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Configuring Optional Adapter Properties

The table below introduces the optional advanced capabilities of the adapter.

Table 3-1. Advanced GA311 Adapter Properties
Properties
Description
802.1Q VLAN ID
(Windows Vista, 2000, XP only)
Set the Virtual Lan ID number. The range is from 1 to 4094.
802.1Q/1p VLAN Tagging
(Windows Vista, 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 Vista, 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 Vista, 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 offloading this operation from the CPU.
Offload TCP_LargeSend
(Windows Vista, 2000, XP only)
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.
WakeUp on ARP/PING
(Windows NT not supported)
Enable wakeup on ARP/Ping. Disabled by default.

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.

    Figure 3-1

  3. Click Configure, then select the Advanced tab to display the advanced configuration options. Be careful when changing 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.

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