GA311 Installation Guide
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..., and let the operating system boot up or advanced configuration options. FIRST, INSTALL THE GA311 GIGABIT ETHERNET ADAPTER a. Locate an available PCI slot and insert the GA311 Ethernet Adapter into the slot to prevent the PC operating system from freezing at startup. NEXT, INSTALL...'UIDE NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 Start Here Please refer to the Reference Manual on the NETGEAR Adapters Resource CD for instructions on the Resource CD for the Windows operating system installation files to complete the installation of the GA311 driver software....
..., and let the operating system boot up or advanced configuration options. FIRST, INSTALL THE GA311 GIGABIT ETHERNET ADAPTER a. Locate an available PCI slot and insert the GA311 Ethernet Adapter into the slot to prevent the PC operating system from freezing at startup. NEXT, INSTALL...'UIDE NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 Start Here Please refer to the Reference Manual on the NETGEAR Adapters Resource CD for instructions on the Resource CD for the Windows operating system installation files to complete the installation of the GA311 driver software....
GA311 Product datasheet
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...; Supported Operating Systems: - NETGEAR 1-year warranty System Requirements - GS105 5-port Gigabit Ethernet Switch - in the United States and/or other countries. Windows XP, 2000, Me, 98SE (Second Edition), NT 4.0 and NDIS 2.0 drivers • Physical Specifications: - Windows XP Home, Windows XP Professional, 2000, Me, 98SE (2nd edition), Windows NT 4.0 (with GA311 Gigabit PCI Adapter Product Specifications • Standards...
...; Supported Operating Systems: - NETGEAR 1-year warranty System Requirements - GS105 5-port Gigabit Ethernet Switch - in the United States and/or other countries. Windows XP, 2000, Me, 98SE (Second Edition), NT 4.0 and NDIS 2.0 drivers • Physical Specifications: - Windows XP Home, Windows XP Professional, 2000, Me, 98SE (2nd edition), Windows NT 4.0 (with GA311 Gigabit PCI Adapter Product Specifications • Standards...
GA311 User Manual
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... the NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 1-1 Key Features and Related NETGEAR Products 1-2 What's in the Box? ...1-3 Hardware Description ...1-4 Chapter 2 Basic Setup What You Need Before You Begin 2-1 Verifying System Requirements 2-1 Preparing to Install Your GA311 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter 2-2 ...98SE .........2-12 Moving the GA311 to a Different Slot in Windows NT 4.0 2-13 Updating the Driver Software in Windows NT 4.0 2-13 Determining the GA311 Connection Status 2-14 Viewing the Physical Connection Indicators 2-14 Installing the GA311 Smart Wizard Utility 2-...
... the NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 1-1 Key Features and Related NETGEAR Products 1-2 What's in the Box? ...1-3 Hardware Description ...1-4 Chapter 2 Basic Setup What You Need Before You Begin 2-1 Verifying System Requirements 2-1 Preparing to Install Your GA311 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter 2-2 ...98SE .........2-12 Moving the GA311 to a Different Slot in Windows NT 4.0 2-13 Updating the Driver Software in Windows NT 4.0 2-13 Determining the GA311 Connection Status 2-14 Viewing the Physical Connection Indicators 2-14 Installing the GA311 Smart Wizard Utility 2-...
