Windows VISTA
Introduction:
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This document describes the procedure to install Windows VISTA driver
for NETGEAR GA311 Gigabit Adapter.
Location of Windows VISTA Driver : \GA311\WINVISTA\32\g311n6.sys
\GA311\WINVISTA\64\g311n6.sys
Installing driver for Windows VISTA :
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Before you start with the installation process, make sure that your
adapter should be properly installed in your PCI bus slot.
Executing Windows VISTA, it will auto-detect your system configuration and
find the adapter hardware.
(If Windows VISTA does not prompt that it detects the Ethernet Controller,
there must be something wrong with the GA311 Gigabit Ethernet
adapter or your system enviroment.)
1. Ask you to select which driver you want to install, select "Install from
a list or specific location(Advanced)".
2. Insert the GA311 CD-ROM into CD-ROM drive and specify the setup file
pathname, Ex: D:\GA311\WINVISTA\32 , Ex: D:\GA311\WINVISTA\64
3. The Windows VISTA will start to copy the drivers into the system.
4. Windows VISTA will finish the other installation procedure automatically.
Download Driver Pack
After your driver has been downloaded, follow these simple steps to install it.
Expand the archive file (if the download file is in zip or rar format).
If the expanded file has an .exe extension, double click it and follow the installation instructions.
Otherwise, open Device Manager by right-clicking the Start menu and selecting Device Manager.
Find the device and model you want to update in the device list.
Double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.
From the Properties dialog box, select the Driver tab.
Click the Update Driver button, then follow the instructions.
Very important: You must reboot your system to ensure that any driver updates have taken effect.
For more help, visit our Driver Support section for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.