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NETGEAR GA302T Reference Manual

10/100/1000 mbps gigabit ethernet adapter
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Everybody 's connecting.
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32
Copper Gigabit Adapter
bit PCI
GA302T
10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet
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  • Page 1 Everybody ’s connecting. ™ Copper Gigabit Adapter bit PCI GA302T 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Reference Guide...
  • Page 2 In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein.
  • Page 3 • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. EN 55 022 Statement This is to certify that the NETGEAR Model GA302T Gigabit Adapter are shielded against the generation of radio interference in accordance with the application of Council Directive 89/336/EEC, Article 4a.
  • Page 4 Defective or damaged merchandise can be returned to your point-of-purchase representative. Internet/World Wide Web NETGEAR maintains a World Wide Web home page that you can access at the universal resource locator (URL) http://www.NETGEAR.com. A connection to the Internet and a Web browser such as Internet...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Features CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION Package Contents Requirements Hardware Description Preparing to Install Your GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter Installing Your GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter Connecting the Network Cables CHAPTER 3 WINDOWS XP DRIVER SOFTWARE Installing the Driver Software Moving the Network Card to a Different Slot...
  • Page 6 WINDOWS NT 4.0 DRIVER SOFTWARE Installing the Driver Software Updating the Driver Software Moving the Network Card to a Different Slot CHAPTER 8 TROUBLESHOOTING Checking the Port LEDs Using a Troubleshooting Checklist APPENDIX A SPECIFICATIONS Cable Specifications GA302T (10/100/1000BASE-T) Technical Specifications INDEX contents...
  • Page 7 FIGURE Figure 2-1. Front Panel of Model GA302T Gigabit Adapter TABLES Table 2-1. Software and Hardware Requirements Table 2-2. GA302T LEDs Table 2-3. GA302T (10/100/1000BASE-T) Cable Characteristics 2-8 Table 3-1. Parameter Descriptions Table 4-1. Parameter Descriptions Table 5-1. Parameter Descriptions Table 6-1.

  • Page 9: Introduction

    Adapter. Designed especially for high-performance systems, such as servers and high-end workstations, it offers 2 gigabits per second (Gbps) of aggregate bandwidth and optimized performance while minimizing network overhead on the host system. This guide describes the installation and use of the GA302T for operation within a Microsoft Windows...

  • Page 10: Features

    Features The key features of the GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter are: • Full-duplex operation (2,000 Mbps: 1,000 Mbps each way) with DMA (Direct Memory Access) Gigabit Ethernet interface (IEEE 802.3ab) • RJ-45 connector for Category 5 unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable •...

  • Page 11: Hardware Installation

    Keep the Support Information Card, along with the original packing materials. Use the packing materials to repack the GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter if you need to return it for repair. To qualify for product updates and product warranty registrations, fill out the registration information within 30 days of purchase.

  • Page 12: Requirements

    Requirements Before installing the GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter, verify that your system meets the operating system and hardware requirements outlined in Table 2-1. Table 2-1. Software and Hardware Requirements System Requirements Windows XP Hardware A Pentium-based workstation that meets Windows XP software requirements One open 32-bit or 64-bit PCI slot.
  • Page 13 One open 32-bit or 64-bit PCI slot Operating System Windows Me Software GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter driver software for Windows Me, which is (loaded during included on the GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter Driver and Documentation driver installation) CD in the \ directory.The necessary files are: •...
  • Page 14 GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter driver software, version 1.0 (or higher) (loaded during for Windows NT, which is included on the GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter driver installation) Driver and Documentation CD in the \Winnt directory.The necessary files are: • GA302nd4.sys (network device driver file) •...

  • Page 15: Hardware Description

    RJ-45 connector port and three port LEDs. Figure 2-1. Front Panel of Model GA302T Gigabit Adapter The front panel of the GA302T has four LEDs: one for each port speed option (10 Mbps,100 Mbps, and 1000 Mbps) to indicate which link is active, and one LED for data transfer status.

  • Page 16: Preparing To Install Your Ga302T Copper Gigabit Adapter

    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.

  • Page 17: Installing Your Ga302T Copper Gigabit Adapter

    • Shut down the server software and turn off the power to your server. • Use only insulated or non-conducting tools. • Hold the Gigabit Adapter by the edges and place it on an antistatic surface only. • Check the card for visible signs of damage, particularly to the connector on the edge of the card.

  • Page 18: Connecting The Network Cables

    Connecting the Network Cables The GA302T has one RJ-45 connector used for attaching the system to an Ethernet copper-wire segment.The card will automatically negotiate the fastest connection speed and duplex possible. If a specific speed or duplex is desired, the card can be placed into one of the supported modes: 1000 Mbps full duplex;...