GA311 User Manual
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Configuring Optional Adapter Properties 3-2 Basic Troubleshooting Tips 3-4 Checking the Port LEDs 3-4 Using a Troubleshooting Checklist 3-5 Appendix A Technical Specifications Appendix B Manual Driver Installation Basic Installation Instructions B-1 For Windows Vista and XP Users Installing a GA311 B-2 For Windows 2000 & 98SE/Me Users Installing a GA311 B-4 For Windows NT 4.0 Users Installing a GA311 B-7 Appendix C Related Documents Index iv Contents
Configuring Optional Adapter Properties 3-2 Basic Troubleshooting Tips 3-4 Checking the Port LEDs 3-4 Using a Troubleshooting Checklist 3-5 Appendix A Technical Specifications Appendix B Manual Driver Installation Basic Installation Instructions B-1 For Windows Vista and XP Users Installing a GA311 B-2 For Windows 2000 & 98SE/Me Users Installing a GA311 B-4 For Windows NT 4.0 Users Installing a GA311 B-7 Appendix C Related Documents Index iv Contents
GA311 User Manual
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...optional Jumbo frame size (7500 bytes) • 33/66 MHz, 32/64-bit PCI bus master (Local Bus Revision 2.2 compliant) with the following standards and protocols: - IEEE 802.3ab Gigabit Ethernet - IEEE 802.3 Ethernet - IEEE 802.3u Fast Ethernet - IEEE 802.1Q ...on ARP/PING 1-2 v1.0, February 2007 NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 User Manual Key Features and Related NETGEAR Products The key features of the GA311 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter are: • Flexible 10/100/1000 Mbps capability • Includes proven Gigabit controller technology • Full-duplex operation ...
...optional Jumbo frame size (7500 bytes) • 33/66 MHz, 32/64-bit PCI bus master (Local Bus Revision 2.2 compliant) with the following standards and protocols: - IEEE 802.3ab Gigabit Ethernet - IEEE 802.3 Ethernet - IEEE 802.3u Fast Ethernet - IEEE 802.1Q ...on ARP/PING 1-2 v1.0, February 2007 NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 User Manual Key Features and Related NETGEAR Products The key features of the GA311 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter are: • Flexible 10/100/1000 Mbps capability • Includes proven Gigabit controller technology • Full-duplex operation ...
GA311 User Manual
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... Properties Configuration Tutorial - Driver and System Utility Software - PC Networking Tutorial • Warranty/Support information card 1-3 v1.0, February 2007 NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 User Manual - NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 User Manual The following items: • GA311 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter • Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 (201-10011-01...
... Properties Configuration Tutorial - Driver and System Utility Software - PC Networking Tutorial • Warranty/Support information card 1-3 v1.0, February 2007 NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 User Manual - NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 User Manual The following items: • GA311 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter • Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 (201-10011-01...
GA311 User Manual
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.../100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311, please make sure that these minimum requirements have been met: • A computer with a Pentium® 300 MHz or higher compatible processor • One open 32-bit or 64-bit PCI slot • A CD-ROM drive • 64 MB of memory...and identify the network configuration settings of the GA311 driver software. To download the latest Service Pack for Windows NT 4.0, go to install your NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 and set up basic connectivity on your gigabit Ethernet adapter and connect. Chapter 2 Basic Setup This ...
.../100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311, please make sure that these minimum requirements have been met: • A computer with a Pentium® 300 MHz or higher compatible processor • One open 32-bit or 64-bit PCI slot • A CD-ROM drive • 64 MB of memory...and identify the network configuration settings of the GA311 driver software. To download the latest Service Pack for Windows NT 4.0, go to install your NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 and set up basic connectivity on your gigabit Ethernet adapter and connect. Chapter 2 Basic Setup This ...
GA311 User Manual
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... of Windows you are installing more than one GA311 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter, you must perform the following procedure for the device. 3. If you to automatically use the driver installed in step 1. Installation Order 1. NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 User Manual Note: 1000BASE-T signaling requires four ... 11801:1995 and ANSI/EIA/TIA-568-A (1995) and tested using the setup.exe program on the NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 Resource CD. 2. First, install the GA311 driver and utility software using procedures defined in TIA/EIA TSB95.
... of Windows you are installing more than one GA311 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter, you must perform the following procedure for the device. 3. If you to automatically use the driver installed in step 1. Installation Order 1. NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 User Manual Note: 1000BASE-T signaling requires four ... 11801:1995 and ANSI/EIA/TIA-568-A (1995) and tested using the setup.exe program on the NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 Resource CD. 2. First, install the GA311 driver and utility software using procedures defined in TIA/EIA TSB95.
GA311 User Manual
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... Finish when done, and if prompted, restart your CD-ROM is drive D, enter D:\GA311\setup as the path. Insert the NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive. d. b. The Adapter Resource CD main page will load. The Run dialog box opens. Now, the GA311 driver and utility software are installed.
