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For Windows 2000 & 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.
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 appears. Select Search for a suitable driver for your device (Recommended). Click Next. Found New Hardware WizardSearch for a driverInstall 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 the Local Area Connection icon on the right in the lower right portion of the Windows task bar. Locate Driver FilesNote: If Windows warns about a Digital Signature Not Found, click Yes to continue.Local Area Connection Icon before you connect a network cableVerify 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
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.
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