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10/100/1000 Gigabit Network Adapter Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome What’s in this Guide? 1 1 Chapter 2: Getting to Know the 10/100/1000 Gigabit Network Adapter Port and LEDs Chapter 3: Installing the 10/100/1000 Gigabit Network Adapter in Your PC Hardware Installation Chapter 4: Installing the Driver for Windows XP Overview Installing the Driver Uninstalling the Adapter Chapter 5: Installing the Driver for Windows 2000 Overview Installing the Driver Uninstalling the Adapter Cha
10/100/1000 Gigabit Network Adapter Appendix A: Troubleshooting Common Problems and Solutions Appendix B: Windows Help Appendix C: Glossary Appendix D: Specifications Appendix E: Warranty Information Appendix F: Regulatory Information Appendix G: Contact Information 28 28 32 33 36 37 38 39
10/100/1000 Gigabit Network Adapter List of Figures Figure 2-1: Port and LEDs Figure 3-1: Insert the Adapter into the PCI Slot Figure 3-2: Set the Adapter Firmly in Place Figure 3-3: Connect the Ethernet Network Cable Figure 4-1: Welcome Figure 4-2: Search This Location Figure 4-3: Windows Logo Testing Figure 4-4: Wizard Installing Driver Figure 4-5: Driver Installation Complete Figure 4-6: Device Manager for Windows XP Figure 4-7: Confirm Device Removal Figure 5-1: Welcome Figure 5-2: Install Hardware Dev
10/100/1000 Gigabit Network Adapter Figure 7-2: General Tab for Windows XP or 2000 Figure 7-3: Advanced Tab for Windows XP or 2000 Figure 7-4: Driver Tab for Windows XP Figure 7-5: Resources Tab for Windows XP or 2000 Figure 7-6: Power Management Tab for Windows XP Figure 8-1: Device Manager for Windows Me or 98SE Figure 8-2: General Tab for Windows Me or 98SE Figure 8-3: Driver Tab for Windows Me or 98SE Figure 8-4: Resources Tab for Windows Me or 98SE Figure 8-5: Power Management Tab for Windows Me or 98
10/100/1000 Gigabit Network Adapter Figure 9-16: The Utility’s Statistics screen Figure 9-17: The Utility’s Cable screen Figure 9-18: The Utility’s Wake on LAN screen 26 27 27
10/100/1000 Gigabit Network Adapter Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the 10/100/1000 Gigabit Network Adapter. Built to run the fastest video, publishing, and database network applications, the Gigabit Network Adapter is a high performance network adapter for PCI local bus computers.
10/100/1000 Gigabit Network Adapter • Chapter 7: Configuring the 10/100/1000 Gigabit Network Adapter in Windows XP or 2000 This chapter instruct you on how to configure the Adapter in Windows XP or 2000. • Chapter 8: Configuring the 10/100/1000 Gigabit Network Adapter in Windows Millennium or 98SE This chapter instruct you on how to configure the Adapter in Windows Millennium or 98SE. • Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix describes some potential problems and solutions regarding use of the Adapter.
/100/1000 Gigabit Network Adapter Chapter 2: Getting to Know the 10/100/1000 Gigabit Network Adapter Port and LEDs The Adapter’s port and LEDs are located on the metal panel. Figure 2-1: Port and LEDs RJ-45 Port The RJ-45 port is where you will connect your Ethernet network cable. Gigabit LED Green. The Gigabit LED lights up when the Adapter is operating at 1000Mbps.
10/100/1000 Gigabit Network Adapter Chapter 3: Installing the 10/100/1000 Gigabit Network Adapter in Your PC Hardware Installation 1. Power off your PC and any peripheral equipment attached to it. Unplug your PC’s power cord. 2. Open your PC’s case, and locate an available PCI slot on the motherboard. Check with your computer manufacturer if you need instructions. Figure 3-1: Insert the Adapter into the PCI Slot 3. Remove the metal PCI slot cover on the back of the PC. 4.
10/100/1000 Gigabit Network Adapter Chapter 4: Installing the Driver for Windows XP Overview After physically installing the Adapter in your computer, follow these instructions to install the driver required for Windows XP. If you need to uninstall the Adapter, refer to the “Uninstalling the Adapter” section at the end of this chapter. Installing the Driver 1. Power on your computer. Make sure you have administrative rights on your computer; otherwise you cannot install the driver. Figure 4-1: Welcome 2.
