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    NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps CardBus Adapter GA511 User Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA 202-10044-02 March 2007 v2.0
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    software upgrades. NETGEAR, INC. Support Information Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR, for US & Canada only. For other countries, see your Support information card. E-mail: [email protected] North American NETGEAR website: http://www.netgear Model GA511 Gigabit CardBus Adapter operating instructions. Federal
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    Your GA511 Gigabit CardBus Adapter 2-2 Selecting the Network Cable 2-2 Installation Order ...2-2 Basic Installation Instructions 2-3 Determining the GA511 Connection Status 2-7 Using the GA511 Smart Wizard Utility 2-7 Checking the Port LEDs 2-8 Chapter 3 Configuration and Troubleshooting
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    Driver Installation 3-4 Using a Troubleshooting Checklist 3-5 Frequently Asked Questions 3-5 Appendix A Technical Specifications Technical Specifications for the GA511 A-1 Appendix B Preparing Your PCs for Network Access Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking B-1 Configuring Windows
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    About This Manual The NETGEAR® NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps CardBus Adapter GA511 User Manual describes how to install, configure and troubleshoot the NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit CardBus Adapter GA511. The information in this manual is intended for readers with intermediate computer and Internet
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    may result in personal injury or death. • Scope. This manual is written for the GA511 Gigabit CardBus Adapter according to these specifications: Product Version Manual Publication Date NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit CardBus Adapter GA511 March 2007 . Note: Product updates are available on the
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    NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps CardBus Adapter GA511 User Manual • Printing from PDF. Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in order to view and print PDF files. The Acrobat reader is available on the Adobe Web site at http://www.adobe.com. - Printing a PDF
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    NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps CardBus Adapter GA511 User Manual viii v2.0, March 2007
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    of the GA511 Gigabit CardBus Adapter. This guide describes the installation and use of the GA511 for operation with a Microsoft® Windows® Vista, Windows® XP, Windows® 2000, Windows® Me, or Windows® 98SE 2nd edition system. The GA511 has demonstrated interoperability with all major Gigabit Ethernet
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    NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps CardBus Adapter GA511 User Manual By utilizing internal bus speeds, CardBus can operate at speeds six times faster than a 16-bit PC Card and five times faster than a 100 Mbps PC Card. In addition, CardBus PC cards operate at 3.3 Volts, saving power and conserving your PC's
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    card The following NETGEAR products can be configured to communicate with the GA511 Gigabit CardBus Adapter: • FS750AT Modular Fast Ethernet Switch with 48-Port 10/100 Mbps + 2 Gigabit Ports • FS726AT Modular Fast Ethernet Switch with 24-Port 10/100 Mbps + 2 Gigabit Ports • FS526T 24-Port Smart
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    Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit CardBus Adapter GA511 (201-10177-01) • NETGEAR Adapter Resource CD, including: - Driver and System Utility Software - NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps CardBus Adapter GA511 User Manual - Animated Network Properties Configuration Tutorial - PC
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    NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps CardBus Adapter GA511 User Manual Hardware Description As illustrated in the figure below, the GA511 Gigabit CardBus Adapter has an RJ-45 connector port and two LEDs. Figure 1-1 Thefront panel of the GA511 has two LEDs: one for the port speed option (100 Mbps and 1000 Mbps)
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    NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps CardBus Adapter GA511 User Manual 1-6 v2.0, March 2007
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    before you can configure your gigabit Ethernet adapter and connect. Verifying System Requirements Before installing the NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit CardBus Adapter GA511, please make sure that these minimum requirements have been met: • You must have a notebook PC with a Pentium® 300 MHz or
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    NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps CardBus Adapter GA511 User Manual Preparing to Install Your GA511 Gigabit CardBus Adapter Follow the instructions provided in this section for installing the GA511 Gigabit CardBus Adapter in your notebook computer. For additional information about performing these tasks on
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    more than one GA511 Gigabit CardBus Adapter, you must perform these steps for each card. Basic Installation Instructions Use the procedure below for installation on a Windows Vista, XP, 2000, 98SE 2nd edition, or Me system. FIRST, INSTALL THE GA511 SOFTWARE. a. Power on your notebook, let the
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    10/100/1000 Mbps CardBus Adapter GA511 User Manual Next, install the GA511 Gigabit CardBus Adapter. a. Locate an available CardBus slot on the side of your notebook. Hold the PC Card with the NETGEAR logo facing up and insert it into the CardBus slot. Note: Do not use excessive force, but make
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    NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps CardBus Adapter GA511 User Manual NEXT, CONFIGURE THE GA511 GIGABIT CARDBUS ADAPTER. a. Double-click the connection icon in the Windows system tray to open the Windows network connection page. Connection icon If the connection icon is not visible, you can change the
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    your network. NETGEAR GA511 Smart Wizard Utility If there is a problem with the installation of the driver, an exclamation point will appear next to the NETGEAR GA511 Gigabit Adapter. Try rebooting your computer. Note: If you are unable to connect, see troubleshooting tips in "Troubleshooting" on
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    10/100/1000 Mbps CardBus Adapter GA511 User Manual Determining the GA511 Connection Status The NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit CardBus Adapter GA511 provides the following two indicators which give you feedback on the status of your connection: • The GA511 Smart Wizard utility displays the current
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    LEDs on the NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit CardBus Adapter GA511 indicate the condition of the link. The top of the GA511 card has two LEDs: one for the port speed (100 Mbps/ 1000Mbps) and one for the current link status. Before the LEDs can provide troubleshooting information, the card must be
