GA311 Installation Guide
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... operating system boot up completely. Windows Vista Installation 1. Insert the NETGEAR Adapter Resource CD into the PCI expansion slot. )NSTALLATION'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 the Windows operating system installation files to complete the installation of the GA311 driver software. • At least...
... operating system boot up completely. Windows Vista Installation 1. Insert the NETGEAR Adapter Resource CD into the PCI expansion slot. )NSTALLATION'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 the Windows operating system installation files to complete the installation of the GA311 driver software. • At least...
GA311 Product datasheet
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A CD-ROM drive - 64 MB of Netgear, Inc. Gigabit PCI Adapter GA311 - Warranty/Support information card NETGEAR Related Products - GS105 5-port Gigabit Ethernet Switch - Microsoft, Windows, Windows Media, and the Windows logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. D-GA311-0 GA311 Gigabit PCI Adapter Dimensions: 14 x 6 cm (3.3 x 2.3 in the United States and/or other countries. A computer with...
A CD-ROM drive - 64 MB of Netgear, Inc. Gigabit PCI Adapter GA311 - Warranty/Support information card NETGEAR Related Products - GS105 5-port Gigabit Ethernet Switch - Microsoft, Windows, Windows Media, and the Windows logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. D-GA311-0 GA311 Gigabit PCI Adapter Dimensions: 14 x 6 cm (3.3 x 2.3 in the United States and/or other countries. A computer with...
GA311 User Manual
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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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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...Jumbo frame size (7500 bytes) • 33/66 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 ...45 connector for auto-selectable 10/100/1000 Mbps line speed - 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 TCP large packets to the network card • Wakeup on ARP...
...Jumbo frame size (7500 bytes) • 33/66 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 ...45 connector for auto-selectable 10/100/1000 Mbps line speed - 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 TCP large packets to the network card • Wakeup on ARP...
GA311 User Manual
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... 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 MHz or higher compatible processor • One open 32-bit or 64-bit PCI slot • A CD-ROM drive • 64 MB of memory • Windows Vista, Windows XP Home, Windows XP...
... 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 MHz or higher compatible processor • One open 32-bit or 64-bit PCI slot • A CD-ROM drive • 64 MB of memory • Windows Vista, Windows XP Home, Windows XP...
GA311 User Manual
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... 1. If you are installing more than one GA311 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter, you are using: • Windows Vista • Windows XP, 2000, 98SE 2nd edition, or Me • Windows NT 4.0 2-3 v1.0, February 2007 First, install the GA311 driver and utility software using procedures defined in TIA/EIA TSB95. NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 User Manual Note: 1000BASE-T signaling requires...
... 1. If you are installing more than one GA311 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter, you are using: • Windows Vista • Windows XP, 2000, 98SE 2nd edition, or Me • Windows NT 4.0 2-3 v1.0, February 2007 First, install the GA311 driver and utility software using procedures defined in TIA/EIA TSB95. NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 User Manual Note: 1000BASE-T signaling requires...
GA311 User Manual
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...box opens. Then, click OK. d. Now, the GA311 driver and utility software are installed. b. Enter the path to the GA311 setup.exe file on the CD. Adapters Resource CD Windows Start Run 2-5 v1.0, February 2007 c. The Adapter Resource CD main page will load. For example, if...your CD-ROM is drive D, enter D:\GA311\setup as the path. a. NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 User Manual THEN, INSTALL THE GA311 SOFTWARE. From the Windows Start menu, select Run. Insert the NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive...
...box opens. Then, click OK. d. Now, the GA311 driver and utility software are installed. b. Enter the path to the GA311 setup.exe file on the CD. Adapters Resource CD Windows Start Run 2-5 v1.0, February 2007 c. The Adapter Resource CD main page will load. For example, if...your CD-ROM is drive D, enter D:\GA311\setup as the path. a. NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 User Manual THEN, INSTALL THE GA311 SOFTWARE. From the Windows Start menu, select Run. Insert the NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive...
GA311 User Manual
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...Windows task bar. . Verify that the GA311 status information matches your computer. NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 User Manual Verify connectivity to an RJ-45 Ethernet network port. Verify that there is a problem with the installation of the four LEDs is on power to the PC and then to the GA311 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter.... e. f. If there is a good link to the NETGEAR GA311 Gigabit Adapter. c. d. b. Connect one of the driver, an exclamation point will appear next to the ...
...Windows task bar. . Verify that the GA311 status information matches your computer. NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 User Manual Verify connectivity to an RJ-45 Ethernet network port. Verify that there is a problem with the installation of the four LEDs is on power to the PC and then to the GA311 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter.... e. f. If there is a good link to the NETGEAR GA311 Gigabit Adapter. c. d. b. Connect one of the driver, an exclamation point will appear next to the ...
GA311 User Manual
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..., select Run. The Run dialog box opens. Now, the GA311 driver and utility software are installed. Adapters Resource CD Windows Start Run 2-7 v1.0, February 2007 d. e. Insert the NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 Resource CD into your computer. NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 User Manual For Windows XP, 2000, Me, and 98SE Users FIRST, INSTALL THE...
..., select Run. The Run dialog box opens. Now, the GA311 driver and utility software are installed. Adapters Resource CD Windows Start Run 2-7 v1.0, February 2007 d. e. Insert the NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 Resource CD into your computer. NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 User Manual For Windows XP, 2000, Me, and 98SE Users FIRST, INSTALL THE...
