Netgear GA302T User Manual

Reference GuideEverybody’s connecting.™10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet GA302T32bit PCICopper Gigabit Adapter

introduction 1-2FeaturesThe key features of the GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter are:• Full-duplex operation (2,000 Mbps: 1,000 Mbps each way) with

CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATIONThis chapter provides information about the package contents, system requirements,and installation of the NETGEAR GA30

hardware installation 2-2RequirementsBefore installing the GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter, verify that your system meetsthe operating system and

hardware installation 2-3Table 2-1. Software and Hardware Requirements (continued)System RequirementsWindows MeHardware A Pentium-based workstati

hardware installation 2-4Table 2-1. Software and Hardware Requirements (continued)System RequirementsWindows NT 4.0Hardware A Pentium-based work

hardware installation 2-5Hardware DescriptionAs illustrated in Figure 2-1, the GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter has an RJ-45 connector port and thre

Table 2-2. GA302T LEDs Label Activity DescriptionDATA Blinking Brief bursts of data detected on the portOn Streams of data detected on the portOff No

hardware installation 2-7Danger: You are installing the card in a machine that operates with voltages that can bedangerous. Follow the steps afte

Connecting the Network CablesThe GA302T has one RJ-45 connector used for attaching the system to an Ethernetcopper-wire segment.The card will automati

Windows XP driver software 3-1CHAPTER 3: WINDOWS XP DRIVER SOFTWAREThis chapter provides information about the Microsoft Windows XP driver softwar

ii© 2001 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved.TrademarksNETGEAR®is a registered trademark of NETGEAR, INC. in the United States and in other countries

Windows XP driver software 3-2To install software for Windows XP, perform the following procedure.1. When you boot up he Windows XP system after

Windows XP driver software 3-33. The choose your search and installation options dialog box will appear. Click on“Search for the best driver in th

Windows XP driver software 3-44. The driver is copied onto your system, and XP will probably ask for the originalWindows XP CD-ROM. Point Windows

Windows XP driver software 3-56. Remove the GA302T driver CD from the CD-ROM drive.The GA302T Windows XP drivers installation is complete.Table 3-

Windows XP driver software 3-6Moving the Network Card to a Different SlotWindows XP automatically detects the installation and removal of hardwar

CHAPTER 4: WINDOWS 2000 DRIVER SOFTWAREThis chapter provides information about the Microsoft Windows 2000 driver software.This chapter also describes

Windows 2000 driver software 4-2To install software for Windows 2000, perform the following procedure.1. When you boot up the Windows 2000 syste

Windows 2000 driver software 4-33.The install hardware device drivers dialog box will appear. Select ”Search for asuitable driver for your devic

Windows 2000 driver software 4-45. When the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears, insert the GA302Tdriver CD into your CD-ROM drive. In t

Windows 2000 driver software 4-57.The Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears with thefollowing adapter name: Netgear GA302T

iiiThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:1. This device may not cause harmful inter

Windows 2000 driver software 4-6Table 4-1. Refer to the following table for help to configure optional adapter properties.Properties: Description

Windows 2000 driver software 4-7Moving the Network Card to a Different SlotWindows 2000 automatically detects the installation and removal of har

Windows Me driver software 5-1CHAPTER 5: WINDOWS ME DRIVER SOFTWAREThis chapter provides information about the Microsoft Windows Me driver softwa

Windows Me driver software 5-2To install software for Windows Me, perform the following procedure.1. Windows Me will automatically detect the new

Windows Me driver software 5-32. When the following dialog box opens, select “Search for the best driver for yourdevice (Recommended)”. Click Nex

Windows Me driver software 5-44. In the next dialog box, check the “Specify a location” box and type in “ D:\ ” inthe drop down box.(Note: Window

Windows Me driver software 5-56.The driver is copied onto your system, and Windows Me will probably ask for theoriginal Windows Me CD-ROM. Point

