3Com NETGEAR PA101 USB Phoneline10X Adapter Driver Download
The NETGEAR PA101 USB Phoneline10X Adapter is a network device manufactured by 3Com. Issues like weak Wi-Fi signal, slow DNS lookup, duplicate IP addresses, slow network and excessive CPU usage can be solved by updating this driver. This update - "3c420-XP.zip" - has an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on 39 reviews, and has been downloaded 2,053 times. Visitors have successfully installed this driver on PCs running Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 4.1 KB.
Supported Models
3C420
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NETGEAR PA101 USB Phoneline10X Adapter
Manufacturers
Supported Operating Systems
Windows XP
File Name
Versions
2.29.0.8 (2001-07-01) via .inf
Additional Notes
The driver provided by 3com (as well as 100% of the other websites in the world that have drivers for this unit) is version 2.29.0.1 and does NOT work with Windows XP. This driver is the driver that came with Windows XP, c \windows\inf\netbcm4u.inf ( with the included PNF file), which is version 2.29.0.8, BUT I have modified it to include information for the 3com 3C420 (as well as modifying the PNF file in a hex editor). I jsut copied these files into my c \windows\inf\ folder and windows was able to automatically pick it up when I plugged the unit into my system. I have only tried this on Windows XP Pro chances are, though, that it will work on Windows XP Home. I got no bluescreens in XP, like the 2.29.0.1's will give you, and i was able to use the internet. Good luck.
Uploaded By
Todd Karasick (DG Member) on 18-Jan-2004
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Driver Contents File List
The following files are found inside the driver download file.
| Name | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|
| netbcm4u2.PNF | 9.1 KB | 17 Jan 2004 |
| netbcm4u2.inf | 2.7 KB | 17 Jan 2004 |
How to Update NETGEAR PA101 USB Phoneline10X Adapter Device Drivers Quickly & Easily
Step 1 - Download Your Driver
To get the NETGEAR PA101 USB Phoneline10X Adapter driver, click the green download button above. After you complete your download, move on to Step 2.
If the driver listed is not the right version or operating system, search our driver archive for the correct version. Enter 3Com NETGEAR PA101 USB Phoneline10X Adapter into the search box above and then submit. In the results, choose the best match for your PC and operating system.
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To find the newest driver, you may need to visit the 3Com website. Most major device manufacturers update their drivers regularly.
Step 2 - Install Your Driver
Once you have downloaded your new driver, you'll need to install it. In Windows, use a built-in utility called Device Manager, which allows you to see all of the devices recognized by your system, and the drivers associated with them.
How to Open Device Manager
In Windows 11, Windows 10 & Windows 8.1, right-click the Start menu and select Device Manager
In Windows 8, swipe up from the bottom, or right-click anywhere on the desktop and choose "All Apps" -> swipe or scroll right and choose "Control Panel" (under Windows System section) -> Hardware and Sound -> Device Manager
In Windows 7, click Start -> Control Panel -> Hardware and Sound -> Device Manager
In Windows Vista, click Start -> Control Panel -> System and Maintenance -> Device Manager
In Windows XP, click Start -> Control Panel -> Performance and Maintenance -> System -> Hardware tab -> Device Manager button
How to Install a driver from Device Manager
Locate the device and model that is having the issue and double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.
Select the Driver tab.
Click the Update Driver button and follow the instructions.
In most cases, you will need to reboot your computer in order for the driver update to take effect.
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