User Manual for the NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet
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1. Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard This wizard helps you instal software for Ethernet Contioler It your hardware came with an installation CD D o floppy disk insest it now What do you wanit the wizard to do S install the soliware automaticaly Recommended O instal from a st or specific location Advanced Click Nest to continue Nest gt Cancel Found New Hardware Wizard B 2 Manual Driver Installation User Manual for the NETGEAR 10 100 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 d Found New Hardware Wizard Pleate choose your search and installation options Install the driver for the NETGEAR 10 100 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter OBO AE Use the check bones below to limit or expand the defauit search which includes local paths and removable meda The best diver found wil be instaled GA311 a Click Search for the best driver in these ge Suennen Di oone locations clear the Search removable Dont search val choose the diver to instal media floppy CD ROM check box tu der yorchoow wibe the ben maleh la pou hadaa o oS and select Include this location in the search Type D in the drop down box Cema Jes Ji C cn Click Next Search and Installation Options Note Windows XP drivers are found at D assuming that D is the drive letter for the CD ROM drive b The driver is copied onto your system and XP will probably ask for the original Windows XP CD ROM Point W2. User Manual for the NETGEAR 10 100 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 a NETGEAR yaya ne 4500 Great America Parkwa Santa Clar Hea Ki ee Version v1 0 October 2003 Technical Support Please refer to the support information card that shipped with your product By registering your product at www netgear com register we can provide you with faster expert technical support and timely notices of product and software upgrades NETGEAR INC Support Information Phone 1 888 NETGEAR for US amp Canada only For other countries see your Support information card E mail support netgear com Web site www netgear com Statement of Conditions In the interest of improving internal design operational function and or reliability NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product s or circuit layout s described herein 2003 NETGEAR Inc NETGEAR the NETGEAR logo The Gear Guy and Everybody s Connecting are trademarks or registered trademarks of NETGEAR Inc in the United States and or other countries Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders Information is subject to change without notice All
3. possible link at different speed possible bad cable bad connector or configuration mismatch 100 On Good 100 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet link Off No 100 Mbps link possible link at different speed possible bad cable bad connector or configuration mismatch 10 On Good 10 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet link Off No 10 Mbps link possible link at different speed possible bad cable bad connector or configuration mismatch Table 4 1 GA311 Port LED Activity Using a Troubleshooting Checklist I f you need to test the network adapter further check the following items Inspect all cables and connections Check the length and rating of the cable Make sure that the cable segment is compliant with the requirements shown in Table 2 3 on page 2 8 Connect the adapter to a different network port and run the tests again If successful the original network port may be defective or improperly configured Check the adapter installation by reviewing Basic Installation Instructions on page 3 3 Make sure that the adapter is properly seated in a PCI slot Check for specific hardware problems such as broken traces or loose broken solder connections Check the configuration settings and change them if they are in conflict with another device Make sure that your system is using the latest BIOS Check the PCI BIOS parameters for proper configuration of the slot where the adapter is installed The following table shows several possible PCI BIO
4. 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 Moving the GA311 to a Different Slot in Windows XP 2000 Me or 98SE Windows automatically detects the installation and removal of hardware To move a GA311 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter to a different slot in the same system you need to do the following 1 Shut down the system and remove the card from the PCI slot 2 Install the card in its new PCI slot 3 When the system is powered on reinstall the driver software See Basic Installation Instructions on page 3 3 for more information Moving the GA311 to a Different Slot in Windows NT 4 0 Before moving your GA311 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter to a different slot in the same system you must first remove the card driver software After removing the driver software you can move the card to a different slot and reinstall the driver software To remove the driver software 1 Start your Windows NT 4 0 system and log in You must have Network Administrator privileges to remove the driver software On the Windows taskbar click the Start button point to Settings and then click Control Panel Double click the Network icon The Network dialog box opens Click on the Adapter tab Any previously installed driver is listed in the Network Adapters list vw e WN Click on the network card you want to remove and then click Remove Repeat step 5 for each network card that you want to remove 6 Click Close 7 When prompted to restart y
5. Although many technologies exist to implement a LAN Ethernet is the most common for connecting personal computers MAC address The Media Access Control address is a unique 48 bit hardware address assigned to every network interface card Usually written in the form 01 23 45 67 89 ab Mbps Megabits per second NetBIOS The Network Basic Input Output System is an application programming interface API for sharing services and information on local area networks LANs Provides for communication between stations of a network where each station is given a name These names are alphanumeric names up to 16 characters in length Glossary 3 User Manual for the NETGEAR 10 100 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 Network Address Translation NAT A technique by which several hosts share a single IP address for access to the Internet NIC Network Interface Card An adapter in a computer which provides connectivity to a network packet A block of information sent over a network A packet typically contains a source and destination network address some protocol and length information a block of data and a checksum router A device that forwards data between networks An IP router forwards data based on IP source and destination addresses Routing Information Protocol RIP A protocol in which routers periodically exchange information with one another so that they can determine minimum distance paths between sources and destina