Windows Me driver software 5-67. Once the driver is installed, Windows Me will ask if you want to restart your PC.Remove the GA302Tdriver CD from

Windows Me driver software 5-7Moving the Network Card to a Different SlotWindows Me automatically detects the installation and removal of hardwar

ivCustomer SupportFor assistance with installing and configuring your NETGEAR system or with questions or problems following installation:• Check the

CHAPTER 6: WINDOWS 98 DRIVER SOFTWAREThis chapter provides information about the Microsoft Windows 98 driver software.This chapter also describes how

Windows 98 software 6-2To install software for Windows 98, perform the following procedure.1. Windows 98 will automatically detect the new PCI Et

Windows 98 software 6-33. When the next dialog box opens, insert the GA302T driver CD into your CD-ROMdrive, check the “Specify a location” box a

Windows 98 software 6-44. When Windows returns its search results in the following dialog box, click next tostart install the GA302T adapter driv

Windows 98 software 6-55.The driver is copied onto your system, and Windows 98 will probably ask for theoriginal Windows 98 CD-ROM. Point Windows

Windows 98 software 6-6Table 6-1. Refer to the following table for help to configure optional adapter properties.Properties: Description:802.1p Q

CHAPTER 7: WINDOWS NT 4.0 DRIVER SOFTWAREThis chapter provides information about the Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 driver software.This chapter also gives

Windows NT 4.0 software 7-23.The network dialog box opens, which displays a list of installed components. Clickon the adapter tab, and then click

Windows NT 4.0 software 7-35.The insert dialog box opens, insert the GA302T driver CD into your CD-ROM driveType “D:\ ” into the dialog box and c

contents vCONTENTSCHAPTER 1Introduction Benefits 1-1Features 1-1CHAPTER 2HARDWARE INSTALLATION Package Contents 2-1Requirements 2-2Hardware Desc

Windows NT 4.0 software 7-47.The driver is copied onto your system, and NT 4.0 will probably ask for the originalWindows NT 4.0 CD-ROM. Point Win

Windows NT 4.0 software 7-59. Whenprompted to restart your computer, remove your driver CD from the CD-ROM drive and click OK.The GA302T W

Windows NT 4.0 software 7-6Updating the Driver SoftwareTo replace old driver software with a newer version:1. Start your Windows NT 4.0 system an

Windows NT 4.0 software 7-7Moving the Network Card to a Different SlotBefore moving your GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter to a different slot in the

troubleshooting 8-1CHAPTER 8: TROUBLESHOOTINGThis chapter provides troubleshooting information for the NETGEAR GA302TCopper Gigabit Adapter.Check

troubleshooting 8-2Using a Troubleshooting ChecklistIf you need to test the network card further, check the following items:• Inspect all cables

troubleshooting 8-3• Try inserting the network card in another slot. If the new position works,the original slot in your system may be defective.

specifications A-1APPENDIX A: SPECIFICATIONSThis appendix provides specifications for the NETGEAR GA302T Copper GigabitAdapter.Cable Specificatio

contents viCHAPTER 6WINDOWS 98 DRIVER SOFTWARE Installing the Driver Software 6-1Moving the Network Card to a Different Slot 6-6CHAPTER 7WINDOWS

General Specifications NETGEAR GA302T Copper Gigabit AdapterOperating Temperature 0º to 55º CStorage Temperature -10º to 70º COperating Humidity 10% t

Bbenefits 1-1Ccustomer support ivFfeatures 1-1Hhardwaredescription 2-5requirements 2-2Iinteroperability 1-2installationinstructions 2-7network cables

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contents viiFIGUREFigure 2-1. Front Panel of Model GA302T Gigabit Adapter 2-5TABLESTable 2-1. Software and Hardware Requirements 2-2Table 2-2.

introduction 1-1CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the NETGEAR®GA302T Copper GigabitAdapter. Designed especially for hig