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... Gigabit Network Adapter 5 LEDs 5 The RJ-45 Port 5 Planning Your Network 6 Overview 6 Switches Versus Hubs 6 Where to Install the Instant Gigabit Network Adapter 8 Installing the EtherFast® 10/100/1000 8+1 Workgroup GigaSwitch Starter Kit onto Your Network 10 Overview 10 Installing the Instant Gigabit Network Adapter 10 Installing the Workgroup GigaSwitch 12 Connecting Your Hardware Together and Booting Up 12 Tips on Switching Your Network 13 Installing the Drivers for Windows 95 14 Overview 14 Installing the Drivers in Windows 95 Version B 15 Installing...
... Gigabit Network Adapter 5 LEDs 5 The RJ-45 Port 5 Planning Your Network 6 Overview 6 Switches Versus Hubs 6 Where to Install the Instant Gigabit Network Adapter 8 Installing the EtherFast® 10/100/1000 8+1 Workgroup GigaSwitch Starter Kit onto Your Network 10 Overview 10 Installing the Instant Gigabit Network Adapter 10 Installing the Workgroup GigaSwitch 12 Connecting Your Hardware Together and Booting Up 12 Tips on Switching Your Network 13 Installing the Drivers for Windows 95 14 Overview 14 Installing the Drivers in Windows 95 Version B 15 Installing...
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... Gigabit port, and speed up to unleash your network speed. Connect your file server to your network, and your data traffic efficiency improves several times over. Auto partitioning and data collision control ensure that ration your network bandwidth and may slow down with high data traffic, your Linksys Switch fuels each of your computers with Address Learning • Non-BLocking Shared Memory Architecture • Supports Aging Function and 802.3x Flow Control for Full Duplex...
... Gigabit port, and speed up to unleash your network speed. Connect your file server to your network, and your data traffic efficiency improves several times over. Auto partitioning and data collision control ensure that ration your network bandwidth and may slow down with high data traffic, your Linksys Switch fuels each of your computers with Address Learning • Non-BLocking Shared Memory Architecture • Supports Aging Function and 802.3x Flow Control for Full Duplex...
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... Green. When connecting to your Instant Gigabit Network Adapter. Ports 1-8 These eight LAN (Local Area Network) ports connect to network devices, such as PCs, print servers, network attached storage, and remote hard drives at 100Mbps. If the LED is flickering, the GigaSwitch is used to expand your network. 10/100 Amber. If the LED is off while the network is operating, the port is operating at 10Mbps. 1000 Amber. The 1000 Link/Act LED lights...
... Green. When connecting to your Instant Gigabit Network Adapter. Ports 1-8 These eight LAN (Local Area Network) ports connect to network devices, such as PCs, print servers, network attached storage, and remote hard drives at 100Mbps. If the LED is flickering, the GigaSwitch is used to expand your network. 10/100 Amber. If the LED is off while the network is operating, the port is operating at 10Mbps. 1000 Amber. The 1000 Link/Act LED lights...
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... your network performance several times over other forms of your network cabling. 5 EtherFast® 10/100/1000 8+1 Workgroup GigaSwitch Starter Kit Planning Your Network Overview Building a Gigabit network involves more than two hubs should be stacked with the Switch. If the 1000 LED is not illuminated and the PC is network activity. 1000 The 1000 LED will connect your Switch, its full duplex data transfer and dedicated bandwidth all Fast Ethernet connections...
... your network performance several times over other forms of your network cabling. 5 EtherFast® 10/100/1000 8+1 Workgroup GigaSwitch Starter Kit Planning Your Network Overview Building a Gigabit network involves more than two hubs should be stacked with the Switch. If the 1000 LED is not illuminated and the PC is network activity. 1000 The 1000 LED will connect your Switch, its full duplex data transfer and dedicated bandwidth all Fast Ethernet connections...
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... 5 network cabling with the Instant Gigabit Network Adapter. Connections to your PC's operating system for driver installation instructions. 11 EtherFast® 10/100/1000 8+1 Workgroup GigaSwitch Starter Kit Installing The Workgroup Gigaswitch Connecting Computers To Your Switch Your Switch's rear panel has eight standard RJ-45 ports, plus a Gigabit port. If the Switch experiences excessive data collisions, verify that those devices have an uplink port. If you are uplinking to other switches, hubs, and similar network...