6. Manual for the NETGEAR 10 100 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 The optional advanced configuration choices include Configurable 802 1Q VLAN ID and 802 1Q lp VLAN frame tagging for traffic prioritization Optional Jumbo Ethernet frame size 7500 bytes Configurable link speed and duplex mode Checksum off loading to the network card Off load of TCP large packets to the network card Wakeup on ARP PING The following NETGEAR products can be configured to communicate with the GA311 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter FS750AT Modular Fast Ethernet Switch with 48 Port 10 100 Mbps 2 Gigabit Ports FS726AT Modular Fast Ethernet Switch with 24 Port 10 100 Mbps 2 Gigabit Ports FS526T 24 Port Smart Switch with Gigabit Ports GS104 4 Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch GS108 8 Port Copper Gigabit Switch GS105 5 Port 10 100 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Switch GS524T 24 Port 10 100 1000 Mbps Copper Gigabit Switch GS516T 16 Port 100 1000 Mbps Copper Gigabit Switch GSM712 12 Port Managed Gigabit Switch GSM712F 12 Port Managed Fiber Gigabit Switch FSM750S 48 Port 10 100 Mbps Managed Stackable Switch with Gigabit Ports FSM726S 24 Port 10 100 Mbps Managed Stackable Switch with Gigabit ports FSM726 24 Port Mbps Managed Switch with Gigabit Ports FS526T 24 Port Smart Switch with Gigabit Ports GSM7324 24 Port Layer 3 Managed Gigabit Switch GSM7312 12 Port Layer 3 Managed Gigabit Switch What s in the Box The product package should contain the followi
7. below will only install the GA311 driver If you also want the GA311 utility run the launch exe program in the GA311 directory on the NETGEAR Adapter Resource CD gt Basic Installation Instructions Use the procedure below that corresponds to the version of Windows you are using e Windows XP e Windows 2000 Windows 98SE 2nd edition Windows Me e Windows NT 4 0 Manual Driver Installation B 1 User Manual for the NETGEAR 10 100 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 For Windows XP Users Installing a GA311 Install the GA311 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter a Locate an available PCI slot in your computer Insert the card into the PCI expansion slot Note To avoid damaging any components on the card handle it by the edges using 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 When you boot up the Windows XP system after installing the GA311 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter a Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box displays Click Next Note Click Continue Anyway if you are prompted with a Windows XP Logo testing message Insert the GA311 driver CD into your CD ROM drive Select Install from a list or specific location Advanced and then click Next The choose your search and installation options dialog box appears Found Now Hardware Wizard
8. icon e Click the Local Area Connection icon in the lower right section of the Windows taskbar e Click the 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 If you are unable to connect see Basic Troubleshooting Tips on page 4 4 For Windows NT 4 0 Users Installing a GA311 This section provides information about inserting the gigabit Ethernet adapter in your computer and installing the Microsoft Windows NT 4 0 driver software Manual Driver Installation B 7 User Manual for the NETGEAR 10 100 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 Install the GA311 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter a Locate an available PCI slot in your computer Insert the card into the PCI expansion slot Note To avoid damaging any components on the card handle it by the edges using 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 When you boot up the Windows system after installing the GA311 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter on the Windows taskbar click the Start button point to Settings and then click Control Panel The Control Panel window opens displaying a group o
9. rights reserved October 2003 Certificate of the Manufacturer Importer It is hereby certified that the Model GA311 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter has been suppressed in accordance with the conditions set out in the BMPT AmtsblVfg 243 1991 and Vfg 46 1992 The operation of some equipment for example test transmitters in accordance with the regulations may however be subject to certain restrictions Please refer to the notes in the operating instructions Federal Office for Telecommunications Approvals has been notified of the placing of this equipment on the market and has been granted the right to test the series for compliance with the regulations VCCI Statement This equipment is in the Class B category information equipment to be used in a residential area or an adjacent area thereto and conforms to the standards set by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Data Processing Equipment and Electronic Office Machines aimed at preventing radio interference in such residential areas When used near a radio or TV receiver it may become the cause of radio interference Read instructions for correct handling Contents Chapter 1 About This Manual Audience Conventions SCOpe susisssrsuiisseeuurirenuuuuui nunnien keanaan iawa ENEE ANEN ands 1 1 Hon DUS me nN aa 1 2 Howto Pan Nia Mania essaia 1 3 Chapter 2 Introduction About the NETGEAR 10 100 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 2 000000102 2 1 Key Features and Related
10. transmitted received or both e TCP IP Transmit and Receive Statistics 3 14 Basic Setup User Manual for the NETGEAR 10 100 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 Click Details to view the settings of the adapter Details IP Address gt 00 0 0 MAC Address gt O00 E0 4C 69 04 18 Bus Slot SG 1 0 Address o000C400 Interrupt 8 Memory Address EDOO3000 Figure 3 3 GA311 Adapter detailed information Basic Setup 3 15 User Manual for the NETGEAR 10 100 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 3 16 Basic Setup Chapter 4 Configuration and Troubleshooting This chapter describes how to use the advanced configuration options of your NETGEAR 10 100 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 and basic troubleshooting techniques Understanding the Configuration Options The GA311 adapter provides the following advanced options e Configure the 802 1Q VLAN ID The IEEE 802 1Q standard defines the operation of Virtual LAN VLAN Bridges that permit the definition operation and administration of Virtual LAN topologies within a Bridged LAN infrastructure e Configure 802 1Q lp VLAN tagging The 802 1p Quality of service QOS is an OSI layer 2 standard for prioritizing network traffic at the data link sublayer e Enable Jumbo frames to extend Ethernet frames to 7500 bytes e Set the link speed and the duplex mode Auto Negotiation 1000Mbps Full Duplex 100Mbps Full Duplex 100Mbps Half Duplex 10M
11. 1000 Mbps to indicate which link is active and one LED for the data transfer status Introduction 2 5 User Manual for the NETGEAR 10 100 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 2 6 Introduction Chapter 3 Basic Setup This chapter describes how to install your NETGEAR 10 100 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 and set up basic connectivity on your Local Area Network LAN using the setup exe utility What You Need Before You Begin You need to verify your computer meets the minimum system requirements and identify the network configuration settings of the LAN where you will connect before you can configure your gigabit Ethernet adapter and connect Verifying System Requirements Before installing the NETGEAR 10 100 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 please make sure that these minimum requirements have been met e A computer with a Pentium 300 MHz or higher compatible processor e One open 32 bit or 64 bit PCI slot e ACD ROM drive e 64 MB of memory e Windows XP Home Windows XP Professional 2000 Me 98SE 2nd edition Windows NT 4 0 with Service Pack 5 or above Windows 2000 Professional Windows 2000 Server or Windows 2000 Advanced Server Some versions of Windows may ask for the original Windows operating system installation files to complete the installation of the GA311 driver software To download the latest Service Pack for Windows NT 4 0 go to the following Microsoft Web page and se
