For windows nt 4.0 users installing a ga311 – NETGEAR GA311 User Manual
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NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 User Manual
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v1.0, February 2007
For Windows NT 4.0 Users Installing a GA311
This section provides information about inserting the gigabit Ethernet adapter in your computer
and installing the Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 driver software.
Verify connectivity to your network.
a.
Connect one end of the cable to the GA311 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter.
b.
Connect the other end of the cable to an RJ-45 Ethernet network port.
c.
Turn on power to the PC and then to the connected device.
d.
Verify that one of the four LEDs is on, indicating that there is a good link to the card.
Alternatively, install the GA311System Utility to easily view the connection status
without needing to view the end of the adapter.
e.
Verify connectivity to the Internet or network resources.
Local Area Connection icon
•
Click the Local Area Connection icon in the lower right section of the Windows
taskbar.
•
Click the NETGEAR GA311 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter. A message appears describing
the status of the device.
If there is a problem with the installation of the driver, an exclamation point will appear
next to the NETGEAR GA311 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter. Try rebooting your computer.
Note: If you are unable to connect, see
“Basic Troubleshooting Tips” on page 3-4
.