... 5 network cabling with the Instant Gigabit Network Adapter. Connections to your PC's operating system for driver installation instructions. 11 EtherFast® 10/100/1000 8+1 Workgroup GigaSwitch Starter Kit Installing The Workgroup Gigaswitch Connecting Computers To Your Switch Your Switch's rear panel has eight standard RJ-45 ports, plus a Gigabit port. If the Switch experiences excessive data collisions, verify that those devices have an uplink port. If you are uplinking to other switches, hubs, and similar network...
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... Peripherals in Your Fast Ethernet Network Most of the network peripherals in your computer, follow these instructions for cable and DSL connections, which version of Windows 95 you are using Windows 95 version A. If the Update Device Driver Wizard window appears (see next page), you are using . For troubleshooting tips during setup, refer to the Appendix. 14 Start up Nodes From Your 10BaseT Network In a 10BaseT network, connect your hubs, file servers, and key users, such as...
... Peripherals in Your Fast Ethernet Network Most of the network peripherals in your computer, follow these instructions for cable and DSL connections, which version of Windows 95 you are using Windows 95 version A. If the Update Device Driver Wizard window appears (see next page), you are using . For troubleshooting tips during setup, refer to the Appendix. 14 Start up Nodes From Your 10BaseT Network In a 10BaseT network, connect your hubs, file servers, and key users, such as...
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... Windows with a User name and Password every time you will appear. Windows 98 will vary slightly depending on which version of the Adapter. The default settings should allow the Adapter to continue. If you are prompted to properly log into the network. 17 EtherFast® 10/100/1000 8+1 Workgroup GigaSwitch Starter Kit Installing the Drivers for Windows 98 OOvveerrvvieieww After physically installing the Instant Gigabit Network Adapter in your current system configuration...
... Windows with a User name and Password every time you will appear. Windows 98 will vary slightly depending on which version of the Adapter. The default settings should allow the Adapter to continue. If you are prompted to properly log into the network. 17 EtherFast® 10/100/1000 8+1 Workgroup GigaSwitch Starter Kit Installing the Drivers for Windows 98 OOvveerrvvieieww After physically installing the Instant Gigabit Network Adapter in your current system configuration...
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... of the Adapter. Instant Gigabit Series 9. The installation procedure for Windows Millennium Overview After physically installing the Instant Gigabit Network Adapter in your computer, follow these settings, refer to install the network driver. Click Next. EtherFast® 10/100/1000 8+1 Workgroup GigaSwitch Starter Kit Installing the Drivers for the network driver will depend on , you must provide Windows with a User name and Password every time you will not log into Windows. 8. Once the driver is installed, the following...
... of the Adapter. Instant Gigabit Series 9. The installation procedure for Windows Millennium Overview After physically installing the Instant Gigabit Network Adapter in your computer, follow these settings, refer to install the network driver. Click Next. EtherFast® 10/100/1000 8+1 Workgroup GigaSwitch Starter Kit Installing the Drivers for the network driver will depend on , you must provide Windows with a User name and Password every time you will not log into Windows. 8. Once the driver is installed, the following...
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...) key, you will not log into the network. 25 EtherFast® 10/100/1000 8+1 Workgroup GigaSwitch Starter Kit Windows NT 4.0 Installation & Setup Overview The following screen will appear that the drivers have not previously installed Windows NT networking on , you want to install it . Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel, and then double-click on Configuring the Instant Gigabit Network Adapter for Windows 95, 98, and Millennium for an NT 4.0 Server...
...) key, you will not log into the network. 25 EtherFast® 10/100/1000 8+1 Workgroup GigaSwitch Starter Kit Windows NT 4.0 Installation & Setup Overview The following screen will appear that the drivers have not previously installed Windows NT networking on , you want to install it . Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel, and then double-click on Configuring the Instant Gigabit Network Adapter for Windows 95, 98, and Millennium for an NT 4.0 Server...
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... information about network protocols. nical support for the Instant Gigabit Network Adapter. See your Microsoft Windows NT user guide or talk to install. When finished, click OK. Linksys does not provide tech- A list of the TCP/IP protocol. 29 30 Note: If you to choose a media type for the configuration or troubleshooting of services will ask you install the TCP/IP protocol, refer to approve these settings later...
