Netgear GA311 GA311 User Manual - Page 3

Contents About This Manual Conventions, Formats and Scope v How to Use This Manual vi How to Print this Manual vi Revision History ...vii Chapter 1 Introduction About the NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 1-1 Key Features and Related NETGEAR Products 1-2 What's in the Box? ...1-3 Hardware Description ...1-4 Chapter 2 Basic Setup What You Need Before You Begin 2-1 Verifying System Requirements 2-1 Preparing to Install Your GA311 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter 2-2 Selecting the Network Cable 2-2 Installation Order ...2-3 Basic Installation Instructions 2-3 For Windows Vista Users 2-4 For Windows XP, 2000, Me, and 98SE Users 2-7 For Windows NT 4.0 Users Installing a GA311 2-9 Moving the GA311 to a Different Slot in Windows Vista, XP, 2000, Me, or 98SE .........2-12 Moving the GA311 to a Different Slot in Windows NT 4.0 2-13 Updating the Driver Software in Windows NT 4.0 2-13 Determining the GA311 Connection Status 2-14 Viewing the Physical Connection Indicators 2-14 Installing the GA311 Smart Wizard Utility 2-15 Chapter 3 Configuration and Troubleshooting Understanding the Configuration Options 3-1 Contents iii