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...to Print this Manual vi Revision History ...vii Chapter 1 Introduction About 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 ...Windows Vista Users 2-4 For Windows XP, 2000, Me, and 98SE Users 2-7 For Windows NT 4.0 Users Installing a GA311 2-9 Moving the GA311 to a Different Slot in Windows Vista, XP, 2000, Me, or 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...
...to Print this Manual vi Revision History ...vii Chapter 1 Introduction About 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 ...Windows Vista Users 2-4 For Windows XP, 2000, Me, and 98SE Users 2-7 For Windows NT 4.0 Users Installing a GA311 2-9 Moving the GA311 to a Different Slot in Windows Vista, XP, 2000, Me, or 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...
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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
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...) • RJ-45 connector for auto-selectable 10/100/1000 Mbps line speed - NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 User Manual Key Features and Related NETGEAR Products The key features of TCP large packets to the network card • Wakeup on.../66 MHz, 32/64-bit PCI bus master (Local Bus Revision 2.2 compliant) with adaptive DMA channels • Software driver support for Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Me, Windows 98SE, and Windows NT 4.0 • Universal dual-voltage signaling (3.3 V and 5 V) The optional advanced configuration choices include: • ...
...) • RJ-45 connector for auto-selectable 10/100/1000 Mbps line speed - NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 User Manual Key Features and Related NETGEAR Products The key features of TCP large packets to the network card • Wakeup on.../66 MHz, 32/64-bit PCI bus master (Local Bus Revision 2.2 compliant) with adaptive DMA channels • Software driver support for Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Me, Windows 98SE, and Windows NT 4.0 • Universal dual-voltage signaling (3.3 V and 5 V) The optional advanced configuration choices include: • ...
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Chapter 2 Basic Setup This chapter describes how to complete the installation of the GA311 driver software. Verifying System Requirements Before installing the NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311, please make sure that these minimum requirements have been met: • A computer with ...-ROM drive • 64 MB of memory • Windows Vista, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Professional, 2000, Me, 98SE (2nd edition), Windows NT 4.0 (with Service Pack 5 or above), Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 2000 Server, or Windows 2000 Advanced Server Some versions of the LAN where you...
Chapter 2 Basic Setup This chapter describes how to complete the installation of the GA311 driver software. Verifying System Requirements Before installing the NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311, please make sure that these minimum requirements have been met: • A computer with ...-ROM drive • 64 MB of memory • Windows Vista, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Professional, 2000, Me, 98SE (2nd edition), Windows NT 4.0 (with Service Pack 5 or above), Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 2000 Server, or Windows 2000 Advanced Server Some versions of the LAN where you...
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... following procedure for the device. 3. NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 User Manual Note: 1000BASE-T signaling requires four twisted pairs of Windows you are installing more than one GA311 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter, you to install the driver software for each card. Installation Order 1. First, install the GA311 driver and utility software using procedures defined...
... following procedure for the device. 3. NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 User Manual Note: 1000BASE-T signaling requires four twisted pairs of Windows you are installing more than one GA311 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter, you to install the driver software for each card. Installation Order 1. First, install the GA311 driver and utility software using procedures defined...
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....exe file on the CD. Then, click OK. NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 User Manual THEN, INSTALL THE GA311 SOFTWARE. a. c. Now, the GA311 driver and utility software are installed. Adapters Resource CD Windows Start Run 2-5 v1.0, February 2007 The Adapter Resource CD main page will load. For example, if your computer. Follow...
....exe file on the CD. Then, click OK. NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 User Manual THEN, INSTALL THE GA311 SOFTWARE. a. c. Now, the GA311 driver and utility software are installed. Adapters Resource CD Windows Start Run 2-5 v1.0, February 2007 The Adapter Resource CD main page will load. For example, if your computer. Follow...
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Connect the other end of the cable to the GA311 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter. Verify that one end of the cable to the NETGEAR GA311 Gigabit Adapter. If there is a problem with the installation of the Windows task bar. . Try rebooting your network. a. Turn on power to the PC ...one of the four LEDs is a good link to your network. Verify that there is on the lower right of the driver, an exclamation point will appear next to an RJ-45 Ethernet network port. f. NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 User Manual Verify connectivity to the card.
Connect the other end of the cable to the GA311 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter. Verify that one end of the cable to the NETGEAR GA311 Gigabit Adapter. If there is a problem with the installation of the Windows task bar. . Try rebooting your network. a. Turn on power to the PC ...one of the four LEDs is a good link to your network. Verify that there is on the lower right of the driver, an exclamation point will appear next to an RJ-45 Ethernet network port. f. NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 User Manual Verify connectivity to the card.