... Finish when done, and if prompted, restart your CD-ROM is drive D, enter D:\GA311\setup as the path. Insert the NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive. d. b. The Adapter Resource CD main page will load. The Run dialog box opens. Now, the GA311 driver and utility software are installed.
GA311 User Manual
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Connect one of the four LEDs is on the lower right of the driver, an exclamation point will appear next to the NETGEAR GA311 Gigabit Adapter. b. e. If there is a good link to the card. d. Try rebooting your network. Note: If you are unable to connect, see troubleshooting tips in "Basic Troubleshooting ...
Connect one of the four LEDs is on the lower right of the driver, an exclamation point will appear next to the NETGEAR GA311 Gigabit Adapter. b. e. If there is a good link to the card. d. Try rebooting your network. Note: If you are unable to connect, see troubleshooting tips in "Basic Troubleshooting ...
GA311 User Manual
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...GA311 driver and utility software are installed. c. The Run dialog box opens. d. a. b. Enter the path to the GA311 setup.exe file on your CD-ROM drive. e. Follow the InstallShield Wizard steps, click Finish when done, and if prompted, restart your CD-ROM is drive D, enter D:\GA311\setup as needed. The Adapter... the CD. Then, click OK. NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 User Manual For Windows XP, 2000, Me, and 98SE Users FIRST, INSTALL THE GA311 SOFTWARE. Insert the NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 Resource CD into your PC, let the...
...GA311 driver and utility software are installed. c. The Run dialog box opens. d. a. b. Enter the path to the GA311 setup.exe file on your CD-ROM drive. e. Follow the InstallShield Wizard steps, click Finish when done, and if prompted, restart your CD-ROM is drive D, enter D:\GA311\setup as needed. The Adapter... the CD. Then, click OK. NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 User Manual For Windows XP, 2000, Me, and 98SE Users FIRST, INSTALL THE GA311 SOFTWARE. Insert the NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 Resource CD into your PC, let the...
GA311 User Manual
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... the lower right of the cable to an RJ-45 Ethernet network port. Turn on , indicating that one end of the driver, an exclamation point will appear next to the NETGEAR GA311 Gigabit Adapter. Connect the other end of the Windows task bar .. d. Connect one of the four LEDs is on power to the PC...
... the lower right of the cable to an RJ-45 Ethernet network port. Turn on , indicating that one end of the driver, an exclamation point will appear next to the NETGEAR GA311 Gigabit Adapter. Connect the other end of the Windows task bar .. d. Connect one of the four LEDs is on power to the PC...
GA311 User Manual
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.... e. NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 User Manual Install the driver for example, D:\i386). If other cards in the dialog box and click OK. Select Network Adapter Note: If Windows warns about a Digital Signature Not Found, click Yes to the proper location (for the NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311. The GA311 Windows NT 4.0 driver installation...
.... e. NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 User Manual Install the driver for example, D:\i386). If other cards in the dialog box and click OK. Select Network Adapter Note: If Windows warns about a Digital Signature Not Found, click Yes to the proper location (for the NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311. The GA311 Windows NT 4.0 driver installation...
GA311 User Manual
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..."Determining the GA311 Connection Status" on , indicating that one end of the driver, an exclamation point will appear next to the NETGEAR GA311 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter. If there is a problem with the installation of the cable to the connected device. Note: The Netgear Smart Wizard ...the system and remove the card from the PCI slot. 2. d. e. A message appears describing the status of the cable to do the following: 1. a. To move a GA311 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter to a different slot in its new PCI slot. 3. See "Basic Installation Instructions" on , reinstall the driver software.
..."Determining the GA311 Connection Status" on , indicating that one end of the driver, an exclamation point will appear next to the NETGEAR GA311 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter. If there is a problem with the installation of the cable to the connected device. Note: The Netgear Smart Wizard ...the system and remove the card from the PCI slot. 2. d. e. A message appears describing the status of the cable to do the following: 1. a. To move a GA311 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter to a different slot in its new PCI slot. 3. See "Basic Installation Instructions" on , reinstall the driver software.