12. 12 ping 2 3 4 1 Printing a Chapter 1 3 the Full Manual 1 3 Product updates 1 1 registering l ii RJ 45 connector 2 5 S Support 1 ii System Requirements 3 1 System Utility 3 13 T TCP IP checksum offload 4 2 LargeSend offload 4 2 Transmit and Receive Statistics 3 14 Transmit Receive Performance graph 3 14 Technical Support 1 ii traffic prioritization 2 1 Troubleshooting Checklist 4 5 Tips 4 4 Tutorial Animated Network Properties Configuration 2 4 PC Networking 2 4 U Universal dual voltage signaling 2 2 W wakeup on ARP PING 4 1 warranty registration 2 4 Web site 1 1 Index
13. CD from the CDROM drive and click OK g The GA311 Windows NT 4 0 driver installation is complete Select Network Adapter Dick the Network Adapter thet matches your hsdmwe and then Ha pis N you have an aritallsson dish tor thes comparand chch Havs Dick Network Adapter BP Cogent eMASTER PO Adate BP Corpsa Nef kee 3 Controls BY Covpes ENETIE P PNP Bhemet Adapter BP COPS O astu Digta Local ok Adapter BP DLA IRAnac Token Ring Adapter RT EA Cond IONS Tanke CICA A dante zj Select Network Adapter Note If Windows warns about a Digital Signature Not Found click Yes to continue Speed amp Duplex Select the Ine speed and duplex mode to connect to the network The recommended Cancel selection is Auto which sets up the adapter to auto detect the optimal connection Ee Accept the Default Speed amp Duplex Manual Driver Installation B 9 User Manual for the NETGEAR 10 100 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 Verify connectivity to your network a Connect one end of the cable to the GA311 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter b Connect the other end of the cable to an RJ 45 Ethernet network port c Turn on power to the PC and then to the connected device d Verify that one of the four LEDs is on indicating that there is a good link to the card e Verify connectivity to the Internet or network resources e Double click My Computer on the desktop double click Control Panel and then double c
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16. S parameters These parameters may not all be available on every system Configuration and Troubleshooting 4 5 User Manual for the NETGEAR 10 100 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 Parameter Setting Bus Master Enabled Interrupt Set to any IRQ that does not conflict with another device number Latency timer Recommended range is between 20 and 255 This parameter is typically set to 64 Table 4 2 PCI BIOS Parameters e Try inserting the network adapter in another slot If the new position works the original slot in your system may be defective e Replace the failed network adapter with one that is known to work properly If the second adapter works in the slot where the first one failed the original adapter is probably defective e Install the network adapter in another functioning system and run the tests again If the adapter passed the tests in the new system the original system may be defective e Remove all other network adapters from the system and run the tests again If the adapter passes the tests the other adapters might be causing the conflict 4 6 Configuration and Troubleshooting Appendix A Technical Specifications This appendix provides technical specifications for the NETGEAR 10 100 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 Cable Specifications GA311 10 100 1000BASE T e Port type 10 100 1000BASE T e Connector RJ 45 e Media CAT 5 UTP CAT 5e UTP e Maximum Distan
17. TGEAR 10 100 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 provides the following two indicators which give you feedback on the status of your connection e The LEDs on the NETGEAR 10 100 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 indicate the condition of link e The GA311 Smart Wizard utility displays the current status of the device Basic Setup 3 11 User Manual for the NETGEAR 10 100 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 Viewing the Physical Connection Indicators Figure 3 1 Physical connection indicators on the front of the GA311 adapter Once the hardware and its driver software are properly installed on your system the LEDs indicate the conditions described in the table below Label Activity Description DATA Blinking Brief bursts of data detected on the port On Streams of data detected on the port Off No data detected on the port 1000 On Good 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet link Off No 1000 Mbps link possible link at different speed possible bad cable bad connector or configuration mismatch 100 On Good 100 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet link Off No 100 Mbps link possible link at different speed possible bad cable bad connector or configuration mismatch 10 On Good 10 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet link Off No 10 Mbps link possible link at different speed possible bad cable bad connector or configuration mismatch Table 3 1 GA311 Port LED Activity 3 12 Basic Setup User Manual for the NETGEAR 10 100 1000 Mbp
18. ading this operation from the CPU Offload TCP_LargeSend Windows 2000 XP only WakeUp on ARP PING Windows NT not supported Supports hardware offload of large TCP packets in the transmit and receive directions When enabled this option improves the TCP IP transmit receive performance by offloading this operation from the CPU Disabled by default Enable wakeup on ARP Ping Disabled by default Table 4 1 Advanced GA311 Adapter Properties 4 2 Configuration and Troubleshooting User Manual for the NETGEAR 10 100 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 To configure the optional advanced adapter properties 1 Click the Local Area Connection icon in the lower right section of the Windows taskbar 2 Select the NETGEAR GA311 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter General Authentication Advanced Connect using E9 NETGEAR GA311 Gigabit Adapter This connection uses the following items E Client for Microsoft Networks amp File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks 8 QoS Packet Scheduler 30 Internet Protocol TCP IP Install Uninstall Description K K RK K Allows your computer to access resources on a Microsoft network C Show icon in notification area when connected Figure 4 1 Local Area Connection General Options 3 Click Configure then select the Advanced tab to display the advanced configuration options Be careful when changi
19. arch for the latest service pack http www microsoft com downloads search asp Basic Setup 3 1 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 1 Make sure that your system meets the hardware and software requirements referenced in Verifying System Requirements on page 3 1 2 Make sure that your system uses the latest BIOS 3 Turn off the power to your PC If you are running Windows close all applications and click 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 e Shut down the server software and turn off the power to your server e Use only insulated or non conducting tools e Hold the gigabit Ethernet adapter by the edges and place it on an antistatic surface only e Check the adapter for visible signs of damage particularly to the connector on the edge of the car
20. bps Full Duplex 10Mbps Half Duplex e Set up checksum offloading to the network card e Set up the offload of TCP large packets to the network card e Enable wakeup on ARP PING Configuration and Troubleshooting 4 1 User Manual for the NETGEAR 10 100 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 Configuring Optional Adapter Properties The table below introduces the optional advanced capabilities of the adapter Properties Description 802 1Q VLAN ID Windows 2000 XP only Set the Virtual Lan ID number The range is from 1 to 4094 802 1Q 1p VLAN Tagging Windows 2000 XP only When enabled tags are recognized by 802 1p aware switches and routers Disabled by default Jumbo Frame Windows NT not supported Extends the default Ethernet frame size from 1500 to 7500 bytes if enabled Disabled by default Link Speed Duplex Mode Windows 2000 XP only A performance option that allows you to choose how the card transmits and receive packets over the network You can select auto negotiation or set the speed and whether to use half or full duplex Network Address Displays the network address Offload Checksum Windows 2000 XP only Supports hardware offload of checksum in the transmit and receive directions When enabled this option allows the card to verify the TCP IP checksum of incoming Rx and or outgoing Tx packets This improves the TCP IP transmit receive performance by offlo
