NETGEAR GA511

Contents iii
Contents
Chapter 1
About This Manual
Audience, Conventions, Scope ......................................................................................1-1
Chapter 2
Introduction
About the NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit CardBus Adapter GA511 ..................2-1
CardBus Support ......................................................................................................2-2
Bus-Mastering Capability .........................................................................................2-2
Frame Priority Tagging for Virtual LANs ...................................................................2-2
Key Features and Related NETGEAR Products ............................................................2-3
What’s in the Box? ..........................................................................................................2-5
Hardware Description .....................................................................................................2-6
Chapter 3
Basic Setup
What You Need Before You Begin ..................................................................................3-1
Verifying System Requirements ...............................................................................3-1
Preparing to Install Your GA511 Gigabit CardBus Adapter .............................................3-2
Selecting the Network Cable ....................................................................................3-2
Installation Order ......................................................................................................3-2
Basic Installation Instructions .........................................................................................3-3
Determining the GA511 Connection Status ....................................................................3-7
Using the GA511 Smart Wizard Utility .....................................................................3-7
Checking the Port LEDs ...........................................................................................3-9
Chapter 4
Configuration and Troubleshooting
Understanding the Configuration Options ......................................................................4-1
Configuring Optional Adapter Properties ........................................................................4-2
Troubleshooting ..............................................................................................................4-3
Basic Tips .................................................................................................................4-4
Checking the Device Driver Installation ...................................................................4-4
Using a Troubleshooting Checklist ...........................................................................4-5