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... thereto) and conforms to the support information card that shipped with the regulations. Support Information Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR, for correct handling. NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, The Gear Guy and Everybody's Connecting are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United ...States and/or other countries, see your product at preventing radio interference in such residential areas. Microsoft and Windows are ...
... thereto) and conforms to the support information card that shipped with the regulations. Support Information Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR, for correct handling. NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, The Gear Guy and Everybody's Connecting are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United ...States and/or other countries, see your product at preventing radio interference in such residential areas. Microsoft and Windows are ...
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... 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 to Install Your GA311 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter 2-2 Selecting the Network Cable 2-2 Installation Order ...2-3 Basic Installation Instructions 2-3 For Windows Vista Users 2-4 For Windows...
... 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 to Install Your GA311 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter 2-2 Selecting the Network Cable 2-2 Installation Order ...2-3 Basic Installation Instructions 2-3 For Windows Vista Users 2-4 For Windows...
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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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...pages on the Adobe Web site at the top left of any page in the upper left of your browser window. Printing a PDF Chapter. Use the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of any page in the... chapter you were viewing opens in a browser window. • Click the print icon in the manual. Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed...Number Version Number Description 202-10252-01 1.0 Addition of the Complete Manual. NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 User Manual • Printing from PDF.
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... contents, and appearance of the GA311 for operation with a Microsoft® Windows® Vista, Windows® XP, Windows® 2000, Windows® Me, Windows® 98SE 2nd edition, or Windows NT 4.0 (with most non-compliant Gigabit Ethernet products. It connects your purchase of vendors, including NETGEAR®. Performance is optimized and network overhead on the host system...
... contents, and appearance of the GA311 for operation with a Microsoft® Windows® Vista, Windows® XP, Windows® 2000, Windows® Me, Windows® 98SE 2nd edition, or Windows NT 4.0 (with most non-compliant Gigabit Ethernet products. It connects your purchase of vendors, including NETGEAR®. Performance is optimized and network overhead on the host system...
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.../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 ARP/PING 1-2 v1.0, February ... 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 4.0 • Universal dual-voltage signaling (3.3 V and 5 V) The optional advanced configuration choices include: • Configurable 802.1Q...
.../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 ARP/PING 1-2 v1.0, February ... 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 4.0 • Universal dual-voltage signaling (3.3 V and 5 V) The optional advanced configuration choices include: • Configurable 802.1Q...
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... 4.0 (with Service Pack 5 or above), Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 2000 Server, or Windows 2000 Advanced Server Some versions of Windows may ask for the latest service pack: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/search.asp 2-1 v1.0, February 2007 Chapter 2 Basic Setup This chapter describes how to install your NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter...
... 4.0 (with Service Pack 5 or above), Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 2000 Server, or Windows 2000 Advanced Server Some versions of Windows may ask for the latest service pack: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/search.asp 2-1 v1.0, February 2007 Chapter 2 Basic Setup This chapter describes how to install your NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter...
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For additional information about performing these precautions: • Shut down the computer. The cable specifications are running Windows, close all applications and click Start from the desktop menu, select Shut Down, and then select Shut down the server software and ...Ethernet adapter in your server or workstation. Selecting the Network Cable The GA311 has one of the card. Never attempt to your PC. NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 User Manual Preparing to Install Your GA311 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter Follow the instructions provided in this section...
For additional information about performing these precautions: • Shut down the computer. The cable specifications are running Windows, close all applications and click Start from the desktop menu, select Shut Down, and then select Shut down the server software and ...Ethernet adapter in your server or workstation. Selecting the Network Cable The GA311 has one of the card. Never attempt to your PC. NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 User Manual Preparing to Install Your GA311 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter Follow the instructions provided in this section...
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... Use the procedure below that corresponds to the version of Windows you to automatically use the driver installed in step 1. If you are using: • Windows Vista • Windows XP, 2000, 98SE 2nd edition, or Me • Windows NT 4.0 2-3 v1.0, February 2007 Installation Order 1. First..., install the GA311 driver and utility software using procedures defined in TIA/EIA TSB95. NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet...
... Use the procedure below that corresponds to the version of Windows you to automatically use the driver installed in step 1. If you are using: • Windows Vista • Windows XP, 2000, 98SE 2nd edition, or Me • Windows NT 4.0 2-3 v1.0, February 2007 Installation Order 1. First..., install the GA311 driver and utility software using procedures defined in TIA/EIA TSB95. NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet...
