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... 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 Installing the Driver Software 4-1 Moving the Network Card to a Different Slot 4-7 Removing...
... 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 Installing the Driver Software 4-1 Moving the Network Card to a Different Slot 4-7 Removing...
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CHAPTER 6 WINDOWS 98 DRIVER SOFTWARE Installing the Driver Software 6-1 Moving the Network Card to a Different Slot 6-6 CHAPTER 7 WINDOWS NT 4.0 DRIVER SOFTWARE Installing the Driver Software 7-1 Updating the Driver Software 7-6 Moving the Network Card to a Different Slot 7-7 CHAPTER 8 TROUBLESHOOTING Checking the Port LEDs 8-1 Using a Troubleshooting Checklist 8-2 APPENDIX A SPECIFICATIONS Cable Specifications GA302T (10/100/1000BASE-T) A-1 Technical Specifications A-1 INDEX contents vi
CHAPTER 6 WINDOWS 98 DRIVER SOFTWARE Installing the Driver Software 6-1 Moving the Network Card to a Different Slot 6-6 CHAPTER 7 WINDOWS NT 4.0 DRIVER SOFTWARE Installing the Driver Software 7-1 Updating the Driver Software 7-6 Moving the Network Card to a Different Slot 7-7 CHAPTER 8 TROUBLESHOOTING Checking the Port LEDs 8-1 Using a Troubleshooting Checklist 8-2 APPENDIX A SPECIFICATIONS Cable Specifications GA302T (10/100/1000BASE-T) A-1 Technical Specifications A-1 INDEX contents vi
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...master (Local Bus Revision 2.2 compliant) with the following standards and protocols: - Features The key features of waiting to be polled • Software driver support for simultaneous read and write operations; IEEE 802.3u Fast Ethernet - as a bus master, the network card requests access to the PCI ...bus instead of the GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter are: • Full-duplex operation (2,000 Mbps: 1,000 Mbps each way) with DMA (Direct Memory Access) Gigabit Ethernet interface...
...master (Local Bus Revision 2.2 compliant) with the following standards and protocols: - Features The key features of waiting to be polled • Software driver support for simultaneous read and write operations; IEEE 802.3u Fast Ethernet - as a bus master, the network card requests access to the PCI ...bus instead of the GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter are: • Full-duplex operation (2,000 Mbps: 1,000 Mbps each way) with DMA (Direct Memory Access) Gigabit Ethernet interface...
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...Driver and Documentation CD • GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter Installation Guide • Warranty & Registration Card • Support Information Card Call your reseller or customer support in your product package. Keep the Support Information Card, along with the original packing materials. To qualify for repair. For priority service, register online on the NETGEAR... Use the packing materials to repack the GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter if you need to the Support Information Card for the telephone number of the NETGEAR GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter. CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION ...
...Driver and Documentation CD • GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter Installation Guide • Warranty & Registration Card • Support Information Card Call your reseller or customer support in your product package. Keep the Support Information Card, along with the original packing materials. To qualify for repair. For priority service, register online on the NETGEAR... Use the packing materials to repack the GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter if you need to the Support Information Card for the telephone number of the NETGEAR GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter. CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION ...
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... 2000 Server, or Windows 2000 Advanced Server 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... files are : • GA302nd5.sys (network device driver file) • Netga302.inf (information used by installation program...
... 2000 Server, or Windows 2000 Advanced Server 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... files are : • GA302nd5.sys (network device driver file) • Netga302.inf (information used by installation program...
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...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 are: ...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 files ...
...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 are: ...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 files ...
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this file is included on the GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter driver installation) Driver and Documentation CD in the root directory) hardware installation 2-4 Software and Hardware Requirements (continued) System Requirements Windows NT 4.0 Hardware A Pentium-based ... 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: •...
this file is included on the GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter driver installation) Driver and Documentation CD in the root directory) hardware installation 2-4 Software and Hardware Requirements (continued) System Requirements Windows NT 4.0 Hardware A Pentium-based ... 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: •...
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Figure 2-1. 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 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. Hardware Description As illustrated in Table 2-2.
Figure 2-1. 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 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. Hardware Description As illustrated in Table 2-2.
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...of the two link speed LEDs is on power to the PC and then to 10/100/1000BASE-T ports. See Chapters 3 through 7 for driver installation and configuration instructions. Turn on , indicating that one of the supported modes: 1000 Mbps full duplex; 100 Mbps full duplex, 100 ....The card will automatically negotiate the fastest connection speed and duplex possible. Connect one end of the cable to the GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter. 3. Prepare an appropriate cable. GA302T (10/100/1000BASE-T) Cable Characteristics Port Type Connector Media Maximum Distance 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 CAT 5 UTP...
...of the two link speed LEDs is on power to the PC and then to 10/100/1000BASE-T ports. See Chapters 3 through 7 for driver installation and configuration instructions. Turn on , indicating that one of the supported modes: 1000 Mbps full duplex; 100 Mbps full duplex, 100 ....The card will automatically negotiate the fastest connection speed and duplex possible. Connect one end of the cable to the GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter. 3. Prepare an appropriate cable. GA302T (10/100/1000BASE-T) Cable Characteristics Port Type Connector Media Maximum Distance 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 CAT 5 UTP...
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... your server or workstation prior to install the driver software for details. CHAPTER 3: WINDOWS XP DRIVER SOFTWARE This chapter provides information about the Microsoft Windows XP driver software. Windows XP driver software 3-1 You must have Network Administrator privileges to a different slot • Remove the driver software Note: The GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter must be installed before...
... your server or workstation prior to install the driver software for details. CHAPTER 3: WINDOWS XP DRIVER SOFTWARE This chapter provides information about the Microsoft Windows XP driver software. Windows XP driver software 3-1 You must have Network Administrator privileges to a different slot • Remove the driver software Note: The GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter must be installed before...
