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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 Introduction Benefits Features 1-1 1-1 CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION Package Contents Requirements Hardware Description Preparing to Install Your GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter Installing Your GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter Connecting the Network Cables 2-1 2-2 2-5 2-6 2-7 2-8 CHAPTER 3 WINDOWS XP DRIVER SOFTWARE Installing the Driver Software Moving the Network Card to a Different Slot 3-1 3-6 CHAPTER 4 WINDOWS 2000 DRIVER SOFTWARE Installing the Driver Software Moving the Network
CHAPTER 6 WINDOWS 98 DRIVER SOFTWARE Installing the Driver Software Moving the Network Card to a Different Slot 6-1 6-6 CHAPTER 7 WINDOWS NT 4.
FIGURE Figure 2-1. Front Panel of Model GA302T Gigabit Adapter 2-5 TABLES Table 2-1. Software and Hardware Requirements 2-2 Table 2-2. GA302T LEDs 2-6 Table 2-3. GA302T (10/100/1000BASE-T) Cable Characteristics 2-8 Table 3-1. Parameter Descriptions 3-5 Table 4-1. Parameter Descriptions 4-6 Table 5-1. Parameter Descriptions 5-6 Table 6-1. Parameter Descriptions 6-6 Table 7-1. Parameter Descriptions 7-5 Table 8-1. GA302T (10/100/1000BASE-T) Port LED Activity 8-1 Table 8-2.
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the NETGEAR® GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter. Designed especially for high-performance systems, such as servers and high-end workstations, it offers 2 gigabits per second (Gbps) of aggregate bandwidth and optimized performance while minimizing network overhead on the host system. This guide describes the installation and use of the GA302T for operation within a Microsoft® Windows® XP, Windows® 2000, Windows® Me, Windows® 98 or Windows® NT 4.
Features The key features 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) • RJ-45 connector for Category 5 unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable • Interoperability with existing Fast Ethernet equipment compliance with the following standards and protocols: – IEEE 802.3ab Gigabit Ethernet – IEEE 802.3u Fast Ethernet – IEEE 802.3 Ethernet – IEEE 802.
CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION This chapter provides information about the package contents, system requirements, and installation of the NETGEAR GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter.
Requirements Before installing the GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter, verify that your system meets the operating system and hardware requirements outlined in Table 2-1. Table 2-1. Software and Hardware Requirements System Requirements Windows XP Hardware A Pentium-based workstation that meets Windows XP software requirements One open 32-bit or 64-bit PCI slot. Minimum 64 MB memory Operating System Windows XP Software GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter driver software, version 1.
Table 2-1. Software and Hardware Requirements (continued) System Requirements Windows Me Hardware A Pentium-based workstation that meets Windows Me software requirements One 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 are: • GA302nd5.
Table 2-1. Software and Hardware Requirements (continued) System Requirements Windows NT 4.0 Hardware A Pentium-based workstation or server that meets Windows NT 4.0 software requirements One open 32-bit or 64-bit PCI slot Minimum 64 MB memory Operating System Windows NT 4.0 with Service Pack 5 or above.To download the latest Service Pack, go to the following Microsoft Web page and search for the latest service pack: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/search.
Hardware Description As illustrated in Figure 2-1, the GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter has an RJ-45 connector port and three port LEDs. 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 Table 2-2.
Table 2-2.
Danger: You are installing the card in a machine that operates with voltages that can be dangerous. Follow the steps after this warning to protect yourself and to prevent damage to the PC components. 4. 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 Adapter by the edges and place it on an antistatic surface only.
Connecting the Network Cables The GA302T has one RJ-45 connector used for attaching the system to an Ethernet copper-wire segment.The card will automatically negotiate the fastest connection speed and duplex possible. If a specific speed or duplex is desired, the card can be placed into one of the supported modes: 1000 Mbps full duplex; 100 Mbps full duplex, 100 Mbps half duplex; 10Mbps full duplex, 10Mbps half duplex. 1. Prepare an appropriate cable.
CHAPTER 3: WINDOWS XP DRIVER SOFTWARE This chapter provides information about the Microsoft Windows XP driver software. This chapter also describes how to: • Install the driver software in the Windows XP environment • Move the card to a different slot • Remove the driver software Note: The GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter must be physically installed in your server or workstation prior to installing the driver software. See Chapter 2 “Hardware Installation” for details.
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. Insert the GA302T driver CD into your CD-ROM drive.
3. The choose your search and installation options dialog box will appear. Click on “Search 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. Click Next. (Note: Windows XP drivers are found at D:\ assuming that D:\ is the drive letter for the CD-ROM drive).
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. D:\i386) 5. The Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears with the following adaptor name: NETGEAR GA302T Gigabit Adaptor. Click Finish.
6. Remove the GA302T driver CD from the CD-ROM drive. The GA302T Windows XP drivers installation is complete. Table 3-1. Refer to the following table for help to configure optional adapter properties. Properties: Description: 802.1p QOS The 802.1p Quality of service (QOS) is an OSI layer 2 standard for prioritizing network traffic at the data link sublayer.Tag is recognized by 802.1p aware switches and routers.
