User Guide

FriendlyNET
®
Faster, Easier, and Safer Networking
FriendlyNET GigaNIX
™
2032T
FriendlyNET GigaNIX 2064T
Quick Start Guide
www.asante.com
Installation
Here’s how to install this adapter:
In a few moments, you will see the status of your network
with these LED indicators:
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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.
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing an Asanté FriendlyNET GigaNIX
Gigabit Ethernet adapter. As Asanté’s third-generation
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
™
utility
■ Improve signal quality and data integrity with
AsanteQ
™
Link Monitor
■ Compatible with all 10/100/1000BaseT hubs,
switches and routers
This product comes in two configurations:
■ FriendlyNET GigaNIX 2032T Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
(32-bit PCI)
■ FriendlyNET GigaNIX 2064T Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
(32/64-bit PCI)
Packing List
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)
Link / Activity - Green LED is solid when there is a
valid network connection. Flashes during network
activity (transmit or receive).
10/100/1000
BaseT
LINK / ACT
Asanté GigaNIX 2032T
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Main Corporate Telephone Number
408-435-8388
Technical Support
www.asante.com/support
Technical Support Fax
801-566-3787
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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)