  • Page 19: Windows Xp Driver Software

    Installing the Driver Software When the Windows XP system first boots up after installing a new hardware device, such as a GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter, the system automatically detects the new hardware and prompts you to install the driver software for the device.
  • Page 20 To install software for Windows XP , perform the following procedure. 1. When you boot up he Windows XP system after installing the GA302 Adapter, a Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box is displayed. Select “Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)” and then click Next.
  • Page 21 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. (Note: Windows XP drivers are found at D:\ assuming that D:\ is the drive letter for the CD-ROM drive).
  • Page 22 4. The driver is copied onto your system, and XP will probably ask for the original Windows XP CD-ROM. Point Windows XP to the proper location (e.g. D:\i386) 5. The Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears with the following adaptor name: NETGEAR GA302T Gigabit Adaptor. Click Finish. Windows XP driver software...
  • Page 23 6. Remove the GA302T driver CD from the CD-ROM drive. The GA302T Windows XP drivers installation is complete. Table 3-1. Refer to the following table for help to configure optional adapter properties. Properties: Description: 802.1p QOS The 802.1p Quality of service (QOS) is an OSI layer 2 standard for prioritizing network traffic at the data link sublayer.Tag is recognized by 802.1p aware...

  • Page 24: Moving The Network Card To A Different Slot

    Moving the Network Card to a Different Slot Windows XP automatically detects the installation and removal of hardware. To move a GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter to a different slot in the same system, you need to do the following: 1. Shut down the system and remove the card from the PCI slot.

  • Page 25: Windows 2000 Driver Software

    A network driver must be installed before the GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter can be used with your Windows 2000 system. You must have Network Administrator privileges to install the driver software.
  • Page 26 To install software for Windows 2000, perform the following procedure. 1. When you boot up the Windows 2000 system after installing the GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter. A Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box will appear, indicating that Windows 2000 has found the adapter. Click Next.
  • Page 27 3.The install hardware device drivers dialog box will appear. Select ”Search for a suitable driver for your device (Recommended)”. Click Next. 4.The Locate Driver Files dialog box will appear. Select “Specify a location”. Click Next. Windows 2000 driver software...
  • Page 28 5. When the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears, insert the GA302T driver CD into your CD-ROM drive. In the “Copy manufactures files from” field, type “D:\” and click OK. (Note: Windows 2000 drivers are found at D:\ , assuming that D: is the drive letter for the CD-ROM drive) 6.The Driver File Search Results dialog box will appear.
  • Page 29 7.The Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears with the following adapter name: Netgear GA302T Gigabit Adapter. Click Finish. 8. Remove the GA302T driver CD from the CD-ROM drive. The GA302T Windows 2000 driver installation is complete. Windows 2000 driver software...
  • Page 30 Table 4-1. Refer to the following table for help to configure optional adapter properties. Properties: Description: 802.1p QOS The 802.1p Quality of service (QOS) is an OSI layer 2 standard for prioritizing network traffic at the data link sublayer.Tag is recognized by 802.1p aware switches and routers.

  • Page 31: Moving The Network Card To A Different Slot

    Moving the Network Card to a Different Slot Windows 2000 automatically detects the installation and removal of hardware. To move a GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter to a different slot in the same system, you need to do the following: 1. Shut down the system and remove the card from the PCI slot.

  • Page 33: Windows Me Driver Software

    When the Windows Me System first boots up after installing a new hardware device, such as a GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter, the system automatically detects the new hardware and prompts you to install the driver software for the device.
  • Page 34 To install software for Windows Me, perform the following procedure. 1. Windows Me will automatically detect the new PCI Ethernet controller hardware and opens a Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box. Click Next. Windows Me driver software...
  • Page 35 2. When the following dialog box opens, select “Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended)”. Click Next. 3. Insert the GA302 driver CD into your CD-ROM drive. Windows Me driver software...
  • Page 36 (Note: Windows Me drivers are found at D:\ , assuming that D:\ is the drive letter for the CD-ROM drive). 5.The next window will open saying that Windows is now ready to install the Netgear GA302 driver. Click Next.
  • Page 37 6.The driver is copied onto your system, and Windows Me will probably ask for the original Windows Me CD-ROM. Point Windows Me to the proper location(e.g. D:\win9x).The next Windows appears with the following adapter name: NETGEAR GA302 Gigabit Adapter. Click Finish.
  • Page 38 Remove the GA302 driver CD from the CD-ROM drive and click Yes to reboot. The GA302 Windows Me installation is complete. Table 5-1. Refer to the following table for help to configure optional adapter properties. Properties: Description: 802.1p QOS The 802.1p Quality of service (QOS) is an OSI layer 2 standard for prioritizing network traffic at the data link sublayer.Tag is recognized by 802.1p aware...

  • Page 39: Moving The Network Card To A Different Slot

    Moving the Network Card to a Different Slot Windows Me automatically detects the installation and removal of hardware.To move a GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter to a different slot in the same system: 1. Shut down the system and remove the card from the PCI slot.
  • Page 41 See Chapter 2 “Hardware Installation,” for details. When the Windows 98 System first boots up after installing a new hardware device, such as a GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter, the system automatically detects the new hardware and prompts you to install the driver software for the device.
  • Page 42 To install software for Windows 98, perform the following procedure. 1. Windows 98 will automatically detect the new PCI Ethernet controller hardware and opens a Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box. Click Next. 2. When the following dialog box opens, select “Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended)”.
  • Page 43 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. (Note: Windows 98 drivers are found at D:\ , assuming that D: is the drive letter for the CD-ROM drive).
  • Page 44 4. When Windows returns its search results in the following dialog box, click next to start install the GA302T adapter driver. Windows 98 software...
  • Page 45 NETGEAR GA302T Gigabit Adapter. Click Finish. 6. Once the driver is installed, Windows 98 will ask if you want to restart your PC. Remove the GA302T driver CD from the CD-ROM drive and click Yes to reboot. The GA302T Windows 98 driver installation is complete.
  • Page 46 Moving the Network Card to a Different Slot Windows 98 automatically detects the installation and removal of hardware.To move a GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter to a different slot in the same system: 1. Shut down the system and remove the card from the PCI slot.
  • Page 47 Installing the Driver Software Your GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter must be physically installed in the server before installing the software driver. If you are installing more than one GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter, you must perform the following procedure for each card.
  • Page 48 3.The network dialog box opens, which displays a list of installed components. Click on the adapter tab, and then click the Add button. 4.The select network adapter dialog box opens, click the Have Disk button. Windows NT 4.0 software...
  • Page 49 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. (Note: Windows NT 4.0 drivers are found at D:\ , assuming that D: is the drive letter for the CD-ROM drive).
  • Page 50 7.The driver is copied onto your system, and NT 4.0 will probably ask for the original Windows NT 4.0 CD-ROM. Point Windows NT 4.0 to the proper location (e.g. D:\i386). Adapter property dialog box opens, click Continue to accept the default parameters.
  • Page 51 CD from the ROM drive and click OK. The GA302T Windows NT 4.0 driver installation is complete. Table 7-1. Refer to the following table for help to configure optional adapter property. Property: Description: Speed &...

  • Page 52: Updating The Driver Software

    6. Click Update. The Select Network Adapter dialog box opens. 7. When prompted, insert the GA302T Copper Gigabit Ethernet Card Driver and Documentation CD into the CD-ROM drive in your PC. 8. Type the path that matches the CD-ROM drive on your system, and then click For example, enter the following path: In this example, the letter E: is the CD-ROM drive.

  • Page 53: Moving The Network Card To A Different Slot

    Moving the Network Card to a Different Slot Before moving your GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter to a different slot in the same system, you must first remove the card driver software. After removing the driver software, you can move the card to a different slot and reinstall the driver software.

  • Page 55: Troubleshooting

    Checking the Port LEDs GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter The front panel of the GA302T has four LEDs: one for each port speed option (10Mbps, 100 Mbps and 1000Mbps) to indicate which link is active, and one LED for data transfer status (see Figure 2-1 on page 2-5).

  • Page 56: Using A Troubleshooting Checklist

    Using a Troubleshooting Checklist If you need to test the network card further, check the following items: • Inspect all cables and connections. Check the length and rating of the cable. Make sure that the cable segment is compliant with the requirements shown in Table 2-3 on page 2-8.
  • Page 57 • Try inserting the network card in another slot. If the new position works, the original slot in your system may be defective. • Replace the failed network card with one that is known to work properly. If the second card works in the slot where the first one failed, the original card is probably defective.

  • Page 59: Appendix Aspecifications

    APPENDIX A: SPECIFICATIONS This appendix provides specifications for the NETGEAR GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter. Cable Specifications GA302T (10/100/1000BASE-T) Port Type Connector 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 Note: 1000BASE-T signaling requires four twisted pairs of Category 5 balanced cabling, as specified in ISO/IEC 11801:1995 and ANSI/EIA/TIA- 568-A (1995) and tested for additional performance using testing procedures defined in TIA/EIA TSB95.
  • Page 60 General Specifications NETGEAR GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter Operating Temperature 0º to 55º C Storage Temperature -10º to 70º C Operating Humidity 10% to 90% noncondensing Agency Compliance FCC Class B, CE mark, VCCI, C-Tick specifications...
  • Page 61 benefits 1-1 customer support iv features 1-1 hardware description 2-5 requirements 2-2 interoperability 1-2 installation instructions 2-7 network cables 2-8 preparation 2-6 requirements 2-2 Windows 2000 software driver 4-1 Windows 98 software driver 6-1 Windows Me software driver 5-1 Windows NT 4.0 software driver 7-1 Windows XP software driver 3-1 LEDs descriptions 2-6...
  • Page 62 NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR E-mail: support@NETGEAR.com www.NETGEAR.com *SM-GA622NA-0* September 2001...

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