NETGEAR GA311 User Manual page 23

User Manual for the NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311
Verify connectivity to your network.
Connect one end of the cable to the GA311 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter.
a.
Connect the other end of the cable to an RJ-45 Ethernet network port.
b.
Turn on power to the PC and then to the connected device.
c.
Verify that one of the four LEDs is on, indicating that there is a good link to the card. See
d.
"Determining the GA311 Connection Status" on page 3-11
Verify connectivity to the Internet or network resources:
e.
• Double-click My Computer on the desktop, double-click Control Panel, and then
double-click System.
• Click Hardware and click Device Manager tab, and then double-click Network
adapters.
• Double-click NETGEAR GA311 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter. A message appears
describing the status of the device.
If there is a problem with the installation of the driver, an exclamation point will appear
next to the NETGEAR GA311 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter. Try rebooting your computer.
Note: The Netgear Smart Wizard utility is not avilable for Windows NT.
Basic Setup
for more information.
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