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...is hereby certified that the Model GA311 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter has been suppressed in the United States and/or other countries. AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46/1992. E-mail: support@netgear.com North American NETGEAR website: http://www.netgear.com Statement of Conditions In the...restrictions. For other countries. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in such residential areas. Please refer to change without notice. ...
...is hereby certified that the Model GA311 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter has been suppressed in the United States and/or other countries. AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46/1992. E-mail: support@netgear.com North American NETGEAR website: http://www.netgear.com Statement of Conditions In the...restrictions. For other countries. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in such residential areas. Please refer to change without notice. ...
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... Scope v How to Use This Manual vi How 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 Basic Setup What You Need Before You Begin 2-1 Verifying System Requirements 2-1 Preparing...
... Scope v How to Use This Manual vi How 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 Basic Setup What You Need Before You Begin 2-1 Verifying System Requirements 2-1 Preparing...
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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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About This Manual The NETGEAR® NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 User Manual describes how to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources. v v1.0, February 2007 Warning: Ignoring this type of... or damage to highlight information of importance or special interest. Tip: This format is used to install, configure and troubleshoot the NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311. This manual uses the following typographical conventions:: Italics Bold Fixed italics Emphasis, books, CDs, file and server names, extensions User...
About This Manual The NETGEAR® NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 User Manual describes how to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources. v v1.0, February 2007 Warning: Ignoring this type of... or damage to highlight information of importance or special interest. Tip: This format is used to install, configure and troubleshoot the NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311. This manual uses the following typographical conventions:: Italics Bold Fixed italics Emphasis, books, CDs, file and server names, extensions User...
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...version of the full manual and individual chapters. online knowledge base for the GA311 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter according to these specifications: Product Version Manual Publication Date NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 February 2007 . vi v1.0, February 2007 Select File > Print from HTML...manual is written for the product model. • Links to PDF versions of the manual is a safety warning. NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 User Manual Danger: This is dedicated to a major topic. Each page in the manual. •A button to ...
...version of the full manual and individual chapters. online knowledge base for the GA311 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter according to these specifications: Product Version Manual Publication Date NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 February 2007 . vi v1.0, February 2007 Select File > Print from HTML...manual is written for the product model. • Links to PDF versions of the manual is a safety warning. NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 User Manual Danger: This is dedicated to a major topic. Each page in the manual. •A button to ...
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NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 User Manual • Printing from PDF. Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in order to print. Printing a PDF Chapter. Use the ...
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...traffic prioritization of Layer 2 frames, providing a higher Quality of the NETGEAR 10/100/ 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311. It connects your purchase of vendors, including NETGEAR®. The GA311 is compliant with IEEE 802.3ab standards and should work with Fast ...it offers 2 gigabits per second (Mbps) over standard Category 5 cables. Designed especially for frame priority tagging. NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 User Manual Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter introduces the features, package contents, and appearance of Service on high-...
...traffic prioritization of Layer 2 frames, providing a higher Quality of the NETGEAR 10/100/ 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311. It connects your purchase of vendors, including NETGEAR®. The GA311 is compliant with IEEE 802.3ab standards and should work with Fast ...it offers 2 gigabits per second (Mbps) over standard Category 5 cables. Designed especially for frame priority tagging. NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 User Manual Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter introduces the features, package contents, and appearance of Service on high-...
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... with the following standards and protocols: - IEEE 802.3 Ethernet - 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...8226; RJ-45 connector for Category 5 unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable • Interoperability with existing Fast Ethernet equipment compliance with adaptive DMA channels • Software driver support for Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Me, Windows 98SE, and Windows NT ...
... with the following standards and protocols: - IEEE 802.3 Ethernet - 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...8226; RJ-45 connector for Category 5 unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable • Interoperability with existing Fast Ethernet equipment compliance with adaptive DMA channels • Software driver support for Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Me, Windows 98SE, and Windows NT ...
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.../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) • NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 Resource CD, including: - Animated Network Properties Configuration Tutorial - The...
.../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) • NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 Resource CD, including: - Animated Network Properties Configuration Tutorial - The...
