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NETGEAR GA511 User Manual

10/100/1000 mbps cardbus adapter
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User Manual for the
NETGEAR 10/100/1000
Mbps CardBus Adapter
GA511
NETGEAR, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
Version v1.0
July 2004

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  • Page 1 User Manual for the NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps CardBus Adapter GA511 NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA Version v1.0 July 2004...

  • Page 2: Technical Support

    In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    About This Manual Audience, Conventions, Scope ...1-1 Chapter 2 Introduction About the NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit CardBus Adapter GA511 ...2-1 CardBus Support ...2-2 Bus-Mastering Capability ...2-2 Frame Priority Tagging for Virtual LANs ...2-2 Key Features and Related NETGEAR Products ...2-3 What’s in the Box? ...2-5...
  • Page 4 What Happens if I Force a CardBus Card into a PC Card Slot? ...4-5 What are the Differences Between CardBus and 16-bit PCMCIA Cards? ...4-6 Will the GA511 Gigabit CardBus Adapter Work on My Laptop? ...4-6 How Do I Remove the GA511 Software and Utility? ...4-6...

  • Page 5: About This Manual

    Screen text, file and server names, extensions, commands, IP addresses courier font Note: This format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest. This manual is written for the GA511 Gigabit CardBus Adapter according to these specifications: Table 1-1. Manual Specifications...
  • Page 6 User Manual for the NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps CardBus Adapter GA511 About This Manual...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Category 5 cables. Performance is optimized and network overhead on the host system is minimized with the use of the GA511 Gigabit CardBus Adapter. This guide describes the installation and use of the GA511 for operation with a Microsoft® Windows® XP, Windows®...

  • Page 8: Cardbus Support

    Model GA511 features leading-edge bus-mastering capabilities to optimize throughput while maintaining low CPU utilization. Bus mastering allows the GA511 to assume control of your PC's system bus, accelerating data transfers. 16-bit PC Cards, by comparison, act as a bus slave and pass data through the CPU before sending it to the host system.

  • Page 9: Key Features And Related Netgear Products

    Key Features and The key features of the GA511 Gigabit CardBus Adapter are: • Flexible 10/100/1000 Mbps capability • Designed specifically to harness the power of the latest networking technology with 32-bit performance • Includes proven Gigabit controller technology •...
  • Page 10 Checksum offloading to the network card • Offload of TCP large packets to the network card The following NETGEAR products can be configured to communicate with the GA511 Gigabit CardBus Adapter: • FS750AT Modular Fast Ethernet Switch with 48-Port 10/100 Mbps + 2 Gigabit Ports •...

  • Page 11: What's In The Box

    • Warranty/Support information card If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to return the product for repair. To qualify for product updates and product warranty registrations, fill out the registration information within 30 days of purchase.

  • Page 12: Hardware Description

    LEDs. Figure 2-1: Front Panel of Model GA511 Gigabit Adapter The front 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.

  • Page 13: 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.

  • Page 14: Preparing To Install Your Ga511 Gigabit Cardbus Adapter

    Make sure that your system uses the latest BIOS. Selecting the Network Cable The GA511 has one RJ-45 connector used for attaching the system to an Ethernet copper-wire segment.The card will automatically negotiate the fastest connection speed and duplex possible. If a specific speed or duplex is desired, the card can be placed into one of the supported modes: 1000 Mbps full duplex;...

  • Page 15: Basic Installation Instructions

    If you are installing more than one GA511 Gigabit CardBus Adapter, you must perform these steps for each card. Basic Installation Instructions Use the procedure below for installation on a Windows XP, 2000, 98SE 2nd edition, or Me system. GA511...
  • Page 16 If prompted to restart the computer, remove your adapter CD from the CDROM drive and click OK. You will see the GA511 Smart Wizard icon on the lower right of the Windows task bar. IGABIT Windows Found New Hardware Wizard...
  • Page 17 If the connection icon is not visible, you can change the connection properties by going to Start > Control Panel > Network Connections. Double-click on the NETGEAR GA511 Gigabit CardBus Adapter connection. Click Configure. Click Properties and configure the GA511 according to your network requirements.
  • Page 18 INALLY ERIFY CONNECTIVITY TO YOUR NETWORK Connect one end of a Cat 5 (or higher) Ethernet cable to the GA511 Gigabit CardBus Adapter. Connect the other end of the cable to an RJ-45 Ethernet network port. Turn on power to the notebook computer and then to the connected device.