10/100/1000 Gigabit Network Adapter 6. This screen will appear while the wizard installs the driver. Figure 4-4: Wizard Installing Driver 7. When Windows XP has finished installing the driver, the Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard screen will appear. Click the Finish button. The Windows XP driver installation is complete. If you want to configure the Adapter, refer to “Chapter 7: Configuring the 10/100/1000 Gigabit Network Adapter in Windows 2000 or XP” for more information.
10/100/1000 Gigabit Network Adapter Uninstalling the Adapter 1. If you are using Windows XP, click Start. Select Settings and click Control Panel. Double-click System and click the Hardware tab. 2. Click Device Manager and then the + sign next to Network adapters. Right-click the Gigabit Network Adapter, and click Uninstall. Figure 4-6: Device Manager for Windows XP 3. On the Confirm Device Removal screen, click the OK button.
10/100/1000 Gigabit Network Adapter Chapter 5: Installing the Driver for Windows 2000 Overview After physically installing the Adapter in your computer, follow these instructions to install the driver required for Windows 2000. If you need to uninstall the Adapter, refer to the “Uninstalling the Adapter” section at the end of this chapter. Installing the Driver 1. Power on your computer. Make sure you have administrative rights on your computer; otherwise you cannot install the driver.
10/100/1000 Gigabit Network Adapter 6. In the field provided, enter D:\Driver\WIN2000 (if “D” is the letter of your hard drive). Then click the OK button. Figure 5-4: Driver Location 7. On the Driver Files Search Results screen, click the Next button. Figure 5-5: Driver Files Search Results 8. When Windows 2000 has finished installing the driver, the Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard screen will appear. Click the Finish button. The Windows 2000 driver installation is complete.
10/100/1000 Gigabit Network Adapter Uninstalling the Adapter 1. If you are using Windows 2000, click Start. Select Settings and click Control Panel. Double-click Administrative Tools and then double-click Computer Management. 2. Click the Device Manager tab and then the + sign next to Network adapters. 3. Right-click the Gigabit Network Adapter, and click Uninstall. Figure 5-7: Computer Management for Windows 2000 4. On the Confirm Device Removal screen, click the OK button.
10/100/1000 Gigabit Network Adapter Chapter 6: Installing the Driver for Windows Millennium or 98SE Overview After physically installing the Adapter in your computer, follow these instructions to install the driver required for Windows Millennium or 98SE. If you need to uninstall the Adapter, refer to the “Uninstalling the Adapter” section at the end of this chapter. Installing the Driver 1. Power on your computer.
10/100/1000 Gigabit Network Adapter 6. When Windows Millennium or 98SE has finished installing the driver, click the Finish button. Figure 6-4: Driver Installation Complete 7. The System Settings Change screen will appear and ask you if you want to restart your computer. If you want to restart your computer now to finish the driver installation, click the Yes button. If you want to restart your computer later, click the No button.
10/100/1000 Gigabit Network Adapter Uninstalling the Adapter 1. On your desktop, right-click My Computer and click Properties. 2. Click the Device Manager tab and then the + sign next to Network adapters. 3. Click the Gigabit Network Adapter, and click the Remove button. 4. On the Confirm Device Removal screen, click the OK button. Figure 6-6: Device Manager for Windows Me or 98SE Figure 6-7: Confirm Device Removal 5.
10/100/1000 Gigabit Network Adapter Chapter 7: Configuring the 10/100/1000 Gigabit Network Adapter in Windows XP or 2000 Overview Linksys recommends that you use the default settings of the Adapter; however, if you wish to alter the default settings, then follow these instructions to access the Adapter’s configuration in Windows XP or 2000. Accessing the Adapter’s Configuration 1. If you are using Windows XP, click Start. Select Settings and click Control Panel.
10/100/1000 Gigabit Network Adapter Advanced In the Property window, you have several properties you can configure:802.1Q/1p VLAN Tagging, Flow Control, Jumbo Frame, Link Speed/Duplex Mode, Network Address, Offload Checksum, and Offload TCP_LargeSend. Select the Property you want, and select Enable or Disable from the Value drop-down menu. When you have finished your changes, click the OK button to save your changes.
10/100/1000 Gigabit Network Adapter Resources To change the setting of a resource, select a Resource type. Then click the Change Setting button. Select the new setting, and click the OK button. If you want to use the automatic setting, click the checkbox next to Use automatic settings, and click the OK button.
