--- product_id: 20835600 title: "NETGEAR GA511 Gigabit Ethernet PC Card" brand: "netgear" price: "£0.75" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/20835600-netgear-ga511-gigabit-ethernet-pc-card store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Gigabit Speed Auto-sensing Port Easy Installation NETGEAR GA511 Gigabit Ethernet PC Card **Brand:** netgear **Price:** £0.75 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ⚡ Connect to the Future with NETGEAR! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** NETGEAR GA511 Gigabit Ethernet PC Card by netgear - **How much does it cost?** £0.75 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/20835600-netgear-ga511-gigabit-ethernet-pc-card) ## Best For - netgear enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted netgear brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Peace of Mind Warranty:** Enjoy a full year of warranty coverage for worry-free performance. - • **Plug-and-Play Simplicity:** Auto-sensing port eliminates manual switching, making setup effortless. - • **Smart Wizard Installation:** Get connected in no time with our intuitive installation wizard. - • **Compact and Portable Design:** Measuring just 4.38 x 0.56 x 2.13 inches, it fits perfectly in your tech arsenal. - • **Unleash Lightning-Fast Connectivity:** Experience blazing Gigabit Ethernet speeds for seamless online activities. ## Overview The NETGEAR GA511 Gigabit Ethernet PC Card delivers high-speed connectivity with an auto-sensing port for hassle-free setup. Its compact design and Smart Wizard installation make it an essential tool for professionals seeking reliable network performance, all backed by a one-year warranty. ## Description Product Description As networking technology continues to evolve, the needs for a wired network continue to expand, be it in the home or office. A home user may find his existing Ethernet or Wi-Fi wireless network inadequate for transferring movies and home video files to his notebook PC. The office environment may be dealing with new, large varieties of software files that strain their existing Fast Ethernet connections, causing monotonous delays. The NETGEAR GA511 Gigabit PC Card allows any network to be supercharged with gigabit speeds when used with a Gigabit Ethernet switch. Experience speeds up to 10 times faster than Fast Ethernet and 100 times faster than 802.11b wireless. Take your network experience to the next level with an upgrade to Gigabit Ethernet via the GA511. desertcart.com The NETGEAR GA511 Gigabit Ethernet PC Card provides your computer with fast 1000 Mbps performance that is up to ten times faster than Fast Ethernet and 100 times faster than 802.11b wireless. Easy to Install and Use Installing the GA511 requires insertion into an open 32-bit CardBus slot and installation of the included software. NETGEAR's Smart Wizard Install Assistant has you up and running in fewer than five mouse clicks. Included in the software is the Performance Dashboard that monitors the actual speed. Outstanding Performance and Unparalleled Reliability At 1000 Mbps, even large video, CAD, and database files can be transferred over the network quickly. In addition to 1000 Mbps systems, the adapter will also work with 10 and 100 Mbps systems; since the port is autosensing, there is no need for manual switching. The adapter is compatible with 10 Mbps 10BASE-T, 20 Mbps full-duplex 10BASE-T, 100 Mbps 100BASE-TX, 200 Mbps full-duplex 100BASE-TX, and 1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet. The NETGEAR GA511 Gigabit Ethernet PC Card is backed by a 1-year warranty. What's in the Box GA511 Gigabit PC Card, installation guide, resource CD, warranty/support information card P.when('A').execute(function(A) { A.on('a:expander:toggle_description:toggle:collapse', function(data) { window.scroll(0, data.expander.$expander[0].offsetTop-100); }); }); From the Manufacturer Gigabit Power Supercharges Your Ethernet Network NETGEAR's Gigabit PC Card injects dynamic force into your home or small office notebook 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 is 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 speeds up performance and eliminates any need for manual switching. Wide compatibility with all major operating systems and other Ethernet products does away with potential user hassles. What's more, installation is simple - in fewer than five mouse clicks, Smart Wizard Install Assistant has you up and running full speed ahead. Super 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 PC Card 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. Fully backward compatible with 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps Ethernet products, NETGEAR's Gigabit PC Card also supports all major operating systems. See more Review: Great card! - This card works very well. I purchased the card for two reasons: 1) faster internet access than the wireless adapter I have and 2) to enable faster movement of files from the laptop to my home server using Gig-E. My laptop is running WinXP and the card installed without any problems. One of the easiest installs I have ever done. Review: Works until you try to boot without it. SUCKS - I am shocked that Netgear is providing an old driver (2004) NOT CERTIFIED WITH XP. Bought this Jan 2006. The crashing drove me crazy since nothing identified the driver as the problem until a day later through process of elimination. Wow. Netgear really blew it on this one. ## Features - PC Card provides Gigabit Ethernet functionality - Auto-sensing port eliminates need for manual switching - Smart Wizard makes installation a breeze - Backed by 1-year warranty - Device measures 4.38 x 0.56 x 2.13 inches (WxHxD) ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0002VITFU | | Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (30) | | Date First Available | September 13, 2007 | | Item Weight | 5.6 ounces | | Item model number | GA511 | | Manufacturer | Netgear | | National Stock Number | 7025-01-570-3174 | | Product Dimensions | 6.4 x 9.1 x 2 inches | ## Product Details - **Brand:** NETGEAR - **Color:** Assorted - **Compatible Devices:** Mouse - **Data Link Protocol:** Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802 - **Data Transfer Rate:** 1000 Megabits Per Second - **Global Trade Identification Number:** 00606449035858, 10606449035855 - **Hardware Interface:** Ethernet - **Manufacturer:** Netgear - **UPC:** 606449035858 606449042085 ## Images ![NETGEAR GA511 Gigabit Ethernet PC Card - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/111auChWW3L.jpg) ![NETGEAR GA511 Gigabit Ethernet PC Card - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31WWOIJcdHL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great card! *by C***N on September 12, 2009* This card works very well. I purchased the card for two reasons: 1) faster internet access than the wireless adapter I have and 2) to enable faster movement of files from the laptop to my home server using Gig-E. My laptop is running WinXP and the card installed without any problems. One of the easiest installs I have ever done. ### ⭐ Works until you try to boot without it. SUCKS *by M***A on January 26, 2006* I am shocked that Netgear is providing an old driver (2004) NOT CERTIFIED WITH XP. Bought this Jan 2006. The crashing drove me crazy since nothing identified the driver as the problem until a day later through process of elimination. Wow. Netgear really blew it on this one. ### ⭐⭐⭐ Not ideal, but works (eventually) *by N***E on June 15, 2005* After meticulously following the installation instructions for Windows XP, I encountered nothing but trouble. First, the card switched to different speeds (10, 100, and 1000) so frequently that it was unusable. I tried different Cat 5e cables, different ports on my GigE switch (that another computer has no problems with), and even a 10/100 switch. Interestingly, the LEDs on the device indicated that it was able to detect & lock onto 1000 Mbps, right away. Disabling auto-negotiation didn't help, at all. I checked Netgear's site for an updated driver. The only one they had was labelled something like "Initial Version". As the name suggests, all the file sizes & dates were the same as the one on the included CD. Then, I tried upgrading the driver for my CardBus controller. This resulted in the computer becoming unresponsive, whenever a network cable was plugged into the card! Finally, in a fit of desperation, I checked Realtek's site for new drivers (the Realtek RTL8169/8110 seems to be the controller used in this card). Interestingly, the driver showed up in the "hot downloads" section - so it seems others may have been experiencing problems with this chipset, too. After I installed it, all my problems magically disappeared! SHAME ON NETGEAR!! I'll concede that the bar for product quality, across the industry, has been gradually lowered to a point where I'm not even surprised to find buggy drivers included with the hardware. However, I think it's virtually unforgivable that they failed to provide updated drivers on their website, when the included drivers were so poor and given that this product has been on the market for nearly a year!! This is my second experience with Realtek-based networking products that are virtually unusable - at least with the shipping driver. I will definitely avoid Realtek-based products, in the future. Even if I hadn't encountered the various driver problems, I'd still have difficulty giving this product a 5-star rating. My other complaints include: rather disappointing performance, excessive heat dissipation / power consumption, high CPU utilization, and only 3KB MTU jumbo frame support. I can't even hit 200 Mbps on a 1.4 GHz Pentium M, when the file is entirely in cache, and I'm transferring it to a very fast server. Upon ejecting, after use, the card is almost too hot to touch - I hope this amount of heat doesn't cause damage to my notebook & I would be concerned about using this card on battery power (though usually if you can plug into ethernet, you can also use AC power). When transferring large files (such as in my previous example), it seems my CPU usage nearly tops out - to be fair, I don't know if this is more the fault of the card, the drivers, or my notebook. Finally, if you're planning to use this on an exclusively GigE LAN, where all the other machines can be configured to use Jumbo frames, you'll probably be disappointed to find that this card only supports up to 3 KB MTU (even though the driver suggests otherwise, by providing an option including sizes up to 7 KB) - it should be noted that this probably won't affect at least 95% of users. On the other hand, the price is pretty good. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/20835600-netgear-ga511-gigabit-ethernet-pc-card](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/20835600-netgear-ga511-gigabit-ethernet-pc-card) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-18*