Contents
iii
About This Manual
Conventions, Formats and 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 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 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 Connection Status ..................................................................2-14
Viewing the Physical Connection Indicators ..........................................................2-14
Installing the GA311 Smart Wizard Utility ..............................................................2-15
Chapter 3 Configuration and Troubleshooting
Understanding the Configuration Options ......................................................................3-1
