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10/100/1000 gigabit network adapter
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  • Page 1: User Guide

    ® A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc. 10/100/1000 Gigabit Network Adapter User Guide WIRED EG1064 Model No.
  • Page 2 10/100/1000 Gigabit Network Adapter Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are subject to change without notice. Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and certain other countries. Copyright © 2003 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Welcome What’s in this Guide? Chapter 2: Getting to Know the 10/100/1000 Gigabit Network Adapter Port and LEDs Chapter 3: Installing the 10/100/1000 Gigabit Network Adapter in Your PC Hardware Installation Chapter 4: Installing the Driver for Windows XP Overview...
  • Page 4 10/100/1000 Gigabit Network Adapter Appendix B: Windows Help Appendix C: Glossary Appendix D: Specifications Appendix E: Warranty Information Appendix F: Regulatory Information Appendix G: Contact Information...
  • Page 5 10/100/1000 Gigabit Network Adapter List of Figures Figure 2-1: Port and LEDs Figure 3-1: Insert the Adapter into the PCI Slot Figure 3-2: Set the Adapter Firmly in Place Figure 3-3: Connect the Ethernet Network Cable Figure 4-1: Welcome Figure 4-2: Search This Location...
  • Page 6 10/100/1000 Gigabit Network Adapter Figure 7-4: Driver Tab for Windows XP or 2000 Figure 7-5: Confirm Device Removal Figure 7-6: Resources Tab for Windows XP or 2000 Figure 7-7: Power Management Tab for Windows XP or 2000 Figure 8-1: Device Manager for Windows Me or 98SE...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Use the instructions in this Guide to help you install the Gigabit Network Adapter in your PC, install its driver, and configure it. These instructions should be all you need to get the most out of the Gigabit Network Adapter.
  • Page 8 • Appendix F: Regulatory Information This appendix supplies the regulatory information regarding the Adapter. • Appendix G: Contact Information This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including Technical Support. Chapter 1: Introduction What’s in this Guide?

  • Page 9: Chapter 2: Getting To Know The 10/100/1000 Gigabit Network Adapter

    Green. The Gigabit LED lights up when the Adapter is operating at 1000Mbps. If the Gigabit LED is not lit and the PC is powered on, the Adapter has automatically determined that your network is operating at a slower speed and adjusted accordingly.

  • Page 10: Chapter 3: Installing The 10/100/1000 Gigabit Network Adapter In Your Pc

    3. Remove the metal PCI slot cover on the back of the PC. 4. Insert the Adapter into the PCI slot. Make sure that all of its pins are touching the slot’s contacts. You may have to apply a bit of pressure to slide the Adapter all the way in.

  • Page 11: Chapter 4: Installing The Driver For Windows Xp

    1. Power on your computer. Make sure you have administrative rights on your computer; otherwise you cannot install the driver. 2. Windows XP will automatically detect the presence of the Adapter in your computer. Insert the Driver CD into your computer’s CD-ROM drive.

  • Page 12: Instructions For Uninstalling The Adapter

    10/100/1000 Gigabit Network Adapter Instructions for Uninstalling the Adapter 1. If you are using Windows XP, click Start. Select Settings and click Control Panel. Double-click System and click the Hardware tab. 2. Click Device Manager and then the + sign next to Network adapters. Right-click the Gigabit Network Adapter, and click Uninstall.

  • Page 13: Chapter 5: Installing The Driver For Windows 2000

    After physically installing the Adapter in your computer, follow these instructions to install the driver required for Windows 2000. If you need to uninstall the Adapter, refer to the “Instructions for Uninstalling the Adapter” section at the end of this chapter.

  • Page 14: Figure 5-4: Driver Location

    8. When Windows 2000 has finished installing the driver, the Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard screen will appear. Click the Finish button. The Windows 2000 driver installation is complete. If you want to configure the Adapter, refer to “Chapter 7: Figure 5-4: Driver Location Configuring the 10/100/1000 Gigabit Network Adapter in Windows 2000 or XP”...

  • Page 15: Instructions For Uninstalling The Adapter

    Administrative Tools and then double-click Computer Management. 2. Click the Device Manager tab and then the + sign next to Network adapters. 3. Right-click the Gigabit Network Adapter, and click Uninstall. 4. On the Confirm Device Removal screen, click the OK button.

  • Page 16: Chapter 6: Installing The Driver For Windows Millennium Or 98Se

    After physically installing the Adapter in your computer, follow these instructions to install the driver required for Windows Millennium or 98SE. If you need to uninstall the Adapter, refer to the “Instructions for Uninstalling the Adapter” section at the end of this chapter.

  • Page 17: Figure 6-4: Driver Installation Complete

    After you have restarted your computer, the Windows Millennium or 98SE driver installation will be complete. If you want to configure the Adapter, refer to “Chapter 8: Configuring the 10/100/1000 Gigabit Network Adapter in Windows Millennium or 98SE” for more information. If you want to share files or printers, refer to Windows Help.

  • Page 18: Instructions For Uninstalling The Adapter

    5. The System Settings Change screen will appear and ask you if you want to restart your computer. If you want to restart your computer now to finish removing the Adapter, click the Yes button. If you want to restart your computer later, click the No button.

  • Page 19: Chapter 7: Configuring The 10/100/1000 Gigabit Network Adapter In Windows Xp Or 2000

    Adapter in Windows XP or 2000 Overview Linksys recommends that you use the default settings of the Adapter; however, if you wish to alter the default settings, then follow these instructions to access the Adapter’s configuration in Windows XP or 2000.