21. ce 325 feet 100 meters Note 1OOOBASE T signaling requires four twisted pairs of Category 5 balanced cabling as specified in ISO IEC 11801 1995 and ANSI EIA TIA 568 A 1995 and tested for additional performance using testing procedures defined in TIA EIA TSB95 Standards Compatibility IEEE 802 3ab 1000Base T Gigabit Ethernet IEEE 802 3u 100Base TX Fast Ethernet IEEE 802 3 10Base T Ethernet IEEE 802 3u Auto Negotiation IEEE 802 1Q VLAN GA311Network Connection RJ 45 connector for Category 5 UTP cable Full duplex 2000 Mbps 1000 Mbps each way Gigabit Ethernet Host Connection 64 bit 66 33 MHz PCI slot 32 bit 33 MHz PCI slot PCI rev 2 2 or higher DC Operating Voltage 5V 5 Power Consumption 4 75 watts maximum Dimensions 5 53 x 2 30 in 14 04 x 5 84 cm Weight 2 2 oz 60 g Operating Temperature 0 to 55 C Storage Temperature 10 degrees to 70 degrees Operating Humidity 10 to 90 noncondensing Agency Compliance FCC Class B CE mark VCCI C Tick WOL Support Remote Walk up Technical Specifications A 1 User Manual for the NETGEAR 10 100 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 A 2 Technical Specifications Appendix B Manual Driver Installation This Appendix describes how to install your NETGEAR 10 100 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 driver without using the setup exe but rather manually through the Windows utilities Note The procedures
22. ck the Have Disk button b The insert dialog box opens insert the GA311 driver CD into your CD ROM drive Type D in the dialog box and click OK Note Windows NT 4 0 drivers are found at D assuming that D is the drive letter for the CD ROM drive c The select OEM Option dialog box opens highlight the GA311 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter and click OK d The driver is copied onto your system and NT 4 0 will probably ask for the original Windows NT 4 0 CD ROM Point Windows NT 4 0 to the proper location for example D i386 When the Adapter property dialog box opens click Continue to accept the default parameters e Ifother cards in your system use TCP IP bindings the Microsoft TCP IP properties dialog box will open Set any necessary TCP IP configurations and click Close f When prompted to restart your computer remove your driver CD from the CDROM drive and click OK g The GA311 Windows NT 4 0 driver installation is complete Select Network Adapter Dick the Network Adapter thet matches your hsdmwe and then Ha pis N you have an aritallsson dish tor thes comparand chch Havs Dick Network Adapter BP Cogent eMASTER PO Adate BP Corpsa Nef kee 3 Controls BY Covpes ENETIE P PNP Bhemet Adapter BP COPS O astu Digta Local ok Adapter BP DLA IRAnac Token Ring Adapter RT EA Cond IONS Tanke CICA A dante zj Select Network Adapter Note If Windows warns about a Digital Signature Not Found click Yes t
23. d 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 e Port type 10 100 1000BASE T e Connector RJ 45 e Media CAT 5 UTP CAT 5e UTP e Maximum Distance 325 feet 100 meters 3 2 Basic Setup User Manual for the NETGEAR 10 100 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 Note 1O00BASE T signaling requires four twisted pairs of Category 5 balanced cabling as specified in ISO TEC 11801 1995 and ANSI EIA TIA 568 A 1995 and tested using procedures defined in TIA EIA TSB95 Installation Order 1 First install the GA311 driver and utility software using the setup exe program on the NETGEAR Adapter Resource CD 2 When the Windows system boots up after installing the GA311 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter the system automatically detects the new hardware and prompts you to install the driver software for the device 3 Follow the prompts of the Found New Hardware Wizard to automatically use the driver installed in step 1 If you are installing more than one GA311 Gigabit Ether
24. e NETGEAR Adapter Resource CD GA311 according to your network requirements Basic Setup 3 5 User Manual for the NETGEAR 10 100 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 Verify connectivity to your network a Connect one end of the cable to the GA311 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter b Connect the other end of the cable to an RJ 45 Ethernet network port c Turn on power to the PC and then to the connected device d Verify that one of the four LEDs is on indicating that there is a good link to the card e Click the GA311 system tray Netgear Smart Wizard utility icon on the lower right of the Windows task bar f Verify that the GA311 status information matches your network NETGEAR Network Status Link Activity MAC 00 E0 4C 69 04 18 IP 0 0 0 0 Speed 100M HALF Transmit Receice Performance C Transmit Receive Total Tx Rx Transmit Statistics Receive Statistics Tx Mbps 0 Rx Mbps 0 Tx Pkts s 0 Rix Pkts s 0 Total Tx Pkts 0 Total Rx Pkts 0 Tx Eror 0 Rx Error 0 If there is a problem with the installation of the driver an exclamation point will appear next to the NETGEAR GA311 Gigabit Adapter Try rebooting your computer Note If you are unable to connect see troubleshooting tips in Basic Troubleshooting Tips on page 4 4 3 6 Basic Setup User Manual for the NETGEAR 10 100 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 Fo
25. e to the Found New Next install the GA311 Gigabit Hardware Wizard Eth e rn et Ad apter This wizard helps you install software for NETGEAR Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 a Open the PC case and locate an available PCI slot in your computer oS Insert the card into the PCI expansion slot What do you want the wizard to do Note To avoid damaging any components on the care handle it by the Click Ne to continue 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 Restart the PC and Follow the Found New Hardware Wizard steps Windows Found New Hardware Wizard Accept the Install the software automatically setting and click Next to proceed Note If Windows XP or 2000 displays a Local Area Connection Icon before you connect a Windows XP Logo Testing or a Digital network cable Signature Not Found warning click Continue Anyway or Yes to proceed c Click Finish to complete the installation If prompted to do so restart the PC You will see the GA311 system tray icon on the lower right of the Windows task bar d Double click the GA311 icon in the Windows system tray to open the 4 For assistance with configuring the network Windows network connection page settings please see the networking tutorials on e Click Properties and configure the th
26. ears Select Search for a suitable driver for your device Recommended Click Next Found New Hardware Wizard a Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard This wizard helps you instal a device driver for a hardware devici To continue cick Next ees m EA Found New Hardware Wizard Add New Hardware Wizard What do you want Windows to do Seach for the best diver for your jecommended C Display a list of all the drivers in a specific location so you can select the diver you want sto eT _ coe Search for a driver Manual Driver Installation B 5 User Manual for the NETGEAR 10 100 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 Install the driver for the NETGEAR 10 100 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 a The Locate Driver Files dialog box appears b Select Specify a location Click Next c Insert the GA311 driver CD into your CD ROM drive In the Copy manufacturers files from field type D and click OK Note Windows drivers are found at D assuming that D is the drive letter for the CD ROM drive d The Driver File Search Results dialog box appears Click Next e The Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears with the following adapter name NETGEAR 10 100 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 Click Finish f Remove the GA311 driver CD from the CD ROM drive The GA311 Windows driver installation is complete You should see