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.../1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 User Manual If any of purchase. For priority service, register online on the NETGEAR Web page at: http://www.NETGEAR.com You can also fill out and return the Warranty & Registration Card that is active, and one LED for product updates and product warranty ...product for each port speed option (10 Mbps,100 Mbps, and 1000 Mbps) to indicate which link is included in the figure below, the GA311 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter has an RJ-45 connector port and four LEDs. To qualify for the data transfer status. 1-4 v1.0, February 2007 Figure 1-1 The front panel...
.../1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 User Manual If any of purchase. For priority service, register online on the NETGEAR Web page at: http://www.NETGEAR.com You can also fill out and return the Warranty & Registration Card that is active, and one LED for product updates and product warranty ...product for each port speed option (10 Mbps,100 Mbps, and 1000 Mbps) to indicate which link is included in the figure below, the GA311 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter has an RJ-45 connector port and four LEDs. To qualify for the data transfer status. 1-4 v1.0, February 2007 Figure 1-1 The front panel...
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...latest service pack: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/search.asp 2-1 v1.0, February 2007 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 a Pentium® 300 ...meets the minimum system requirements and identify the network configuration settings of the GA311 driver software. What You Need Before You Begin You need to install your NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 and set up basic connectivity on your gigabit Ethernet...
...latest service pack: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/search.asp 2-1 v1.0, February 2007 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 a Pentium® 300 ...meets the minimum system requirements and identify the network configuration settings of the GA311 driver software. What You Need Before You Begin You need to install your NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 and set up basic connectivity on your gigabit Ethernet...
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... server by the edges and place it on an antistatic surface only. • Check the adapter for visible signs of damage, particularly to Install Your GA311 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter Follow the instructions provided in this section for attaching the system to your server or workstation. ...February 2007 Never attempt to the manuals included with voltages that your particular system, refer to install a damaged card. NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 User Manual Preparing to the connector on the edge of the card. Make sure that your system meets the hardware ...
... server by the edges and place it on an antistatic surface only. • Check the adapter for visible signs of damage, particularly to Install Your GA311 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter Follow the instructions provided in this section for attaching the system to your server or workstation. ...February 2007 Never attempt to the manuals included with voltages that your particular system, refer to install a damaged card. NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 User Manual Preparing to the connector on the edge of the card. Make sure that your system meets the hardware ...
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... automatically detects the new hardware and prompts you must perform the following procedure for the device. 3. Installation Order 1. NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 User Manual Note: 1000BASE-T signaling requires four twisted pairs of Category 5 balanced cabling, as specified in ISO/IEC ...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. If you are using: • Windows Vista • Windows XP, 2000, 98SE 2nd edition, or Me ...
... automatically detects the new hardware and prompts you must perform the following procedure for the device. 3. Installation Order 1. NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 User Manual Note: 1000BASE-T signaling requires four twisted pairs of Category 5 balanced cabling, as specified in ISO/IEC ...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. If you are using: • Windows Vista • Windows XP, 2000, 98SE 2nd edition, or Me ...
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... task bar. a. needed. Power off and shut down your PC, let the operating the NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit system boot up completely, and log in as Ethernet Adapter GA311 Resource CD. Local Area Connection Icon before you connect a network cable Note: To avoid damaging...handle it securely into the PCI slot. Double-click the GA311 icon in your network requirements. 2-4 v1.0, February 2007 NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 User Manual For Windows Vista Users First, install the GA311 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter. Open the PC case, and locate an available PCI ...
... task bar. a. needed. Power off and shut down your PC, let the operating the NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit system boot up completely, and log in as Ethernet Adapter GA311 Resource CD. Local Area Connection Icon before you connect a network cable Note: To avoid damaging...handle it securely into the PCI slot. Double-click the GA311 icon in your network requirements. 2-4 v1.0, February 2007 NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 User Manual For Windows Vista Users First, install the GA311 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter. Open the PC case, and locate an available PCI ...
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... CD-ROM is drive D, enter D:\GA311\setup as the path. a. c. Adapters Resource CD Windows Start Run 2-5 v1.0, February 2007 The Adapter Resource CD main page will load. The Run dialog box opens. From the Windows Start menu, select Run. Then, click OK. NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 User Manual THEN, INSTALL THE...
... CD-ROM is drive D, enter D:\GA311\setup as the path. a. c. Adapters Resource CD Windows Start Run 2-5 v1.0, February 2007 The Adapter Resource CD main page will load. The Run dialog box opens. From the Windows Start menu, select Run. Then, click OK. NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 User Manual THEN, INSTALL THE...
