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Everybody 's connecting.™ 32bit PCI Copper Gigabit Adapter 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet GA302T Reference Guide
Everybody 's connecting.™ 32bit PCI Copper Gigabit Adapter 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet GA302T Reference Guide
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...areas. in the United States and in other countries. Federal Office for Telecommunications Approvals has been notified of the placing of NETGEAR, INC. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice Note: Modifications to change it from operating this equipment...transmitters) in this equipment on the market and has been granted the right to certain restrictions. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that the NETGEAR Model GA302T Gigabit Adapters have been suppressed in the Class B category (information equipment to be subject to test the ...
...areas. in the United States and in other countries. Federal Office for Telecommunications Approvals has been notified of the placing of NETGEAR, INC. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice Note: Modifications to change it from operating this equipment...transmitters) in this equipment on the market and has been granted the right to certain restrictions. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that the NETGEAR Model GA302T Gigabit Adapters have been suppressed in the Class B category (information equipment to be subject to test the ...
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... to correct the interference by the application of shielded data cables. However, there is no guarantee that the NETGEAR Model GA302T Gigabit Adapter are designed to provide reasonable protection against the generation of radio interference in a particular installation. Operation is to... certify that interference will not occur in accordance with the application of Communications Radio Interference Regulations These digital apparatus (NETGEAR Model GA302T Gigabit Adapter) do not exceed the Class B limits for help. Canadian Department of Council Directive 89/336/EEC, Article ...
... to correct the interference by the application of shielded data cables. However, there is no guarantee that the NETGEAR Model GA302T Gigabit Adapter are designed to provide reasonable protection against the generation of radio interference in a particular installation. Operation is to... certify that interference will not occur in accordance with the application of Communications Radio Interference Regulations These digital apparatus (NETGEAR Model GA302T Gigabit Adapter) do not exceed the Class B limits for help. Canadian Department of Council Directive 89/336/EEC, Article ...
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CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 Introduction Benefits 1-1 Features 1-1 CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION Package Contents 2-1 Requirements 2-2 Hardware Description 2-5 Preparing to Install Your GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter 2-6 Installing Your GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter 2-7 Connecting the Network Cables 2-8 CHAPTER 3 WINDOWS XP DRIVER SOFTWARE Installing the Driver Software 3-1 Moving the Network Card to a Different Slot 3-6 CHAPTER 4 WINDOWS 2000 DRIVER SOFTWARE ...
CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 Introduction Benefits 1-1 Features 1-1 CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION Package Contents 2-1 Requirements 2-2 Hardware Description 2-5 Preparing to Install Your GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter 2-6 Installing Your GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter 2-7 Connecting the Network Cables 2-8 CHAPTER 3 WINDOWS XP DRIVER SOFTWARE Installing the Driver Software 3-1 Moving the Network Card to a Different Slot 3-6 CHAPTER 4 WINDOWS 2000 DRIVER SOFTWARE ...
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... with all major Gigabit Ethernet equipment on the host system. This guide describes the installation and use of the GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter. It connects your purchase of aggregate bandwidth and optimized performance while minimizing network overhead on the market that is ...Ethernet network, incorporating a new technology that transfers data at a rate of 1 Gbps or 1000 megabits per second (Gbps) of the NETGEAR® GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter. Designed especially for operation within a Microsoft® Windows® XP, Windows® 2000, Windows® Me, Windows® 98...
... with all major Gigabit Ethernet equipment on the host system. This guide describes the installation and use of the GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter. It connects your purchase of aggregate bandwidth and optimized performance while minimizing network overhead on the market that is ...Ethernet network, incorporating a new technology that transfers data at a rate of 1 Gbps or 1000 megabits per second (Gbps) of the NETGEAR® GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter. Designed especially for operation within a Microsoft® Windows® XP, Windows® 2000, Windows® Me, Windows® 98...
