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... Description 2-5 Preparing to Install Your GA621 Fiber Gigabit Ethernet Card 2-6 Installing Your GA621 Fiber Gigabit Ethernet Card 2-7 Connecting the Network Cables 2-8 CHAPTER 3 Windows 95 OSR2/98/Me DRIVER SOFTWARE Installing the Driver Software 3-1 Moving the Network Card to a Different Slot 3-6 CHAPTER 4 WINDOWS NT DRIVER SOFTWARE Installing the Driver Software 4-1 Updating the Driver Software 4-7 Moving the Network Card...
... Description 2-5 Preparing to Install Your GA621 Fiber Gigabit Ethernet Card 2-6 Installing Your GA621 Fiber Gigabit Ethernet Card 2-7 Connecting the Network Cables 2-8 CHAPTER 3 Windows 95 OSR2/98/Me DRIVER SOFTWARE Installing the Driver Software 3-1 Moving the Network Card to a Different Slot 3-6 CHAPTER 4 WINDOWS NT DRIVER SOFTWARE Installing the Driver Software 4-1 Updating the Driver Software 4-7 Moving the Network Card...
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IEEE 802.3u Fast Ethernet • Standard Ethernet frame size (up to be polled • Software driver support for Windows 95 OSR2, Windows 98, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows Me, NetWare 4.2, 5.0, 5.1, and Red Hat Linux 6.0, 6.1, 6.2, 7.0 and 7.1. • Universal dual-voltage signaling (3.3 V and 5 V) ...
IEEE 802.3u Fast Ethernet • Standard Ethernet frame size (up to be polled • Software driver support for Windows 95 OSR2, Windows 98, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows Me, NetWare 4.2, 5.0, 5.1, and Red Hat Linux 6.0, 6.1, 6.2, 7.0 and 7.1. • Universal dual-voltage signaling (3.3 V and 5 V) ...
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... chapter provides information about the package contents, system requirements, and installation of the NETGEAR GA621 Fiber Gigabit Ethernet Card. Package Contents The product package contains: • GA621 Fiber Gigabit Ethernet Card • GA621 Fiber Gigabit Ethernet Card Driver and Documentation CD • GA621 Fiber Gigabit Ethernet Card Installation Guide • Warranty & Registration Card • Support Information...
... chapter provides information about the package contents, system requirements, and installation of the NETGEAR GA621 Fiber Gigabit Ethernet Card. Package Contents The product package contains: • GA621 Fiber Gigabit Ethernet Card • GA621 Fiber Gigabit Ethernet Card Driver and Documentation CD • GA621 Fiber Gigabit Ethernet Card Installation Guide • Warranty & Registration Card • Support Information...
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... PCI slot Operating System Windows 95 OSR2 Software GA621 Fiber Gigabit Ethernet Card driver software, version 1.0 (or higher) (loaded during for Windows, which is included on the GA621 Fiber Gigabit Ethernet Card driver installation) Driver and Documentation CD in the \Win95 directory.The... necessary files are : • GA621nd5.sys (network device driver file) • Netga621.inf (information used by installation program...
... PCI slot Operating System Windows 95 OSR2 Software GA621 Fiber Gigabit Ethernet Card driver software, version 1.0 (or higher) (loaded during for Windows, which is included on the GA621 Fiber Gigabit Ethernet Card driver installation) Driver and Documentation CD in the \Win95 directory.The... necessary files are : • GA621nd5.sys (network device driver file) • Netga621.inf (information used by installation program...
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...Windows Me Hardware A Pentium-based workstation that meets Windows Me software requirements Operating System Windows Me Software GA621 Fiber Gigabit Ethernet Card driver software for Windows Me, which is in the root directory) Windows 2000 Hardware A Pentium-based ...Professional, Windows 2000 Server, or Windows 2000 Advanced Server Software GA621 Fiber Gigabit Ethernet Card driver software, version 1.0 (or higher) (loaded during included on the GA621 Fiber Gigabit Ethernet Card driver installation) Driver and Documentation CD in the \Winme directory.The necessary files...
...Windows Me Hardware A Pentium-based workstation that meets Windows Me software requirements Operating System Windows Me Software GA621 Fiber Gigabit Ethernet Card driver software for Windows Me, which is in the root directory) Windows 2000 Hardware A Pentium-based ...Professional, Windows 2000 Server, or Windows 2000 Advanced Server Software GA621 Fiber Gigabit Ethernet Card driver software, version 1.0 (or higher) (loaded during included on the GA621 Fiber Gigabit Ethernet Card driver installation) Driver and Documentation CD in the \Winme directory.The necessary files...
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...during for NetWare, which is Included on the GA621 Fiber Gigabit Ethernet Card driver installation) Driver and Documentation CD in the \Netware directory.The necessary files are: • Ga621.lan (network device driver file) • Ga621.ldi (information used by installation program) Red Hat...Red Hat Linux 6.0, 6.1, 6.2, 7.0 and 7.1 Software GA621 Fiber Gigabit Ethernet Card driver software, version 1.0 (or higher) (loaded during for NetWare, which is included on the GA621 Fiber Gigabit Ethernet Card driver installation) Driver and Documentation CD in the \Linux directory.The necessary...
...during for NetWare, which is Included on the GA621 Fiber Gigabit Ethernet Card driver installation) Driver and Documentation CD in the \Netware directory.The necessary files are: • Ga621.lan (network device driver file) • Ga621.ldi (information used by installation program) Red Hat...Red Hat Linux 6.0, 6.1, 6.2, 7.0 and 7.1 Software GA621 Fiber Gigabit Ethernet Card driver software, version 1.0 (or higher) (loaded during for NetWare, which is included on the GA621 Fiber Gigabit Ethernet Card driver installation) Driver and Documentation CD in the \Linux directory.The necessary...
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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 GA621 Fiber Gigabit Ethernet Card has an SC connector port and two port LEDs. Front Panel of Model GA621 Gigabit Ethernet Card The front panel of the GA621 has two LEDs: one LED to indicate the link is active and one LED for data transfer status. Hardware Description As illustrated in Table 2-2. hardware installation 2-5
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 GA621 Fiber Gigabit Ethernet Card has an SC connector port and two port LEDs. Front Panel of Model GA621 Gigabit Ethernet Card The front panel of the GA621 has two LEDs: one LED to indicate the link is active and one LED for data transfer status. Hardware Description As illustrated in Table 2-2. hardware installation 2-5
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... 3 through 7 for a description of port LED operation. Table 2-3. GA621 (1000BASE-SX) Cable Characteristics Port Type Connector Media Maximum Distance 1000BASE-SX...and then to 1000BASE-SX port. Connect the other end of the cable to the GA621 Fiber Gigabit Ethernet Card. 3. Note: See Table 2-2 for driver installation and configuration instructions. Verify that the link LEDs is a good link to the... with 50/125-Micron multimode fiber. 1. Connecting the Network Cables The GA621 has one end of the cable to an SC Ethernet network port. 4. Prepare an appropriate cable.
... 3 through 7 for a description of port LED operation. Table 2-3. GA621 (1000BASE-SX) Cable Characteristics Port Type Connector Media Maximum Distance 1000BASE-SX...and then to 1000BASE-SX port. Connect the other end of the cable to the GA621 Fiber Gigabit Ethernet Card. 3. Note: See Table 2-2 for driver installation and configuration instructions. Verify that the link LEDs is a good link to the... with 50/125-Micron multimode fiber. 1. Connecting the Network Cables The GA621 has one end of the cable to an SC Ethernet network port. 4. Prepare an appropriate cable.
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... the Windows 98 System first boots up after installing a new hardware device, such as a GA621 Fiber Gigabit Ethernet Card, the system automatically detects the new hardware and prompts you to installing the driver software. Installing the Driver Software A network driver must be used in this chapter refer to a computer with Windows 98 installed, but...
... the Windows 98 System first boots up after installing a new hardware device, such as a GA621 Fiber Gigabit Ethernet Card, the system automatically detects the new hardware and prompts you to installing the driver software. Installing the Driver Software A network driver must be used in this chapter refer to a computer with Windows 98 installed, but...
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Windows 95 OSR2/98/Me driver software 3-2 To install the GA621 Fiber Gigabit Ethernet Card software for Windows 98, perform the following procedure: 1. When you boot up the Windows 98 system after installing the Gigabit Ethernet card, a series of Found New Hardware Wizard dialog boxes opens.
Windows 95 OSR2/98/Me driver software 3-2 To install the GA621 Fiber Gigabit Ethernet Card software for Windows 98, perform the following procedure: 1. When you boot up the Windows 98 system after installing the Gigabit Ethernet card, a series of Found New Hardware Wizard dialog boxes opens.
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Windows 95 OSR2/98/Me driver software 3-3 2. Note: Windows Me drivers are found at d:\winMe and Windows 95 drivers are found at d:\win95, assuming that d: is the drive letter for your device (recommended), and then click Next. 3. In the next dialog box, check the "Specify a location" box. When the following dialog box opens, click Search for the best driver for the CD-ROM drive.
Windows 95 OSR2/98/Me driver software 3-3 2. Note: Windows Me drivers are found at d:\winMe and Windows 95 drivers are found at d:\win95, assuming that d: is the drive letter for your device (recommended), and then click Next. 3. In the next dialog box, check the "Specify a location" box. When the following dialog box opens, click Search for the best driver for the CD-ROM drive.
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Windows 95 OSR2/98/Me driver software 3-4 When Windows returns its search results in the following dialog box, verify that the correct path to the driver software is shown, and then click Next. 4.
Windows 95 OSR2/98/Me driver software 3-4 When Windows returns its search results in the following dialog box, verify that the correct path to the driver software is shown, and then click Next. 4.
