Linksys EG1032 User manual

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User Guide
10/100/1000

10/100/1000 Gigabit Network Adapter
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction 1
Welcome 1
What’s in this Guide? 1
Chapter 2: Getting to Know the 10/100/1000 Gigabit Network Adapter 3
Port and LEDs 3
Chapter 3: Installing the 10/100/1000 Gigabit Network Adapter in Your PC 4
Hardware Installation 4
Chapter 4: Installing the Driver for Windows XP 5
Overview 5
Installing the Driver 5
Uninstalling the Adapter 7
Chapter 5: Installing the Driver for Windows 2000 8
Overview 8
Installing the Driver 8
Uninstalling the Adapter 10
Chapter 6: Installing the Driver for Windows Millennium or 98SE 11
Overview 11
Installing the Driver 11
Uninstalling the Adapter 13
Chapter 7: Configuring the 10/100/1000 Gigabit Network Adapter in Windows XP or 2000 14
Overview 14
Accessing the Adapter’s Configuration 14
Adapter Configuration 14
Chapter 8: Configuring the 10/100/1000 Gigabit Network Adapter in Windows Millennium or 98SE 17
Overview 17
Accessing the Adapter’s Configuration 17
Adapter Configuration 17
Chapter 9: Using the EG1032 Instant Gigabit Network Adapter Diagnostic Utility 20
Overview 20
Installing the Diagnostic Utility 20
Using the Diagnostic Utility 22

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Appendix A: Troubleshooting 28
Common Problems and Solutions 28
Appendix B: Windows Help 32
Appendix C: Glossary 33
Appendix D: Specifications 36
Appendix E: Warranty Information 37
Appendix F: Regulatory Information 38
Appendix G: Contact Information 39

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List of Figures
Figure 2-1: Port and LEDs 3
Figure 3-1: Insert the Adapter into the PCI Slot 4
Figure 3-2: Set the Adapter Firmly in Place 4
Figure 3-3: Connect the Ethernet Network Cable 4
Figure 4-1: Welcome 5
Figure 4-2: Search This Location 5
Figure 4-3: Windows Logo Testing 5
Figure 4-4: Wizard Installing Driver 6
Figure 4-5: Driver Installation Complete 6
Figure 4-6: Device Manager for Windows XP 7
Figure 4-7: Confirm Device Removal 7
Figure 5-1: Welcome 8
Figure 5-2: Install Hardware Device Drivers 8
Figure 5-3: Locate Driver Files 8
Figure 5-4: Driver Location 9
Figure 5-5: Driver Files Search Results 9
Figure 5-6: Driver Installation Complete 9
Figure 5-7: Computer Management for Windows 2000 10
Figure 5-8: Confirm Device Removal 10
Figure 6-1: Add New Hardware Wizard 11
Figure 6-2: Enter Location of Driver 11
Figure 6-3: Driver Files Search Results 11
Figure 6-4: Driver Installation Complete 12
Figure 6-5: Restart Computer 12
Figure 6-6: Device Manager for Windows Me or 98SE 13
Figure 6-7: Confirm Device Removal 13
Figure 6-8: System Settings Change 13
Figure 7-1: Device Manager for Windows XP or 2000 14

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Figure 7-2: General Tab for Windows XP or 2000 14
Figure 7-3: Advanced Tab for Windows XP or 2000 15
Figure 7-4: Driver Tab for Windows XP 15
Figure 7-5: Resources Tab for Windows XP or 2000 16
Figure 7-6: Power Management Tab for Windows XP 16
Figure 8-1: Device Manager for Windows Me or 98SE 17
Figure 8-2: General Tab for Windows Me or 98SE 17
Figure 8-3: Driver Tab for Windows Me or 98SE 18
Figure 8-4: Resources Tab for Windows Me or 98SE 18
Figure 8-5: Power Management Tab for Windows Me or 98SE 19
Figure 9-1: Select Windows Operating System 20
Figure 9-2: Welcome Screen 20
Figure 9-3: Destination Location 21
Figure 9-4: InstallShield Wizard Complete 21
Figure 9-5: Power Management Tab for Windows Me or 98SE 21
Figure 9-1: The Utility’s Icon 22
Figure 9-2: The Utility’s menu 22
Figure 9-3: Opening the Utility from the Programs menu 22
Figure 9-4: The Utility’s General screen 22
Figure 9-5: The Utility’s VLAN screen 23
Figure 9-6: The Utility’s Driver screen 23
Figure 9-7: The Utility’s Driver - 802.1p/Q Tagging - screen 23
Figure 9-8: The Utility’s Driver - Flow Control - screen 24
Figure 9-9: The Utility’s Driver - Jumbo Frame - screen 24
Figure 9-10: The Utility’s Driver - Link Speed/Duplex Mode - screen 24
Figure 9-11: The Utility’s Driver - Network Address - screen 25
Figure 9-12: The Utility’s Driver - Offload Checksum - screen 25
Figure 9-13: The Utility’s Driver - Offload TCP_Large Send - screen 25
Figure 9-14: The Utility’s Diagnostics screen 26
Figure 9-15: The Utility’s Diagnostics - Send and Receive test - screen 26