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...network card requests access to 1,518 bytes) • 33/66 MHz, 32/64-bit PCI bus master (Local Bus Revision 2.2 compliant) with adaptive DMA channels • Two independent DMA channels for Category 5 unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable • Interoperability with existing Fast Ethernet equipment compliance ...operations; IEEE 802.3u Auto Negotiation • Standard Ethernet frame size (up to the PCI bus instead of the GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter are: • Full-duplex operation (2,000 Mbps: 1,000 Mbps each way) with the following standards and protocols: - IEEE 802.3 Ethernet ...
...network card requests access to 1,518 bytes) • 33/66 MHz, 32/64-bit PCI bus master (Local Bus Revision 2.2 compliant) with adaptive DMA channels • Two independent DMA channels for Category 5 unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable • Interoperability with existing Fast Ethernet equipment compliance ...operations; IEEE 802.3u Auto Negotiation • Standard Ethernet frame size (up to the PCI bus instead of the GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter are: • Full-duplex operation (2,000 Mbps: 1,000 Mbps each way) with the following standards and protocols: - IEEE 802.3 Ethernet ...
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... Gigabit Adapter Installation Guide • Warranty & Registration Card • Support Information Card Call your reseller or customer support in your area if there are any wrong, missing, or damaged parts. To qualify for product updates and product warranty registrations, fill out the registration information within 30 days of the NETGEAR GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter.
... Gigabit Adapter Installation Guide • Warranty & Registration Card • Support Information Card Call your reseller or customer support in your area if there are any wrong, missing, or damaged parts. To qualify for product updates and product warranty registrations, fill out the registration information within 30 days of the NETGEAR GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter.
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... software, version 1.0 (or higher) (loaded during for Windows 2000, which is included on the GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter driver installation) Driver and Documentation CD in the \ directory.The necessary files are : • GA302nd5.sys (network... device driver file) • Netga302.inf (information used by installation program) hardware installation 2-2 Requirements Before installing the GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter, verify that your system meets the operating system and hardware requirements outlined in the \ directory.The necessary files are : • ...
... software, version 1.0 (or higher) (loaded during for Windows 2000, which is included on the GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter driver installation) Driver and Documentation CD in the \ directory.The necessary files are : • GA302nd5.sys (network... device driver file) • Netga302.inf (information used by installation program) hardware installation 2-2 Requirements Before installing the GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter, verify that your system meets the operating system and hardware requirements outlined in the \ directory.The necessary files are : • ...
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... open 32-bit or 64-bit PCI slot Operating System Windows Me Software GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter driver software for Windows Me, which is (loaded during included on the GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter Driver and Documentation driver installation) CD in the \ directory.The necessary files...32-bit or 64-bit PCI slot Operating System Windows 98SE Software GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter driver software, version 1.0 (or higher) (loaded during for Windows, which is included on the GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter driver installation) Driver and Documentation CD in the \ directory.The necessary...
... open 32-bit or 64-bit PCI slot Operating System Windows Me Software GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter driver software for Windows Me, which is (loaded during included on the GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter Driver and Documentation driver installation) CD in the \ directory.The necessary files...32-bit or 64-bit PCI slot Operating System Windows 98SE Software GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter driver software, version 1.0 (or higher) (loaded during for Windows, which is included on the GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter driver installation) Driver and Documentation CD in the \ directory.The necessary...
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...Service Pack, go to the following Microsoft Web page and search for the latest service pack: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/search.asp Software GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter driver software, version 1.0 (or higher) (loaded during for Windows NT, which is in the \Winnt directory.The necessary files are: ...8226; GA302nd4.sys (network device driver file) • Oemsetup.inf (information used by installation program; this file is included on the GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter driver installation) Driver and Documentation CD in the root directory) hardware installation 2-4 Table 2-1.