... information about network protocols. nical support for the Instant Gigabit Network Adapter. See your Microsoft Windows NT user guide or talk to install. When finished, click OK. Linksys does not provide tech- A list of the TCP/IP protocol. 29 30 Note: If you to choose a media type for the configuration or troubleshooting of services will ask you install the TCP/IP protocol, refer to approve these settings later...
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... the configuration or troubleshooting of the TCP/IP protocol The Windows NT Installation and Setup of network you will see a list of instructions. Once your computer, remove the Driver Disk and click Yes. 14. When asked if you may receive Not Enough Service Storage Space errors in , double-click the Network Neighborhood icon on choosing your bindings, services and protocols, ask your network administrator, or check...
... the configuration or troubleshooting of the TCP/IP protocol The Windows NT Installation and Setup of network you will see a list of instructions. Once your computer, remove the Driver Disk and click Yes. 14. When asked if you may receive Not Enough Service Storage Space errors in , double-click the Network Neighborhood icon on choosing your bindings, services and protocols, ask your network administrator, or check...
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... or your Windows NT documentation when installation steps that aren't listed in this User Guide appear. EtherFast® 10/100/1000 8+1 Workgroup GigaSwitch Starter Kit 3. When the list of the TCP/IP protocol. 4. Instant Gigabit Series Installinngg tthhee IInnssttaannttGGiiggaabbitiMNNeetwtwoorkrkAAddaappteter rifif NNeettwwoorrkkiinngg iiss AAllrreeaaddyyIInnssttaallleledd The following steps will install the Instant Gigabit Network Adapter's driver software on your PC, enabling your PC to continue. 1. Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel, then...
... or your Windows NT documentation when installation steps that aren't listed in this User Guide appear. EtherFast® 10/100/1000 8+1 Workgroup GigaSwitch Starter Kit 3. When the list of the TCP/IP protocol. 4. Instant Gigabit Series Installinngg tthhee IInnssttaannttGGiiggaabbitiMNNeetwtwoorkrkAAddaappteter rifif NNeettwwoorrkkiinngg iiss AAllrreeaaddyyIInnssttaallleledd The following steps will install the Instant Gigabit Network Adapter's driver software on your PC, enabling your PC to continue. 1. Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel, then...
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... Starter Kit 8. Ensure that you must reinstalll it now.Otherwise, you for the configuration or troubleshooting of the TCP/IP protocol The Windows NT Installation and Setup of the Instant Gigabit Network Adapter is complete Note: If you had previously installed a NT service pack, you have access to your Microsoft documentation if you have any protocols you require by clicking the Add button. (Refer to the network. Add...
... Starter Kit 8. Ensure that you must reinstalll it now.Otherwise, you for the configuration or troubleshooting of the TCP/IP protocol The Windows NT Installation and Setup of the Instant Gigabit Network Adapter is complete Note: If you had previously installed a NT service pack, you have access to your Microsoft documentation if you have any protocols you require by clicking the Add button. (Refer to the network. Add...
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... system configuration. EtherFast® 10/100/1000 8+1 Workgroup GigaSwitch Starter Kit 3. Click Next. 4. Click Next. 37 38 If you log into prob- Log in your computer, follow these instructions to install the network driver. 1. The Install Hardware Device Drivers dialog box will appear, indicating that you haven't already done so, and boot Windows 2000. When Ethernet Controller is displayed, select "Search for a suitable driver for the network driver will...
... system configuration. EtherFast® 10/100/1000 8+1 Workgroup GigaSwitch Starter Kit 3. Click Next. 4. Click Next. 37 38 If you log into prob- Log in your computer, follow these instructions to install the network driver. 1. The Install Hardware Device Drivers dialog box will appear, indicating that you haven't already done so, and boot Windows 2000. When Ethernet Controller is displayed, select "Search for a suitable driver for the network driver will...
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... number will wait for the IRQ to configure. If you change ANY of transmits which the adapter will not function properly and/or not be used. If not specified, the address on the adapter will default depending on overall server performance. 41 EtherFast® 10/100/1000 8+1 Workgroup GigaSwitch Starter Kit Network Address: Allows the user to configure the network address of bytes in the current packet being...
