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Foreword Explanation of the signals In order to let you set up and use this product correctly, please pay attention when reading or browsing the manual as you see these signals listed below. Warning/ Danger Users should read the explanation carefully and understand it completely, otherwise users might be in danger or even be injured.
FCC Certifications This Equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
Introduction Thank you for purchasing PCI Gigabit Ethernet Adapter – GN-1200TW2. This Gigabit network adapter complies to 64-bit or 32-bit PCI specification and supports half/full duplex feature which can double network speed. This adapter supports 1000Mbps, 100Mbps and 10Mbps network speed,...
1.1 Package Contents After purchasing GN-1200TW2, Gigabit Adapter, from a reseller or an agency, please open the package and check all the components listed below are included. If there is any item missing, please contact with the reseller or the agency at once.
Please do the hardware installation before installing the driver for GN-1200TW2: 2.1. Driver Installation Please install the driver for GN-1200TW2 according to the Operating System you’re using now. 2.1.1 Windows 98SE 1. After completing the hardware installation of GN-1200TW2, start the Operating System.
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2. Select “Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended)”. Click “Next”. 3. Insert GN-1200TW2’s driver CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Select “Specify a location:” and then click “Browse” to provide the appropriate path (e.g. E:\Win98).Click “Next”. GN-1200TW2...
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4. Click “Next”, Windows will copy all the necessary files to your system. The system might ask you to insert Windows 98SE CD-ROM, and then click “OK” to proceed. 5. Click “Finish” to complete the installation. Chapter 2 Installation...
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6.When Windows prompts you to restart your computer, click “Yes”. And if you want to verify the installation of the hardware and driver, please go back to the desktop and find Device Manager in the Control Panel to check it. GN-1200TW2...
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2.1.2 Windows 2000 1. After completing the hardware installation of GN-1200TW2, start the Operating System. In “Add New Hardware Wizard”, click “Next”. 2. In “Install Hardware Device Drivers” page, select “Search for a suitable driver for my device [recommended]”, and then click “Next”.
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3. Insert GN-1200TW2’s driver CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Select “Specify a location”, and then click “Next”. 4. Click “Browse” to provide the appropriate path (e.g. E:\Win2000). Click “OK”. GN-1200TW2...
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5. Click “Next”, Windows will copy all the necessary files to your system. 6. In “Digital Signature Not Found” window, click “Yes” to continue. Chapter 2 Installation...
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7. Click “Finish” to complete the installation. 8. And if you want to verify the installation of the hardware and driver, please go back to the desktop and find Device Manager in the Control Panel to check it. GN-1200TW2...
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2.1.3 Windows XP 1. After completing the hardware installation of GN-1200TW2, start the Operating System. In “Add New Hardware Wizard”, click “Next”. 2. Insert GN-1200TW2’s driver CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Select “Include this location in the search:” and then click “Browse” to provide the appropriate path (e.g.
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3. Click “Continue Anyway” to proceed. Windows will copy all the necessary files to your system. 4. Click “Finish” to complete the installation. GN-1200TW2...
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2.1.4 Windows Vista 1. Once GN-1200TW2 is well connected to your computer, Windows XP will automatically detect the new device and complete the installation of the driver. Select “Control Panel” on the desktop. Chapter 2 Installation...
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2. Click “System and Maintenance”. 3. Find the “Device Manager’. GN-1200TW2...
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4. If the adapter has been successfully installed, it will show on the Device Manager list. Chapter 2 Installation...
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Troubleshooting If you experience any problems with GN-1200TW2, please make sure the appropriate driver is loaded, the proper cable is connected to the adapter port and the hub/switch complies with the adapter specification, such as 10Mbps 10BaseT, 100Mbps 100BaseTX and 1000Mbps 1000BaseT, and then check the LED.
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Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits 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.
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IMPORTANT NOTE: FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, please avoid direct contact to the transmitting antenna during transmitting. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
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GN-1200TW2 10Mbps 10BaseT 100Mbps 100BaseTX 1000Mbps 1000BaseT GN-1200TW (Speed) L E D 1 0 B a s e T 1 0 0 B a s e T 1000BaseT GN-1200TW2 10BaseT 100BaseT 1000BaseT (Link/Activity)
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