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... needed. e. Local Area Connection Icon before you connect a network cable Note: To avoid damaging any components on the lower right of the Windows task bar. b. You will see the networking tutorials on your network requirements. 2-4 v1.0, February 2007 Double-click the GA311 icon in as ... the card into the slot to your PC, let the operating the NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit system boot up completely, and log in the Windows system tray to push it by the edges. Power on c. a. NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 User Manual For...
... needed. e. Local Area Connection Icon before you connect a network cable Note: To avoid damaging any components on the lower right of the Windows task bar. b. You will see the networking tutorials on your network requirements. 2-4 v1.0, February 2007 Double-click the GA311 icon in as ... the card into the slot to your PC, let the operating the NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit system boot up completely, and log in the Windows system tray to push it by the edges. Power on c. a. NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 User Manual For...
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... drive D, enter D:\GA311\setup as the path. Enter the path to the GA311 setup.exe file on the CD. d. Adapters Resource CD Windows Start Run 2-5 v1.0, February 2007 NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 User Manual THEN, INSTALL THE GA311 SOFTWARE. The Adapter Resource CD main page will load... CD-ROM drive. a. The Run dialog box opens. c. Follow the InstallShield Wizard steps, click Finish when done, and if prompted, restart your computer. b. From the Windows Start menu, select Run.
... drive D, enter D:\GA311\setup as the path. Enter the path to the GA311 setup.exe file on the CD. d. Adapters Resource CD Windows Start Run 2-5 v1.0, February 2007 NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 User Manual THEN, INSTALL THE GA311 SOFTWARE. The Adapter Resource CD main page will load... CD-ROM drive. a. The Run dialog box opens. c. Follow the InstallShield Wizard steps, click Finish when done, and if prompted, restart your computer. b. From the Windows Start menu, select Run.
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Connect the other end of the Windows task bar. . b. c. Click the GA311 system tray Netgear Smart Wizard utility icon on the lower right of the cable to an RJ-45 Ethernet network port. Note: If you are unable to your network. NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet ...Ethernet Adapter. d. Try rebooting your network. If there is a problem with the installation of the four LEDs is a good link to the NETGEAR GA311 Gigabit Adapter. a. Turn on , indicating that the GA311 status information matches your computer. Connect one of the driver, an exclamation point will...
Connect the other end of the Windows task bar. . b. c. Click the GA311 system tray Netgear Smart Wizard utility icon on the lower right of the cable to an RJ-45 Ethernet network port. Note: If you are unable to your network. NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet ...Ethernet Adapter. d. Try rebooting your network. If there is a problem with the installation of the four LEDs is a good link to the NETGEAR GA311 Gigabit Adapter. a. Turn on , indicating that the GA311 status information matches your computer. Connect one of the driver, an exclamation point will...
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... CD-ROM drive. Then, click OK. The Adapter Resource CD main page will load. a. Insert the NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 Resource CD into your computer. From the Windows Start menu, select Run. e. Power on the CD. For example, if your PC, let the operating... system boot up completely, and log in as the path. c. 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 Run dialog box opens. d. Now,...
... CD-ROM drive. Then, click OK. The Adapter Resource CD main page will load. a. Insert the NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 Resource CD into your computer. From the Windows Start menu, select Run. e. Power on the CD. For example, if your PC, let the operating... system boot up completely, and log in as the path. c. 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 Run dialog box opens. d. Now,...
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a. Windows Found New Hardware Wizard c. You will see the networking tutorials on the NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 Resource CD. Double-click the GA311 icon in your network For assistance with configuring the network ... the Install the software automatically setting, and click Next to proceed. Local Area Connection Icon before you connect a network cable d. e. requirements. 2-8 v1.0, February 2007 NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 User Manual Next, install the GA311 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter. Shut down and turn off your thumbs to...
a. Windows Found New Hardware Wizard c. You will see the networking tutorials on the NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 Resource CD. Double-click the GA311 icon in your network For assistance with configuring the network ... the Install the software automatically setting, and click Next to proceed. Local Area Connection Icon before you connect a network cable d. e. requirements. 2-8 v1.0, February 2007 NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 User Manual Next, install the GA311 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter. Shut down and turn off your thumbs to...
