NETGEAR GA311 - Table of Contents

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Contents
Chapter 1
About This Manual
Audience, Conventions, Scope ......................................................................................1-1
How to Use this Manual ..................................................................................................1-2
How to Print this Manual .................................................................................................1-3
Chapter 2
Introduction
About the NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 ...................2-1
Key Features and Related NETGEAR Products ............................................................2-2
What’s in the Box? ..........................................................................................................2-3
Hardware Description .....................................................................................................2-5
Chapter 3
Basic Setup
What You Need Before You Begin ..................................................................................3-1
Verifying System Requirements ...............................................................................3-1
Preparing to Install Your GA311 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter .............................................3-2
Selecting the Network Cable ....................................................................................3-2
Installation Order ......................................................................................................3-3
Basic Installation Instructions .........................................................................................3-3
For Windows XP, 2000, Me, and 98SE Users ..........................................................3-4
For Windows NT 4.0 Users Installing a GA311 ........................................................3-7
Moving the GA311 to a Different Slot in Windows XP, 2000, Me, or 98SE ...................3-10
Moving the GA311 to a Different Slot in Windows NT 4.0 ............................................3-10
Updating the Driver Software in Windows NT 4.0 ........................................................3-11
Determining the GA311 Connection Status ..................................................................3-11
Viewing the Physical Connection Indicators ..........................................................3-12
Installing the GA311 Smart Wizard Utility ..............................................................3-13
Chapter 4
Configuration and Troubleshooting
Understanding the Configuration Options ......................................................................4-1
Configuring Optional Adapter Properties ........................................................................4-2