NETGEAR GA311 Installation Manual

10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311
For instructions on Windows NT setup or advanced configuration options, see the
Reference Manual on the Resource CD. Windows NT 4.0 does not permit
installation of the software driver and utility software before installing the adapter.
Estimated completion time: 15 minutes.
Verify that System Requirements are Met
Before installing the GA311, make sure that your computer meets the following
minimum system requirements:
• A PC with a Pentium 300 MHz or higher compatible processor
®
• One open 32-bit or 64-bit PCI slot
• A CD drive
• 64 MB of memory
• Windows Vista, XP, 2000, Me, 98SE, NT 4.0 (with Service Pack 5 or above).
Some versions of Windows may ask for the Windows operating system
installation files to complete the installation of the GA311 driver software.
• At least 5 Megabytes disk space.

Windows Vista Installation

Installation Guide
1. First, Install the GA311 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter.
a. Turn off the PC and open the PC case. Locate an available PCI slot and
insert the GA311 Ethernet Adapter into the PCI expansion slot.
Note: To avoid damaging components on the adapter, handle it by the
edges. Use your thumbs to push it securely into the PCI slot. Do not use
excessive force, but make sure the card is fully inserted into the slot to
prevent the PC operating system from freezing at startup.
b. Power on your PC, and let the operating system boot up. Log in as needed.
2. Next, install the GA311 software
a. Insert the Resource CD into your CD drive. The main page displays.
b. From the Windows Start menu, select
Run. The Run dialog box opens.
c. Enter the path to the GA311 setup.exe
file on the CD. For example, if your CD
is drive D, enter D:\GA311\setup as
the path. Then, click OK.
d. Follow the Install Shield Wizard steps.
Click Finish when done. Remove the
Resource CD. If prompted, restart your computer.
Now, the GA311 driver and utility software are installed.
3. Now, configure the GA311.
a. Double-click the GA311 icon
Windows network connection page.
b. Click Properties and configure the GA311 according to your network
requirements.
For information about configuring your network settings, see the link to
networking in Appendix A of your Reference Manual on your Resource CD.
4. Finally, verify network connectivity.
Note:
Reference Manual on the Resource CD.
Windows XP, 2000, Me and 98SE Installation
1.
in the WIndows system tray to open the
2.
a. Click the GA311 Smart Wizard Utility icon
on the lower right portion of the
Windows task bar.
b. Verify that the GA311 status information
matches your network.
If your are unable to connect, see the
First, Install the GA311 software.
a. Power on your PC, and let the operating system boot up. Log in as needed.
b. Insert the Resource CD into your CD
drive. The main page displays.
c. From the Windows Start menu, select
Run. The Run dialog box opens. Enter
the path to the GA311 setup.exe file on
the CD. For example, if your CD is
drive D, enter D:\GA311\setup as the
path. Then, click OK.
d. Follow the Install Shield Wizard steps. Click Finish when done. Remove
the Resource CD. If prompted, restart your computer.
Now, the GA311 driver and utility software are installed.
Next, install the GA311 Gigabit Ethernet Adapters
a. Turn off the PC and open the PC case. Locate an available PCI slot and
insert the GA311 Ethernet Adapter into the PCI expansion slot.
Note: To avoid damaging components on the adapter, handle it by the
edges. Use your thumbs to push it securely into the PCI slot. Do not use
excessive force, but make sure the card is fully inserted into the slot to
prevent the PC operating system from freezing at startup.