Moving the Network Card to a Different Slot Windows XP automatically detects the installation and removal of hardware. To move a GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter to a different slot in the same system, you need to do the following: 1. Shut down the system and remove the card from the PCI slot. 2. Install the card in its new PCI slot (see “Installing Your Gigabit Adapter” on page 2-7). 3. When the system is powered on, reinstall the driver software (see “Installing the Driver Software” on page 5-1).
CHAPTER 4: WINDOWS 2000 DRIVER SOFTWARE This chapter provides information about the Microsoft Windows 2000 driver software. This chapter also describes how to: • Install the driver software in the Windows 2000 environment • Move the card to a different slot • Remove the driver software Note: The GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter must be physically installed in your server or workstation prior to installing the driver software. See Chapter 2 “Hardware Installation” for details.
To install software for Windows 2000, perform the following procedure. 1. When you boot up the Windows 2000 system after installing the GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter. A Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box will appear, indicating that Windows 2000 has found the adapter. Click Next. 2. Insert the GA302T driver CD into your CD-ROM drive.
3.The install hardware device drivers dialog box will appear. Select ”Search for a suitable driver for your device (Recommended)”. Click Next. 4.The Locate Driver Files dialog box will appear. Select “Specify a location”. Click Next.
5. When the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears, insert the GA302T driver CD into your CD-ROM drive. 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.
7.The Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears with the following adapter name: Netgear GA302T Gigabit Adapter. Click Finish. 8. Remove the GA302T driver CD from the CD-ROM drive. The GA302T Windows 2000 driver installation is complete.
Table 4-1. Refer to the following table for help to configure optional adapter properties. Properties: Description: 802.1p QOS The 802.1p Quality of service (QOS) is an OSI layer 2 standard for prioritizing network traffic at the data link sublayer.Tag is recognized by 802.1p aware switches and routers. Checksum Offload Supports hardware offload of checksum in the transmit and receive directions.
Moving the Network Card to a Different Slot Windows 2000 automatically detects the installation and removal of hardware. To move a GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter to a different slot in the same system, you need to do the following: 1. Shut down the system and remove the card from the PCI slot. 2. Install the card in its new PCI slot (see “Installing Your Gigabit Adapter” on page 2-7). 3. When the system is powered on, reinstall the driver software (see “Installing the Driver Software” on page 5-1).
CHAPTER 5: WINDOWS ME DRIVER SOFTWARE This chapter provides information about the Microsoft Windows Me driver software. This chapter also describes how to: • Install the driver software in the Windows Me environment • Move the card to a different slot Installing the Driver Software A network driver must be installed before the card can be used with your Windows Me system. Note: The Gigabit Adapter must be physically installed in your system prior to installing the driver software.
To install software for Windows Me, perform the following procedure. 1. Windows Me will automatically detect the new PCI Ethernet controller hardware and opens a Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box. Click Next.
2. When the following dialog box opens, select “Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended)”. Click Next. 3. Insert the GA302T driver CD into your CD-ROM drive.
4. In the next dialog box, check the “Specify a location” box and type in “ D:\ ” in the drop down box. (Note: Windows Me drivers are found at D:\ , assuming that D:\ is the drive letter for the CD-ROM drive). 5.The next window will open saying that Windows is now ready to install the Netgear GA302T driver. Click Next.
6.The driver is copied onto your system, and Windows Me will probably ask for the original Windows Me CD-ROM. Point Windows Me to the proper location(e.g. D:\win9x).The next Windows appears with the following adapter name: NETGEAR GA302T Gigabit Adapter. Click Finish.
7. Once the driver is installed, Windows Me will ask if you want to restart your PC. Remove the GA302T driver CD from the CD-ROM drive and click Yes to reboot. The GA302T Windows Me installation is complete. Table 5-1. Refer to the following table for help to configure optional adapter properties. Properties: Description: 802.1p QOS The 802.1p Quality of service (QOS) is an OSI layer 2 standard for prioritizing network traffic at the data link sublayer.Tag is recognized by 802.
Moving the Network Card to a Different Slot Windows Me automatically detects the installation and removal of hardware.To move a GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter to a different slot in the same system: 1. Shut down the system and remove the card from the PCI slot. 2. Install the card in its new PCI slot (see “Installing Your Copper Gigabit Adapter” on page 2-7). 3. When the system is powered on, reinstall the driver software (see “Installing the Driver Software” on page 3-1).
CHAPTER 6: WINDOWS 98 DRIVER SOFTWARE This chapter provides information about the Microsoft Windows 98 driver software. This chapter also describes how to: • Install the driver software in the Windows 98 environment • Move the card to a different slot Installing the Driver Software A network driver must be installed before the card can be used with your Windows 98 system. Note: The Gigabit Adapter must be physically installed in your system prior to installing the driver software.
To install software for Windows 98, perform the following procedure. 1. Windows 98 will automatically detect the new PCI Ethernet controller hardware and opens a Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box. Click Next. 2. When the following dialog box opens, select “Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended)”. Click Next.