27. eature WINS WINS Windows Internet Naming Service is a server process for resolving Windows based computer names to IP addresses Glossary 5 User Manual for the NETGEAR 10 100 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 6 Glossary Numerics 10 100 1000BASE T 3 2 32 bit 33 MHz PCI slot A 1 64 bit 66 33 MHz PCI slot A 1 802 1Q VLAN ID 4 1 802 1Q Ip VLAN tagging 4 1 A arp 2 3 4 1 C Cat5 cable 3 2 checksum offloading 4 1 Compatible NETGEAR products 2 3 Configuration Options 4 1 Connection Status 3 11 Connector RJ 45 3 2 Customer support 1 ii D Direct Memory Access 2 2 Documentation updates 1 1 duplex mode 4 1 E Ethernet 2 1 Ethernet frame size 2 2 Index Index F Fast Ethernet 2 1 features 2 2 Full duplex operation 2 2 G Gigabit Ethernet 2 1 H Hardware Description 2 5 HTML version of this manual 1 2 IEEE 802 1Q 2 1 TEEE 802 1Q VLAN 2 2 IEEE 802 3 Ethernet 2 2 IEEE 802 3ab Gigabit Ethernet 2 2 IEEE 802 3u Auto Negotiation 2 2 TEEE 802 3u Fast Ethernet 2 2 Installation Instructions 3 3 B 1 Installing the System Utility 3 13 IP checksum offload 4 2 number 3 14 transmit receive performance 4 2 J Jumbo frames 4 1 L Layer 2 frames 2 1 LEDs description 2 5 troubleshooting 4 4 link speed 4 1 MAC address 3 14 Media Access Control MAC 2 1 N Network Cable 3 2 O offload of TCP large packets 4 1 Physical Connection Indicators 3
28. end the entire procedure to your printer you do not have to worry about specifying the correct range of pages e Printing a Chapter Use the PDF of This Chapter link at the top right of any page Click the PDF of This Chapter link at the top right of any page in the chapter you want to print A new browser window opens showing the PDF version of the chapter you were viewing Click the print icon in the upper left of the window Tip If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature e Printing the Full Manual Use the PDF button in the toolbar at the top right of the browser window Click the PDF button A new browser window opens showing the PDF version of the chapter you were viewing Click the print icon in the upper left side of the window Tip If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature About This Manual 1 3 User Manual for the NETGEAR 10 100 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 1 4 About This Manual User Manual for the NETGEAR 10 100 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 Chapter 2 Introduction This chapter introduces the features package contents and appearance of the NETGEAR 10 100 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 About the NETGEAR 10 100 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 C
29. erators vendors and researchers concerned with the evolution of the Internet architecture and the smooth operation of the Internet 2 Glossary User Manual for the NETGEAR 10 100 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 IP Internet Protocol is the main internetworking protocol used in the Internet Used in conjunction with the Transfer Control Protocol TCP to form TCP IP IP Address A four byte number uniquely defining each host on the Internet usually written in dotted decimal notation with periods separating the bytes for example 134 177 244 57 Ranges of addresses are assigned by Internic an organization formed for this purpose IPX Short for Internetwork Packet Exchange a networking protocol used by the Novell NetWare operating systems Like UDP IP IPX is a datagram protocol used for connectionless communications Higher level protocols such as SPX and NCP are used for additional error recovery services ISP Internet service provider Internet Protocol The main internetworking protocol used in the Internet Used in conjunction with the Transfer Control Protocol TCP to form TCP IP LAN A communications network serving users within a limited area such as one floor of a building local area network LAN A communications network serving users within a limited area such as one floor of a building A LAN typically connects multiple personal computers and shared network devices such as storage and printers
30. ermit the definition operation and administration of Virtual LAN topologies within a Bridged LAN infrastructure Using the GA311 with 802 1p compliant switches or routers offers a range of traffic prioritization of Layer 2 frames providing a higher Quality of Service on high speed local area networks Introduction 2 1 User Manual for the NETGEAR 10 100 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 Key Features and Related NETGEAR Products The key features of the GA311 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter are Flexible 10 100 1000 Mbps capability Includes proven Gigabit controller technology Full duplex operation 2 000 Mbps 1 000 Mbps each way with DMA Direct Memory Access Gigabit Ethernet interface IEEE 802 3ab RJ 45 connector for Category 5 unshielded twisted pair UTP cable Interoperability with existing Fast Ethernet equipment compliance with the following standards and protocols e TEEE 802 3ab Gigabit Ethernet e JEEE 802 3u Fast Ethernet e JEEE 802 3 Ethernet e JEEE 802 3u Auto Negotiation for auto selectable 10 100 1000 Mbps line speed e TEEE 802 1Q VLAN Standard Ethernet frame size up to 1500 bytes optional Jumbo frame size 7500 bytes 33 66 MHz 32 64 bit PCI bus master Local Bus Revision 2 2 compliant with adaptive DMA channels Software driver support for Windows XP Windows 2000 Windows Me Windows 98SE and Windows NT 4 0 Universal dual voltage signaling 3 3 V and 5 V 2 2 Introduction User
31. f icons including the Network icon Double click on the network icon The network dialog box opens which displays a list of installed components Click on the adapter tab and then click the Add button Idertticaion Services Proost doptes Binding Hemot Adapter aE CN ey De Co oa Network Settings B 8 Manual Driver Installation User Manual for the NETGEAR 10 100 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 Install the driver for the NETGEAR 10 100 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 a The select network adapter dialog box opens click the Have Disk button b The insert dialog box opens insert the GA311 driver CD into your CD ROM drive Type D in the dialog box and click OK Note Windows NT 4 0 drivers are found at D assuming that D is the drive letter for the CD ROM drive c The select OEM Option dialog box opens highlight the GA311 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter and click OK d The driver is copied onto your system and NT 4 0 will probably ask for the original Windows NT 4 0 CD ROM Point Windows NT 4 0 to the proper location for example D i386 When the Adapter property dialog box opens click Continue to accept the default parameters e Ifother cards in your system use TCP IP bindings the Microsoft TCP IP properties dialog box will open Set any necessary TCP IP configurations and click Close f When prompted to restart your computer remove your driver