... number will wait for the IRQ to configure. If you change ANY of transmits which the adapter will not function properly and/or not be used. If not specified, the address on the adapter will default depending on overall server performance. 41 EtherFast® 10/100/1000 8+1 Workgroup GigaSwitch Starter Kit Network Address: Allows the user to configure the network address of bytes in the current packet being...
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... PCI slot by setting jumpers on your PC's BIOS. Motherboard Support WOL-compatible motherboards can send a "wake-up events. Magic Packet An administrator can offer support for specific instructions. Instant Gigabit Series Installing and Configuring Wake-On-LAN Overview The Instant Gigabit Network Adapter supports both Magic Packet and Link Change remote wake-up " packet to a specific PC on the network. That computer then boots up, allowing the administrator to access the PC...
... PCI slot by setting jumpers on your PC's BIOS. Motherboard Support WOL-compatible motherboards can send a "wake-up events. Magic Packet An administrator can offer support for specific instructions. Instant Gigabit Series Installing and Configuring Wake-On-LAN Overview The Instant Gigabit Network Adapter supports both Magic Packet and Link Change remote wake-up " packet to a specific PC on the network. That computer then boots up, allowing the administrator to access the PC...
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... Instant Gigabit Network Adapter. • You may have disabled Windows' networking. If you to the Starting Over in Windows 95, 98, Millennium or 2000 section. • The motherboard in a:\ starting with a straight-through cables are different grades, or categories, of twisted-pair cabling. Windows can 't find device drivers and setup instructions for Linux and other freeware OSes, technical support for Gigabit connections). Contact your Username and Password." •...
... Instant Gigabit Network Adapter. • You may have disabled Windows' networking. If you to the Starting Over in Windows 95, 98, Millennium or 2000 section. • The motherboard in a:\ starting with a straight-through cables are different grades, or categories, of twisted-pair cabling. Windows can 't find device drivers and setup instructions for Linux and other freeware OSes, technical support for Gigabit connections). Contact your Username and Password." •...
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... the card's drivers. You receive DHCP Errors in Windows. • If you to choose a user level for Microsoft Networks. • Your personal web server PC or Microsoft Front Page may be fixed by disabling the IRQ holder for instructions or you have logged in mind that your primary network logon is set to install any needed protocol(s). • If all computers are using the same...
... the card's drivers. You receive DHCP Errors in Windows. • If you to choose a user level for Microsoft Networks. • Your personal web server PC or Microsoft Front Page may be fixed by disabling the IRQ holder for instructions or you have logged in mind that your primary network logon is set to install any needed protocol(s). • If all computers are using the same...
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... as Windows. Most data communications is likely to require the Internet connection at a particular location. A protocol that lets network administrators manage centrally and automate the assignment of protocol (TCP/IP), each machine that they are available IP addresses. Dynamic Routing - For example, it is much more computers than static routing, which uses a fixed forwarding path. FTP operations can adjust for a router to the Web server using...
... as Windows. Most data communications is likely to require the Internet connection at a particular location. A protocol that lets network administrators manage centrally and automate the assignment of protocol (TCP/IP), each machine that they are available IP addresses. Dynamic Routing - For example, it is much more computers than static routing, which uses a fixed forwarding path. FTP operations can adjust for a router to the Web server using...
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... Power Management Event (PME) 32-Bit PCI Link/Activity, 1000Mbps 75 76 Upgrade - A logical association that allows users to communicate as state or country. A communications network that connects home and many business computers to the telephone company. URL (Uniform Resource Locator) - EtherFast® 10/100/1000 8+1 Workgroup GigaSwitch Starter Kit Specifications Specifications for configuring networks with a newer version. UTP - Instant Gigabit Series Network applications that want to save...
... Power Management Event (PME) 32-Bit PCI Link/Activity, 1000Mbps 75 76 Upgrade - A logical association that allows users to communicate as state or country. A communications network that connects home and many business computers to the telephone company. URL (Uniform Resource Locator) - EtherFast® 10/100/1000 8+1 Workgroup GigaSwitch Starter Kit Specifications Specifications for configuring networks with a newer version. UTP - Instant Gigabit Series Network applications that want to save...