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Contents

Configuring Optional Adapter Properties

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Basic Troubleshooting Tips

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Checking the Port LEDs

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Using a Troubleshooting Checklist

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Appendix A

Technical Specifications

Appendix B

Manual Driver Installation

Basic Installation Instructions

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B-1

For Windows Vista and XP Users Installing a GA311

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For Windows 2000 & 98SE/Me Users Installing a GA311

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For Windows NT 4.0 Users Installing a GA311

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Appendix C

Related Documents

Index

Section	Page
NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 User Manual	1
Contents	3
About This Manual	5
Conventions, Formats and Scope	5
How to Use This Manual	6
How to Print this Manual	6
Revision History	7
Chapter 1 Introduction	9
About the NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311	9
Key Features and Related NETGEAR Products	10
What’s in the Box?	11
Hardware Description	12
Chapter 2 Basic Setup	13
What You Need Before You Begin	13
Verifying System Requirements	13
Preparing to Install Your GA311 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter	14
Selecting the Network Cable	14
Installation Order	15
Basic Installation Instructions	15
For Windows Vista Users	16
For Windows XP, 2000, Me, and 98SE Users	19
For Windows NT 4.0 Users Installing a GA311	21
Moving the GA311 to a Different Slot in Windows Vista, XP, 2000, Me, or 98SE	24
Moving the GA311 to a Different Slot in Windows NT 4.0	25
Updating the Driver Software in Windows NT 4.0	25
Determining the GA311 Connection Status	26
Viewing the Physical Connection Indicators	26
Installing the GA311 Smart Wizard Utility	27
Chapter 3 Configuration and Troubleshooting	31
Understanding the Configuration Options	31
Configuring Optional Adapter Properties	32
Basic Troubleshooting Tips	34
Checking the Port LEDs	34
Using a Troubleshooting Checklist	35
Appendix A Technical Specifications	37
Appendix B Manual Driver Installation	39
Basic Installation Instructions	39
For Windows Vista and XP Users Installing a GA311	40
For Windows 2000 & 98SE/Me Users Installing a GA311	42
For Windows NT 4.0 Users Installing a GA311	45
Appendix C Related Documents	49

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