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Figure 9-16: The Utility’s Statistics screen 26
Figure 9-17: The Utility’s Cable screen 27
Figure 9-18: The Utility’s Wake on LAN screen 27

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Chapter 1: Introduction
Welcome
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. Boasting an incredible maximum data throughput of 1000 megabits-per-second in full duplex
mode, it includes a 10BaseT/100BaseTX/1000BaseTX port, which means that you can begin integrating Gigabit
now—even if you don't plan on upgrading to a 1000Mbps network right away.
The Gigabit Network Adapter is Windows Plug-and-Play compatible. Wake-On-LAN support is built in—you can
wake up your workstations from anywhere on the network! Built-in support for the widest range of PCI mother-
boards, networking hardware, and software means you don't have to worry about compatibility.
Use the instructions in this Guide to help you install the Gigabit Network Adapter in your PC, install its driver, and
configure it. These instructions should be all you need to get the most out of the Gigabit Network Adapter.
What’s in this Guide?
This user guide covers the steps for installing the Adapter, installing its driver, and configuring it.
• Chapter 1: Introduction
This chapter describes the Adapter’s applications and this User Guide.
• Chapter 2: Getting to Know the 10/100/1000 Gigabit Network Adapter
This chapter describes the physical features of the Adapter.
• Chapter 3: Installing the 10/100/1000 Gigabit Network Adapter in Your PC
This chapter instructs you on how to install the Adapter inside your PC.
• Chapter 4: Installing the Driver for Windows XP
This chapter explains how to install the Windows XP driver for the Adapter.
• Chapter 5: Installing the Driver for Windows 2000
This chapter explains how to install the Windows 2000 driver for the Adapter.
• Chapter 6: Installing the Driver for Windows Millennium or 98SE
This chapter explains how to install the Windows Millennium or 98SE driver for the Adapter.
Full duplex: the ability of a networking
device to receive and transmit data
simultaneously.

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Chapter 1: Introduction
What’s in this Guide?
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• 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.
• Appendix B: Windows Help
This appendix describes how you can use Windows Help for instructions about networking, such as installing
the TCP/IP protocol.
• Appendix C: Glossary
This appendix gives a brief glossary of terms frequently used in networking.
• Appendix D: Specifications
This appendix provides the technical specifications for the Adapter.
• Appendix E: Warranty Information
This appendix supplies the warranty information for the Adapter.
• Appendix F: Regulatory Information
This appendix supplies the regulatory information regarding the Adapter.
• Appendix G: Contact Information
This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including Technical Support.

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Chapter 2: Getting to Know the 10/100/1000 Gigabit Network Adapter
Port and LEDs
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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.
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. If the Gigabit
LED is not lit and the PC is powered on, the Adapter has automatically determined that your
network is operating at a slower speed and adjusted accordingly.
Link/Act LED Orange. The Link/Act LED lights up when the Adapter is connected to a network. It flashes
when there is network activity.
Figure 2-1: Port and LEDs

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Chapter 3: Installing the 10/100/1000 Gigabit Network Adapter in Your PC
Hardware Installation
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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.
3. Remove the metal PCI slot cover on the back of the PC.
4. Insert the Adapter into the PCI slot. Make sure that all of its pins are touching the slot’s contacts. You may
have to apply a bit of pressure to slide the Adapter all the way in.
5. After the Adapter is set firmly in place, secure its fastening tab to your PC’s chassis with a mounting screw.
Then close your PC’s case.
6. Connect one end of the Ethernet network cable to the RJ-45 port of the Adapter. (Category 5e or better
Ethernet network cabling is required for Gigabit transmission speeds.)
7. Connect the other end of the Ethernet network cable to your network’s Gigabit switch port.
8. Reconnect your PC’s power cord, and then power on your computer.
Now that the hardware installation is complete, you will install the appropriate Windows driver for the Adapter.
Proceed to the chapter for your PC’s operating system.
For Windows XP, go to “Chapter 4: Installing the Driver for Windows XP.”
For Windows 2000, go to “Chapter 5: Installing the Driver for Windows 2000.”
For Windows Millennium or 98SE, go to “Chapter 6: Installing the Driver for Windows Millennium or 98SE.”
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
NOTE: For best results, use Category 5e or better
Ethernet network cabling. This is the only cabling that
will work for Gigabit transfer speeds. (You can use
Category 5 Ethernet network cabling for 100Mbps or
lower speeds.) The cable run from the Adapter to the
network hub or switch should not exceed 328 feet
(100 meters).

