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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 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 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.

Adapters Resource CD
Windows Start Run

Next, install the GA311 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter.

a. Shut down and turn off your computer.
b. Open the PC case, and locate an available PCI slot in your computer. Insert the card into the PCI expansion slot.
Note: To avoid damaging any components on the care, 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 OS from freezing at startup.
c. Restart the PC and Follow the Found New Hardware Wizard steps.
Accept the Install the software automatically setting, and click Next to proceed.
Note: If Windows XP or 2000 displays a Windows XP Logo Testing or a Digital Signature Not Found warning, click Continue Anyway or Yes to proceed.
d. 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.
e. Double-click the GA311 icon in the Windows system tray to open the Windows network connection page.
f. Click Properties and configure the GA311 according to your network requirements.
Windows Found New Hardware Wizard
Local Area Connection Icon before you connect a network cable

For assistance with configuring the network settings, please see the networking tutorials on the NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 Resource CD.

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.
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.


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