Preparing To Install Your Ga311 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter; Selecting The Network Cable - NETGEAR GA311 User Manual

User Manual for the NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311

Preparing to Install Your GA311 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter

Follow the instructions provided in this section for installing the GA311 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
in your server or workstation. For additional information about performing these tasks on your
particular system, refer to the manuals included with your system hardware.
Before installing your gigabit Ethernet adapter:
Make sure that your system meets the hardware and software requirements referenced in
1.
"Verifying System Requirements" on page
Make sure that your system uses the latest BIOS.
2.
Turn off the power to your PC. If you are running Windows, close all applications and click
3.
Start from the desktop menu, select Shut Down, and then select Shut down the computer.
Warning: You are installing the gigabit Ethernet adapter in a machine that operates with voltages
that can be dangerous. Protect yourself, the gigabit Ethernet adapter, and your server by taking
these precautions:
• Shut down the server software and turn off the power to your server.
• Use only insulated or non-conducting tools.
• Hold the gigabit Ethernet adapter by the edges and place it on an antistatic surface only.
• Check the adapter for visible signs of damage, particularly to the connector on the edge of
the card. Never attempt to install a damaged card.

Selecting the Network Cable

The GA311 has one RJ-45 connector used for attaching the system to an Ethernet copper-wire
segment.The card will automatically negotiate the fastest connection speed and duplex possible. If
a specific speed or duplex is desired, the card can be placed into one of the supported modes: 1000
Mbps full duplex; 100 Mbps full duplex, 100 Mbps half duplex; 10Mbps full duplex, 10Mbps half
duplex. Prepare an appropriate cable. The cable specifications are:
• Port type: 10/100/1000BASE-T
• Connector: RJ-45
• Media: CAT 5 UTP/CAT 5e UTP
• Maximum Distance: 325 feet (100 meters)
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3-1.
Basic Setup