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...Now, the GA311 driver and utility software are installed. Insert the NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 Resource CD into your computer. Enter the path to the GA311 setup.exe file on your CD-ROM is drive D, enter D:\GA311\setup as needed. Adapters Resource CD Windows Start Run ... system boot up completely, and log in as the path. The Run dialog box opens. NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 User Manual For Windows XP, 2000, Me, and 98SE Users FIRST, INSTALL THE GA311 SOFTWARE. b. The Adapter Resource CD main page will load. c. e.
...Now, the GA311 driver and utility software are installed. Insert the NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 Resource CD into your computer. Enter the path to the GA311 setup.exe file on your CD-ROM is drive D, enter D:\GA311\setup as needed. Adapters Resource CD Windows Start Run ... system boot up completely, and log in as the path. The Run dialog box opens. NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 User Manual For Windows XP, 2000, Me, and 98SE Users FIRST, INSTALL THE GA311 SOFTWARE. b. The Adapter Resource CD main page will load. c. e.
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...a problem with the installation of the driver, an exclamation point will appear next to the NETGEAR GA311 Gigabit Adapter. Note: If you are unable to connect, see troubleshooting tips in your network. For Windows NT 4.0 Users Installing a GA311 This section provides information about inserting the ... Tips" on power to the PC and then to the connected device. NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 User Manual Verify connectivity to your computer and installing the Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 driver software. 2-9 v1.0, February 2007 c. f. Try rebooting your network. ...
...a problem with the installation of the driver, an exclamation point will appear next to the NETGEAR GA311 Gigabit Adapter. Note: If you are unable to connect, see troubleshooting tips in your network. For Windows NT 4.0 Users Installing a GA311 This section provides information about inserting the ... Tips" on power to the PC and then to the connected device. NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 User Manual Verify connectivity to your computer and installing the Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 driver software. 2-9 v1.0, February 2007 c. f. Try rebooting your network. ...
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... TCP/IP properties dialog box will probably ask for the NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311. Accept the Default Speed & Duplex v1.0, February 2007 2-11 NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 User Manual Install the driver for the original Windows NT 4.0 CD-ROM. The select network adapter dialog box opens...
... TCP/IP properties dialog box will probably ask for the NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311. Accept the Default Speed & Duplex v1.0, February 2007 2-11 NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 User Manual Install the driver for the original Windows NT 4.0 CD-ROM. The select network adapter dialog box opens...
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...Hardware and click Device Manager tab, and then double-click Network adapters. • Double-click NETGEAR GA311 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter. A message appears describing the status of the driver, an exclamation point will appear next to your computer. Try rebooting your network. Shut down ..., reinstall the driver software. Note: The Netgear Smart Wizard utility is a problem with the installation of the device. Install the card in the same system, you need to the GA311 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter. See "Determining the GA311 Connection Status" on page 2-3 for Windows NT. If...
...Hardware and click Device Manager tab, and then double-click Network adapters. • Double-click NETGEAR GA311 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter. A message appears describing the status of the driver, an exclamation point will appear next to your computer. Try rebooting your network. Shut down ..., reinstall the driver software. Note: The Netgear Smart Wizard utility is a problem with the installation of the device. Install the card in the same system, you need to the GA311 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter. See "Determining the GA311 Connection Status" on page 2-3 for Windows NT. If...
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.... Double-click the Network icon. 4. Click Update. You must have Network Administrator privileges to remove. 6. To remove the driver software: 1. Click Close. 7. 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 Settings, and then click Control Panel. 3.
.... Double-click the Network icon. 4. Click Update. You must have Network Administrator privileges to remove. 6. To remove the driver software: 1. Click Close. 7. 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 Settings, and then click Control Panel. 3.
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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. possible link at different speed, possible bad cable, bad connector, or configuration mismatch Installing the GA311 Smart Wizard Utility The GA311 Smart Wizard utility provides a convenient...
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. possible link at different speed, possible bad cable, bad connector, or configuration mismatch Installing the GA311 Smart Wizard Utility The GA311 Smart Wizard utility provides a convenient...
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... but rather manually through the Windows utilities. Basic Installation Instructions Use the procedure below will only install the GA311 driver. Note: The procedures below that corresponds to install your NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 driver without using : • Windows Vista • Windows XP • Windows 2000, Windows 98SE 2nd edition, Windows Me • Windows NT 4.0 B-1 v1.0, February 2007...
... but rather manually through the Windows utilities. Basic Installation Instructions Use the procedure below will only install the GA311 driver. Note: The procedures below that corresponds to install your NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 driver without using : • Windows Vista • Windows XP • Windows 2000, Windows 98SE 2nd edition, Windows Me • Windows NT 4.0 B-1 v1.0, February 2007...
