Overview

Netgear GA311 32-bit 10/100/1000 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 ports speed 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.

Ultra Fast
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.

Hassle Free
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.

Product Highlights

• Gigabit Ethernet performance
• 10/100/1000Mbps speed auto-sensing
• Quick and easy setup using Smart Wizard install assistant
• Monitor throughput using a performance dashboard
• Limited 5 year warranty

IEEE Standards

• IEEE 802.3i Ethernet
• IEEE 802.3u Fast Ethernet
• IEEE 802.3ab Gigabit Ethernet

System Requirement

• 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

• NETGEAR GA311 Gigabit PCI Adapter
• Installation guide
• Adapters Resource CD
• Warranty/Support information card