3. When the next dialog box opens, insert the GA302T driver CD into your CD-ROM drive, check the “Specify a location” box and enter “D:\ ” in the drop down box. Click Next. (Note: Windows 98 drivers are found at D:\ , assuming that D: is the drive letter for the CD-ROM drive).
4. When Windows returns its search results in the following dialog box, click next to start install the GA302T adapter driver.
5.The driver is copied onto your system, and Windows 98 will probably ask for the original Windows 98 CD-ROM. Point Windows 98 to the proper location(e.g. D:\win98). The next Windows appears with the following adapter name: NETGEAR GA302T Gigabit Adapter. Click Finish. 6. Once the driver is installed, Windows 98 will ask if you want to restart your PC. Remove the GA302T driver CD from the CD-ROM drive and click Yes to reboot. The GA302T Windows 98 driver installation is complete.
Table 6-1. Refer to the following table for help to configure optional adapter properties. Properties: Description: 802.1p QOS The 802.1p Quality of service (QOS) is an OSI layer 2 standard for prioritizing network traffic at the data link sublayer.Tag is recognized by 802.1p aware switches and routers. Checksum Offload Supports hardware offload of checksum in the transmit and receive directions.
CHAPTER 7: WINDOWS NT 4.0 DRIVER SOFTWARE This chapter provides information about the Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 driver software. 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 GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter must be physically installed in the server before installing the software driver.
3.The network dialog box opens, which displays a list of installed components. Click on the adapter tab, and then click the Add button. 4.The select network adapter dialog box opens, click the Have Disk button. Windows NT 4.
5.The insert dialog box opens, insert the GA302T driver CD into your CD-ROM drive Type “D:\ ” into the dialog box and click OK. (Note: Windows NT 4.0 drivers are found at D:\ , assuming that D: is the drive letter for the CD-ROM drive). 6.The select OEM Option dialog box opens, high light the NETGEAR GA302T Gigabit Adapter and click OK. Windows NT 4.
7.The driver is copied onto your system, and NT 4.0 will probably ask for the original Windows NT 4.0 CD-ROM. Point Windows NT 4.0 to the proper location (e.g. D:\i386). Adapter property dialog box opens, click Continue to accept the default parameters. 8. If other cards in your system use TCP/IP bindings, the Microsoft TCP/IP properties dialog box will open. Set any necessary TCP/IP configurations and click Close. Windows NT 4.
9. When prompted to restart your computer, remove your driver CD from the CDROM drive and click OK. The GA302T Windows NT 4.0 driver installation is complete. Table 7-1. Refer to the following table for help to configure optional adapter property. Property: Description: Speed & Duplex A performance option that allows you to choose how the card transmits and receive packets over the network. Windows NT 4.
Updating the Driver Software To replace old driver software with a newer version: 1. Start your Windows NT 4.0 system and log in. You must have Network Administrator privileges to install the driver software. 2. On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. 3. Double-click the Network icon. 4. Click on the Adapters tab. Any previously installed software drivers are listed in the Network Adapters list. 5.
Moving the Network Card to a Different Slot Before moving your GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter to a different slot in the same system, you must first remove the card driver software. After removing the driver software, you can move the card to a different slot and reinstall the driver software. To remove the driver software: 1. Start your Windows NT 4.0 system and log in. You must have Network Administrator privileges to remove the driver software. 2.
CHAPTER 8: TROUBLESHOOTING This chapter provides troubleshooting information for the NETGEAR GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter. Checking the Port LEDs GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter The front panel of the GA302T has four LEDs: one for each port speed option (10Mbps, 100 Mbps and 1000Mbps) to indicate which link is active, and one LED for data transfer status (see Figure 2-1 on page 2-5).
Using a Troubleshooting Checklist If you need to test the network card further, check the following items: • Inspect all cables and connections. Check the length and rating of the cable. Make sure that the cable segment is compliant with the requirements shown in Table 2-3 on page 2-8. • Connect the network card to a different network port and run the tests again. If successful, the original network port may be defective or improperly configured.
• Try inserting the network card in another slot. If the new position works, the original slot in your system may be defective. • Replace the failed network card with one that is known to work properly. If the second card works in the slot where the first one failed, the original card is probably defective. • Install the network card in another functioning system and run the tests again. If the card passed the tests in the new system, the original system may be defective.
APPENDIX A: SPECIFICATIONS This appendix provides specifications for the NETGEAR GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter.
General Specifications NETGEAR GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter Operating Temperature 0º to 55º C Storage Temperature -10º to 70º C Operating Humidity 10% to 90% noncondensing Agency Compliance FCC Class B, CE mark, VCCI, C-Tick specifications A-2
B P benefits 1-1 package contents 2-1 C port LEDs descriptions 2-6 customer support iv R F requirements 2-2 features 1-1 S H software requirements 2-2 hardware description 2-5 requirements 2-2 I interoperability 1-2 installation instructions 2-7 network cables 2-8 preparation 2-6 requirements 2-2 Windows 2000 software driver 4-1 Windows 98 software driver 6-1 Windows Me software driver 5-1 Windows NT 4.
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