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Note: Click Continue Anyway if you boot up the Windows Vista/ XP system after installing the GA311 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter, a Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box displays. Found New Hardware Wizard B-2 v1.0, February 2007 Note: To avoid ... your search and installation options dialog box appears. d. 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. Locate an available PCI slot in your CD-ROM drive. Insert the GA311 driver CD into the PCI expansion slot. b. a.
Note: Click Continue Anyway if you boot up the Windows Vista/ XP system after installing the GA311 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter, a Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box displays. Found New Hardware Wizard B-2 v1.0, February 2007 Note: To avoid ... your search and installation options dialog box appears. d. 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. Locate an available PCI slot in your CD-ROM drive. Insert the GA311 driver CD into the PCI expansion slot. b. a.
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...following adaptor name: GA311 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter. The GA311 Windows XP driver installation is copied onto your system, and XP will probably ask for the original Windows XP CD-ROM. Note: Windows XP drivers are found at D:\ assuming that D:\ is the drive letter for the NETGEAR 10/100/1000 ...Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311. Click Finish. Local Area Connection Icon before you connect a...
...following adaptor name: GA311 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter. The GA311 Windows XP driver installation is copied onto your system, and XP will probably ask for the original Windows XP CD-ROM. Note: Windows XP drivers are found at D:\ assuming that D:\ is the drive letter for the NETGEAR 10/100/1000 ...Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311. Click Finish. Local Area Connection Icon before you connect a...
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...is a problem with different dialog boxes, or the dialog boxes may proceed with the installation of the driver, an exclamation point will appear next to the GA311 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter. A message appears describing the status of the adapter. Alternatively, install the GA311System ...icon in "Basic Troubleshooting Tips" on , indicating that one end of the Windows Taskbar. • Click the NETGEAR GA311 Gigabit Adapter. e. Note: If you for the same information. The Windows 98SE and Windows Me installation process may open in a different sequence, but should prompt you are...
...is a problem with different dialog boxes, or the dialog boxes may proceed with the installation of the driver, an exclamation point will appear next to the GA311 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter. A message appears describing the status of the adapter. Alternatively, install the GA311System ...icon in "Basic Troubleshooting Tips" on , indicating that one end of the Windows Taskbar. • Click the NETGEAR GA311 Gigabit Adapter. e. Note: If you for the same information. The Windows 98SE and Windows Me installation process may open in a different sequence, but should prompt you are...
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... Ethernet Adapter, a Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears, indicating that Windows has found the adapter. e. a. Insert the GA311 driver CD into the PCI expansion slot. The install hardware device drivers dialog box appears. Found New Hardware Wizard Search for your thumbs to prevent the PC...fully inserted into the slot to push it by the edges, using your device (Recommended). b. NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 User Manual Install the GA311 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter. Click Next. Insert the card into your computer. Note: To avoid damaging ...
... Ethernet Adapter, a Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears, indicating that Windows has found the adapter. e. a. Insert the GA311 driver CD into the PCI expansion slot. The install hardware device drivers dialog box appears. Found New Hardware Wizard Search for your thumbs to prevent the PC...fully inserted into the slot to push it by the edges, using your device (Recommended). b. NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 User Manual Install the GA311 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter. Click Next. Insert the card into your computer. Note: To avoid damaging ...
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... the CD-ROM drive. Note: Windows drivers are found at D:\, assuming that D: is complete. f. Remove the GA311 driver CD from field, type D:\ and click OK. The GA311 Windows driver installation is the drive letter for the NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311. The Locate Driver Files dialog box appears. d. Insert the GA311 driver CD into your CD-ROM drive...
... the CD-ROM drive. Note: Windows drivers are found at D:\, assuming that D: is complete. f. Remove the GA311 driver CD from field, type D:\ and click OK. The GA311 Windows driver installation is the drive letter for the NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311. The Locate Driver Files dialog box appears. d. Insert the GA311 driver CD into your CD-ROM drive...
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... Disk button. e. The GA311 Windows NT 4.0 driver installation is the drive letter for the NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311. Select Network Adapter Note: If Windows warns about a Digital Signature Not Found, click Yes to accept the default parameters. a. The insert dialog box opens, insert the GA311 driver CD into your driver CD from the CDROM...
... Disk button. e. The GA311 Windows NT 4.0 driver installation is the drive letter for the NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311. Select Network Adapter Note: If Windows warns about a Digital Signature Not Found, click Yes to accept the default parameters. a. The insert dialog box opens, insert the GA311 driver CD into your driver CD from the CDROM...