Contents
Everybody ’s connecting
Reference Guide
32bit PCI Copper Gigabit Adapter
10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet GA302T
Trademarks
Statement of Conditions
Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer
VCCI Statement
EN 55 022 Statement
Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations
Customer Support
Internet/World Wide Web
CONTENTS
HARDWARE INSTALLATION
CHAPTER Introduction
CHAPTER
TROUBLESHOOTING
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
CHAPTER WINDOWS 98 DRIVER SOFTWARE
TABLES
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CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
Benefits
Features
CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION
Package Contents
Requirements
Table 2-1. Software and Hardware Requirements
Windows XP
Windows
Table 2-1. Software and Hardware Requirements continued
Windows Me
Windows 98SE 2nd edition
Table 2-1. Software and Hardware Requirements continued
Windows NT
Hardware Description
Figure 2-1. Front Panel of Model GA302T Gigabit Adapter
Preparing to Install Your GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter
Before installing your Gigabit Adapter
2. Make sure that your system uses the latest BIOS
3. Turn off the power to your PC
Installing Your GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter
Connecting the Network Cables
Installing the Driver Software
CHAPTER 3 WINDOWS XP DRIVER SOFTWARE
To install software for Windows XP, perform the following procedure
2. Insert the GA302T driver CD into your CD-ROM drive
Windows XP driver software
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
Windows XP driver software
Checksum Offload
Moving the Network Card to a Different Slot
Removing the Driver Software
CHAPTER 4 WINDOWS 2000 DRIVER SOFTWARE
Installing the Driver Software
Windows 2000 driver software
To install software for Windows 2000, perform the following procedure
2. Insert the GA302T driver CD into your CD-ROM drive
Windows 2000 driver software
Windows 2000 driver software
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
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Moving the Network Card to a Different Slot
Removing the Driver Software
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CHAPTER 5 WINDOWS ME DRIVER SOFTWARE
Installing the Driver Software
Windows Me driver software
To install software for Windows Me, perform the following procedure
Windows Me driver software
3. Insert the GA302T driver CD into your CD-ROM drive
Windows Me driver software
4. In the next dialog box, check the “Specify a location” box and type in “ D\ ” in the drop down box
Windows Me driver software
The GA302T Windows Me installation is complete
Moving the Network Card to a Different Slot
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CHAPTER 6 WINDOWS 98 DRIVER SOFTWARE
Installing the Driver Software
Windows 98 software
To install software for Windows 98, perform the following procedure
Windows 98 software
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
start install the GA302T adapter driver
Windows 98 software
The GA302T Windows 98 driver installation is complete
Moving the Network Card to a Different Slot
CHAPTER 7 WINDOWS NT 4.0 DRIVER SOFTWARE
Installing the Driver Software
3. The network dialog box opens, which displays a list of installed components. Click on the adapter tab, and then click the Add button
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
e.g. D\i386. Adapter property dialog box opens, click Continue to accept the default parameters
The GA302T Windows NT 4.0 driver installation is complete
9. When
Updating the Driver Software
Moving the Network Card to a Different Slot
3. Double-click the Network icon. The Network dialog box opens
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CHAPTER 8 TROUBLESHOOTING
Checking the Port LEDs
Using a Troubleshooting Checklist
Try inserting the network card in another slot. If the new position works, the original slot in your system may be defective
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APPENDIX A SPECIFICATIONS
Cable Specifications GA302T 10/100/1000BASE-T
Technical Specifications
General Specifications
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
specifications A-2
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