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v1.0, February 2007
About This Manual
The NETGEAR® NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Adapter GA311 User Manual
describes how to install, configure and troubleshoot the NETGEAR 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit
Ethernet Adapter GA311. 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. This manual uses the following typographical conventions::
•Formats. This manual uses the following formats to highlight special messages:
Italics Emphasis, books, CDs, file and server names, extensions
Bold User input, IP addresses, GUI screen text
Fixed Command prompt, CLI text, code
italics URL links
Note: This format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest.
Tip: This format is used to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources.
Warnin g: Ignoring this type of note may result in a malfunction or damage to the
equipment.