NETGEAR manual Preparing to Install Your GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter, GA302T LEDs

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Table 2-2. GA302T LEDs

Label

Activity

Description

 

 

 

DATA

Blinking

Brief bursts of data detected on the port

 

On

Streams of data detected on the port

 

Off

No data detected on the port

 

 

 

1000

On

Good 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet link

 

Off

No 1000 Mbps link; possible link at different speed, possible bad cable,

 

 

bad connector, or configuration mismatch

 

 

 

100

On

Good 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet link

 

Off

No 100 Mbps link; possible link at different speed, possible bad cable,

 

 

bad connector, or configuration mismatch

 

 

 

10

On

Good 10 Mbps Ethernet link

 

Off

No 10 Mbps link; possible link at different speed, possible bad cable,

 

 

bad connector, or configuration mismatch

 

 

 

Preparing to Install Your GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter

Follow the instructions provided in this section for installing the GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter in your server or workstation. For additional information about per- forming these tasks on your particular system, refer to the manuals

included with your system hardware.

Before installing your Gigabit Adapter:

1.Make sure that your system meets the hardware and software requirements provided in Table 2-1.

2.Make sure that your system uses the latest BIOS.

3.Turn off the power to your PC.

If you are running Windows, close all applications and click Start from the desktop menu, select Shut Down, and then select Shut down the computer.

hardware installation

2-6

 

 

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Contents Reference Guide Trademarks Statement of ConditionsCertificate of the Manufacturer/Importer Vcci StatementEN 55 022 Statement Customer Support Internet/World Wide WebContents Index Chapter Windows NT 4.0 Driver SoftwareTables Front Panel of Model GA302T Gigabit AdapterPage Introduction BenefitsFeatures Hardware Installation Package ContentsRequirements Software and Hardware RequirementsWindows Me Windows NT Hardware Description Front Panel of Model GA302T Gigabit AdapterPreparing to Install Your GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter GA302T LEDsInstalling Your GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter Connecting the Network Cables GA302T 10/100/1000BASE-T Cable CharacteristicsInstalling the Driver Software Windows XP Driver SoftwareInsert the GA302T driver CD into your CD-ROM drive Windows XP driver software Windows XP driver software Properties Description Moving the Network Card to a Different Slot Removing the Driver SoftwareWindows 2000 Driver Software Windows 2000 driver software Windows 2000 driver software Windows 2000 driver software Windows 2000 driver software Properties Description Moving the Network Card to a Different Slot Page Windows ME Driver Software Windows Me driver software Windows Me driver software Windows Me driver software Windows Me driver software GA302T Windows Me installation is complete Moving the Network Card to a Different Slot Page Windows 98 Driver Software Windows 98 software Windows 98 software Windows 98 software GA302T Windows 98 driver installation is complete Moving the Network Card to a Different Slot Windows NT 4.0 Driver Software Windows NT 4.0 software Windows NT 4.0 software Windows NT 4.0 software Property Updating the Driver Software Double-click the Network icon. The Network dialog box opens Page Troubleshooting Checking the Port LEDsGA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter GA302T 10/100/1000BASE-T Port LED ActivityUsing a Troubleshooting Checklist PCI Bios ParametersTroubleshooting Page Cable Specifications GA302T 10/100/1000BASE-T Appendix a SpecificationsTechnical Specifications General Specifications Netgear GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter Page SM-GA622NA-0