32. file and server names extensions commands IP addresses 9 Note This format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest This manual is written for the GA311 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter according to these specifications Table 1 1 Manual Specifications Product Version NETGEAR 10 100 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 Manual Publication Date October 2003 Note Product updates are available on the NETGEAR Inc Web site at http www netgear com support main asp Documentation updates are available on the NETGEAR Inc Web site at hittp www netgear com docs About This Manual User Manual for the NETGEAR 10 100 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 How to Use this Manual The HTML version of this manual includes these features UCC Index Search Favorites E Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Basic Setup PDF of This Chapter AA Chapter 3 Configuration Understanding the Configuration Options 1 Using Configuration Profiles Connectto an Access Pointin Infrastru How to Configure an e Connecting to Another PC in Ad hoc Model Infrastructure Mode Profile Enabling Wireless Security Features Appendix A Technical Specifications Appendix B Wireless Networking Basics Follow the instructions below to configure an Appendix C Preparing Your PCs for Network infrastructure mode profile for connecting to Glossary an access point
33. indows XP to the proper location for example D i386 c The Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears with the following adaptor name GA311 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter Click Finish d Remove the GA311 driver CD from the CD ROM drive The GA311 Windows XP driver installation is complete You should see the Local Area Connection icon on the right in the lower A Local Area Connection Icon before you connect a right portion of the Windows task bar network cable Manual Driver Installation B 3 User Manual for the NETGEAR 10 100 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 Verify connectivity to your network a Connect one end of the cable to the GA311 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter b Connect the other end of the cable to an RJ 45 Ethernet network port c Turn on power to the PC and then to the connected device d Verify that one of the four LEDs is on indicating that there is a good link to the card Alternatively install the GA311System Utility to easily view the connection status without needing to view the end of the adapter e Verify connectivity to the Internet or network resources Local Area Connection icon e Click the Local Area Connection icon in the lower right section of the Windows Taskbar e Click the NETGEAR GA311 Gigabit Adapter A message appears describing the status of the device If there is a problem with the installation of the driver an exclamation point wi
34. lick System e Click Hardware and click Device Manager tab and then double click Network adapters e 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 B 10 Manual Driver Installation Glossary List of Glossary Terms Use the list below to find definitions for technical terms used in this manual 10BASE T IEEE 802 3 specification for 10 Mbps Ethernet over Category 3 4 or 5 twisted pair wiring 100BASE Tx IEEE 802 3 specification for 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet over Category 5 twisted pair wiring 1000BASE T IEEE 802 3 specification for 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet over Category 5 twisted pair wiring 802 1Q IEEE specification for the operation of Virtual LAN VLAN Bridges that permit the definition operation and administration of Virtual LAN topologies within a Bridged LAN infrastructure 802 3 The IEEE standard defining the hardware layer and transport layer of a variant of Ethernet The maximum segment length is 500m and the maximum total length is 2 5km The maximum number of hosts is 1024 The maximum packet size is 1518 bytes 802 3ab Gigabit ethernet over Copper also known as 1000BaseT is an extension of the existing Fast Ethernet standard It specifies Gigabit Ethernet operatio
35. ll appear next to the NETGEAR GA311 Gigabit Adapter Try rebooting your computer Note If you are unable to connect see troubleshooting tips in Basic Troubleshooting Tips on page 4 4 For Windows 2000 amp 98SE Me Users Installing a GA311 You must have Network Administrator privileges to install the driver software The following screens illustrate the Windows 2000 installation steps The Windows 98SE and Windows Me installation process may proceed with different dialog boxes or the dialog boxes may open in a different sequence but should prompt you for the same information B 4 Manual Driver Installation User Manual for the NETGEAR 10 100 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 Install the GA311 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter a Locate an available PCI slot in your computer b Insert the card into the PCI expansion slot Note To avoid damaging any components on the card handle it by the edges using 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 c When you boot up the Windows system after installing the GA311 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter a Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears indicating that Windows has found the adapter Click Next d Insert the GA311 driver CD into your CD ROM drive e The install hardware device drivers dialog box app
36. n over the Category 5e 6 cabling systems already installed making it a highly cost effective solution 802 3u The IEEE committee working on standards for Fast Ethernet ADSL Short for asymmetric digital subscriber line a technology that allows data to be sent over existing copper telephone lines at data rates of from 1 5 to 9 Mbps when receiving data known as the downstream rate and from 16 to 640 Kbps when sending data known as the upstream rate Glossary 1 User Manual for the NETGEAR 10 100 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 ADSL requires a special ADSL modem ADSL is growing in popularity as more areas around the world gain access DHCP An Ethernet protocol specifying how a centralized DHCP server can assign network configuration information to multiple DHCP clients The assigned information includes IP addresses DNS addresses and gateway router addresses DNS Short for Domain Name System or Service an Internet service that translates domain names into IP addresses Because domain names are alphabetic they re easier to remember The Internet however is really based on IP addresses Every time you use a domain name therefore a DNS service must translate the name into the corresponding IP address For example the domain name www example com might translate to 198 105 232 4 The DNS system is in fact its own network If one DNS server doesn t know how to translate a particular domain name it asks anothe
37. net Adapter you must perform the following procedure for each card Basic Installation Instructions Use the procedure below that corresponds to the version of Windows you are using e Windows XP 2000 98SE 2nd edition or Me e Windows NT 4 0 Basic Setup 3 3 User Manual for the NETGEAR 10 100 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 For Windows XP 2000 Me and 98SE Users FIRST INSTALL THE GA311 SOFTWARE a Power on your PC let the operating system boot up completely and log in as needed b Insert the NETGEAR Adapter Resource CD into your CD ROM drive The Adapter Resource CD main page will load c From the Windows Start menu select Run The Run dialog box opens d Enter the path to the GA311 setup exe file on the CD For example if your CD ROM is drive D enter D GA311 setup as the path Then click OK e Follow the InstallShield Wizard steps click Finish when done and if prompted restart your computer Now the GA311 driver and utility software are installed NETGEAR Resource CD Adapters Table of Contents Changes trom Last Release Adapters Resource CD Type the name of a program folder document or Internet resource and Windows will open it For you OK Cancel Browse Windows Start Run 3 4 Basic Setup User Manual for the NETGEAR 10 100 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 Found New Hardware Wizard Welcom