10/100/1000 Gigabit Network Adapter Chapter 8: Configuring the 10/100/1000 Gigabit Network Adapter in Windows Millennium or 98SE Overview Linksys recommends that you use the default settings of the Adapter; however, if you wish to alter the default settings, then follow these instructions to access the Adapter’s configuration in Windows Millennium or 98SE. Accessing the Adapter’s Configuration 1. On your desktop, right-click My Computer and click Properties. 2.
10/100/1000 Gigabit Network Adapter Driver On this tab, click the Driver File Details button to view details about the driver files. Click the Update Driver button to update the driver. When you have finished, click the OK button. Resources To change the setting of a resource, select a Resource type. Then click the Change Setting button. Select the new setting, and click the OK button. If you want to use the automatic setting, click the checkbox next to Use automatic settings, and click the OK button.
10/100/1000 Gigabit Network Adapter Power Management If you want to allow the computer to power down the Adapter for energy-saving purposes, click the checkbox next to Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power. If you want to allow the Adapter to bring the computer out of standby mode, then click the checkbox next to Allow this device to bring the computer out of standby. When you have finished, click the OK button to save your changes.
10/100/1000 Gigabit Network Adapter Chapter 9: Using the EG1032 Instant Gigabit Network Adapter Diagnostic Utility Overview Follow the instructions in this chapter to install and use the Diagnostic Utility. Installing the Diagnostic Utility 1. Power on your computer. 2. Insert the Setup CD into your computer’s CD-ROM drive. After a few seconds, a screen will appear, showing the Utility’s files. Select LinksysDiag_98_ME.exe if you are running Windows 98 or Window Me.
10/100/1000 Gigabit Network Adapter 4. The Choose Destination Location screen will appear. To install the files in the default location, click the Next button. To install the files in a different location, click the Browse button to select the location. Figure 9-3: Destination Location 5. When installation is complete, click the Finish button to close the InstallShield Wizard.
10/100/1000 Gigabit Network Adapter Using the Diagnostic Utility After you’ve installed the Diagnostic Utility, an icon will appear in your Windows System Tray. Double-click the icon to open the Utility or right-click the icon to open its menu and select Launch to open the Utility. Figure 9-1: The Utility’s Icon You can also run the Utility from the Programs menu by clicking Start, selecting Programs, selecting Linksys, selecting GigaUtility, and clicking LinksysDiag.
10/100/1000 Gigabit Network Adapter VLAN The VLAN screen shows all VLANs established on the Adapter. VLAN ID is used when setting up virtual LANs on your network. By assigning the ID, this PC will access other PCs within the VLAN. Up to 4,096 VLANs can be identified by the Adapter. The VLAN screen also allows you to add a VLAN, by clicking the Add button. You can also delete a VLAN, by clicking the Delete button, and modify and VLAN ID, by clicking the Modify VID button.
10/100/1000 Gigabit Network Adapter Flow Control This allows for more efficient transfer of data and should only be selected when connected to networking devices that support flow control. To save your modifications of this feature, click the Modify button. Figure 9-8: The Utility’s Driver - Flow Control - screen Jumbo Frame This allows you to set frame sizes up to 7 Kbits and is disabled by default. The Adapter must be connected to a switch port that allows for larger frame sizes.
10/100/1000 Gigabit Network Adapter Network Address The Network Address selection is set to Not Present by default. This setting is the Adapter’s MAC Address and should only be changed when no other device with the same MAC Address is present in the network. To save your modifications of this feature, click the Modify button. Figure 9-11: The Utility’s Driver - Network Address - screen Offload Checksum This feature allows the Adapter to perform all TCP Checksum handling, allowing for fast data transfer.
10/100/1000 Gigabit Network Adapter Diagnostics From the Diagnostics screen, you can test the Adapter’s functionality. Simply check the function to be tested in the checkbox beside the name and click the Start button to start the test. Then, click the Stop button to stop the test. Check the Repeat box for repeated testing. The pass rate will appear under Pass/Fail on the right.
10/100/1000 Gigabit Network Adapter Cable The Cable screen will display the length and status of the network cable attached to the adapter. Cable status is displayed as follows: Normal - The cable is connected and functioning normally. Open - The cable is either not connected or not functioning properly. Short - There is a short in the cable. The Cable screen provides information about the Cable analysis is invalid in 10 Mbps speed.