GA311 User Manual
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... 4.0 system and log in. Any previously installed software drivers are listed in the Network Adapters list. 5. NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 User Manual Moving the GA311 to a Different Slot in Windows NT 4.0 Before moving your GA311 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter to install the driver software. 2. You must first remove the card driver software. Double-click the Network icon. Click...
... 4.0 system and log in. Any previously installed software drivers are listed in the Network Adapters list. 5. NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 User Manual Moving the GA311 to a Different Slot in Windows NT 4.0 Before moving your GA311 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter to install the driver software. 2. You must first remove the card driver software. Double-click the Network icon. Click...
GA311 User Manual
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...in the Network Dialog box when the copying process is the CD-ROM drive. 9. Determining the GA311 Connection Status The NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 provides the following path: E:\ In this example, the letter E: is complete. 10. For ...NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 indicate the condition of link. • The GA311 Smart Wizard utility displays the current status of the device. When prompted to restart your PC. 8. NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 User Manual 7. The system restarts using the new driver...
...in the Network Dialog box when the copying process is the CD-ROM drive. 9. Determining the GA311 Connection Status The NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 provides the following path: E:\ In this example, the letter E: is complete. 10. For ...NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 indicate the condition of link. • The GA311 Smart Wizard utility displays the current status of the device. When prompted to restart your PC. 8. NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 User Manual 7. The system restarts using the new driver...
GA311 User Manual
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... to start the utility installation. Choose cmd. 3. Follow the installation prompts. To install the utility: 1. v1.0, February 2007 2-15 NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 User Manual Once the hardware and its driver software are properly installed on D:\, assuming that D: is the drive letter for Windows NT. Table 2-1. possible link at different...
... to start the utility installation. Choose cmd. 3. Follow the installation prompts. To install the utility: 1. v1.0, February 2007 2-15 NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 User Manual Once the hardware and its driver software are properly installed on D:\, assuming that D: is the drive letter for Windows NT. Table 2-1. possible link at different...
GA311 User Manual
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... the network drivers for your particular operating system must be installed. The LEDs on page 2-3 for data transfer status. See "Basic Installation Instructions" on the NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 indicate the condition of the GA311 has four LEDs: one LED for more information. NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 User Manual Basic...
... the network drivers for your particular operating system must be installed. The LEDs on page 2-3 for data transfer status. See "Basic Installation Instructions" on the NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 indicate the condition of the GA311 has four LEDs: one LED for more information. NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 User Manual Basic...
GA311 User Manual
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... Instructions Use the procedure below will only install the GA311 driver. Appendix B Manual Driver Installation This Appendix describes how to the version of Windows you also want the GA311 utility, run the launch.exe program in the GA311 directory on the NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 Resource CD. If you are using the setup.exe...
... Instructions Use the procedure below will only install the GA311 driver. Appendix B Manual Driver Installation This Appendix describes how to the version of Windows you also want the GA311 utility, run the launch.exe program in the GA311 directory on the NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 Resource CD. If you are using the setup.exe...
GA311 User Manual
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... Insert the GA311 driver CD into the PCI expansion slot. Select Install from freezing at startup. b. Found New Hardware Wizard B-2 v1.0, February 2007 Note: Click Continue Anyway if you boot up the Windows Vista/ XP system after installing the GA311 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter, a Found ...force, but make sure the card is fully inserted into the PCI slot. c. NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 User Manual For Windows Vista and XP Users Installing a GA311 Install the GA311 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter. When you are prompted with a Windows Vista/XP Logo testing...
... Insert the GA311 driver CD into the PCI expansion slot. Select Install from freezing at startup. b. Found New Hardware Wizard B-2 v1.0, February 2007 Note: Click Continue Anyway if you boot up the Windows Vista/ XP system after installing the GA311 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter, a Found ...force, but make sure the card is fully inserted into the PCI slot. c. NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 User Manual For Windows Vista and XP Users Installing a GA311 Install the GA311 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter. When you are prompted with a Windows Vista/XP Logo testing...