Reference Guide
Page 5
... 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...
Reference Guide
Page 6
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
Reference Guide
Page 10
... the following standards and protocols: - 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 (IEEE 802.3ab..., Windows Me, Windows 98 and Windows NT 4.0. • Universal dual-voltage signaling (3.3 V and 5 V) introduction 1-2 Features The key features of waiting to be polled • Software driver support for simultaneous read and write operations;
... the following standards and protocols: - 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 (IEEE 802.3ab..., Windows Me, Windows 98 and Windows NT 4.0. • Universal dual-voltage signaling (3.3 V and 5 V) introduction 1-2 Features The key features of waiting to be polled • Software driver support for simultaneous read and write operations;
Reference Guide
Page 11
... qualify for product updates and product warranty registrations, fill out the registration information within 30 days of the NETGEAR GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter. CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION This chapter provides information about the package contents, system requirements, and...NETGEAR.com You can also fill out and return the Warranty & Registration Card that is included in your area if there are any wrong, missing, or damaged parts. hardware installation 2-1 Package Contents The product package contains: • GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter • GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter Driver...
... qualify for product updates and product warranty registrations, fill out the registration information within 30 days of the NETGEAR GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter. CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION This chapter provides information about the package contents, system requirements, and...NETGEAR.com You can also fill out and return the Warranty & Registration Card that is included in your area if there are any wrong, missing, or damaged parts. hardware installation 2-1 Package Contents The product package contains: • GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter • GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter Driver...
Reference Guide
Page 12
...Minimum 64 MB memory Operating System Windows XP 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 Table 2-1. Table 2-1. ...2000 Server, or Windows 2000 Advanced Server Software GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter driver 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 ...
...Minimum 64 MB memory Operating System Windows XP 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 Table 2-1. Table 2-1. ...2000 Server, or Windows 2000 Advanced Server Software GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter driver 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 ...
Reference Guide
Page 13
...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 ...
Reference Guide
Page 14
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. Software and Hardware Requirements (continued) System Requirements Windows NT 4.0 Hardware A Pentium-... 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 Table 2-1. Software and Hardware Requirements (continued) System Requirements Windows NT 4.0 Hardware A Pentium-... 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: •...
Reference Guide
Page 15
hardware installation 2-5 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 Description As illustrated in Table 2-2.
hardware installation 2-5 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 Description As illustrated in Table 2-2.
Reference Guide
Page 18
Connect the other end of the cable to the connected device. 5. Note: See Table 2-2 for driver installation and configuration instructions. Table 2-3. Connect one RJ-45 connector used for connecting to the card. Turn on , indicating that one of Category 5 balanced cabling, ... the fastest connection speed and duplex possible. If a specific speed or duplex is desired, the card can be placed into one of port LED operation. GA302T (10/100/1000BASE-T) Cable Characteristics Port Type Connector Media Maximum Distance 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 CAT 5 UTP/CAT 5e UTP 325 feet (100 meters...
Connect the other end of the cable to the connected device. 5. Note: See Table 2-2 for driver installation and configuration instructions. Table 2-3. Connect one RJ-45 connector used for connecting to the card. Turn on , indicating that one of Category 5 balanced cabling, ... the fastest connection speed and duplex possible. If a specific speed or duplex is desired, the card can be placed into one of port LED operation. GA302T (10/100/1000BASE-T) Cable Characteristics Port Type Connector Media Maximum Distance 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 CAT 5 UTP/CAT 5e UTP 325 feet (100 meters...
Reference Guide
Page 19
... in the Windows XP environment • Move the card to a different slot • Remove the driver software Note: The GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter must have Network Administrator privileges to installing the driver software. Windows XP driver software 3-1 Installing the Driver Software When the Windows XP system first boots up after installing a new hardware device, such...
... in the Windows XP environment • Move the card to a different slot • Remove the driver software Note: The GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter must have Network Administrator privileges to installing the driver software. Windows XP driver software 3-1 Installing the Driver Software When the Windows XP system first boots up after installing a new hardware device, such...
Reference Guide
Page 20
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.
Reference Guide
Page 21
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. Click on "Search for the CD-ROM drive). 3.
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. Click on "Search for the CD-ROM drive). 3.
