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GigaNIX 1000T Table of Contents Table of Contents LEGAL NOTICE......................................................................................................................................... I TABLE OF CONTENTS ...........................................................................................................................II GIGANIX INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................................
GigaNIX 1000T Introduction Asanté GigaNIX Introduction GigaNIX Introduction The Asanté GigaNIX series of Gigabit Ethernet PCI adapters for Apple Power Macintosh, G3, G4, Windows NT, and Windows 2000 brings 1 Gigabit per second network performance to your server or desktop. GigaNIX is fully compliant with IEEE 802.3z, the Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) GigaNIX solution is fully compliant with IEEE 802.3ab and IEEE 802.3u.
GigaNIX 1000T Introduction GigaNIX Connectors and Display: The faceplate of the GigaNIX has a RJ-45 connector that supports connection of Category 5 cabling and 4 LEDs. The diagram below depicts the GigaNIX faceplate: GIGANIX FACEPLATE The faceplate of the GigaNIX 10/100/1000 adapter has four LEDs; one for each port speed option 10Mbps (Ethernet), 100Mbps (Fast Ethernet), and 1000Mbps (Gigabit Ethernet). The fourth Yellow LED is data detected.
GigaNIX 1000T Introduction Workstation Server System Software Any Power Macintosh, G3, or G4 with an open PCI slot. Any Apple G3, G4 server. Windows NT, Windows 2000, or Linux server with an open PCI slot. Mac OS 8,9, and X Server. Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, and Red Hat Linux.
GigaNIX Installation GigaNIX Installation GigaNIX Installation on a G3 or G4 Platform Preparing your workstation to join the Gigabit Ethernet Network is a straightforward process involving only three basic steps: 1) Installing the GigaNIX Card and Software The GigaNIX card is specially designed for easy plug-and-play installation. There are no user configurable jumpers, or settings.
GigaNIX Installation OPENING THE G3/4 CASE Ground yourself — Many electronic components inside the Power Macintosh case and on the GigaNIX card can be severely damaged by receiving a shock of static electricity. Before touching any electronic components or boards, discharge any static electricity on your body by touching the bare metal case around the power supply inside you Mac.
GigaNIX Installation Find Unused PCI Slot PCI CARD INSTALLATION IN MOTHERBOARD PCI SLOTS Align the GigaNIX PCI edge connector and the Macintosh motherboard socket as indicated in the diagram above. The PCI card edge connector contains 'key' notches that correspond to dividers in the motherboard slot. Once aligned, push down firmly on the PCI card until it is completely seated in the slot.
GigaNIX Installation Connecting to the GigaNIX 1000T Connecting the GigaNIX 1000T to the external network This section explains how to connect the GigaNIX 1000T to the external network using the standard Cat 5 cables. The diagram below shows a typical UTP cable used to connect to the GigaNIX 1000T. DIAGRAM SHOWING ORIENTATION FOR UTP CAT-5 CABLE The GigaNIX 1000T utilizes a standard Cat 5 Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) copper cable. Maximum cable length is 100 meters or 328 feet.
Pinouts for both these cables are shown below. Pin Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 GigaNIX Installation Signal Transmit+ TransmitReceive+ Unused Unused ReceiveUnused Unused 1 TO 1 UTP CABLE PINOUT CROSSOVER UTP CABLE PIN OUT 8 Version 2.
Installing the Mac OS 8/9 Driver Installing the GigaNIX Mac OS 8, 9 driver software Open GigaNIX CD-ROM — To start the installation, open the GigaNIX Installation CD-ROM by double clicking on the CD-ROM ICON. GIGANIX INSTALL CD-ROM Launch the GigaNIX Installer — Double click the GigaNIX 1000 installer to start the Installer. GigaNIX 1000T User Manual Version 2.
Installing the Mac OS 8/9 Driver Select Folder for Installation — You may select the folder where the GigaNIX folder and the GigaNIX control application will be placed. If you choose not to select the location of the GigaNIX folder then the folder will be placed at the root level of the active system drive. Select the Install Button — Click on the install button to finish the install process. If there are any active applications open the following window will appear.
Configuring GigaNIX 1000T for AppleTalk Configuring GigaNIX for AppleTalk Access the AppleTalk Control Panel — Pull-down the Apple ( ) menu and select the AppleTalk Control Panel item to open a window that should look similar to the one shown below: TYPICAL CONTROL PANEL DISPLAY Find and open the AppleTalk Control Panel — Scroll through the display of Control Panel items, if necessary, until you see the AppleTalk item. Clicking on it opens the AppleTalk Control Panel as shown in the display that follows.
Configuring GigaNIX 1000T for AppleTalk APPLETALK CONTROL PANEL Select Connect Via: window — To activate the GigaNIX interface, select the Connect Via: window and drag cursor to the external Ethernet interface in the appropriate slot and release. Close the panel to save your changes. SELECTING GIGANIX AND APPLETALK 12 Version 2.