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Select "Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)" and then click Next. 2. Windows XP driver software 3-2 Insert the GA302T driver CD into your CD-ROM drive. To install software for Windows XP, perform the following procedure. 1. When you boot up he Windows XP system after installing the GA302T Gigabit Adapter, a Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box is displayed.
Select "Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)" and then click Next. 2. Windows XP driver software 3-2 Insert the GA302T driver CD into your CD-ROM drive. To install software for Windows XP, perform the following procedure. 1. When you boot up he Windows XP system after installing the GA302T Gigabit Adapter, a Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box is displayed.
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Click on "Search for the CD-ROM drive). Windows XP driver software 3-3 Click Next. (Note: Windows XP drivers are found at D:\ assuming that D:\ is the drive letter for the best driver in these locations", uncheck "Search removable media (floppy, CD-ROM...)", check "Include this location in the search", type in "D:\ " in the drop down box. The choose your search and installation options dialog box will appear. 3.
Click on "Search for the CD-ROM drive). Windows XP driver software 3-3 Click Next. (Note: Windows XP drivers are found at D:\ assuming that D:\ is the drive letter for the best driver in these locations", uncheck "Search removable media (floppy, CD-ROM...)", check "Include this location in the search", type in "D:\ " in the drop down box. The choose your search and installation options dialog box will appear. 3.
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D:\i386) 5. Click Finish. The Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears with the following adaptor name: NETGEAR GA302T Gigabit Adaptor. 4. The driver is copied onto your system, and XP will probably ask for the original Windows XP CD-ROM. Point Windows XP to the proper location (e.g. Windows XP driver software 3-4
D:\i386) 5. Click Finish. The Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears with the following adaptor name: NETGEAR GA302T Gigabit Adaptor. 4. The driver is copied onto your system, and XP will probably ask for the original Windows XP CD-ROM. Point Windows XP to the proper location (e.g. Windows XP driver software 3-4
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... performance option that allows you to verify the TCP/IP checksum of incoming (Rx) and/or outgoing (Tx) packets. The GA302T Windows XP drivers installation is recognized by offloading this option allows the card to choose how the card transmits and receive packets over the network. Table... 3-1. Properties: Description: 802.1p QOS The 802.1p Quality of checksum in the transmit and receive directions. Remove the GA302T driver CD from the CPU. When enabled, this operation from the CD-ROM drive. Checksum Offload Supports hardware offload of service (QOS)...
... performance option that allows you to verify the TCP/IP checksum of incoming (Rx) and/or outgoing (Tx) packets. The GA302T Windows XP drivers installation is recognized by offloading this option allows the card to choose how the card transmits and receive packets over the network. Table... 3-1. Properties: Description: 802.1p QOS The 802.1p Quality of checksum in the transmit and receive directions. Remove the GA302T driver CD from the CPU. When enabled, this operation from the CD-ROM drive. Checksum Offload Supports hardware offload of service (QOS)...
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Windows XP driver software 3-6 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 page 2-7). 3. Shut down the system and remove the card from the PCI slot.... of hardware. When the system is automatically uninstalled when its new PCI slot (see "Installing the Driver Software" on , the driver will be automatically uninstalled. Removing the Driver Software Under Windows XP, the driver software is powered on page 5-1). Moving the Network Card to do the following : 1.
Windows XP driver software 3-6 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 page 2-7). 3. Shut down the system and remove the card from the PCI slot.... of hardware. When the system is automatically uninstalled when its new PCI slot (see "Installing the Driver Software" on , the driver will be automatically uninstalled. Removing the Driver Software Under Windows XP, the driver software is powered on page 5-1). Moving the Network Card to do the following : 1.
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... Gigabit Adapter must be used with your server or workstation prior to install the driver software for details. 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...
... Gigabit Adapter must be used with your server or workstation prior to install the driver software for details. 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...
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Windows 2000 driver software 4-2 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. 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.
Windows 2000 driver software 4-2 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. 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.
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Windows 2000 driver software 4-3 Click Next. 4.The Locate Driver Files dialog box will appear. Select "Specify a location". Click Next. 3.The install hardware device drivers dialog box will appear. Select "Search for a suitable driver for your device (Recommended)".
Windows 2000 driver software 4-3 Click Next. 4.The Locate Driver Files dialog box will appear. Select "Specify a location". Click Next. 3.The install hardware device drivers dialog box will appear. Select "Search for a suitable driver for your device (Recommended)".
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In the "Copy manufactures files from" field, type "D:\" and click OK. (Note: Windows 2000 drivers are found at D:\ , assuming that D: is the drive letter for the CD-ROM drive) 6.The Driver File Search Results dialog box will appear. Click Next. When the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears, insert the GA302T driver CD into your CD-ROM drive. Windows 2000 driver software 4-4 5.
In the "Copy manufactures files from" field, type "D:\" and click OK. (Note: Windows 2000 drivers are found at D:\ , assuming that D: is the drive letter for the CD-ROM drive) 6.The Driver File Search Results dialog box will appear. Click Next. When the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears, insert the GA302T driver CD into your CD-ROM drive. Windows 2000 driver software 4-4 5.
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The GA302T Windows 2000 driver installation is complete. Windows 2000 driver software 4-5 Remove the GA302T driver CD from the CD-ROM drive. 7.The Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears with the following adapter name: Netgear GA302T Gigabit Adapter. Click Finish. 8.
The GA302T Windows 2000 driver installation is complete. Windows 2000 driver software 4-5 Remove the GA302T driver CD from the CD-ROM drive. 7.The Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears with the following adapter name: Netgear GA302T Gigabit Adapter. Click Finish. 8.