...Service Pack, go to the following Microsoft Web page and search for the latest service pack: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/search.asp Software GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter driver software, version 1.0 (or higher) (loaded during for Windows NT, which is in the \Winnt directory.The necessary files are: ...8226; GA302nd4.sys (network device driver file) • Oemsetup.inf (information used by installation program; this file is included on the GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter driver installation) Driver and Documentation CD in the root directory) hardware installation 2-4 Table 2-1.
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Front Panel of Model GA302T Gigabit Adapter The front panel of the GA302T has four LEDs: one for each port speed option (10 Mbps,100 Mbps, and 1000 Mbps) to indicate which link is active, and one LED for data transfer status. Once the hardware and its driver software are properly installed on your system, the LEDs indicate the conditions described in Figure 2-1, the GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter has an RJ-45 connector port and three port LEDs. hardware installation 2-5 Hardware Description As illustrated in Table 2-2. Figure 2-1.
Front Panel of Model GA302T Gigabit Adapter The front panel of the GA302T has four LEDs: one for each port speed option (10 Mbps,100 Mbps, and 1000 Mbps) to indicate which link is active, and one LED for data transfer status. Once the hardware and its driver software are properly installed on your system, the LEDs indicate the conditions described in Figure 2-1, the GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter has an RJ-45 connector port and three port LEDs. hardware installation 2-5 Hardware Description As illustrated in Table 2-2. Figure 2-1.
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..., bad connector, or configuration mismatch Preparing to your server or workstation. Turn off the power to Install Your GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter Follow the instructions provided in this section for installing the GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter in Table 2-1. 2. Table 2-2. possible link at different speed, possible bad cable, bad connector, or configuration mismatch 10 On...
..., bad connector, or configuration mismatch Preparing to your server or workstation. Turn off the power to Install Your GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter Follow the instructions provided in this section for installing the GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter in Table 2-1. 2. Table 2-2. possible link at different speed, possible bad cable, bad connector, or configuration mismatch 10 On...
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.... 4. hardware installation 2-7 Follow the steps after this warning to protect yourself and to prevent damage to the PC. Installing Your GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter To install your thumbs to prevent the PC operating system from the PC chassis. Protect yourself, the card, and your server by... of damage, particularly to your server. • Use only insulated or non-conducting tools. • Hold the Gigabit Adapter by the edges, using your GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter: 1. Note: To avoid damaging any components on the card, handle it by the edges and place it securely into ...
.... 4. hardware installation 2-7 Follow the steps after this warning to protect yourself and to prevent damage to the PC. Installing Your GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter To install your thumbs to prevent the PC operating system from the PC chassis. Protect yourself, the card, and your server by... of damage, particularly to your server. • Use only insulated or non-conducting tools. • Hold the Gigabit Adapter by the edges, using your GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter: 1. Note: To avoid damaging any components on the card, handle it by the edges and place it securely into ...
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Turn on , indicating that there is a good link to the GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter. 3. See Chapters 3 through 7 for a description of the two link speed LEDs is ... If a specific speed or duplex is on power to the PC and then to 10/100/1000BASE-T ports. GA302T (10/100/1000BASE-T) Cable Characteristics Port Type Connector Media Maximum Distance 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 CAT 5 UTP/... 2-2 for driver installation and configuration instructions. Connecting the Network Cables The GA302T has one RJ-45 connector used for attaching the system to an RJ-45 Ethernet network port. 4.
Turn on , indicating that there is a good link to the GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter. 3. See Chapters 3 through 7 for a description of the two link speed LEDs is ... If a specific speed or duplex is on power to the PC and then to 10/100/1000BASE-T ports. GA302T (10/100/1000BASE-T) Cable Characteristics Port Type Connector Media Maximum Distance 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 CAT 5 UTP/... 2-2 for driver installation and configuration instructions. Connecting the Network Cables The GA302T has one RJ-45 connector used for attaching the system to an RJ-45 Ethernet network port. 4.