  • Page 20: Figure 7-3: Advanced Tab For Windows Xp Or 2000

    On this tab, click the Driver Details button to view details about the driver files. Click the Update Driver button to update the driver. If the Adapter fails after you upgrade its driver, click the Roll Back Driver button to roll back to the previously installed driver (the Roll Back Driver feature is not available in Windows 2000).

  • Page 21: Figure 7-6: Resources Tab For Windows Xp Or 2000

    Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power. If you want to allow the Adapter to bring the computer out of standby mode, then click the checkbox next to Allow this device to bring the computer out of standby. If this feature is enabled and your computer is using Windows XP, another feature will be available;...

  • Page 22: Chapter 8: Configuring The 10/100/1000 Gigabit Network Adapter In Windows Millennium Or 98Se

    Adapter in Windows Millennium or 98SE Overview Linksys recommends that you use the default settings of the Adapter; however, if you wish to alter the default settings, then follow these instructions to access the Adapter’s configuration in Windows Millennium or 98SE.

  • Page 23: Figure 8-3: Driver Tab For Windows Me Or 98Se

    OK button. Figure 8-3: Driver Tab for Windows Me or 98SE Figure 8-4: Resources Tab for Windows Me or 98SE Chapter 8: Configuring the 10/100/1000 Gigabit Network Adapter in Windows Millennium or 98SE Adapter Configuration...

  • Page 24: Figure 8-5: Power Management Tab For Windows Me Or 98Se

    Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power. If you want to allow the Adapter to bring the computer out of standby mode, then click the checkbox next to Allow this device to bring the computer out of standby.

  • Page 25: Appendix A: Troubleshooting

    This appendix consists of two parts: “Common Problems and Solutions” and “Frequently Asked Questions.” This appendix provides solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of the Gigabit Network Adapter. Read the description below to solve your problems. If you can't find an answer here, check the Linksys website at www.linksys.com.
  • Page 26 • Make sure all the cables are connected correctly. Make sure the Link/Act LEDs are active on both the Adapter and your network switch or hub. Try a different Ethernet network cable that you know is good. • Your computer’s workgroup name may be different from the other computers on your network. Make sure each computer on the network is using the same workgroup name and protocol.
  • Page 27 Network Neighborhood. In some instances with PCs using AMD processors, the IRQ assigned to the Adapter by the BIOS—as it gets listed on the boot-up screens of most PCs—doesn’t correspond to the IRQ assigned by Windows. This can be fixed by disabling the IRQ holder for PCI Steering in the Windows Device Manager.
  • Page 28 10/100/1000 Gigabit Network Adapter 1. Click Start, Settings, and Control Panel. 2. Double-click the System icon. 3. Click the Device Manager tab. 4. Open System Devices and PCI Bus. 5. Click the IRQ Steering tab. Remove the checkmark from Use IRQ Holder and click the OK button.

  • Page 29: Appendix B: Windows Help

    10/100/1000 Gigabit Network Adapter Appendix B: Windows Help Most Linksys products require Microsoft Windows. Windows is the most used operating system in the world and comes with many features that help make networking easier. These features can be accessed through Windows Help and are described in this appendix.

  • Page 30: Appendix C: Glossary

    Also used to expand the range of a wireless network. Adapter - This is a device that adds network functionality to your PC. Ad-hoc - A group of wireless devices communicating directly with each other (peer-to-peer) without the use of an access point.
  • Page 31 10/100/1000 Gigabit Network Adapter Buffer - A block of memory that temporarily holds data to be worked on later when a device is currently too busy to accept the data. Cable Modem - A device that connects a computer to the cable television network, which in turn connects to the Internet.
  • Page 32 10/100/1000 Gigabit Network Adapter Dynamic IP Address - A temporary IP address assigned by a DHCP server. Encryption - Encoding data to prevent it from being read by unauthorized people. Ethernet - An IEEE standard network protocol that specifies how data is placed on and retrieved from a common transmission medium.
  • Page 33 POP3 (Post Office Protocol 3) - A standard protocol used to retrieve e-mail stored on a mail server. Port - 1. The connection point on a computer or networking device used for plugging in a cable or an adapter. 2.
  • Page 34 10/100/1000 Gigabit Network Adapter PPPoE (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet) - A type of broadband connection that provides authentication (username and password) in addition to data transport. PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol) - A VPN protocol that allows the Point to Point Protocol (PPP) to be tunneled through an IP network.
  • Page 35 10/100/1000 Gigabit Network Adapter TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) - A network protocol for transmitting data that requires acknowledgement from the recipient of data sent. Telnet - A user command and TCP/IP protocol used for accessing remote PCs. TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol) - A version of the TCP/IP FTP protocol that uses UDP and has no directory or password capability.

  • Page 36: Appendix D: Specifications

    10/100/1000 Gigabit Network Adapter Appendix D: Specifications Model 10/100/1000 Gigabit Network Adapter Port One 10/100/1000Mbps, RJ-45 Port Cabling Type Cat5e Dimensions 4.72" x 0.71" x 6.65" (W x H x D) (120 mm x 18 mm x 169 mm) Unit Weight 2.12 oz.

  • Page 37: Appendix E: Warranty Information

    Your exclusive remedy and Linksys' entire liability under this warranty will be for Linksys at its option to repair or replace the Product or refund Your purchase price less any rebates.

  • Page 38: Appendix F: Regulatory Information

    10/100/1000 Gigabit Network Adapter Appendix F: Regulatory Information FCC STATEMENT This product has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

  • Page 39: Appendix G: Contact Information

    Can't find information about a product you want to buy on the web? Do you want to know more about networking with Linksys products? Give our advice line a call at: Or fax your request in to: If you experience problems with any Linksys product,...

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