Contents
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Contents
About This Manual
Conventions, Formats and Scope
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How to Use This Manual
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How to Print this Manual
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Revision History
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Chapter 1
Introduction
About the NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit CardBus Adapter GA511
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1-1
CardBus Support
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1-1
Bus-Mastering Capability
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1-2
Frame Priority Tagging for Virtual LANs
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1-2
Key Features and Related NETGEAR Products
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1-2
What’s in the Box?
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1-4
Hardware Description
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1-5
Chapter 2
Basic Setup
What You Need Before You Begin
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2-1
Verifying System Requirements
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2-1
Preparing to Install Your GA511 Gigabit CardBus Adapter
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2-2
Selecting the Network Cable
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2-2
Installation Order
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2-2
Basic Installation Instructions
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2-3
Determining the GA511 Connection Status
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2-7
Using the GA511 Smart Wizard Utility
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2-7
Checking the Port LEDs
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2-8
Chapter 3
Configuration and Troubleshooting
Understanding the Configuration Options
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3-1
Configuring Optional Adapter Properties
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3-2