Netgear GA311 - 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit PCI Adapter 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.
Specifications
Interface:
PCI
PCI Standards:
2.2
Port Type:
RJ-45
Number of Ports:
1
Protocol:
IEEE 802.3u
IEEE 802.3ab
IEEE 802.3i
Data Transfer Rate:
1000Mbps
10Mbps
100Mbps
Cable Category Compatibility:
Category 5
Category 6
Detailed Features
A Closer Look
Customer Reviews and Rating
Customer Rating:
4.2
Customer Reviews:
24
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Value
4.4
Features
4.2
Quality
4.1
Performance
4.3
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Reviewer:
ksf4par on
Dec 21, 2009 Customer Rating:
4.5
Value
5.0
Features
4.0
Quality
4.0
Performance
5.0
this networking card is fine. I can't imagine it has something that another one doesn't. however, when running OS 7, there aren't drivers for it, although it card works fine. You just have to deal with the system telling you there is an issue.
Do not buy for 2003 server
Reviewer:
cdf123 on
Nov 23, 2009 Customer Rating:
1.0
Value
1.0
Features
1.0
Quality
1.0
Performance
1.0
I tried to install on a Win2003 server and none of the supplied drivers would work, and the support website doesn't have Win2003 drivers either. It never mentions what it is compatible with on the box. After spending hours searching for a solution I found a user who used the realtec 8169 driver. This allowed the card to work but only at 100mbps and not gigabit. Replaced the card with a different brand and the server works fine now. This card was a total waste of time.
Great Dsl card, works great !!
Reviewer:
AMVET_66 on
Nov 18, 2009 Customer Rating:
4.3
Value
5.0
Features
4.0
Quality
4.0
Performance
4.0
I too had some issues about this card being detected as the GA511 vs the GA311 when using install disk. When I tried to update to newer driver, as nearly every product of box needs, I found there was nothing really available from Netgear. Using the web site PCPitstop and my Driver Detective program I did eventually install the GA511 driver. Using 6 wks flawless, speed increased vs onboard NIC.
Good Card For The Money
Reviewer:
Petey on
Oct 01, 2009 Customer Rating:
3.8
Value
5.0
Features
3.0
Quality
3.0
Performance
4.0
works great..instalion was easy if you read the directions
good stuff
Excellent Card Can't go wrong
Reviewer:
BigBrad on
Jul 30, 2009 Customer Rating:
4.8
Value
5.0
Features
4.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
Bought 3 of these when they had some refurb. cards for 9.99 upgraded 3 XP PC's along with Gigabit router. Smooth and fast, definite improvement for a home network file sharing from a central gigabit NAS. All 3 pc's can be using video files with no glitches, movies stream smooth and fast. Great,using for over 8mts. No problems, thanks.
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GA311 UPC No:
606449033274 Box Size:
( Length:
9, Width:
7, Depth:
2 )
Shipping Weight:
.5000 pound(s)
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