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    Mbps CardBus Adapter GA511 User Manual Verify that the card status LEDs operate as described in the table below: Table 2-1. GA511 Port LED Activity 100/1000 Off Off Amber Green Link/Act Off On Blinking On Blinking On Blinking Description No data detected on the port Good 10 Mbps Ethernet link
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    NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps CardBus Adapter GA511 User Manual 2-10 v2.0, March 2007
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    NETGEAR 10/100/ 1000 Mbps Gigabit CardBus Adapter GA511 and basic troubleshooting techniques. Understanding the Configuration Options The GA511 adapter service (QOS) is an OSI layer 2 standard for prioritizing network traffic at the data link sublayer. • Enable Jumbo frames to extend Ethernet frames
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    in the lower right section of the Windows taskbar. If the connection icon is not visible, you can change the connection properties by going to Start > Control Panel > Network Connections. Right-click on the NETGEAR GA511 Gigabit CardBus Adapter connection and click Properties. 2. Click Configure
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    . Troubleshooting Use the information below to solve common problems you may encounter. Also, please refer to the knowledge base on the NETGEAR Web site at http://ww.netgear.com/support/main.asp. If you have problems with accessing network resources, the Windows software might not be installed and
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    installation. For example, to verify the driver installation on a Windows XP system: 1. Right click My Computer on the desktop and select Properties. 2. Select the Hardware tab and then click the Device Manager button. 3. Double-click Network adapters. 4. Double-click GA511 Gigabit CardBus Adapter
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    NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps CardBus Adapter GA511 User Manual Using a Troubleshooting Checklist If you need to test the network adapter further, check the following items: • Inspect all cables and connections. Check the length and rating of the cable. • Connect the adapter to a different network port
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    CardBus Adapter Work on My Laptop? NETGEAR's GA511 Gigabit CardBus Adapter has a CardBus interface, so the laptop must, as well. Most computer specifications describe the interface type (CardBus or 16-bit PCMCIA Card) for the PC Card slots. Alternatively, you can check the interface type in Windows
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    NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit CardBus Adapter GA511. Technical Specifications for the GA511 Cable Specifications for the GA511 for Category 5 UTP cable Full-duplex 2000 Mbps (1000 Mbps each way) Gigabit Ethernet 32-bit, 33 MHz CardBus slot +3.3V +/- 5% 0.5 watts, maximum W 111.3 x D 54.0
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    NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps CardBus Adapter GA511 User Manual Storage Temperature Operating Humidity Agency Compliance -10 degrees to 70 degrees 10% to 90% noncondensing FCC Class B, CE mark, VCCI, C-Tick A-2 v2.0, March 2007
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    describes how to prepare your PCs to connect to the Internet through the NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit CardBus Adapter GA511. For adding file and print sharing to your network, please consult the Windows help information included with the version of Windows installed on each computer on your
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    NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps CardBus Adapter GA511 User Manual 2. Double-click the Network icon. The Network window opens, which displays a list of installed components. Figure B-1 You must have an Ethernet adapter or an GA511, the TCP/IP protocol, and the Client for Microsoft Networks. Note: It is not
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    NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps CardBus Adapter GA511 User Manual c. Select Microsoft. d. Select Client for Microsoft Networks, and OK. 3. Restart your PC for the changes to take effect. Enabling DHCP in Windows 98 and Me After the TCP/IP protocol components are installed, each PC must be assigned specific
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    NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps CardBus Adapter GA511 User Manual Verify the following settings as shown: • Client for Microsoft Network exists • Ethernet adapter is present • TCP/IP is present • Primary Network Logon is set to Windows logon Click on the Properties button. The following TCP/IP Properties
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    NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps CardBus Adapter GA511 User Manual By default, the IP Address tab is open on this window. • Verify the Wizard. Verifying TCP/IP Properties After your PC is configured and has rebooted, you can check the TCP/IP configuration using the utility winipcfg.exe: 1. On the Windows
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    NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps CardBus Adapter GA511 User Manual The IP Configuration window opens, which lists (among other things), your IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway. 3. From the drop-down box, select your Ethernet adapter. The window is updated to show your settings, which should match
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    NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps CardBus Adapter GA511 User Manual DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows Vista, XP or 2000 You will find there are many similarities in the procedures for different Windows systems when using DHCP to configure TCP/IP. To configure each of these versions of Windows, see "
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    NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps CardBus Adapter GA511 User Manual B-8 v2.0, March 2007
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    links to reference documents you can use to gain a more complete understanding of the technologies used in your NETGEAR product. Document Link Internet Networking and TCP/IP http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/tcpip/index.htm Addressing Wireless Communications http://documentation
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    NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps CardBus Adapter GA511 User Manual C-2 v2.0, March 2007
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    /1000 Mbps CardBus Adapter GA511 User Manual Index Numerics 10/100/1000BASE-T 2-2 802.1Q VLAN ID 3-1 802.1Q/1p VLAN tagging 3-1 C Cat5 cable 2-2 checksum offloading 3-1 Compatible NETGEAR products 1-3 Configuration Options 3-1 Connection Status 2-7 Connector RJ-45 2-2 Customer support 1-ii D Direct
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    NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps CardBus Adapter GA511 User Manual N Network Cable 2-2 O offload of TCP large packets 3-1 R registering 1-ii RJ-45 connector 1-5 S Support 1-ii System Requirements 2-1 System Utility 2-7 T TCP/IP checksum offload 3-2 LargeSend offload 3-2 Transmit and Receive Statistics
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202-10044-02
March 2007
v2.0
NETGEAR
, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
NETGEAR 10/100/1000
Mbps CardBus Adapter
GA511 User Manual