Basic Tips; Checking The Device Driver Installation - NETGEAR GA511 User Manual

User Manual for the NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps CardBus Adapter GA511

Basic Tips

If you have problems connecting to your wireless network, try the tips below.
Symptom
The Adapter LED
lights are not lit.
The Link/Act LED
light is lit, but the
100/1000 LED is
not lit.
The 100/1000
LED is blinking
intermittently.
Table 4-1. GA511 Adapter connection tips

Checking the Device Driver Installation

You can use Device Manager to verify your device driver installation. For example, to verify the
driver installation on a Windows XP system:
Right click My Computer on the desktop and select Properties.
1.
Select the Hardware tab and then click the Device Manager button.
2.
Double-click Network adapters.
3.
Double-click GA511 Gigabit CardBus Adapter. A message appears describing the status of
4.
the device.
If there is a problem with the installation of the driver, an exclamation point will appear next to the
GA511 Gigabit CardBus Adapter.
4-4
Cause
The GA511 is not
inserted into the slot
properly or the
GA511 software is
not loaded.
The GA511 is
operating at 10
Mbps.
There is a problem
with the link such as
a speed mismatch,
possible bad cable,
bad connector, or
configuration
mismatch.
Make sure the notebook is fully powered on.
Remove and reinsert the GA511.
Check the Windows device manager to see if the GA511
Gigabit CardBus Adapteri s recognized and enabled. Reload
the GA511 software, if necessary.
The computer is connected to a router or other network
device that is operating at 10 Mbps. If you connect to a 100
or 1000 Mbps device, the 100/1000 LED will be lit.
Check the network cable and make sure it is functioning
properly.
Try plugging the network cable into a different port on the
router attached to the gigabit Ethernet adapter.
Solution
Configuration and Troubleshooting