Reference Guide
Page 22
D:\i386) 5. Windows XP driver software 3-4 Point Windows XP to the proper location (e.g. The Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears with the following adaptor name: NETGEAR GA302T Gigabit Adaptor. Click Finish. 4. The driver is copied onto your system, and XP will probably ask for the original Windows XP CD-ROM.
D:\i386) 5. Windows XP driver software 3-4 Point Windows XP to the proper location (e.g. The Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears with the following adaptor name: NETGEAR GA302T Gigabit Adaptor. Click Finish. 4. The driver is copied onto your system, and XP will probably ask for the original Windows XP CD-ROM.
Reference Guide
Page 23
The GA302T Windows XP drivers installation is recognized by offloading this option allows the card to ...you to the following table for prioritizing network traffic at the data link sublayer.Tag is complete. 6. Windows XP driver software 3-5 Properties: Description: 802.1p QOS The 802.1p Quality of checksum in the transmit and receive directions.... This improves the TCP/IP transmit/receive per formance by 802.1p aware switches and routers. Remove the GA302T driver CD from the CPU. Table 3-1. When enabled, this operation from the CD-ROM drive. Refer to choose...
The GA302T Windows XP drivers installation is recognized by offloading this option allows the card to ...you to the following table for prioritizing network traffic at the data link sublayer.Tag is complete. 6. Windows XP driver software 3-5 Properties: Description: 802.1p QOS The 802.1p Quality of checksum in the transmit and receive directions.... This improves the TCP/IP transmit/receive per formance by 802.1p aware switches and routers. Remove the GA302T driver CD from the CPU. Table 3-1. When enabled, this operation from the CD-ROM drive. Refer to choose...
Reference Guide
Page 24
... is automatically uninstalled when its new PCI slot (see "Installing the Driver Software" on page 2-7). 3. Shut down the system and remove the card from the PCI slot. 2. Shut down the system and remove the card from the ... and removal of hardware. When the system is powered on, reinstall the driver software (see "Installing Your Gigabit Adapter" on page 5-1). Windows XP driver software 3-6 To move a GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter to a different slot in its hardware is powered on, the driver will be automatically uninstalled. Moving the Network Card to do the following...
... is automatically uninstalled when its new PCI slot (see "Installing the Driver Software" on page 2-7). 3. Shut down the system and remove the card from the PCI slot. 2. Shut down the system and remove the card from the ... and removal of hardware. When the system is powered on, reinstall the driver software (see "Installing Your Gigabit Adapter" on page 5-1). Windows XP driver software 3-6 To move a GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter to a different slot in its hardware is powered on, the driver will be automatically uninstalled. Moving the Network Card to do the following...
Reference Guide
Page 25
... used with your server or workstation prior to install the driver software. Windows 2000 driver software 4-1 See Chapter 2 "Hardware Installation" for the device. CHAPTER 4: WINDOWS 2000 DRIVER SOFTWARE This chapter provides information about the Microsoft Windows 2000 driver software. A network driver must be installed before the GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter can be physically installed in the...
... used with your server or workstation prior to install the driver software. Windows 2000 driver software 4-1 See Chapter 2 "Hardware Installation" for the device. CHAPTER 4: WINDOWS 2000 DRIVER SOFTWARE This chapter provides information about the Microsoft Windows 2000 driver software. A network driver must be installed before the GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter can be physically installed in the...
Reference Guide
Page 26
To install software for Windows 2000, perform the following procedure. 1. Insert the GA302T driver CD into your CD-ROM drive. Click Next. 2. Windows 2000 driver software 4-2 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. Insert the GA302T driver CD into your CD-ROM drive. Click Next. 2. Windows 2000 driver software 4-2 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.
Reference Guide
Page 27
3.The install hardware device drivers dialog box will appear. Select "Search for a suitable driver for your device (Recommended)". Click Next. Windows 2000 driver software 4-3 Select "Specify a location". Click Next. 4.The Locate Driver Files dialog box will appear.
3.The install hardware device drivers dialog box will appear. Select "Search for a suitable driver for your device (Recommended)". Click Next. Windows 2000 driver software 4-3 Select "Specify a location". Click Next. 4.The Locate Driver Files dialog box will appear.
Reference Guide
Page 28
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 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. 5.
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 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. 5.
Reference Guide
Page 29
Windows 2000 driver software 4-5 Click Finish. 8. The GA302T Windows 2000 driver installation is complete. 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.
Windows 2000 driver software 4-5 Click Finish. 8. The GA302T Windows 2000 driver installation is complete. 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.