NetGear GA311 Review

By
June 15th, 2004


Summary

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. 

Specs

Key Features     
  Form Factor
  Internal
  
    
  Data Transfer Rate
  1000 Mbps
  
    
  Interface
  PCI
  
    
  Cabling Type
  Ethernet 10Base-T, Ethernet 100Base-TX, Ethernet 1000Base-T
  
    
  Connectivity
  Cable
  
    
  Platform
  PC
  
  Other Features     
  Data Link Protocol
  Gigabit Ethernet
  
    
  Package Qty.
  1
  
  System Requirements     
  Operating System
  Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Microsoft Windows NT, Microsoft Windows ME, Microsoft Windows 98 SE, Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows 2000 Server, Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
  
  Dimensions     
  Width
  2.3 in.
  
    
  Depth
  3.3 in.
  
    
  Weight
  0.13 lb.
  
  Warranty     
  Warranty
  1 Year
 


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