NETGEAR GA620 - PCI Fiber Card User manual

CONNECT THE NETWORK CABLES
Using the appropriate cable (as outlined in the table below), connect the 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.
Multimode Fiber (GA620) 62.5/125-Micron* 50/125-Micron
Operating range 2 to 260 meters 2 to 550 meters
* Shortwave laser optics (850 nm)
Unshielded Twisted Pair (GA620T) Category 5 cabling 100 meters max
INSTALL THE WINDOWS NT NETWORK DRIVER
Note: You must install the card (instructions on other side of this guide) before installing the net
work 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 infor-
mation, refer to your Microsoft documentation.
1. Turn on the power to the computer and start Windows NT.
You must hiave Network Administrator privileges to install the driver software.
2.
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.
PC with network
card installed Server with Model GA620T Gigabit Ethernet card installed
Power plug
NETGEAR
Model FS510T
Fast Ethernet Switch
RJ-45
connector
10/100 Mbps
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Instructions in this guide are for users of Windows NT®who are installing the NETGEAR™Model
GA620 or the Model GA620T 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 or the Model GA620T Gigabit
Ethernet Card: (1) Verify package contents and hardware and software requirements; (2) Install the
card; (3) Connect the network cables; and (4) Install the Windows NT Network Driver.
For further information about your Model GA620 or the Model GA620T Gigabit Ethernet Card, refer
to Reference Guide for the Model GA620/GA620T Gigabit Ethernet Card (included on the Model
GA620/GA620T 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://www.netgear.com
Note: If your server is operating in a Novell NetWare or Windows 2000 environment, refer to
Reference Guide for the Model GA620 and Model GA620T Gigabit Ethernet Cards (included on
the Model GA620/GA620T Gigabit Ethernet Card Driver and Documentation CD).
VERIFY PACKAGE
Unpack the contents of the package and make sure that you have everything.
VERIFY SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
The instructions given in this guide are for using the Model GA620 or Model GA620T Gigabit Ethernet
Card in a server that has a Microsoft®Windows NT 4.0 operating system. You must have Service Pack
6 installed on your Windows NT server.To download Service Pack 6, go to the Microsoft Web page at:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads
Scroll to Support Drivers, and then scroll to Patches & Service Packs to download Service Pack 6.
VERIFY HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
You must have a pentium-based server that meets Windows NT 4.0 software requirements, and has an
open 32-bit or 64-bit PCI expansion slot with bus mastering capability.
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.
2. Remove the PC cover.
3. 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.
Caution: 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.
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Support Information
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France: 0800-90-2078 Germany: 00800-06384327
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United Kingdom: (44) 171-571-5120 U.S./Canada: 800-211-2069
Internet / World Wide Web
Go to http://www.NETGEAR.com for the NETGEAR Web page.
Defective or damaged merchandise can be returned to your point-of-sale representative.
IMPORTANT!
Please register online. YOU MUST REGISTER TO OBTAIN TECHNICAL SUPPORT. PLEASE
RETAIN PROOF OF PURCHASE and this warranty information.To get product support, or to
obtain product information and NETGEAR product documentation, direct your Web browser to
the http://www.NETGEAR.com Web page.
To register online, direct your Web browser to the http://www.gearguy.com /pub/registration
Web page. If you do not have access to the World Wide Web, you can print a registration card and
mail it to NETGEAR customer service. The card is included on your Drivers and Diagnostics disk
as a Microsoft Word document file called register.doc. Download the file, print the form, and fill
in the information. Then mail the completed form to:
NETGEAR, Inc.
