Netgear GA620 Installation Guide
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1. Model GA620 Gigabit Ethernet Card Installation Guide for Windows NT Verify Package Contents and Requirements Unpack the contents of the package and make sure that you have everything Model GA620 Model GA620 Gigabit Ethernet Card Gigabit Ethernet Card Driver and Documentation CD Installation guide Warranty amp Owner Registration Card and Support Information Card 8897FA Verify Software Requirements The instructions given in this guide are for using the Model GA620 Gigabit Ethernet Card in a server that has a Microsoft Windows NT 4 0 operating system You must have Service Pack 3 installed on your Windows NT server To download Service Pack 3 go to the Microsoft Web page at http www microsoft com msdownload Hsup Scroll to Support Drivers and then scroll to Patches amp Service Packs to download Service Pack 3 Verify Hardware Requirements You must have a pentium based server that e Meets Windows NT 4 0 software requirements e Has an open 32 bit or 64 bit PCI expansion slot with bus mastering capability The Model GA620 Gigabit Ethernet Card delivers 32 bit performance when it is plugged into either slot Model GA620 Gigabit Ethernet Card Installation Guide for Windows NT 2 Install the Card Note Touch a grounded metal object to free yourself of static electricity before you handle the card 1 Turn the power off and unplug the power cord from your computer Remove the PC co2. NETGEAR more CALO Here LJ Installation Guide for Windows NT Start Here Instructions in this guide are for users of Windows NT who are installing the NETGEAR Model GA620 Gigabit Ethernet Card For instructions on installing and verifying the Windows NT network driver refer to Install the Windows NT Network Driver on the other side of this guide These four easy steps are provided for installing your Model GA620 Gigabit Ethernet Card 1 Verify package contents and hardware and software requirements 2 Install the card 3 Connect the network cables 4 Install the Windows NT Network Driver For further information about your Model GA620 Gigabit Ethernet Card refer to Reference Guide for the Model GA620 Gigabit Ethernet Card included on the Model GA620 Gigabit Ethernet Card Driver and Documentation CD As a last step in order to receive the maximum warranty protection provided by NETGEAR be sure to register for the product either online or by mailing in the registration card To get product support to register your product online or to obtain product information and NETGEAR product documentation direct your Web browser to the Web page at http Mmetgear baynetworks com Note If your server is operating in a Novell NetWare environment refer to Reference Guide for the Model GA620 Gigabit Ethernet Card included on the Model GA620 Gigabit Ethernet Card Driver and Documentation CD
3. PCI Revision 2 1 compliant slot Clock speed up to 66 MHz Power Specifications DC Operating Voltage 5V 5 Power Consumption 14 watts maximum 2 8A 5VDC Physical Specifications Dimensions 6 6 x 3 7 in 16 8x 9 5 cm Weight 3 8 oz 104 g Environmental Specifications Operating Temperature 0 to 40 C Operating Humidity 10 to 90 noncondensing Agency Compliance CE mark commercial FCC Part 15 Class B EN 55 022 CISPR 22 Class B Canada ICES 003 Class B Model GA620 Gigabit Ethernet Card Installation Guide for Windows NT 1998 by NETGEAR I nc All rights reserved Trademarks Bay Networks is a registered trademark of Bay Networks Inc NETGEAR is a trademark of Bay Networks Inc Microsoft and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners Statement of Conditions 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 Certificate of the Manufacturer Importer It is hereby certified that the NETGEAR Model GA620 Gigabit Ethernet Card has been suppressed in accordan
4. depending on the system e Enter the following path for the Intel driver e nt x86 e Enter the following path for the Campag DEC Alpha driver e nt alpha In each example the letter e is the CD ROM drive The Select OEM Option window opens and NETGEAR GA620 Gigabit Ethernet Card is highlighted If it is not highlighted click on it Select OEM Option Choose a software supported by this hardware manufacturer s disk Click on OK The driver is copied onto your system and the NETGEAR GA620 Gigabit Ethernet Card installation window opens Model GA620 Gigabit Ethernet Card Installation Guide for Windows NT NETGEAR GA620 Gigabit Ethernet Card x NICs Detected Adapter Instance 2 bus 0 slot 14 x IV Link Negotiation Enabled IV Bx Flow Control Enabled I Tx Flow Control Enabled Cancel Refer to the table to set the parameters in the entry fields Entry Field Description NIC Detected Adapter Instance To distinguish multimode network cards installed in the system each is assigned a unique instance number Typically the first network card detected is instance 1 and the next is instance 2 Bus Shows on which PCI bus the network card is operating The number shown is typically 0 for a system with up to 4 PCI slots on its bus The number may be slightly higher for servers with more than 4 PCI slots Slot Shows the PCI slot number where the Model GA620 Gigabit Ethernet Card is inst