Configuring GigaNIX 1000T for TCP/IP Configuring GigaNIX for TCP/IP Access the TCP/IP Control Panel — Pull-down the Apple ( ) menu and select the TCP/IP Control Panel item to open a window that may look similar to the one shown below: Configuring your G3/G4 to use the GigaNIX for TCP/IP connection is accomplished with the TCP/IP control panel. Open the TCP/IP control, select the appropriate slot for the GigaNIX interface card using the 'Connect Via: ' option.
Configuring GigaNIX 1000T for TCP/IP Find and open the TCP/IP Control Panel — Scroll through the display of Control Panel items, if necessary, until you see the TCP/IP Icon. Clicking on it opens the TCP/IP Control Panel as shown in the display below: TCP/IP CONTROL PANEL Select Connect Via: window — To activate the GigaNIX interface, select the Connect Via: window and drag the cursor to Gigabit Ethernet and release. Close the panel to save your changes.
GigaNIX Mac OS X Server Driver Installation GigaNIX Installation on a Mac OS X Server platform This section explains the driver installation under Mac OS X Server. Installation is accomplished via a provided installation script file which is very easy to use. Follow each step below to complete the installation process: Insert the Asante_GigaNIX1000T install CD ROM into the CD ROM drive of your Mac OS X Server. GigaNIX 1000T User Manual Version 2.
GigaNIX Mac OS X Server Driver Installation After the CD ROM mounts, double click on CD Icon. Double click on the giganix1000t.pkg icon, then select the asante_mac_osx _server item in Column two. 16 Version 2.
GigaNIX Mac OS X Server Driver Installation Double click on the osx item in column two. Double click on the menu item asante.pkg. GigaNIX 1000T User Manual Version 2.
GigaNIX Mac OS X Server Driver Installation Double click on the Install button. 18 Version 2.
GigaNIX Mac OS X Server Driver Installation Select the Install button to continue installation. GigaNIX 1000T User Manual Version 2.
GigaNIX Mac OS X Server Driver Installation The window above will be displayed during the actual installation. 20 Version 2.
GigaNIX Mac OS X Server Driver Installation NOTE: On successful completion of the GigaNIX adapter, the window above will be displayed. NOTE: If you are re-installing the GigaNIX, this message will be displayed. Select Continue button to re-install. GigaNIX 1000T User Manual Version 2.
GigaNIX Windows NT/2000 Driver Installation GigaNIX Installation on a Windows NT/2000 platform This section describes the installation of the GigaNIX in Windows NT environment. For specific details on performing the hardware installation, please refer to the system’s user manual. Windows NT Pre-Installation Checklist Check to see that your server meets Hardware and Software requirements listed in the Windows NT System Requirements table below: Verify that your system is using the latest BIOS.
GigaNIX Windows NT/2000 Driver Installation GigaNIX Windows NT Hardware installation Observe all precautions in the Installation Checklist. Remove the system cover, and select any open PCI slot. Remove the blank cover plate from the slot you have selected (retain the screw). Holding the GigaNIX card by its edges, align the adapter’s connector with the PCI connector on the motherboard. Applying even pressure at both corners of the card, push the adapter down until it is firmly seated in the PCI slot.
3) GigaNIX Windows NT/2000 Driver Installation Open the Control Panel 4) In the Control Panel window, double click on the Network Icon: 24 Version 2.
GigaNIX Windows NT/2000 Driver Installation 5) When the Network Control Panel opens, select the “Adapters” tab. [2] GigaNIX PCI Adapter Asanté GigaNIX 1000TPC Adapter [Bus 2 Slot 6] 6) To install the driver software for the GigaNIX driver, click the “Add” button. GigaNIX 1000T User Manual Version 2.
GigaNIX Windows NT/2000 Driver Installation 7) When the Select Network adapter window opens, click the “Have Disk” button. When prompted, insert the GigaNIX CD-ROM into your system’s CD-ROM drive. Type the path to the driver that matches your system and select “OK”. E:\Asante_NT_driver 26 Version 2.
GigaNIX Windows NT/2000 Driver Installation In the Select OEM Options window, “GigaNIX Adapter Release” will be highlighted. Click the “OK” button. Asanté GigaNIX Gigabit Ethernet Adapter The GigaNix Driver Properties will open: Asanté GigaNIX Adapter [1] When the Properties window appears, the NIC status and configuration tab is shown. The options under this tab are used for configuring basic adapter properties.
10) GigaNIX Windows NT/2000 Driver Installation Click the “Yes” button to restart your computer. When the system returns to proper operation, verify that the adapter port LEDs operate as described in the GigaNIX LED Activity Table in The GigaNIX Introduction chapter. GigaNIX installation on your Windows NT platform is now complete. 28 Version 2.
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