GA511 Smart Wizard Utility
The GA511 Smart Wizard utility provides a convenient way to check the status of the adapter without needing to view the LEDs on the top of the adapter itself. 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 > GA511 Smart Wizard Utility.
Click Details to view the settings of the adapter.
Troubleshooting
If you have trouble setting up your GA511, check the tips below. You can also consult more extensive troubleshooting procedures on the NETGEAR, Inc. support Web site at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/GA511.asp.
Symptom | Cause | Solution |
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The Adapter LED | The GA511 is not | Make sure the notebook is fully powered on. |
lights are not lit. | inserted into the slot | Remove and reinsert the GA511. |
| properly or the | Check the Windows device manager to see if |
| GA511 software is | the GA511 Gigabit CardBus Adapter is |
| not loaded. | recognized and enabled. Reload the GA511 |
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| software, if necessary. |
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The Link/Act LED | The GA511 is | The computer is connected to a router or |
light is lit, but the | operating at 10 | other network device that is operating at 10 |
100/1000 LED is | Mbps. | Mbps. |
not lit. |
| If you connect to a 100 Mbps device, the |
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| 100/1000 LED will be amber. |
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| If you connect to a 1000 Mbps device, the |
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| 100/1000 LED will be green. |
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The 100/1000 LED | There is a problem | Check the network cable and make sure it is |
is blinking | with the link such as | functioning properly. |
intermittently. | a speed mismatch, | Try plugging the network cable into a |
| possible bad cable, | different port on the router attached to the |
| bad connector, or | gigabit Ethernet adapter. |
| configuration |
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| mismatch. |
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Technical Support
PLEASE REFER TO THE SUPPORT INFORMATION CARD THAT SHIPPED WITH YOUR PRODUCT.
By registering your product at www.NETGEAR.com/register, we can provide you with timely expert technical support.
NETGEAR, INC. Support Information
Phone:
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July 28, 2004