  • Page 19: Determining The Ga511 Connection Status

    The GA511 Smart Wizard utility icon appears in the right section of the Windows taskbar. Click the GA511 Smart Wizard utility icon to view the current status. If the utility is not displayed on the taskbar, you can start it by going to Start > Programs > NETGEAR GA511 Adapter >...
  • Page 20 Figure 3-1: NETGEAR GA511 System Utility 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 •...

  • Page 21: Checking The Port Leds

    The LEDs on the NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit CardBus Adapter GA511 indicate the condition of the link. The top of the GA511 card has two LEDs: one for the port speed (100 Mbps/ 1000Mbps) and one for the current link status.
  • Page 22 User Manual for the NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps CardBus Adapter GA511 3-10 Basic Setup...

  • Page 23: 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 802.1Q standard defines the operation of Virtual LAN (VLAN) Bridges that permit the definition, operation and administration of Virtual LAN topologies within a Bridged LAN infrastructure.

  • Page 24: Configuring Optional Adapter Properties

    Click the Local Area Connection icon If the connection icon is not visible, you can change the connection properties by going to Start > Control Panel > Network Connections. Right-click on the NETGEAR GA511 Gigabit CardBus Adapter connection and click Properties.

  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    Figure 4-1: Adapter Properties for Local Area Connection, General Tab 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. Select the Property to configure, then click the drop-down arrow to set the Value.

  • Page 26: Basic Tips

    Select the Hardware tab and then click the Device Manager button. Double-click Network adapters. Double-click GA511 Gigabit CardBus Adapter. A message appears describing the status of the device. If there is a problem with the installation of the driver, an exclamation point will appear next to the GA511 Gigabit CardBus Adapter.

  • Page 27: Using A Troubleshooting Checklist

    • Check the configuration settings and change them if they conflict with another device. • Try inserting the network adapter in another slot. If the new position works, the original slot in your system may be defective. • Replace the failed network adapter with one that is known to work properly. If the second adapter works in the slot where the first one failed, the original adapter is probably defective.

  • Page 28: What Are The Differences Between Cardbus And 16-Bit Pcmcia Cards

    You can uninstall the utility in either of the following ways: • Go to Start > Programs > NETGEAR GA511Adapter > Uninstall GA511 utility. • Use Add or Remove Programs in the Control Panel and remove the GA511 Gigabit CardBus Adapter entry. Configuration and Troubleshooting...

  • Page 29: Technical Specifications

    This appendix provides technical specifications for the NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit CardBus Adapter GA511 Technical Specifications for the GA511 Cable Specifications for the GA511 (10/100/1000BASE-T) • Port type: 10/100/1000BASE-T • Connector: RJ-45 • Media: CAT 5 UTP/CAT 5e UTP •...
  • Page 30 User Manual for the NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps CardBus Adapter GA511 Technical Specifications...

  • Page 31: Preparing Your Pcs For Network Access

    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.
  • Page 32 Double-click the Network icon. The Network window opens, which displays a list of installed components: 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.

  • Page 33: Enabling Dhcp In Windows 98 And Me

    Click the Add button. Select Client, and then click Add. Select Microsoft. Select File and Print Sharing for Microsoft Networks, and then click OK. Restart your PC for the changes to take effect. Enabling DHCP in Windows 98 and Me After the TCP/IP protocol components are installed, each PC must be assigned specific information about itself and resources that are available on its network.
  • Page 34 User Manual for the NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps CardBus Adapter GA511 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.

  • Page 35: Selecting Windows' Internet Access Method

    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.

  • Page 36: Configuring Windows 2000 Or Xp For Tcp/Ip Networking

    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: •...