GA311 User Manual
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a. Verify that one end of the driver, an exclamation point will appear next to the NETGEAR GA311 Gigabit Adapter. Verify that there is a problem with the installation of the cable to connect, see troubleshooting tips in your computer. For Windows NT 4.0 Users Installing a GA311 This section provides information about inserting the gigabit Ethernet adapter in "Basic Troubleshooting Tips" on power...
a. Verify that one end of the driver, an exclamation point will appear next to the NETGEAR GA311 Gigabit Adapter. Verify that there is a problem with the installation of the cable to connect, see troubleshooting tips in your computer. For Windows NT 4.0 Users Installing a GA311 This section provides information about inserting the gigabit Ethernet adapter in "Basic Troubleshooting Tips" on power...
GA311 User Manual
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... box will probably ask for the NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311. d. e. f. 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 OEM Option dialog box opens, highlight the GA311 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter and click OK. Type D:\ in...
... box will probably ask for the NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311. d. e. f. 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 OEM Option dialog box opens, highlight the GA311 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter and click OK. Type D:\ in...
GA311 User Manual
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...card. A message appears describing the status of the four LEDs is a problem with the installation of hardware. Moving the GA311 to a Different Slot in its new PCI slot. 3. If there is on page 2-14 for more information. 2-12 v1.0, February 2007 When the system is... Double-click My Computer on power to the PC and then to the NETGEAR GA311 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter. Install the card in Windows Vista, XP, 2000, Me, or 98SE Windows automatically detects the installation and removal of the driver, an exclamation point will appear next to the connected device. Connect one of...
...card. A message appears describing the status of the four LEDs is a problem with the installation of hardware. Moving the GA311 to a Different Slot in its new PCI slot. 3. If there is on page 2-14 for more information. 2-12 v1.0, February 2007 When the system is... Double-click My Computer on power to the PC and then to the NETGEAR GA311 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter. Install the card in Windows Vista, XP, 2000, Me, or 98SE Windows automatically detects the installation and removal of the driver, an exclamation point will appear next to the connected device. Connect one of...
GA311 User Manual
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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...and reinstall the driver software. Updating the Driver Software in the Network Adapters list. 5. Click Update. After removing the driver software, you want to install the driver software. 2. To remove the driver software: 1. Any previously installed driver is listed in Windows NT 4.0 To replace an old driver software with a ...
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...and reinstall the driver software. Updating the Driver Software in the Network Adapters list. 5. Click Update. After removing the driver software, you want to install the driver software. 2. To remove the driver software: 1. Any previously installed driver is listed in Windows NT 4.0 To replace an old driver software with a ...
GA311 User Manual
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... GA311 Smart Wizard Utility The GA311 Smart Wizard utility provides a convenient way to check the status of the adapter without needing to start the utility installation. Note: The Netgear Smart Wizard utility is the drive letter for Windows NT. To install the utility: 1. Click the Windows ...port Good 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet link No 1000 Mbps link; 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 the port Streams of the adapter itself. :. GA311 Port LED Activity Label...
... GA311 Smart Wizard Utility The GA311 Smart Wizard utility provides a convenient way to check the status of the adapter without needing to start the utility installation. Note: The Netgear Smart Wizard utility is the drive letter for Windows NT. To install the utility: 1. Click the Windows ...port Good 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet link No 1000 Mbps link; 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 the port Streams of the adapter itself. :. GA311 Port LED Activity Label...
GA311 User Manual
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... 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. 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...
... 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. 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...
GA311 User Manual
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... then click Next. Insert the GA311 driver CD into the PCI slot. Locate an available PCI slot in your search and installation options dialog box appears. d. Select Install from freezing at startup. 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. Insert the card into the slot...
... then click Next. Insert the GA311 driver CD into the PCI slot. Locate an available PCI slot in your search and installation options dialog box appears. d. Select Install from freezing at startup. 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. Insert the card into the slot...
GA311 User Manual
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... right portion of the Windows task bar. Remove the GA311 driver CD from the CD-ROM drive. The Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears with the following adaptor name: GA311 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter. Click Next. Point Windows XP to the proper location (for the NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311. Note: Windows XP drivers are found at...
... right portion of the Windows task bar. Remove the GA311 driver CD from the CD-ROM drive. The Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears with the following adaptor name: GA311 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter. Click Next. Point Windows XP to the proper location (for the NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311. Note: Windows XP drivers are found at...
GA311 User Manual
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... driver software. Note: If you for the same information. For Windows 2000 & 98SE/Me Users Installing a GA311 You must have Network Administrator privileges to connect, see troubleshooting tips in "Basic Troubleshooting Tips" on page 3-4. The Windows 98SE and Windows Me installation process may open in the lower right section of the Windows Taskbar. • Click the NETGEAR GA311 Gigabit Adapter...
... driver software. Note: If you for the same information. For Windows 2000 & 98SE/Me Users Installing a GA311 You must have Network Administrator privileges to connect, see troubleshooting tips in "Basic Troubleshooting Tips" on page 3-4. The Windows 98SE and Windows Me installation process may open in the lower right section of the Windows Taskbar. • Click the NETGEAR GA311 Gigabit Adapter...
GA311 User Manual
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... PCI slot. Select Search for a suitable driver for a driver B-5 v1.0, February 2007 c. When you boot up the Windows system after installing the GA311 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter, a Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears, indicating that Windows has found the adapter. e. The install hardware device drivers dialog box appears. Click Next. d. NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 User Manual Install the GA311 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter...
... PCI slot. Select Search for a suitable driver for a driver B-5 v1.0, February 2007 c. When you boot up the Windows system after installing the GA311 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter, a Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears, indicating that Windows has found the adapter. e. The install hardware device drivers dialog box appears. Click Next. d. NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 User Manual Install the GA311 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter...