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... Install Your GA622T Copper Gigabit Ethernet Card 2-6 Installing Your GA622T Copper Gigabit Ethernet Card 2-7 Connecting the Network Cables 2-8 CHAPTER 3 WINDOWS 95OSR2/98/Me DRIVER SOFTWARE Installing the Driver Software 3-1 Moving the Network Card to a Different Slot 3-7 CHAPTER 4 WINDOWS NT DRIVER SOFTWARE Installing the Driver Software 4-1 Updating the Driver Software 4-8 Moving the Network Card to a Different Slot 4-9 CHAPTER 5 WINDOWS 2000 DRIVER SOFTWARE Installing the Driver Software 5-1 Moving the Network Card to a Different Slot 5-6 Removing the Driver Software...
... Install Your GA622T Copper Gigabit Ethernet Card 2-6 Installing Your GA622T Copper Gigabit Ethernet Card 2-7 Connecting the Network Cables 2-8 CHAPTER 3 WINDOWS 95OSR2/98/Me DRIVER SOFTWARE Installing the Driver Software 3-1 Moving the Network Card to a Different Slot 3-7 CHAPTER 4 WINDOWS NT DRIVER SOFTWARE Installing the Driver Software 4-1 Updating the Driver Software 4-8 Moving the Network Card to a Different Slot 4-9 CHAPTER 5 WINDOWS 2000 DRIVER SOFTWARE Installing the Driver Software 5-1 Moving the Network Card to a Different Slot 5-6 Removing the Driver Software...
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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your PCI-compliant server or workstation to a Gigabit Ethernet network, incorporating a new technology that is minimized with most non-compliant Gigabit Ethernet products. In addition, because the GA622T uses standard Ethernet frame and Media Access Control (MAC) formats, it offers 2 gigabits per second (Mbps) over standard Category 5 cables. Features The key features of aggregate bandwidth and optimized performance while minimizing network overhead on the host...
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your PCI-compliant server or workstation to a Gigabit Ethernet network, incorporating a new technology that is minimized with most non-compliant Gigabit Ethernet products. In addition, because the GA622T uses standard Ethernet frame and Media Access Control (MAC) formats, it offers 2 gigabits per second (Mbps) over standard Category 5 cables. Features The key features of aggregate bandwidth and optimized performance while minimizing network overhead on the host...
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...; GA622T Copper Gigabit Ethernet Card Driver and Documentation CD • GA622T Copper Gigabit Ethernet Card Installation Guide • Warranty & Registration Card • Support Information Card Call your reseller or customer support in your product package. Use the packing materials to repack the GA622T Copper Gigabit Ethernet Card if you need to the Support Information Card for the telephone number of the NETGEAR GA622T Copper Gigabit Ethernet Card. To qualify for repair. For priority service, register online on the NETGEAR Web page at: http://www.NETGEAR.com...
...; GA622T Copper Gigabit Ethernet Card Driver and Documentation CD • GA622T Copper Gigabit Ethernet Card Installation Guide • Warranty & Registration Card • Support Information Card Call your reseller or customer support in your product package. Use the packing materials to repack the GA622T Copper Gigabit Ethernet Card if you need to the Support Information Card for the telephone number of the NETGEAR GA622T Copper Gigabit Ethernet Card. To qualify for repair. For priority service, register online on the NETGEAR Web page at: http://www.NETGEAR.com...
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... Before installing the GA622T Copper Gigabit Ethernet Card, verify that meets Windows NT 4.0 software requirements One open 32-bit or 64-bit PCI slot Operating System Windows 98, Windows 98SE Software GA622T Copper Gigabit Ethernet Card driver software, version 1.0 (or higher) (loaded during for Windows, which is included on the GA622T Copper Gigabit Ethernet Card driver installation) Driver and Documentation CD in the \Win98 directory.The necessary files are: • GA622nd5.sys (network device driver file) • Netga622.inf (information used by installation program) Windows NT...
... Before installing the GA622T Copper Gigabit Ethernet Card, verify that meets Windows NT 4.0 software requirements One open 32-bit or 64-bit PCI slot Operating System Windows 98, Windows 98SE Software GA622T Copper Gigabit Ethernet Card driver software, version 1.0 (or higher) (loaded during for Windows, which is included on the GA622T Copper Gigabit Ethernet Card driver installation) Driver and Documentation CD in the \Win98 directory.The necessary files are: • GA622nd5.sys (network device driver file) • Netga622.inf (information used by installation program) Windows NT...
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...-bit or 64-bit PCI slot Minimum 64 MB memory Operating System Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 2000 Server, or Windows 2000 Advanced Server Software GA622T Copper Gigabit Ethernet Card driver software, version 1.0 (or higher) (loaded during included on the GA622T Copper Gigabit Ethernet Card driver installation) Driver and Documentation CD in the \Winme directory.The necessary files are : • GA622nd4.sys (network device driver file) • Oemsetup.inf (information used by installation program; this file is included on the GA622T Copper Gigabit Ethernet Card Driver...
...-bit or 64-bit PCI slot Minimum 64 MB memory Operating System Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 2000 Server, or Windows 2000 Advanced Server Software GA622T Copper Gigabit Ethernet Card driver software, version 1.0 (or higher) (loaded during included on the GA622T Copper Gigabit Ethernet Card driver installation) Driver and Documentation CD in the \Winme directory.The necessary files are : • GA622nd4.sys (network device driver file) • Oemsetup.inf (information used by installation program; this file is included on the GA622T Copper Gigabit Ethernet Card Driver...
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... (information used by installation program) Red Hat Linux Hardware A Pentium-based server that meets Red Hat Linux 6.1 or 6.2 software requirements One open 32-bit or 64-bit PCI slot Operating System Red Hat Linux 6.1 or 6.2 Software GA622T Copper Gigabit Ethernet Card driver software, version 1.0 (or higher) (loaded during for NetWare, which is included on the GA622T Copper Gigabit Ethernet Card driver installation) Driver and Documentation CD in the \Linux directory.The necessary files are: • ga.c (Linux network OS specific module...
... (information used by installation program) Red Hat Linux Hardware A Pentium-based server that meets Red Hat Linux 6.1 or 6.2 software requirements One open 32-bit or 64-bit PCI slot Operating System Red Hat Linux 6.1 or 6.2 Software GA622T Copper Gigabit Ethernet Card driver software, version 1.0 (or higher) (loaded during for NetWare, which is included on the GA622T Copper Gigabit Ethernet Card driver installation) Driver and Documentation CD in the \Linux directory.The necessary files are: • ga.c (Linux network OS specific module...
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DATA 1000 100 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 GA622T Copper Gigabit Ethernet Card has an RJ-45 connector port and three port LEDs. hardware installation 2-5 Hardware Description As illustrated in Table 2-2. Front Panel of Model GA622T Gigabit Ethernet Card The front panel of the GA622T has three LEDs: one for each port speed option (100 Mbps, and 1000 Mbps) to indicate which link is active, and one LED for data transfer status.
DATA 1000 100 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 GA622T Copper Gigabit Ethernet Card has an RJ-45 connector port and three port LEDs. hardware installation 2-5 Hardware Description As illustrated in Table 2-2. Front Panel of Model GA622T Gigabit Ethernet Card The front panel of the GA622T has three LEDs: one for each port speed option (100 Mbps, and 1000 Mbps) to indicate which link is active, and one LED for data transfer status.
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... sure that your Gigabit Ethernet Card: 1. GA622T LEDs Label Activity Description DATA Blinking On Off Brief bursts of data detected on the port Streams of data detected on the port No data detected on your particular system, refer to your system uses the latest BIOS. 3. Turn off the power to the manuals included with your server or workstation. possible link at different...
... sure that your Gigabit Ethernet Card: 1. GA622T LEDs Label Activity Description DATA Blinking On Off Brief bursts of data detected on the port Streams of data detected on the port No data detected on your particular system, refer to your system uses the latest BIOS. 3. Turn off the power to the manuals included with your server or workstation. possible link at different...
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... place it securely into the PCI expansion slot. Protect yourself, the card, and your server by taking these precautions: • Shut down the server software and turn off the power to your server. • Use only insulated or non-conducting tools. • Hold the Gigabit Ethernet Card by the edges, using your GA622T Copper Gigabit Ethernet Card: 1. Remove the PC cover. 2. hardware installation 2-7 Installing Your GA622T Copper Gigabit Ethernet Card To install your thumbs to push...
... place it securely into the PCI expansion slot. Protect yourself, the card, and your server by taking these precautions: • Shut down the server software and turn off the power to your server. • Use only insulated or non-conducting tools. • Hold the Gigabit Ethernet Card by the edges, using your GA622T Copper Gigabit Ethernet Card: 1. Remove the PC cover. 2. hardware installation 2-7 Installing Your GA622T Copper Gigabit Ethernet Card To install your thumbs to push...
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... duplex. 1. Note: See Table 2-2 for driver installation and configuration instructions. Connecting the Network Cables The GA622T has one RJ-45 connector used for connecting to 100/1000BASE-T ports. Prepare an appropriate cable. Table 2-3 lists the cable characteristics for attaching the system to the card. hardware installation 2-8 If a specific speed or duplex is a good link to an Ethernet copper-wire segment.The card will automatically negotiate the fastest...
... duplex. 1. Note: See Table 2-2 for driver installation and configuration instructions. Connecting the Network Cables The GA622T has one RJ-45 connector used for connecting to 100/1000BASE-T ports. Prepare an appropriate cable. Table 2-3 lists the cable characteristics for attaching the system to the card. hardware installation 2-8 If a specific speed or duplex is a good link to an Ethernet copper-wire segment.The card will automatically negotiate the fastest...
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... to installing the driver software. Windows 95OSR2/98/Me driver software 3-1 Note: The Gigabit Ethernet card must be installed before the card can be physically installed in this chapter refer to a computer with Windows 950SR2 and Windows Me. See Chapter 2 "Hardware Installation," for the device. Installing the Driver Software A network driver must be used in your Windows 98 system. When the Windows 98 System first boots up after installing a new hardware device, such as a GA622T Copper Gigabit Ethernet Card, the...
... to installing the driver software. Windows 95OSR2/98/Me driver software 3-1 Note: The Gigabit Ethernet card must be installed before the card can be physically installed in this chapter refer to a computer with Windows 950SR2 and Windows Me. See Chapter 2 "Hardware Installation," for the device. Installing the Driver Software A network driver must be used in your Windows 98 system. When the Windows 98 System first boots up after installing a new hardware device, such as a GA622T Copper Gigabit Ethernet Card, the...
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.../Me driver software 3-7 Moving the Network Card to a Different Slot Windows 98 automatically detects the installation and removal of hardware.To move a GA622T Copper Gigabit Ethernet Card to send packets. When the system is powered on, reinstall the driver software (see "Installing Your Copper Gigabit Ethernet Card" on page 3-1). Transmit Buffer Count Specifies hardware resources in memory used to receive packets. Pause Frames Low Threshold IEEE 802.3x flow control settings help fine-tune network performance by...
.../Me driver software 3-7 Moving the Network Card to a Different Slot Windows 98 automatically detects the installation and removal of hardware.To move a GA622T Copper Gigabit Ethernet Card to send packets. When the system is powered on, reinstall the driver software (see "Installing Your Copper Gigabit Ethernet Card" on page 3-1). Transmit Buffer Count Specifies hardware resources in memory used to receive packets. Pause Frames Low Threshold IEEE 802.3x flow control settings help fine-tune network performance by...
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...4: WINDOWS NT DRIVER SOFTWARE This chapter provides information about the Microsoft Windows NT driver software. Windows NT driver software 4-1 If you must be physically installed in . The Control Panel window opens, displaying a group of icons including the Network icon. This chapter also gives directions 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 GA622T Copper Gigabit Ethernet Card must perform...
...4: WINDOWS NT DRIVER SOFTWARE This chapter provides information about the Microsoft Windows NT driver software. Windows NT driver software 4-1 If you must be physically installed in . The Control Panel window opens, displaying a group of icons including the Network icon. This chapter also gives directions 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 GA622T Copper Gigabit Ethernet Card must perform...
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Click OK. Windows NT driver software 4-4 For example, enter the following path: E:\ In this example, the letter E: is highlighted. 7. Refer to Table 4-1 to set the parameters in your PC, type the path to the driver that matches your system, and the NETGEAR GA622T Gigabit UTP Adapter properties dialog box opens. 8. The Select OEM Option dialog box opens, and NETGEAR GA622T Copper Gigabit Ethernet Card is the...
Click OK. Windows NT driver software 4-4 For example, enter the following path: E:\ In this example, the letter E: is highlighted. 7. Refer to Table 4-1 to set the parameters in your PC, type the path to the driver that matches your system, and the NETGEAR GA622T Gigabit UTP Adapter properties dialog box opens. 8. The Select OEM Option dialog box opens, and NETGEAR GA622T Copper Gigabit Ethernet Card is the...
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... in the Network Adapters list. 5. You must have Network Administrator privileges to Settings, and then click Control Panel. On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, point to install the driver software. 2. Click Update. Start your PC. 8. The Control Panel window opens. 3. For example, enter the following path: E:\ In this example, the letter E: is complete. 10. Windows NT driver software 4-8 When prompted, insert the GA622T Copper Gigabit Ethernet Card Driver and...
... in the Network Adapters list. 5. You must have Network Administrator privileges to Settings, and then click Control Panel. On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, point to install the driver software. 2. Click Update. Start your PC. 8. The Control Panel window opens. 3. For example, enter the following path: E:\ In this example, the letter E: is complete. 10. Windows NT driver software 4-8 When prompted, insert the GA622T Copper Gigabit Ethernet Card Driver and...
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... driver software and re-install it on a NetWare server, this chapter does not provide detailed installation instructions for initial installation of NetWare 5.0 on the server, Netware uses the nwconfig program to install the card driver during the driver software installation Because network administrators can use more than one method to : • Verify the NetWare pre-installation requirements • Install the driver software in Table 6-1. This chapter also describes how to install device drivers on the server...
... driver software and re-install it on a NetWare server, this chapter does not provide detailed installation instructions for initial installation of NetWare 5.0 on the server, Netware uses the nwconfig program to install the card driver during the driver software installation Because network administrators can use more than one method to : • Verify the NetWare pre-installation requirements • Install the driver software in Table 6-1. This chapter also describes how to install device drivers on the server...
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... Ga622.lan and Ga622.ldi files from the GA622T Copper Gigabit Ethernet Adapter Driver and Document CD onto a floppy disk. Typically, NetWare OS software must install the network device driver. Install the latest support pack files to know the slot number later, when you must already be running on the server. NetWare driver software 6-2 Table 6-2. First, make sure that your system. You may need to ensure the GA622T Copper Gigabit Ethernet Card...
... Ga622.lan and Ga622.ldi files from the GA622T Copper Gigabit Ethernet Adapter Driver and Document CD onto a floppy disk. Typically, NetWare OS software must install the network device driver. Install the latest support pack files to know the slot number later, when you must already be running on the server. NetWare driver software 6-2 Table 6-2. First, make sure that your system. You may need to ensure the GA622T Copper Gigabit Ethernet Card...
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... NETGEAR GA622T Copper Gigabit Ethernet Card. On Streams of data detected on the port. 100 On Off Good 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet link. No 100 Mbps link; troubleshooting 8-1 Before the port LEDs can provide troubleshooting information, the card must be installed (see Figure 2-1 on the port. Off No data detected on the port. possible link at different speed, possible bad cable, bad connector, or configuration mismatch. 1000 On Off Good Gigabit Ethernet link. Verify...
... NETGEAR GA622T Copper Gigabit Ethernet Card. On Streams of data detected on the port. 100 On Off Good 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet link. No 100 Mbps link; troubleshooting 8-1 Before the port LEDs can provide troubleshooting information, the card must be installed (see Figure 2-1 on the port. Off No data detected on the port. possible link at different speed, possible bad cable, bad connector, or configuration mismatch. 1000 On Off Good Gigabit Ethernet link. Verify...
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... Specifications NETGEAR GA622T Copper Gigabit Ethernet Card Standards Compatibility IEEE 802.3ab Gigabit Ethernet IEEE 802.3u Fast Ethernet IEEE 802.3u Auto Negotiation IEEE 802.3x Flow Control GA622T Network Connection RJ-45 connector for additional performance using testing procedures defined in ISO/IEC 11801:1995 and ANSI/EIA/TIA568-A (1995) and tested for Category 5 UTP cable Full-duplex 2000 Mbps (1000 Mbps each way) Gigabit Ethernet Host Connection Single slot...
... Specifications NETGEAR GA622T Copper Gigabit Ethernet Card Standards Compatibility IEEE 802.3ab Gigabit Ethernet IEEE 802.3u Fast Ethernet IEEE 802.3u Auto Negotiation IEEE 802.3x Flow Control GA622T Network Connection RJ-45 connector for additional performance using testing procedures defined in ISO/IEC 11801:1995 and ANSI/EIA/TIA568-A (1995) and tested for Category 5 UTP cable Full-duplex 2000 Mbps (1000 Mbps each way) Gigabit Ethernet Host Connection Single slot...
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General Specifications Dimensions Weight Operating Temperature Operating Humidity Agency Compliance NETGEAR GA622T Copper Gigabit Ethernet Card 6.6 x 3.7 in. (16.8 x 9.5 cm) 3.8 oz. (104 g) 0 to 40ºC 10 to 90% noncondensing CE mark, commercial VCCI, Class 2 FCC, Part 15, Class B EN 55 022 (CISPR 22), Class B Canada ICES-003, Class B specifications A-2
General Specifications Dimensions Weight Operating Temperature Operating Humidity Agency Compliance NETGEAR GA622T Copper Gigabit Ethernet Card 6.6 x 3.7 in. (16.8 x 9.5 cm) 3.8 oz. (104 g) 0 to 40ºC 10 to 90% noncondensing CE mark, commercial VCCI, Class 2 FCC, Part 15, Class B EN 55 022 (CISPR 22), Class B Canada ICES-003, Class B specifications A-2