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... Connect one of the four LEDs is on the lower right of the cable to the NETGEAR GA311 Gigabit Adapter. b. Turn on page 3-4. 2-6 v1.0, February 2007 f. Verify that the GA311 status information matches your computer. If there is a good link to the connected device....exclamation point will appear next to the GA311 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter. c. e. d. a. Click the GA311 system tray Netgear Smart Wizard utility icon on , indicating that one end of the Windows task bar. . NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 User Manual Verify connectivity to an RJ...
... Connect one of the four LEDs is on the lower right of the cable to the NETGEAR GA311 Gigabit Adapter. b. Turn on page 3-4. 2-6 v1.0, February 2007 f. Verify that the GA311 status information matches your computer. If there is a good link to the connected device....exclamation point will appear next to the GA311 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter. c. e. d. a. Click the GA311 system tray Netgear Smart Wizard utility icon on , indicating that one end of the Windows task bar. . NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 User Manual Verify connectivity to an RJ...
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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. Then, click OK. Follow the InstallShield Wizard steps, click Finish when done, and if ...b. For example, if your PC, let the operating system boot up completely, and log in as the path. Adapters Resource CD Windows Start Run 2-7 v1.0, February 2007 d. a. NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 User Manual For Windows XP, 2000, Me, and 98SE Users FIRST, INSTALL THE...
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. Then, click OK. Follow the InstallShield Wizard steps, click Finish when done, and if ...b. For example, if your PC, let the operating system boot up completely, and log in as the path. Adapters Resource CD Windows Start Run 2-7 v1.0, February 2007 d. a. NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 User Manual For Windows XP, 2000, Me, and 98SE Users FIRST, INSTALL THE...
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... the Install the software automatically setting, and click Next to proceed. e. You will see the networking tutorials on the NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 Resource CD. b. Note: If Windows XP or 2000 displays a Windows XP Logo Testing or a Digital Signature Not ...the slot to push it by the edges. NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 User Manual Next, install the GA311 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter. a. Use your network For assistance with configuring the network settings, please see the GA311 system tray icon on the care, handle it ...
... the Install the software automatically setting, and click Next to proceed. e. You will see the networking tutorials on the NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 Resource CD. b. Note: If Windows XP or 2000 displays a Windows XP Logo Testing or a Digital Signature Not ...the slot to push it by the edges. NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 User Manual Next, install the GA311 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter. a. Use your network For assistance with configuring the network settings, please see the GA311 system tray icon on the care, handle it ...
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.../Half Duplex • Set up checksum offloading to the network card • Set up the offload of your NETGEAR 10/100/ 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 and basic troubleshooting techniques. Understanding the Configuration Options The GA311 adapter provides the following advanced options: • Configure the 802.1Q VLAN ID. Chapter 3 Configuration and Troubleshooting This...
.../Half Duplex • Set up checksum offloading to the network card • Set up the offload of your NETGEAR 10/100/ 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 and basic troubleshooting techniques. Understanding the Configuration Options The GA311 adapter provides the following advanced options: • Configure the 802.1Q VLAN ID. Chapter 3 Configuration and Troubleshooting This...
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..., or XP only) set the speed and whether to 7500 bytes if NT not supported) enabled. NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 User Manual Configuring Optional Adapter Properties The table below introduces the optional advanced capabilities of the Windows taskbar. 3-2 v1.0, February 2007 ...of checksum in the transmit and receive directions. Disabled by offloading this operation from 1500 to use half or full duplex. Advanced GA311 Adapter Properties Properties 802.1Q VLAN ID (Windows Vista, 2000, XP only) Description Set the Virtual Lan ID number. Click the ...
..., or XP only) set the speed and whether to 7500 bytes if NT not supported) enabled. NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 User Manual Configuring Optional Adapter Properties The table below introduces the optional advanced capabilities of the Windows taskbar. 3-2 v1.0, February 2007 ...of checksum in the transmit and receive directions. Disabled by offloading this operation from 1500 to use half or full duplex. Advanced GA311 Adapter Properties Properties 802.1Q VLAN ID (Windows Vista, 2000, XP only) Description Set the Virtual Lan ID number. Click the ...