5. alled Link When checked default 802 3z compliant Gigabit Ethernet Link Negotiation Negotiation is used All Model GA620 Gigabit Ethernet Cards use Enabled Link Negotiation by default When unchecked Link Negotiation is disabled and only link signal detection is used Use this setting when connecting to Gigabit Ethernet equipment that does not support Link Negotiation or if there is a problem establishing a link between the card and the connecting device The link is set for 1000 Mbps full duplex mode Be sure that the connecting device uses the same duplex mode and speed settings Rx Flow When checked default and link negotiation is enabled The card Control negotiates 802 3x receive flow control with the device at the other Enabled end of the link If 802 3x flow control is supported by the other device receive flow control is enabled When unchecked or link negotiation is disabled Receive flow control is disabled Tx Flow When checked and link negotiation is enabled The card negotiates Control 802 3x transmit flow control with the device at the other end of the Enabled link If 802 3x flow control is supported by the other device transmit flow control is enabled When unchecked default or link negotiation is disabled transmit flow control is disabled Model GA620 Gigabit Ethernet Card Installation Guide for Windows NT 9 Click on OK to accept the changed parameters The Network window ope
6. ce with the conditions set out in the BMPT AmtsblVfg 243 1991 and Vfg 46 1992 The operation of some equipment for example test transmitters in accordance with the regulations may however be subject to certain restrictions Please refer to the notes in the operating instructions Federal Office for Telecommunications Approvals has been notified of the placing of this equipment on the market and has been granted the right to test the series for compliance with the regulations Federal Communications Commission FCC Compliance Notice Radio Frequency Notice Note Modifications to this device change it from the original state it was in when tested and may alter the device so that it no longer complies with FCC testing limitations for Class B digital devices According to FCC regulations the user could be prohibited from operating this equipment if it is modified This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Note 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 NETGEAR Model GA620 i i Mer Gigabit Ethernet Card against harmful interference in a residential
7. etwork icon The Network window opens Model GA620 Gigabit Ethernet Card Installation Guide for Windows NT Network Ki EI Identification Services Protockjs Adapters ndings Network Adapters Add Remove Properties Update Item Notes Cancel Click on the Adapters tab and then click on Add If there are any previously installed Model GA620 Gigabit Ethernet Card drivers listed the drivers must be updated as outlined in Updating the Driver Software in Chapter 3 of Reference Guide for the Model GA620 Gigabit Ethernet Card The Select Network Adapter window opens Select Network Adapter ixi Click the Network Adapter that matches your hardware and then click OK If you have an installation disk for this component click ave Disk Network Adapter H OK Cancel Click on Have Disk The Insert Disk window opens Model GA620 Gigabit Ethernet Card Installation Guide for Windows NT Insert Disk P Insert disk with software provided by the software or hardware manufacturer If the files can be found at a different location for example on another drive type a new path to the files below Cancel mee Insert the Model GA620 Gigabit Ethernet Card Driver and Documentation CD into the CD ROM drive in your server when prompted Type the path to the CD ROM drive on your server and then click on OK For example you enter a different path
8. gital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications R glement sur le brouillage radio lectrique du minist re des Communications Cet appareil num rique NETGEAR Model GA620 Gigabit Ethernet Card respecte les limites de bruits radio lectriques visant les appareils num riques de classe B prescrites dans le R glement sur le brouillage radio lectrique du minist re des Communications du Canada Model GA620 Gigabit Ethernet Card Installation Guide for Windows NT NETGEAR NETGEAR Inc A Bay Networks Company 4401 Great America Parkway Santa Clara CA 95054 USA Phone 888 NETGEAR M 1 G A 6 2 0 N A 1 Model GA620 Gigabit Ethernet Card Installation Guide for Windows NT