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Refer to accept the default settings. 7. 5. The driver is copied onto your system, and the GA621 Gigabit UTP Adapter Properties dialog box opens. 6. Click OK to Table 3-1 for help in configuring these parameters. You can change operating parameters as desired. Windows 95 OSR2/98/Me driver software 3-5
Refer to accept the default settings. 7. 5. The driver is copied onto your system, and the GA621 Gigabit UTP Adapter Properties dialog box opens. 6. Click OK to Table 3-1 for help in configuring these parameters. You can change operating parameters as desired. Windows 95 OSR2/98/Me driver software 3-5
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...the Network Card to a Different Slot Windows 98 automatically detects the installation and removal of hardware.To move a GA621 Fiber Gigabit Ethernet Card to specify VLAN ID number. Windows 95 OSR2/98/Me driver software 3-6 Install the card in the same system: 1. VLAN ID Used to a different slot in its... new PCI slot (see "Installing the Driver Software" on page 2-7). 3. Shut down the system and remove the card from...
...the Network Card to a Different Slot Windows 98 automatically detects the installation and removal of hardware.To move a GA621 Fiber Gigabit Ethernet Card to specify VLAN ID number. Windows 95 OSR2/98/Me driver software 3-6 Install the card in the same system: 1. VLAN ID Used to a different slot in its... new PCI slot (see "Installing the Driver Software" on page 2-7). 3. Shut down the system and remove the card from...
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... The Control Panel window opens, displaying a group of icons including the Network icon. To install the driver software if you are installing more than one GA621 Fiber Gigabit Ethernet Card, you are operating in . On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button,...procedure for performing the following procedures: • Installing the driver software • Updating or reinstalling the driver software • Moving the network card and removing the driver software Installing the Driver Software Your GA621 Fiber Gigabit Ethernet Card must have Network Administrator privileges to ...
... The Control Panel window opens, displaying a group of icons including the Network icon. To install the driver software if you are installing more than one GA621 Fiber Gigabit Ethernet Card, you are operating in . On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button,...procedure for performing the following procedures: • Installing the driver software • Updating or reinstalling the driver software • Moving the network card and removing the driver software Installing the Driver Software Your GA621 Fiber Gigabit Ethernet Card must have Network Administrator privileges to ...
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3. The Network dialog box opens. Windows NT driver software 4-2 Double-click the Network icon. If there are no previously installed drivers, that require updating, proceed to step 4. For directions on upgrading the driver for a new card. If there are any previously installed GA621 Fiber Gigabit Ethernet Card drivers listed, the drivers must be updated before installing another driver for an existing card, see "Updating the Driver Software" on page 4-8.
3. The Network dialog box opens. Windows NT driver software 4-2 Double-click the Network icon. If there are no previously installed drivers, that require updating, proceed to step 4. For directions on upgrading the driver for a new card. If there are any previously installed GA621 Fiber Gigabit Ethernet Card drivers listed, the drivers must be updated before installing another driver for an existing card, see "Updating the Driver Software" on page 4-8.
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4. The Insert Disk dialog box opens. Click Have Disk. The Select Network Adapter dialog box opens. 5. Windows NT driver software 4-3 Click on the Adapters tab, and then click Add.
4. The Insert Disk dialog box opens. Click Have Disk. The Select Network Adapter dialog box opens. 5. Windows NT driver software 4-3 Click on the Adapters tab, and then click Add.
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Windows NT driver software 4-4 6. The Select OEM Option dialog box opens, and NETGEAR GA621 Fiber Gigabit Ethernet Card is the CD-ROM drive. For example, enter the following path: E:\ In this example, the letter E: is highlighted. Insert the GA621 Fiber Gigabit Ethernet Card Driver and Documentation CD into the CD-ROM drive in your PC, type the path to the driver that matches your system, and then click OK.
Windows NT driver software 4-4 6. The Select OEM Option dialog box opens, and NETGEAR GA621 Fiber Gigabit Ethernet Card is the CD-ROM drive. For example, enter the following path: E:\ In this example, the letter E: is highlighted. Insert the GA621 Fiber Gigabit Ethernet Card Driver and Documentation CD into the CD-ROM drive in your PC, type the path to the driver that matches your system, and then click OK.
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If other cards in your computer, click Yes. When prompted to restart your system use TCP/IP bindings, the Microsoft TCP/IP Properties dialog box opens. The Network dialog box opens. 8. Windows NT driver software 4-5 Set any necessary TCP/IP configurations, and click OK when finished. 9. The system restarts using the new driver and configuration settings. Click OK. Click Close. 7.
If other cards in your computer, click Yes. When prompted to restart your system use TCP/IP bindings, the Microsoft TCP/IP Properties dialog box opens. The Network dialog box opens. 8. Windows NT driver software 4-5 Set any necessary TCP/IP configurations, and click OK when finished. 9. The system restarts using the new driver and configuration settings. Click OK. Click Close. 7.
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Receive Buffers Specifies hardware resources in memory used to change the network address. Packet Size Enables sending larger Ethernet packets Priority Queues Specifies the priority number for traffic prioritization. Parameter Descriptions Property Description Address Allows you to receive packets. Table 4-1. Windows NT driver software 4-6 VLAN ID Used to specify VLAN ID number.
Receive Buffers Specifies hardware resources in memory used to change the network address. Packet Size Enables sending larger Ethernet packets Priority Queues Specifies the priority number for traffic prioritization. Parameter Descriptions Property Description Address Allows you to receive packets. Table 4-1. Windows NT driver software 4-6 VLAN ID Used to specify VLAN ID number.