NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps CardBus Adapter GA511 User Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA 202-10044-02 March 2007 v2.
Technical Support Please refer to the support information card that shipped with your product. By registering your product at http://www.netgear.com/register, we can provide you with faster expert technical support and timely notices of product and software upgrades. NETGEAR, INC. Support Information Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR, for US & Canada only. For other countries, see your Support information card. E-mail: support@netgear.com North American NETGEAR website: http://www.netgear.
Contents About This Manual Conventions, Formats and Scope ..................................................................................... v How to Use This Manual .................................................................................................. vi How to Print this Manual ................................................................................................... vi Revision History ...............................................................................................
Troubleshooting ..............................................................................................................3-3 Basic Tips .................................................................................................................3-4 Checking the Device Driver Installation ...................................................................3-4 Using a Troubleshooting Checklist ...........................................................................3-5 Frequently Asked Questions ...
About This Manual The NETGEAR® NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps CardBus Adapter GA511 User Manual describes how to install, configure and troubleshoot the NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit CardBus Adapter GA511. The information in this manual is intended for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills. Conventions, Formats and Scope The conventions, formats, and scope of this manual are described in the following paragraphs: • • Typographical Conventions.
NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps CardBus Adapter GA511 User Manual Danger: This is a safety warning. Failure to take heed of this notice may result in personal injury or death. • Scope. This manual is written for the GA511 Gigabit CardBus Adapter according to these specifications: Product Version NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit CardBus Adapter GA511 Manual Publication Date March 2007 . Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. website at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/GA511.asp.
NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps CardBus Adapter GA511 User Manual • Printing from PDF. Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in order to view and print PDF files. The Acrobat reader is available on the Adobe Web site at http://www.adobe.com. – Printing a PDF Chapter. Use the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left of any page. – • Click the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left of any page in the chapter you want to print.
NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps CardBus Adapter GA511 User Manual viii v2.
Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter introduces the features, package contents, and appearance of the NETGEAR 10/100/ 1000 Mbps Gigabit CardBus Adapter GA511. About the NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit CardBus Adapter GA511 Congratulations on your purchase of the NETGEAR® GA511 Gigabit CardBus Adapter.
NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps CardBus Adapter GA511 User Manual By utilizing internal bus speeds, CardBus can operate at speeds six times faster than a 16-bit PC Card and five times faster than a 100 Mbps PC Card. In addition, CardBus PC cards operate at 3.3 Volts, saving power and conserving your PC's battery life. Bus-Mastering Capability Model GA511 features leading-edge bus-mastering capabilities to optimize throughput while maintaining low CPU utilization.
NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps CardBus Adapter GA511 User Manual – IEEE 802.3u Auto Negotiation for auto-selectable 10/100/1000 Mbps line speed – IEEE 802.1Q VLAN • Standard Ethernet frame size (up to 1500 bytes), optional Jumbo frame size (3000 bytes) • 33 MHz, 32-bit CardBus bus master with adaptive DMA channels • Software driver support for Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Me, and Windows 98SE The optional advanced configuration choices include: • Configurable 802.
NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps CardBus Adapter GA511 User Manual • GSM7324 24-Port Layer 3 Managed Gigabit Switch • GSM7312 12-Port Layer 3 Managed Gigabit Switch What’s in the Box? The product package should contain the following items: • GA511 Gigabit CardBus Adapter Installation Guide for the NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit CardBus Adapter GA511 (201-10177-01) • NETGEAR Adapter Resource CD, including: • – Driver and System Utility Software – NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps CardBus Adapter GA511 User Man
NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps CardBus Adapter GA511 User Manual Hardware Description As illustrated in the figure below, the GA511 Gigabit CardBus Adapter has an RJ-45 connector port and two LEDs. Figure 1-1 Thefront panel of the GA511 has two LEDs: one for the port speed option (100 Mbps and 1000 Mbps) and one LED for the data transfer status. 1-5 v2.
NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps CardBus Adapter GA511 User Manual 1-6 v2.
Chapter 2 Basic Setup This chapter describes how to install your NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit CardBus Adapter GA511 and set up basic connectivity on your Local Area Network (LAN) using the setup.exe utility. What You Need Before You Begin You need to verify your computer meets the minimum system requirements and identify the network configuration settings of the LAN where you will connect before you can configure your gigabit Ethernet adapter and connect.
NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps CardBus Adapter GA511 User Manual Preparing to Install Your GA511 Gigabit CardBus Adapter Follow the instructions provided in this section for installing the GA511 Gigabit CardBus Adapter in your notebook computer. For additional information about performing these tasks on your particular system, refer to the manuals included with your system hardware. Before installing your gigabit Ethernet adapter: 1.
NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps CardBus Adapter GA511 User Manual 2. When the Windows system boots up after installing the GA511 Gigabit CardBus Adapter, the system automatically detects the new hardware and prompts you to install the driver software for the device. Follow the prompts of the Found New Hardware Wizard to automatically use the driver installed in step 1. If you are installing more than one GA511 Gigabit CardBus Adapter, you must perform these steps for each card.
NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps CardBus Adapter GA511 User Manual Next, install the GA511 Gigabit CardBus Adapter. a. Locate an available CardBus slot on the side of your notebook. Hold the PC Card with the NETGEAR logo facing up and insert it into the CardBus slot. Note: Do not use excessive force, but make sure the card is fully inserted into the slot. b. A Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears, indicating that Windows has found the adapter.
NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps CardBus Adapter GA511 User Manual NEXT, CONFIGURE THE GA511 GIGABIT CARDBUS ADAPTER. a. Double-click the connection icon in the Windows system tray to open the Windows network connection page. Connection icon For assistance with configuring the network If the connection icon is not visible, you settings, please see the networking tutorials on can change the connection properties by the NETGEAR Adapter Resource CD. going to Start > Control Panel > Network Connections. b.
NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps CardBus Adapter GA511 User Manual Finally, Verify connectivity to your network. a. Connect one end of a Cat 5 (or higher) Ethernet cable to the GA511 Gigabit CardBus Adapter. b. Connect the other end of the cable to an RJ-45 Ethernet network port. c. Turn on power to the notebook computer and then to the connected device. d. Verify that one of the LEDs is on, indicating that there is a good link to the card. e.
NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps CardBus Adapter GA511 User Manual Determining the GA511 Connection Status The NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit CardBus Adapter GA511 provides the following two indicators which give you feedback on the status of your connection: • The GA511 Smart Wizard utility displays the current status of the device. • The LEDs on the NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit CardBus Adapter GA511 indicate the condition of link.
NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps CardBus Adapter GA511 User Manual The GA511 System Utility displays the following details: • Link • Activity • MAC address • IP number • Speed • TCP/IP Transmit/Receive Performance graph — select to view packets transmitted, received, or both • TCP/IP Transmit and Receive Statistics Click Details to view the settings of the adapter: Figure 2-2 Checking the Port LEDs The LEDs on the NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit CardBus Adapter GA511 indicate the condition of the
NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps CardBus Adapter GA511 User Manual Verify that the card status LEDs operate as described in the table below: Table 2-1.
NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps CardBus Adapter GA511 User Manual 2-10 v2.
Chapter 3 Configuration and Troubleshooting This chapter describes how to use the advanced configuration options of your NETGEAR 10/100/ 1000 Mbps Gigabit CardBus Adapter GA511 and basic troubleshooting techniques. Understanding the Configuration Options The GA511 adapter provides the following advanced options: • Configure the 802.1Q VLAN ID. The IEEE 802.
NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps CardBus Adapter GA511 User Manual Configuring Optional Adapter Properties The table below introduces the optional advanced capabilities of the adapter. Table 3-1. Advanced GA511 Adapter Properties Properties Description 802.1Q VLAN ID Set the Virtual Lan ID number. The range is from 1 to 4094. 802.1Q/1p VLAN Tagging When enabled, tags are recognized by 802.1p-aware switches and routers. Disabled by default.
NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps CardBus Adapter GA511 User Manual Figure 3-1 3. Select the Advanced tab to display the advanced configuration options. Be careful when changing these settings. Incorrect Advanced settings can cause your GA511 to behave unpredictably or not function. 4. Select the Property to configure, then click the drop-down arrow to set the Value. 5. Click OK when you have finished changing the configuration. Troubleshooting Use the information below to solve common problems you may encounter.
NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps CardBus Adapter GA511 User Manual Basic Tips If you have problems connecting to your wireless network, try the tips below. Table 3-2. GA511 Adapter connection tips Symptom Cause Solution The Adapter LED The GA511 is not lights are not lit. inserted into the slot properly or the GA511 software is not loaded. Make sure the notebook is fully powered on. The Link/Act LED light is lit, but the 100/1000 LED is not lit. The GA511 is operating at 10 Mbps.
NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps CardBus Adapter GA511 User Manual Using a Troubleshooting Checklist If you need to test the network adapter further, check the following items: • Inspect all cables and connections. Check the length and rating of the cable. • Connect the adapter to a different network port and run the tests again. If successful, the original network port may be defective or improperly configured. • Check the adapter installation by reviewing “Basic Installation Instructions” on page 2-3.
NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps CardBus Adapter GA511 User Manual What are the Differences Between CardBus and 16-bit PCMCIA Cards? CardBus is a higher performance version of a PCMCIA card. CardBus also offers lower power consumption: CardBus Cards are all 3.3-volt cards, while 16-bit PCMCIA Cards can be 5-volt or 3.3-volt. The key difference is the data path interface. 16-bit PCMCIA Cards are based on a 16-bit “ISAlike” interface, while CardBus Cards use a 32-bit “PCI-like” interface.
Appendix A Technical Specifications This appendix provides technical specifications for the NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit CardBus Adapter GA511.
NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps CardBus Adapter GA511 User Manual Storage Temperature -10 degrees to 70 degrees Operating Humidity 10% to 90% noncondensing Agency Compliance FCC Class B, CE mark, VCCI, C-Tick A-2 v2.
Appendix B Preparing Your PCs for Network Access This appendix describes how to prepare your PCs to connect to the Internet through the NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit CardBus Adapter GA511. For adding file and print sharing to your network, please consult the Windows help information included with the version of Windows installed on each computer on your network.
NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps CardBus Adapter GA511 User Manual 2. Double-click the Network icon. The Network window opens, which displays a list of installed components. Figure B-1 You must have an Ethernet adapter or an GA511, the TCP/IP protocol, and the Client for Microsoft Networks. Note: It is not necessary to remove any other network components shown in the Network window in order to install the adapter, TCP/IP, or Client for Microsoft Networks. If you need to add TCP/IP: a. Click the Add button. b.
NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps CardBus Adapter GA511 User Manual c. Select Microsoft. d. Select Client for Microsoft Networks, and then click OK. If you need to add File and Print Sharing for Microsoft Networks: a. Click the Add button. b. Select Client, and then click Add. c. Select Microsoft. d. Select File and Print Sharing for Microsoft Networks, and then click OK. 3. Restart your PC for the changes to take effect.
NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps CardBus Adapter GA511 User Manual Verify the following settings as shown: • Client for Microsoft Network exists • Ethernet adapter is present • TCP/IP is present • Primary Network Logon is set to Windows logon Click on the Properties button. The following TCP/IP Properties window will display. B-4 v2.
NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps CardBus Adapter GA511 User Manual By default, the IP Address tab is open on this window. • Verify the following: Obtain an IP address automatically is selected. If not selected, click in the radio button to the left of it to select it. This setting is required to enable the DHCP server to automatically assign an IP address. • Click OK to continue. Restart the PC. Repeat these steps for each PC with this version of Windows on your network.
NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps CardBus Adapter GA511 User Manual The IP Configuration window opens, which lists (among other things), your IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway. 3. From the drop-down box, select your Ethernet adapter. The window is updated to show your settings, which should match the values below if you are using the default TCP/IP settings that NETGEAR recommends for connecting through a router or gateway: • The IP address is between 192.168.0.2 and 192.168.0.
NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps CardBus Adapter GA511 User Manual DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows Vista, XP or 2000 You will find there are many similarities in the procedures for different Windows systems when using DHCP to configure TCP/IP. To configure each of these versions of Windows, see “Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing” at the following location: http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/tcpip/index.htm. B-7 v2.
NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps CardBus Adapter GA511 User Manual B-8 v2.
Appendix C Related Documents This appendix provides links to reference documents you can use to gain a more complete understanding of the technologies used in your NETGEAR product. Document Link Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/tcpip/index.htm Wireless Communications http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wireless/index.htm Preparing a Computer for Network Access http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wsdhcp/index.
NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps CardBus Adapter GA511 User Manual C-2 v2.
NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps CardBus Adapter GA511 User Manual Index Numerics H 10/100/1000BASE-T 2-2 Hardware Description 1-5 802.1Q VLAN ID 3-1 802.1Q/1p VLAN tagging 3-1 I IEEE 802.1Q 1-2 C IEEE 802.1Q VLAN 1-3 Cat5 cable 2-2 IEEE 802.3 Ethernet 1-2 checksum offloading 3-1 IEEE 802.3ab Gigabit Ethernet 1-2 Compatible NETGEAR products 1-3 IEEE 802.3u Auto Negotiation 1-3 Configuration Options 3-1 IEEE 802.
NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps CardBus Adapter GA511 User Manual N Network Cable 2-2 O offload of TCP large packets 3-1 R registering 1-ii RJ-45 connector 1-5 S Support 1-ii System Requirements 2-1 System Utility 2-7 T TCP/IP checksum offload 3-2 LargeSend offload 3-2 Transmit and Receive Statistics 2-8 Transmit/Receive Performance graph 2-8 TCP/IP properties verifying for Windows B-5 Technical Support 1-ii traffic prioritization 1-2 Troubleshooting Checklist 3-5 Tutorial Animated Network Properties Configur