38. ng items Introduction 2 3 User Manual for the NETGEAR 10 100 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 e GA311 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter e Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 10 100 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 201 10011 01 e NETGEAR Adapter Resource CD including Driver and System Utility Software User Manual for the NETGEAR 10 100 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 Animated Network Properties Configuration Tutorial PC Networking Tutorial e Warranty Support information card If any of the parts are incorrect missing or damaged contact your NETGEAR dealer Keep the carton including the original packing materials in case you need to return the product for repair To qualify for product updates and product warranty registrations fill out the registration information within 30 days of purchase For priority service register online on the NETGEAR Web page at http www NETGEAR com You can also fill out and return the Warranty amp Registration Card that is included in your product package Hardware Description As illustrated in the figure below the GA311 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter has an RJ 45 connector port and four LEDs 2 4 Introduction User Manual for the NETGEAR 10 100 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 Figure 1 1 Front Panel of Model GA311 Gigabit Adapter The front panel of the GA311 has four LEDs one for each port speed option 10 Mbps 100 Mbps and
39. ng these settings Incorrect Advanced settings can cause your GA311 to behave unpredictably or not function 4 Select the Property to configure then click the drop down arrow to set the Value 5 Click OK when you have finished changing the configuration Configuration and Troubleshooting 4 3 User Manual for the NETGEAR 10 100 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 Basic Troubleshooting Tips Checking the Port LEDs The front panel of the GA311 has four LEDs one for each port speed option 1OMbps 100 Mbps and 1000Mbps to indicate which link is active and one LED for data transfer status Before the port LEDs can provide troubleshooting information the card must be connected to the network and the network drivers for your particular operating system must be installed See Basic Installation Instructions on page 3 3 for more information The LEDs on the NETGEAR 10 100 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 indicate the condition of link Figure 4 2 Front of the GA311 Adapter 4 4 Configuration and Troubleshooting User Manual for the NETGEAR 10 100 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 Verify that the card status LEDs operate as described in the table below Label Activity Description DATA Blinking Brief bursts of data detected on the port On Streams of data detected on the port Off No data detected on the port 1000 On Good 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet link Off No 1000 Mbps link
40. o continue Speed amp Duplex Select the Ine speed and duplex mode to connect to the network The recommended Cancel selection is Auto which sets up the adapter to auto detect the optimal connection Ee Accept the Default Speed amp Duplex 3 8 Basic Setup User Manual for the NETGEAR 10 100 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 Verify connectivity to your network a b C Connect one end of the cable to the GA311 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter Connect the other end of the cable to an RJ 45 Ethernet network port Turn on power to the PC and then to the connected device Verify that one of the four LEDs is on indicating that there is a good link to the card See Determining the GA311 Connection Status on page 3 11 for more information 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 e Click Hardware and click Device Manager tab and then double click Network adapters e 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 INote The Netgear Smart Wizard utility is not avilable for Windows NT Basic Setup 3 9 User Manual for the NETGEAR 10 100
41. ongratulations on your purchase of the NETGEAR GA311 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter Designed especially for high performance systems such as servers and high end workstations it offers 2 gigabits per second Gbps of aggregate bandwidth and optimized performance while minimizing network overhead on the host system This guide describes the installation and use of the GA311 for operation with a Microsoft Windows XP Windows 2000 Windows Me Windows 98SE 2nd edition or Windows NT 4 0 with Service Pack 5 or above system It connects your PCI compliant workstation to a Gigabit Ethernet network incorporating a new technology that transfers data at a rate of 1 Gbps or 1000 megabits per second Mbps over standard Category 5 cables Performance is optimized and network overhead on the host system is minimized with the use of the GA311 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter The GA311 has demonstrated interoperability with all major Gigabit Ethernet equipment on the market that is compliant with IEEE 802 3ab standards and should work with most non compliant Gigabit Ethernet products In addition because the GA311 uses standard Ethernet frame and Media Access Control MAC formats it provides full compatibility with Fast Ethernet network equipment through network switches from a variety of vendors including NETGEAR The GA311 is 802 1Q 1p compliant for frame priority tagging The IEEE 802 1Q standard defines the operation of Virtual LAN VLAN Bridges that p
42. our computer click No 8 Shut down your computer Install the network card in a new slot and then install the network drivers by following the instructions in For Windows NT 4 0 Users Installing a GA311 on page 3 7 3 10 Basic Setup User Manual for the NETGEAR 10 100 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 Updating the Driver Software in Windows NT 4 0 To replace an old driver software with a newer version 1 Start your Windows NT 4 0 system and log in You must have Network Administrator privileges to install the driver software 2 On the Windows taskbar click the Start button point to Settings and then click Control Panel 3 Double click the Network icon 4 Click on the Adapters tab Any previously installed software drivers are listed in the Network Adapters list 5 Click on the adapter that you want to update 6 Click Update The Select Network Adapter dialog box opens 7 When prompted insert the NETGEAR Adapter Resource CD into the CD ROM drive in your PC 8 Type the path that matches the CD ROM drive on your system and then click OK For example enter the following path EA In this example the letter E is the CD ROM drive 9 Click Close in the Network Dialog box when the copying process is complete 10 When prompted to restart your computer click Yes The system restarts using the new driver and the default configuration settings Determining the GA311 Connection Status The NE
43. r Windows NT 4 0 Users Installing a GA311 This section provides information about inserting the gigabit Ethernet adapter in your computer and installing the Microsoft Windows NT 4 0 driver software Install the GA311 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter a Locate an available PCI slot in your computer Insert the card into the PCI expansion slot Note To avoid damaging any components on the card handle it by the edges using 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 When you boot up the Windows system after installing the GA311 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter on the Windows taskbar click the Start button point to Settings and then click Control Panel The Control Panel window opens displaying a group of icons including the Network icon Double click on the network icon The network dialog box opens which displays a list of installed components Click on the adapter tab and then click the Add button Idertiicaion Services Proroci Adopte Bindings Heeh Adapter aw rea ee ee Co coca Network Settings Basic Setup 3 7 User Manual for the NETGEAR 10 100 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 Install the driver for the NETGEAR 10 100 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 a The select network adapter dialog box opens cli