  • Page 37: Dhcp Configuration Of Tcp/Ip In Windows Xp Or 2000

    DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP or 2000 You will find there are many similarities in the procedures for different Windows systems when using DHCP to configure TCP/IP. The following steps will walk you through the configuration process for each of these versions of Windows.
  • Page 38 Now you should be at the Local Area Network Connection Status window. This box displays the connection status, duration, speed, and activity statistics. Administrator logon access rights are needed to use this window. • Click the Properties button to view details about the connection.

  • Page 39: Dhcp Configuration Of Tcp/Ip In Windows 2000

    Verify that Obtain an IP address automatically radio button is selected and that the Obtain DNS server address automatically radio button is selected. • Click the OK button. This completes the DHCP configuration in Windows XP. Repeat these steps for each PC with this version of Windows on your network.
  • Page 40 The Local Area Connection Properties dialog box appears. Verify that you have the correct Ethernet card selected in the Connect using: box and that the following two items are displayed and selected in the box of “Components checked are used by this connection:”...

  • Page 41: Verifying Tcp/Ip Properties For Windows Xp Or 2000

    Type ipconfig /all Your IP Configuration information will be listed, and 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 192.168.0.254 •...
  • Page 42 User Manual for the NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps CardBus Adapter GA511 B-12 Preparing Your PCs for Network Access...

  • Page 43: Glossary

    Glossary List of Glossary Terms Use the list below to find definitions for technical terms used in this manual. 10BASE-T IEEE 802.3 specification for 10 Mbps Ethernet over Category 3, 4, or 5 twisted pair wiring. 100BASE-Tx IEEE 802.3 specification for 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet over Category 5 twisted pair wiring. 1000BASE-T IEEE 802.3 specification for 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet over Category 5 twisted pair wiring.
  • Page 44 .com, .edu, .uk, etc. For example, in the address mail.NETGEAR.com, mail is a server name and NETGEAR.com is the domain. Short for digital subscriber line, but is commonly used in reference to the asymmetric version of this technology (ADSL) that allows data to be sent over existing copper telephone lines at data rates of from 1.5...
  • Page 45 User Manual for the NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps CardBus Adapter GA511 Internet Protocol is the main internetworking protocol used in the Internet. Used in conjunction with the Transfer Control Protocol (TCP) to form TCP/IP. IP Address A four-byte number uniquely defining each host on the Internet, usually written in dotted-decimal notation with periods separating the bytes (for example, 134.177.244.57).
  • Page 46 User Manual for the NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps CardBus Adapter GA511 Network Address Translation NAT. A technique by which several hosts share a single IP address for access to the Internet. Network Interface Card. An adapter in a computer which provides connectivity to a network.
  • Page 47 User Manual for the NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps CardBus Adapter GA511 Windows Internet Naming Service WINS. Windows Internet Naming Service is a server process for resolving Windows-based computer names to IP addresses. If a remote network contains a WINS server, your Windows PCs can gather information from that WINS server about its local hosts.
  • Page 48 User Manual for the NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps CardBus Adapter GA511 Glossary...

  • Page 49: Index

    Numerics 10/100/1000BASE-T 3-2 802.1Q VLAN ID 4-1 802.1Q/1p VLAN tagging 4-1 Cat5 cable 3-2 checksum offloading 4-1 Compatible NETGEAR products 2-4 Configuration Options 4-1 Connection Status 3-7 Connector RJ-45 3-2 Customer support 1-ii Direct Memory Access 2-3 Documentation updates 1-1...
  • Page 50 MAC address 3-8 Media Access Control (MAC) 2-1 Network Cable 3-2 offload of TCP large packets 4-1 Product updates 1-1 registering 1-ii RJ-45 connector 2-6 Support 1-ii System Requirements 3-1 System Utility 3-7 TCP/IP checksum offload 4-2 LargeSend offload 4-2 Transmit and Receive Statistics 3-8 Transmit/Receive Performance graph 3-8 TCP/IP properties...

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