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For Windows Vista and XP Users Installing a 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 Vista/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 Vista/XP Logo testing message.
d. Insert the GA311 driver CD into your CD-ROM drive.
e. Select Install from a list or specific location (Advanced) and then click Next. The choose your search and installation options dialog box appears.
Found New Hardware Wizard

Install the driver for the NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311.

a. Click Search for the best driver in these locations, clear the Search removable media (floppy, CD-ROM...) check box and select Include this location in the search. Type D:\ in the drop-down box. Click Next.
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 Windows 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 right portion of the Windows task bar.
Search and Installation Options
Local Area Connection Icon before you connect a network cable

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
    • Click the Local Area Connection icon in the lower right section of the Windows Taskbar.
    • 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 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.

NETGEAR, Inc.
http://www.netgear.com
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