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Chapter 4: Installing the Driver for Windows XP
Overview
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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.
2. Windows XP will automatically detect the presence of the Adapter in your computer. Insert the Driver CD into
your computer’s CD-ROM drive.
3. On the Welcome screen of the Found New Hardware Wizard, select Install from a list or specific location
(Advanced), and click the Next button.
4. After selecting Search for the best driver in these locations on the screen that appears, choose Include
this location in the search:, and enter D:\driver\WinXP in the field provided (if “D” is the letter of your CD-
Rom drive). Then, click the Next button.
5. A screen may appear informing you that the software has not passed Windows Logo testing. The software
does work with Windows XP. Click the Continue Anyway button.
Figure 4-2: Search This Location
Figure 4-1: Welcome
Figure 4-3: Windows Logo Testing

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Chapter 4: Installing the Driver for Windows XP
Installing the Driver
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6. This screen will appear while the wizard installs the 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. If
you want to share files or printers, refer to Windows Help.
If you need to uninstall the Adapter, proceed to the “Uninstalling the Adapter” section.
Figure 4-4: Wizard Installing Driver
Figure 4-5: Driver Installation Complete

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Chapter 4: Installing the Driver for Windows XP
Uninstalling the Adapter
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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.
3. On the Confirm Device Removal screen, click the OK button.
Figure 4-7: Confirm Device Removal
Figure 4-6: Device Manager for Windows XP

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Chapter 5: Installing the Driver for Windows 2000
Overview
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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.
2. Windows 2000 will automatically detect the presence of the Adapter in your computer. Insert the Driver CD
into your computer’s CD-ROM drive.
3. On the Welcome screen of the Found New Hardware Wizard, click the Next button.
4. On the Install Hardware Device Drivers screen, select Search for a suitable driver for my device
(recommended). Then click the Next button.
5. On the Locate Driver Files screen, select Specify a location, and click the Next button.
Figure 5-2: Install Hardware Device Drivers
Figure 5-1: Welcome
Figure 5-3: Locate Driver Files

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Chapter 5: Installing the Driver for Windows 2000
Installing the Driver
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6. In the field provided, enter D:\Driver\WIN2000 (if “D” is the letter of your hard drive). Then click the OK
button.
7. On the Driver Files Search Results screen, click the Next button.
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. 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. If you want
to share files or printers, refer to Windows Help.
If you need to uninstall the Adapter, proceed to the “Uninstalling the Adapter” section.
Figure 5-4: Driver Location
Figure 5-5: Driver Files Search Results
Figure 5-6: Driver Installation Complete

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Chapter 5: Installing the Driver for Windows 2000
Uninstalling the Adapter
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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.
4. On the Confirm Device Removal screen, click the OK button.
Figure 5-7: Computer Management for Windows 2000
Figure 5-8: Confirm Device Removal

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Chapter 6: Installing the Driver for Windows Millennium or 98SE
Overview
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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. Make sure you have administrative rights on your computer; otherwise you cannot
install the driver.
2. Windows Millennium or 98SE will automatically detect the presence of the Adapter in your computer. Insert
the Driver CD into your computer’s CD-ROM drive.
3. On the first screen of the Add New Hardware Wizard, select Specify the location of the driver (Advanced).
Then click the Next button.
4. Select Search for the best driver for my device. (Recommended). Select Specify a location:.
If your computer is running Windows Millennium, enter D:\Driver\WinME in the field provided (if “D” is the
letter of your hard drive).
If your computer is running Windows 98SE, enter D:\Win98 in the field provided (if “D” is the letter of your
hard drive).
Then click the Next button.
5. After Windows has found the driver, click the Next button.
Figure 6-2: Enter Location of Driver
Figure 6-1: Add New Hardware Wizard
Figure 6-3: Driver Files Search Results

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Installing the Driver
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6. When Windows Millennium or 98SE has finished installing the driver, click the Finish button.
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.
After you have restarted your computer, the Windows Millennium or 98SE driver installation will be complete. If
you want to configure the Adapter, refer to “Chapter 8: Configuring the 10/100/1000 Gigabit Network Adapter in
Windows Millennium or 98SE” for more information. If you want to share files or printers, refer to Windows Help.
If you need to uninstall the Adapter, proceed to the “Uninstalling the Adapter” section.
Figure 6-4: Driver Installation Complete
Figure 6-5: Restart Computer

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Chapter 6: Installing the Driver for Windows Millennium or 98SE
Uninstalling the Adapter
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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.
5. 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 removing the Adapter, click the Yes button. If you want to restart your
computer later, click the No button.
Figure 6-7: Confirm Device Removal
Figure 6-8: System Settings Change
Figure 6-6: Device Manager for Windows Me or 98SE