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FriendlyNET GigaNIX™ 2032T

FriendlyNET GigaNIX 2064T

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing an Asanté FriendlyNET GigaNIX Gigabit Ethernet adapter. As Asanté’s third-generation Gigabit Ethernet adapter, it uses leading-edge innovations, advanced digital signal processing (DSP), and streamlined software design.

■One adapter for Windows and Linux

■Simplify your network monitoring with Asanté LAN Inspector™ utility

■Improve signal quality and data integrity with AsanteQ™ Link Monitor

■Compatible with all 10/100/1000BaseT hubs, switches and routers

This product comes in two configurations:

■FriendlyNET GigaNIX 2032T Gigabit Ethernet Adapter (32-bit PCI)

■FriendlyNET GigaNIX 2064T Gigabit Ethernet Adapter (32/64-bit PCI)

Packing List

Your package contains the following items:

■(1) FriendlyNET GigaNIX Gigabit Ethernet Adapter

■(1) Quick Start Guide (this document)

■(1) CD-ROM with software, device drivers, and utilities

System Requirements

Windows Requirements: Minimum Pentium 200 with 64 MB RAM (or equivalent) with available PCI bus and Microsoft Windows 98, Me, 2000, or XP

Linux Requirements: Minimum Pentium 200 with 64 MB RAM (or equivalent) with available PCI bus and Linux (Kernel 2.2.16 or later)

Installation

Here’s how to install this adapter:

Hardware Installation

1.Turn off the power to the CPU.

2.Insert the adapter into any available PCI slot. Connect the network cable from the hub, switch or router (purchased separately) to the RJ45 port of your adapter.

3.Turn on the power to your computer and allow the computer to start up to the desktop.

Software Installation

1.Insert the provided CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.

2.Installing the drivers from the CD-ROM:

a.Windows - follow the Hardware Installation Wizard and locate the driver on the CD-ROM.

b.Linux - Compile and install the driver according to the instructions found in the Readme.linux file located in the

Linux directory on the CD-ROM.

3.Reboot the computer.

In a few moments, you will see the status of your network with these LED indicators:

10/100/1000 BaseT LINK / ACT Asanté GigaNIX 2032T

Link / Activity - Green LED is solid when there is a valid network connection. Flashes during network activity (transmit or receive).

Visit Asanté online at www.asante.com

Main Corporate Telephone Number

408-435-8388

Technical Support

www.asante.com/support

Technical Support Fax

801-566-3787

© 2003 Asanté Technologies, Inc. Asanté, FriendlyNET and IntraCore are registered trademarks of Asanté Technologies, Inc. AsantéFAST, the Asanté logo, GigaNIX, AsantéQ, and LAN Inspector are trademarks of Asanté Technologies, Inc. All other brand names and products are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. All features and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. 06-00694-00 (11/03)

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