44. r one and so on until the correct IP address is returned Domain Name A descriptive name for an address or group of addresses on the Internet Domain names are of the form of a registered entity name plus one of a number of predefined top level suffixes such as com edu uk etc For example in the address mail NETGEAR com mail is a server name and NETGEAR com is the domain DSL Short for digital subscriber line but is commonly used in reference to the asymmetric version of this technology ADSL that allows data to be sent over existing copper telephone lines at data rates of from 1 5 to 9 Mbps when receiving data known as the downstream rate and from 16 to 640 Kbps when sending data known as the upstream rate ADSL requires a special ADSL modem ADSL is growing in popularity as more areas around the world gain access Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP An Ethernet protocol specifying how a centralized DHCP server can assign network configuration information to multiple DHCP clients The assigned information includes IP addresses DNS addresses and gateway router addresses Gateway A local device usually a router that connects hosts on a local network to other networks IETF Internet Engineering Task Force Working groups of the IETF propose standard protocols and procedures for the Internet which are published as RFCs Request for Comment at www ietf org An open international community of network designers op
45. s Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 Installing the GA311 Smart Wizard Utility The GA311 Smart Wizard utility provides a convenient way to check the status of the adapter without needing to view the front of the adapter itself To install the utility Note The Netgear Smart Wizard utility is not avilable for Windows NT Click the Windows Start menu and select Run 2 Choose cmd 3 Type d GA311 launch to start the utility installation Note The installation program is found on D assuming that D is the drive letter for the CD ROM drive 4 Follow the installation prompts 5 Click Finish to complete the installation The GA311 Smart Wizard utility appears in the right section of the Windows taskbar 6 Click the GA311 Smart Wizard utility icon to view the current status Basic Setup 3 13 User Manual for the NETGEAR 10 100 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 NETGEAR Network Status Lik Activity MAC 00 E0 4C 69 04 18 IP 0 0 0 0 Speed 100M HALF Transmit Receice Performance Transmit C Receive Total Tx Rx Transmit Statistics Receive Statistics Tx Mbps Rx Mbps Tx Pkts s Fix Pkts s Total Tx Pkts 0 Total Rx Pkts Tx Error 0 Rx Error Figure 3 2 NETGEAR GA311 System Utility The GA311 System Utility displays the following details e Link e Activity e MAC address e IP number e Speed e TCP IP Transmit Receive Performance graph select to view packets
46. sseeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeenenees 3 12 Installing the GA3TI Smart Wizard VUY i svinsskccascusiveadensiivs innsinn 3 13 Chapter 4 Configuration and Troubleshooting Understanding the Configuration Options cccieccssecccsissccieasceisgneceresccensecedadddenantedeaseranevaceeas 4 1 Configuring Optional Adapter Properties cccsnicciscocessiiccesesincsescianitesuordenuetiansduninedeontvanatess 4 2 Contents iii pee the Port LEDs bas EA T Using a Troubleshooing OMeckiist a isissniiiissiii a Appendix A Technical Specifications Appendix B Manual Driver Installation Basic Installation Instructions tase a B 1 For Windows XP Users Installing a GA311 j ee B 2 For Windows 2000 amp 98SE Me Users aani a GA311 inane For Windows NT 4 0 Users Installing a GAS11 0 2 eeeceeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeteeeeeees BOT Glossary Wet OT Cane Seah Tene s saschiadiacaneiecanseseduienie toladan R RA Index Contents User Manual for the NETGEAR 10 100 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 Chapter 1 About This Manual Thank you for purchasing the NETGEAR 10 100 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 Audience Conventions Scope This reference manual assumes that the reader has basic to intermediate computer and Internet skills This guide uses the following typographical conventions Table 1 Typographical conventions italics Emphasis books CDs URL names bold times roman User input courier font Screen text
47. the Local Area Connection icon on the right in the lower right portion of the Windows task bar Found New Hardware Wizard ae Locate Driver Files eo Where do you wart Windows to search for diver fles Search for dives fles for the following hardware device ay Ethernet Controter The ward searches for sutable divers in ts driver database on pour computer and in any of the following optional search locations that you specily To siart the search chck Nest If you are searching on a hoppy disk of CD ROM drive insert the floppy disk or CD before choking Next lt Back Next gt Cancel Locate Driver Files Note If Windows warns about a Digital Signature Not Found click Yes to continue Local Area Connection Icon before you connect a network cable B 6 Manual Driver Installation User Manual for the NETGEAR 10 100 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 Verify connectivity to your network a b c Connect one end of the cable to the GA311 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter Connect the other end of the cable to an RJ 45 Ethernet network port Turn on power to the PC and then to the connected device Verify that one of the four LEDs is on indicating that there is a good link to the card Alternatively install the GA311System Utility to easily view the connection status without needing to view the end of the adapter Verify connectivity to the Internet or network resources Local Area Connection
48. tions Subnet Mask A mask used to determine what subnet an IP address belongs to Subnetting enables a network administrator to further divide an IP address into two or more subnets TCP IP The main internetworking protocols used in the Internet The Internet Protocol IP used in conjunction with the Transfer Control Protocol TCP form TCP IP WAN A long distance link used to extend or connect remotely located local area networks The Internet is a large WAN WEB Proxy Server A Web proxy server is a specialized HTTP server that allows clients access to the Internet from behind a firewall The proxy server listens for requests from clients within the firewall and forwards these requests to remote Internet servers outside the firewall The proxy server reads responses from the external servers and then sends them to internal client clients wide area network WAN A long distance link used to extend or connect remotely located local area networks The Internet is a large WAN 4 Glossary User Manual for the NETGEAR 10 100 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 Windows Internet Naming Service WINS Windows Internet Naming Service is a server process for resolving Windows based computer names to IP addresses If a remote network contains a WINS server your Windows PCs can gather information from that WINS server about its local hosts This allows your PCs to browse that remote network using the Windows Network Neighborhood f
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