10/100/1000 Gigabit Network Adapter Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix consists of two parts: “Common Problems and Solutions” and “Frequently Asked Questions.” This appendix provides solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of the Gigabit Network Adapter. Read the description below to solve your problems. If you can't find an answer here, check the Linksys website at www.linksys.com. Common Problems and Solutions 1.
10/100/1000 Gigabit Network Adapter 4. After entering a username and password, a window appear that reads, “No Domain Server could be found to validate your Username and Password.” Follow these instructions: 1. Click Start, Settings, and Control Panel. 2. Double-click Network. 3. Click the Configuration tab. 4. Under the Following Network Components are Installed box, highlight Client for Microsoft Networks and click the Properties button. 5.
10/100/1000 Gigabit Network Adapter 8. Network Neighborhood is empty. Verify that your Microsoft Client is installed. Refer to Windows Help for instructions if you need to install Microsoft Client. Then verify that you have logged in correctly. Refresh the screen by pressing F5 several times. 9. I am receiving DHCP errors in Windows. • If you are connecting to a DHCP server, check your cabling connection.
10/100/1000 Gigabit Network Adapter 11. The workgroup, protocols, cabling and driver are all working properly, but the PC uses an AMD processor and it can only see itself in the Network Neighborhood. In some instances with PCs using AMD processors, the IRQ assigned to the Adapter by the BIOS—as it gets listed on the boot-up screens of most PCs—doesn’t correspond to the IRQ assigned by Windows. This can be fixed by disabling the IRQ holder for PCI Steering in the Windows Device Manager.
10/100/1000 Gigabit Network Adapter Appendix B: Windows Help Most Linksys products require Microsoft Windows. Windows is the most used operating system in the world and comes with many features that help make networking easier. These features can be accessed through Windows Help and are described in this appendix. TCP/IP Before a computer can communicate with a network router, TCP/IP must be enabled. TCP/IP is a set of instructions, or protocol, all PCs follow to communicate over a network.
10/100/1000 Gigabit Network Adapter Appendix C: Glossary Adapter - This is a device that adds network functionality to your PC. Bit - A binary digit. Boot - To start a device and cause it to start executing instructions. Database - A collection of data that is organized so that its contents can easily be accessed, managed, and updated.
10/100/1000 Gigabit Network Adapter Infrastructure - Currently installed computing and networking equipment. IP (Internet Protocol) - A protocol used to send data over a network. IP Address - The address used to identify a computer or device on a network. IPCONFIG - A Windows 2000 and XP utility that displays the IP address for a particular networking device. IPSec (Internet Protocol Security) - A VPN protocol used to implement secure exchange of packets at the IP layer.
10/100/1000 Gigabit Network Adapter SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) - The standard e-mail protocol on the Internet. SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) - A widely used network monitoring and control protocol. Software - Instructions for the computer. A series of instructions that performs a particular task is called a “program”. Static IP Address - A fixed address assigned to a computer or device that is connected to a network. Static Routing - Forwarding data in a network via a fixed path.
10/100/1000 Gigabit Network Adapter Appendix D: Specifications Model 10/100/1000 Gigabit Network Adapter Port One 10/100/1000Mbps, RJ-45 Port Cabling Type Cat5e Dimensions (W x H x D) 4.72" x 0.71" x 6.65" (120 mm x 18 mm x 169 mm) Unit Weight 2.12 oz. (0.06 kg) Power 5 W Maximum Certifications FCC Class B, CE Mark Operating Temp. 32ºF to 122ºF (0ºC to 50ºC) Storage Temp.
10/100/1000 Gigabit Network Adapter Appendix E: Warranty Information LIMITED WARRANTY Linksys warrants to the original end user purchaser (“You”) that, for a period of one year, (the “Warranty Period”) Your Linksys product will be free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use. Your exclusive remedy and Linksys's entire liability under this warranty will be for Linksys at its option to repair or replace the product or refund Your purchase price less any rebates.
10/100/1000 Gigabit Network Adapter Appendix F: Regulatory Information FCC STATEMENT This product has been tested and complies with the specifications 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.
10/100/1000 Gigabit Network Adapter Appendix G: Contact Information Need to contact Linksys? Visit us online for information on the latest products and updates to your existing products at: http://www.linksys.com or ftp.linksys.