P.O. Box 58185
Santa Clara, CA 95052-9916
*M1-GA620NA-2*
*M1-GA620NA-2*
Network card
Back plate
removed
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Ethernet Card
Installation Guide for
Windows NT
Gigabit
PC with network
card installed Server with Model GA620 Gigabit Ethernet card installed
Power plug
NETGEAR
Model FS509
Fast Ethernet Switch
Printer
(optional)
Fiber port
1 Gbps 50 µm or 62.5 µm
multimode fiber cable with
duplex SC connector
10/100 Mbps
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Installation
guide, Warranty &
Owner Registration Card
and Support Information Card
Model GA620/GA620T Gigabit Ethernet
Card Driver and Documentation CD
Model GA620
Gigabit Ethernet Card
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Model GA620T
Gigabit Ethernet Card
or

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
NETGEAR Model GA620 and GA620T Gigabit Ethernet Cards
Standards Compatibility IEEE 802.3z 1000BASE-SX Gigabit Ethernet
IEEE 802.3x Flow Control
Network Connection Duplex SC fiber connector for 62.5/125- or 50/125-micron
(Model GA620) multimode fiber
Full-duplex 2,000 Mbps (1,000 Mbps each way) Gigabit Ethernet
Network Connection RJ 45 connector for Category 5 Unshielded Twisted Pair Cable.
(Model GA620T)
Host Connection Single slot, short form factor, PCI card with 32- or 64-bit connectors
PCI Revision 2.2 compliant
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.
16.8 x 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
Agency Compliance FCC, Part 15, Class B
EN 55 022 (CISPR 22), Class B
Canada ICES-003, Class B
© 2000 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved.
Trademarks
NETGEAR is a trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc.
Microsoft, Windows, 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 and Model GA620T Gigabit Ethernet cards
have been suppressed in accordance 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 prevented 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 condi-
tions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, (2) This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Note: The NETGEAR Model GA620 and Model GA620T Gigabit Ethernet cards have 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 against harmful interference in a residential instal-
lation.This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equip-
ment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turn-
ing 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 and Model GA620T Gigabit Ethernet cards are
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 and Model GA620T Gigabit Ethernet Cards) do not
exceed the Class B limits for radio-noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio
Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique du ministère des Communications
Cet appareil numérique (NETGEAR Model GA620 and Model GA620T Gigabit Ethernet Cards)
respecte les limites de bruits radioélectriques visant les appareils numériques de classe B prescrites dans
le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique du ministère des Communications du Canada.
Click on “OK.”
The driver is copied onto your system, and the NETGEAR GA620 Gigabit Ethernet Card
installation window opens.
8.
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 Gigabit Ethernet Card
is installed.
Link Negotiation Enabled When checked (default): 802.3z-compliant Gigabit Ethernet Link
Negotiation is used. All Model GA620 and Model GA620T Gigabit
Ethernet Cards use 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 Control Enabled When checked (default) and link negotiation is enabled: The card
negotiates 802.3x receive flow control with the device at the other
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 Control Enabled When checked (default) and link negotiation is enabled: The card
negotiates 802.3x transmit flow control with the device at the other
end of the link. If 802.3x flow control is supported by the other
device, transmit flow control is enabled.
When unchecked or link negotiation is disabled, transmit flow
control is disabled.
Jumbo Frames Enabled When unchecked (default), only standard-size Ethernet frames
will be sent. Use this setting when connecting to Gigabit Ethernet
equipment that does not support Jumbo Frames.
9. Click on “OK” to accept the changed parameters.
The Network window opens.
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.
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.
3. Click on the “Adapters” tab.
4. 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.
3.
Double-click on the Network icon.
The Network window opens.
4.
Click on the “Adapters” tab, and then click on “Add.”
If there are any previously installed Model GA620 or Model GA620T 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/GA620T Gigabit Ethernet Card).
The Select Network Adapter window opens.
5.
Click on “Have Disk.”
The Insert Disk window opens.
6.
Insert the Model GA620/GA620T 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 depending on the system:
• Enter the following path for the Intel driver: e=\
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.
7.
Declaration of Conformity
NETGEAR Model GA620
Gigabit Ethernet Card
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
Tested to comply
with FCC Standards
Declaration of Conformity
NETGEAR Model GA620T
Gigabit Ethernet Card
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
Tested to comply
with FCC Standards