Contents iii
Contents
About This Manual
Conventions, Formats and Scope ..................................................................................... v
How to Use This Manual .................................................................................................. vi
How to Print this Manual ................................................................................................... vi
Revision History ................................................................................................................vii
Chapter 1
Introduction
About the NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit CardBus Adapter GA511 ..................1-1
CardBus Support ......................................................................................................1-1
Bus-Mastering Capability .........................................................................................1-2
Frame Priority Tagging for Virtual LANs ...................................................................1-2
Key Features and Related NETGEAR Products ............................................................1-2
What’s in the Box? ..........................................................................................................1-4
Hardware Description .....................................................................................................1-5
Chapter 2
Basic Setup
What You Need Before You Begin ..................................................................................2-1
Verifying System Requirements ...............................................................................2-1
Preparing to Install Your GA511 Gigabit CardBus Adapter .............................................2-2
Selecting the Network Cable ....................................................................................2-2
Installation Order ......................................................................................................2-2
Basic Installation Instructions .........................................................................................2-3
Determining the GA511 Connection Status ....................................................................2-7
Using the GA511 Smart Wizard Utility .....................................................................2-7
Checking the Port LEDs ...........................................................................................2-8
Chapter 3
Configuration and Troubleshooting
Understanding the Configuration Options ......................................................................3-1
Configuring Optional Adapter Properties ........................................................................3-2