NETGEAR GA311 - Manual (Page 16)

NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 User Manual
2-4
v1.0, February 2007
For Windows Vista Users
First, install the GA311 Gigabit Ethernet
Adapter
.
a. Power off and shut down your computer.
b. Open the PC case, and locate an
available PCI slot in your computer.
Insert the card into the PCI expansion
slot.
Note: To avoid damaging any
components on the care, handle it by the
edges. Use your thumbs to push it
securely into the PCI slot. Do not use
excessive force, but make sure the card
is fully inserted into the slot to prevent
the PC operating system from freezing at
startup.
c. Power on your PC, let the operating
system boot up completely, and log in as
needed. You will see the GA311 system
tray icon on the lower right of the
Windows task bar.
d. Double-click the GA311 icon in the
Windows system tray to open the
Windows network connection page.
e. Click Properties and configure the
GA311 according to your network
requirements.
Local Area Connection Icon before you connect a
network cable
For assistance with configuring the network
settings, please see the networking tutorials on
the NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit
Ethernet Adapter GA311 Resource CD.