9. installation This FE no Tested to comply equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy I with FCC standards and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help EN 55 022 Statement This is to certify that the NETGEAR Model GA620 Gigabit Ethernet Card is shielded against the generation of radio interference in accordance with the application of Council Directive 89 336 EEC Article 4a Conformity is declared by the application of EN 55 022 Class B CISPR 22 Compliance is dependent upon the use of shielded data cables Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus NETGEAR Model GA620 Gigabit Ethernet Card does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from di
10. ns 10 Click on Close If other cards in your server use TCP IP bindings the Microsoft TCP IP Properties window opens Set any necessary TCP IP configurations and then click on OK when finished 11 Click on Yes when prompted to restart your computer The system restarts using the new driver and configuration settings P Changing Configuration Parameters To configure Link negotiation RX receive flow control or TX transmit flow control card parameters 1 From the Start Menu on the Windows desktop select Settings and then Control Panel The Control Panel window opens 2 Double click on the Network icon The Network window opens Click on the Adapters tab Click on NETGEAR GA620 Gigabit Ethernet Card and then click on Properties The Properties window opens 5 Click on the parameter boxes to disable not selected or enable selected the parameter 6 Click on OK to accept the settings Model GA620 Gigabit Ethernet Card Installation Guide for Windows NT eo Technical Specifications Standards Compatibility IEEE 802 327 1000BASE SX Gigabit Ethernet IEEE 802 3x Flow Control Network Connection Duplex SC fiber connector for 62 5 125 or 50 125 micron multimode fiber Full duplex 2 000 Mbps 1 000 Mbps each way Gigabit Ethernet Host Connection Single slot short form factor PCI card with 64 bit connectors Fits in any 32 or 64 bit
11. ver Choose an available PCI slot either a 32 bit or a 64 bit slot and remove the corresponding back plate from the PC chassis 4 Insert the card into the PCI expansion slot Note To avoid damaging any components on the card handle it by the edges using your thumbs to push it securely into the PCI slot Make sure the card is fully inserted into the slot to prevent the PC operating system from freezing at startup If you are inserting the card into a 32 bit slot part of the connector edge on the card remains undocked This situation is normal and does not affect the operation of the card 5 Fasten the card to the rear of the computer chassis by tightening the screw that is on the PC 6 Replace the PC cover and reconnect the power cord to the PC Network card Back plate removed 7983FB Model GA620 Gigabit Ethernet Card Installation Guide for Windows NT 3 Connect the Network Cables Using the appropriate fiber cable as outlined in one of the tables below connect the fiber port on a network hub or switch to the port on the card The port on the card performs autonegotiation and supports full duplex operation PC with network Power plug Server with Model GA620 card installed Gigabit Ethernet card installed NETGEAR Printer Model FS509 optional Fast Ethernet Switch i i p S lt d NN 7 x 7 di fc P 10 100 Mbps a 1 Gbps 50 um or 62 5 um Fiber port multimode fiber cable
12. with duplex SC connector 8898FA Multimode Fiber 62 5 125 Micron 50 125 Micron Operating Range 2 to 260 meters 2 to 550 meters Shortwave laser optics 850 nm Description of Port LEDs Label Activity Description LINK Blinking The port is disabled slowly A good link exists on the port On No link exists on the port Off DATA Blinking or On Data is detected on the port Off No data is detected on the port Model GA620 Gigabit Ethernet Card Installation Guide for Windows NT B Install the Windows NT Network Driver Note You must install the card instructions on other side of this guide before installing the network driver It is all right if screens appear on your system that are different from those shown in these instructions but make sure you are prompted for the same information If you are not prompted for the same information refer to your Microsoft documentation 1 Turn on the power to the computer and start Windows NT You must have Network Administrator privileges to install the driver software 2 i Programs 4 Documents gt aJ Eind gt 3 Printers Q Help A Taskbar 21 Run B Shut Down Click on Start from the Windows desktop menu select Settings and then Control Panel The Control Panel window opens displaying a group of icons including the Network icon 3 a gt 2 Network Double click on the N
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