Asante FriendlyNET GigaNIX 2032T Quick Start Manual

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing an Asanté FriendlyNET GigaNIX
Gigabit Ethernet adapter. As Asanté's third-generation
Faster, Easier, and Safer Networking
Gigabit Ethernet adapter, it uses leading-edge innovations,
advanced digital signal processing (DSP), and streamlined
software design.
One adapter for Windows and Linux
Simplify your network monitoring with Asanté
LAN Inspector
Improve signal quality and data integrity with
AsanteQ
Compatible with all 10/100/1000BaseT hubs,
switches and routers
This product comes in two configurations:
Quick Start Guide
FriendlyNET GigaNIX 2032T Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
(32-bit PCI)
FriendlyNET GigaNIX 2064T Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
(32/64-bit PCI)
FriendlyNET GigaNIX ™ 2032T

Packing List

FriendlyNET GigaNIX 2064T
Your package contains the following items:
(1) FriendlyNET GigaNIX Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
(1) Quick Start Guide (this document)
(1) CD-ROM with software, device drivers, and utilities

System Requirements

Windows Requirements: Minimum Pentium 200 with 64 MB RAM
(or equivalent) with available PCI bus and Microsoft Windows 98,
Me, 2000, or XP
Linux Requirements: Minimum Pentium 200 with 64 MB RAM (or
equivalent) with available PCI bus and Linux (Kernel 2.2.16 or later)
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Installation

Here's how to install this adapter:
™ utility
Link Monitor
™

Hardware Installation

1. Turn off the power to the CPU.
2. Insert the adapter into any available PCI slot. Connect the
network cable from the hub, switch or router (purchased
separately) to the RJ45 port of your adapter.
3. Turn on the power to your computer and allow the computer
to start up to the desktop.

Software Installation

1. Insert the provided CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
2. Installing the drivers from the CD-ROM:
a. Windows - follow the Hardware Installation Wizard and locate the
driver on the CD-ROM.
b. Linux - Compile and install the driver according to the instructions
found in the Readme.linux file located in the
Linux directory on the CD-ROM.
3. Reboot the computer.
Visit Asanté online at www.asante.com
In a few moments, you will see the status of your network
with these LED indicators:
Main Corporate Telephone Number
408-435-8388
Technical Support
LINK / ACT Asanté GigaNIX 2032T www.asante.com/support
Technical Support Fax
801-566-3787
Link / Activity - Green LED is solid when there is a
valid network connection. Flashes during network
activity (transmit or receive).
© 2003 Asanté Technologies, Inc. Asanté, FriendlyNET and IntraCore are registered
trademarks of Asanté Technologies, Inc. AsantéFAST, the Asanté logo, GigaNIX, AsantéQ, and
LAN Inspector are trademarks of Asanté Technologies, Inc. All other brand names and
products are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. All features
and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. 06-00694-00 (11/03)