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Installing the Driver Software When the Windows XP system first boots up after installing a new hardware device, such as a GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter, the system automatically detects the new hardware and prompts you to install the driver software for details. This chapter also ...Windows XP environment • Move the card to a different slot • Remove the driver software Note: The GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter must be installed before the GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter can be physically installed in your Windows XP system. A network driver must be used with your server or ...
Installing the Driver Software When the Windows XP system first boots up after installing a new hardware device, such as a GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter, the system automatically detects the new hardware and prompts you to install the driver software for details. This chapter also ...Windows XP environment • Move the card to a different slot • Remove the driver software Note: The GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter must be installed before the GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter can be physically installed in your Windows XP system. A network driver must be used with your server or ...
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When you boot up he Windows XP system after installing the GA302T Gigabit Adapter, a Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box is displayed. Windows XP driver software 3-2 To install software for Windows XP, perform the following procedure. 1. Select "Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)" and then click Next. 2. Insert the GA302T driver CD into your CD-ROM drive.
When you boot up he Windows XP system after installing the GA302T Gigabit Adapter, a Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box is displayed. Windows XP driver software 3-2 To install software for Windows XP, perform the following procedure. 1. Select "Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)" and then click Next. 2. Insert the GA302T driver CD into your CD-ROM drive.
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...in the transmit and receive directions. Checksum Offload Supports hardware offload of incoming (Rx) and/or outgoing (Tx) packets. 6. The GA302T Windows XP drivers installation is an OSI layer 2 standard for help to choose how the card transmits and receive packets over the network.... Windows XP driver software 3-5 Speed & Duplex A performance option that allows you to configure optional adapter properties. When enabled, this operation from the CD-ROM drive. Properties: Description: 802.1p QOS The 802.1p Quality of service (QOS...
...in the transmit and receive directions. Checksum Offload Supports hardware offload of incoming (Rx) and/or outgoing (Tx) packets. 6. The GA302T Windows XP drivers installation is an OSI layer 2 standard for help to choose how the card transmits and receive packets over the network.... Windows XP driver software 3-5 Speed & Duplex A performance option that allows you to configure optional adapter properties. When enabled, this operation from the CD-ROM drive. Properties: Description: 802.1p QOS The 802.1p Quality of service (QOS...
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Moving the Network Card to do the following : 1. To move a GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter to a different slot in its hardware is powered on, reinstall the driver software (see "Installing Your Gigabit Adapter" on , the driver will be automatically uninstalled. Install the card in the same system, you need to a Different Slot Windows XP automatically...
Moving the Network Card to do the following : 1. To move a GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter to a different slot in its hardware is powered on, reinstall the driver software (see "Installing Your Gigabit Adapter" on , the driver will be automatically uninstalled. Install the card in the same system, you need to a Different Slot Windows XP automatically...
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.... Installing the Driver Software When the Windows 2000 system first boots up after installing a new hardware device, such as a GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter, the system automatically detects the new hardware and prompts you to installing the driver software. You must be installed before the... GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter can be physically installed in your Windows 2000 system. Windows 2000 driver software 4-1 This chapter also describes how to: •...
.... Installing the Driver Software When the Windows 2000 system first boots up after installing a new hardware device, such as a GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter, the system automatically detects the new hardware and prompts you to installing the driver software. You must be installed before the... GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter can be physically installed in your Windows 2000 system. Windows 2000 driver software 4-1 This chapter also describes how to: •...
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To install software for Windows 2000, perform the following procedure. 1. Windows 2000 driver software 4-2 Click Next. 2. Insert the GA302T driver CD into your CD-ROM drive. A Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box will appear, indicating that Windows 2000 has found the adapter. When you boot up the Windows 2000 system after installing the GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter.
To install software for Windows 2000, perform the following procedure. 1. Windows 2000 driver software 4-2 Click Next. 2. Insert the GA302T driver CD into your CD-ROM drive. A Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box will appear, indicating that Windows 2000 has found the adapter. When you boot up the Windows 2000 system after installing the GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter.