NETGEAR GA311

User Manual for the NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311
B-4 Manual Driver Installation
For Windows 2000 & 98SE/Me Users Installing a GA311
You must have Network Administrator privileges to install the driver software. The following
screens illustrate the Windows 2000 installation steps. The Windows 98SE and Windows Me
installation process may proceed with different dialog boxes, or the dialog boxes may open in a
different sequence, but should prompt you for the same information.
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 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 Adapter. Try rebooting your computer.
Note: If you are unable to connect, see troubleshooting tips in “Basic Troubleshooting Tips”
on page 4-4.