NETGEAR GA311 - Gigabit PCI Adapter User manual

GA311
Gigabit PCI Adapter
Gigabit Power Supercharges Your Ethernet Network
NETGEAR's Gigabit PCI Adapter injects dynamic force into your home or small office desktop
PC so you can transfer huge files at astonishing speeds. Whether they're video files at home,
or the largest CAD or database files at work, this powerful 1000 Mbps adapter moves them
up to 10 times faster than Fast Ethernet and 100 times faster than 802.11b wireless! It's
designed for easy operation as it instantly connects you to other networked computers,
printers, routers, network storage, and the Internet. NETGEAR's unique Smart Wizard
performance dashboard lets you monitor actual speed, while 10/100/1000 Mbps auto-sensing
portsspeed up performance and eliminate any need for manual switching. Wide compatibility
with all major operating systems, other Ethernet products, and both 3.3-volt and 5-volt PCI
systems does away with potential user hassles. What's more, installation is simple – in fewer
than five clicks, Smart Wizard install assistant has you up and running full speed ahead.
Energizes your network with blazing 1000 Mbps performance. Up to 10 times faster than Fast
Ethernet, and up to 100 times faster than 802.11b wireless, NETGEAR's Gigabit PCI Adapter
transfers huge files in a flash, at home or in the office. Furthermore, it is equipped with
10/100/1000 Mbps auto-sensing capability to speed up performance and eliminate the need for
manual switching.
The Smart Wizard install assistant makes setup quick, simple, and painless. Smart Wizard
performance dashboard, a graphical gauge that tracks the throughput of the adapter, lets you
monitor network speeds. Fully backward compatible with 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps Ethernet
products, NETGEAR's Gigabit PCI Adapter also supports all major operating systems and
works in both 3.3-volt and 5-volt PCI systems – no upgrades required.
Ultra Fast
Hassle Free
• Help is there when you need it!
NETGEAR provides 24x7
technical support* in English
with selected local language
support during office hours.

GS105
5-port Gigbit Ethernet Switch
WGT624
108 Mbps Wireless
Firewall Router
Broadband
modem
Internet
Desktop PCs
with GA311
Gigabit PCI Adapter
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System Requirements
-A computer with a Pentium®300 MHz or
higher compatible processor
- One open 32-bit or 64-bit PCI slot
- A CD-ROM drive
- 64 MB of memory
- 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
Package Contents
-Gigabit PCI Adapter GA311
-Installation guide
-Adapters Resource CD
-Warranty/Support information card
NETGEAR Related Products
-GS105 5-port Gigabit Ethernet Switch
-GS108 8-port Copper Gigabit Switch
-GS516T 16-port Copper Gigabit Switch
-GS524T 24-port Copper Gigabit Switch
Product Specifications
•Standards Compliance:
-10 Mbps 10BASE-T; 20 Mbps full-duplex
10BASE-T; 100 Mbps 100BASE-TX; 200 Mbps
full-duplex 100BASE-TX; 1000BASE-T
Gigabit Ethernet
•Interface:
-PC PCI ver. 2.2; Network RJ-45
•Network Port:
-10/100/1000 Mbps twisted-pair RJ-45
•Status LEDs:
-1000Mbps, 100 Mbps, 10 Mbps, Data
•Supported Operating Systems:
-Windows XP, 2000, Me, 98SE (Second Edition),
NT 4.0 and NDIS 2.0 drivers
•Physical Specifications:
-Dimensions: 14 x 6 cm (3.3 x 2.3 in.)
-Weight: 60 g (2.2 oz)
•Warranty:
-NETGEAR 1-year warranty
GA311 Gigabit PCI Adapter
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR (638-4327)
E-mail: [email protected]
www.NETGEAR.com
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* Free basic installation support provided
for 90 days from date of purchase; option-
al premium support available.
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