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e. If there is a problem with the installation of the cable to the NETGEAR GA311 Gigabit Adapter. For Windows NT 4.0 Users Installing a GA311 This section provides information about inserting the gigabit Ethernet adapter in "Basic Troubleshooting Tips...four LEDs is a good link to your computer and installing the Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 driver software. 2-9 v1.0, February 2007 b. d. f. Verify that the GA311 status information matches your computer. Try rebooting your network. c. a. NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 User Manual Verify connectivity to...
e. If there is a problem with the installation of the cable to the NETGEAR GA311 Gigabit Adapter. For Windows NT 4.0 Users Installing a GA311 This section provides information about inserting the gigabit Ethernet adapter in "Basic Troubleshooting Tips...four LEDs is a good link to your computer and installing the Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 driver software. 2-9 v1.0, February 2007 b. d. f. Verify that the GA311 status information matches your computer. Try rebooting your network. c. a. NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 User Manual Verify connectivity to...
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....0, February 2007 c. d. Locate an available PCI slot in your thumbs to prevent the PC operating system from freezing at startup. When you boot up the Windows system after installing the GA311 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter, on the network icon. The network dialog box opens, which displays a list of icons including the Network... on the card, handle it securely into the PCI slot. Insert the card into the slot to push it by the edges, using your computer. a. NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 User Manual Install the GA311 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter.
....0, February 2007 c. d. Locate an available PCI slot in your thumbs to prevent the PC operating system from freezing at startup. When you boot up the Windows system after installing the GA311 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter, on the network icon. The network dialog box opens, which displays a list of icons including the Network... on the card, handle it securely into the PCI slot. Insert the card into the slot to push it by the edges, using your computer. a. NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 User Manual Install the GA311 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter.
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.../IP bindings, the Microsoft TCP/IP properties dialog box will probably ask for the NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311. c. Point Windows NT 4.0 to restart your computer, remove your system, and NT 4.0 will open. The GA311 Windows NT 4.0 driver installation is the drive letter for example, D:\i386). Type D:\ in your...
.../IP bindings, the Microsoft TCP/IP properties dialog box will probably ask for the NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311. c. Point Windows NT 4.0 to restart your computer, remove your system, and NT 4.0 will open. The GA311 Windows NT 4.0 driver installation is the drive letter for example, D:\i386). Type D:\ in your...
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.... If there is not avilable for Windows NT. Note: The Netgear Smart Wizard utility is a problem with the installation of the four LEDs is a good link to the card. Install the card in Windows Vista, XP, 2000, Me, or 98SE Windows automatically detects the installation and removal of...more information. 2-12 v1.0, February 2007 Try rebooting your network. Moving the GA311 to a Different Slot in its new PCI slot. 3. b. NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 User Manual Verify connectivity to your computer. Turn on , indicating that one end of hardware. Verify ...
.... If there is not avilable for Windows NT. Note: The Netgear Smart Wizard utility is a problem with the installation of the four LEDs is a good link to the card. Install the card in Windows Vista, XP, 2000, Me, or 98SE Windows automatically detects the installation and removal of...more information. 2-12 v1.0, February 2007 Try rebooting your network. Moving the GA311 to a Different Slot in its new PCI slot. 3. b. NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 User Manual Verify connectivity to your computer. Turn on , indicating that one end of hardware. Verify ...
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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 a different slot in the same system, you want to remove, and then click Remove. You...want to a different slot and reinstall the driver software. Click Update. Start your computer, click No. 8. To remove the driver software: 1. Shut down your Windows NT 4.0 system and log in the Network Adapters list. 5. Double-click the Network icon. 4. Start your computer. You must first remove the card driver ...
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 a different slot in the same system, you want to remove, and then click Remove. You...want to a different slot and reinstall the driver software. Click Update. Start your computer, click No. 8. To remove the driver software: 1. Shut down your Windows NT 4.0 system and log in the Network Adapters list. 5. Double-click the Network icon. 4. Start your computer. You must first remove the card driver ...
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...Smart Wizard utility provides a convenient way to check the status of the adapter without needing to start the utility installation. Choose cmd. 3. NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 User Manual Once the hardware and its driver software are properly installed on the port Good ... on D:\, assuming that D: is not available for the CD-ROM drive. 4. To install the utility: 1. Note: The Netgear Smart Wizard utility is the drive letter for Windows NT. v1.0, February 2007 2-15 Type d:\GA311\launch to view the front of data detected on the port No data detected...
...Smart Wizard utility provides a convenient way to check the status of the adapter without needing to start the utility installation. Choose cmd. 3. NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 User Manual Once the hardware and its driver software are properly installed on the port Good ... on D:\, assuming that D: is not available for the CD-ROM drive. 4. To install the utility: 1. Note: The Netgear Smart Wizard utility is the drive letter for Windows NT. v1.0, February 2007 2-15 Type d:\GA311\launch to view the front of data detected on the port No data detected...