:

Click on Next to open the following FirstGear - Shared Printers Selection Page window. Select the printers attached to this PC that you want to share with other PCs in your home.

The PC you are currently configuring must be powered on in order to share the printer with other PCs in your home.

FirstGear - Shared Printers Selection Page If you have a printer attached to this PC, you can share the printer with other PCs in your home. This requires that this PC be left ON in order to share the printer. Simply double-click on the printer end it will move to the adjacent list. If you do not wish to share the printer, make sure it is displayed in the Private Printers List. Private Printers: HP DeskJet 850C SHARED >> << PRIVATE Shared Printers: < Back Finish Cancel

Double-click on the printer you want to share (shown in the field to the left of the window) to move it to the Shared Printers field (shown to the right of the window).

Click on Finish to open the FirstGear - Internet Sharing Page window and proceed to section 6, "Access the Internet."

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Access the Internet

If you do not have a modem or Ethernet card installed, proceed to section 7, "Access the Network Printer."

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Note: Only one PC in your home can be designated to share the Internet service with all other PCs in your home.

1.

NETGEAR If you currently use the PC to access network your own user to store your network service within the PC, then your home is used to do so, you must have the PC powered. Once all times Do you currently use the PC to access the Home and what you like to store that service with all other PCs in your home? ✓ Yes ✓ No OK Finish Cancel

Answer Yes for the one PC connected to a modem or router that can be used for Internet access. For all other PCs in your home, answer No. The default setting is No.

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Note: You will need to have the PC that has a router or an analog, cable, or ADSL modem attached to it powered on in order for the other PCs to use the Internet.

If you select No and click on Next, you will be asked to reboot the system. If this is the case, you are finished with the FirstGear Internet-sharing installation. Complete sections 1 through 6 for all other PCs in your home, and then proceed to section 7 to enable the other PCs in your home to access the shared printers.

If you select yes and click on Next, the FirstGear - Share The Internet window opens.

2.

NetGear Welcome to the NetGear NetGear World. This version will present highly-step instructions for you to show your Internet access enough of the PCs in your home.

Click on Next to open the FirstGear - Ethernet Card Detected window.

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Note: If you do not have an Ethernet card installed in your PC, the FirstGear - Ethernet Card Detected window does not appear. Proceed to step 5, in this section.

3.

NetGear - Ethernet Card Detected FirstGear has detected an Ethernet just in your system. Please write one of the following selections below: ● The Ethernet unit is connected to a Cable or ADSL modem ● The Ethernet unit is connected to a router (a SCD router or V-30/4567 Linux) ● This computer will use DotUp Modemizing SSK analog modem or ECP modem to connect to Internet ● None at the above < Back Back > Cancel

Select the connection you have and click on Next to open the FirstGear - Warning window.

4.

FirstGear - Warning NETGEAR FirstGear will allow you to share a Cable modem. ADS, modem or Power connected to your Ethernet port. This means that any PC is your Prometire 10 network will be able to share the Internet using one of these devices. You will also be able to share files and printers among the PCs on the Prometire 10 network. You will be UV/AGS or share files and printers with PCs connected to the Ethernet network. In order to share files and printers between a Prometire 10 network and the Ethernet network, you will need a NETGEAR/FEI20 Network Bridge < Back Next > Cancel

If you selected Dial-Up Modem, click on Next to open the FirstGear - Share the Internet window.

If you don't have the Internet Dial-up Connection, FirstGear completed the installation and you are prompted to restart your computer. Proceed to section 7.

5.

NetGear - Share The Internet Welcome to the NetGear InternetWizard. This book will present step-by-step instructions in order for you to share your Internet service among all the PCs, a your home. NETGEAR Cancel

Click on Next to open the FirstGear - Choose Default Phone Entry window.

6.

FirstGear - Choose Default Phone Entry NETGEAR Your system switches how one phone Entry default. The Phone Entry is used to do your Internet Service Provider (ISP). Us the drop down will below to selected one of these Phone Entries as the default. Choose Default Phone Entry My Connection Create New Connection 4 Back Finish Cancel

The Choose Default Phone Entry field has a drop-down menu. From this menu, choose the ISP connection you want to share with the other PCs in your home. Click on Finish.

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Note: If you have only one connection set up, the Choose Default Phone Entry window will not appear.

The Restarting Windows window opens.

Select Yes to restart your PC, and click on OK.

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Access the Network Printers

Follow the instructions in this section after your network is installed. Be sure the PC attached to your shared printer is powered on.

  1. For each PC that is to make use of the shared printer, double-click on the Add Network Printer icon on your desktop to open the Install Network Printer window.

2.

FirstGear - Install Network Printer NETGEAR In order to share a printer attached to a different computer, you must install the appropriate printer driver on each computer in your home. If you wish to install a printer driver on this computer, click on the OK button below. OK Cancel

Click on OK to open the Browse for Printer window.

3.

Browse for Printer Select the network printer that you want to add. Note: Printers are usually attached to computers. Network Neighborhood Entire Network Gameer2 Tester-1 lbm OK Cancel

Choose the PC that you set up earlier to share printers.

  1. Select a network printer.

  2. Follow the instructions in the subsequent Window screens.

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Technical Specifications

Model PA301 Network Card
Standards CompatibilityCompatible with HPNA 1.0 and HPNA 2.0Supports Microsoft Windows 95 and Windows 98PCI 2.2 Plug-and-Play compatible
DC operating voltage+5V + / - 5% @ 400 mA maximum
Physical Specifications
Dimensions 4.75 x 2.875 in. (12 x 7.1 cm.)
Weight 0.22 lb (100g)
Environmental Specifications
Operating temperature 0° to 55°C
Operating humidity 10% to 90% noncondensing
Agency ComplianceFCC, Part 15, Class B, Part 68
Interface OptionsDual RJ-11 connector for connecting telephones and PCs
LEDs1 green (ACT) Activity LED1 green LINK LED

© 2000 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved.

Trademarks

NETGEAR ^™ is a trademark of NETGEAR, Inc. Windows ^® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. 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.

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.

Declaration of Conformity

NETGEAR Model PA301 Network Card

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Tested to comply with FCC Standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

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.

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Support Information

Defective or Damaged Merchandise

Defective or damaged merchandise can be returned to your point-of-purchase representative.

Internet/World Wide Web

To get product support, to register your product online, or to obtain product information and NETGEAR product documentation, direct your Web browser to:

http://www.NETGEAR.com

Customer Support

You can contact Customer Support at the following toll free numbers:

Australia 1800-787-638 Korea 00308-11-0319

Austria 00800-06384327 Netherlands 0800-023-0981

(00800-0-NETGEAR) New Zealand 00800-1233-4566

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Canada 1-888-NETGEAR Singapore 001-800-1233-4566

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Hong Kong 001-800-1233-4566 United States 1-888-NETGEAR

Japan 0120-66-5402 All Other Countries +1 801-236-8499

(00800-0-NETGEAR)

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Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR

E-mail: support@NETGEAR.com

http://www.NETGEAR.com

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