Xsense Connectivity GE-1000 User manual

Networking the future
Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
User’s Manual
GE-1000

Copyright
Copyright © 2000 by Xsense Connectivity, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of
this documentation may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used
to make any directive work (such as translation or transformation) without
permission from Xsense Connectivity, Inc. Xsense Connectivity, Inc. reserves
the right to revise this documentation and to make changes in content without
obligation among Xsense Connectivity, Inc. to provide notification of such
revision or change.
All products and their associated features are subject to change or upgrade
at the time of the shipment or of the sales.
FCC Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to be FCC Rules certified. These
restrictions are designed to provide protection against harmful interference
from residential installations. This equipment generates radio frequencies
that may cause interference with radio communications if not used in
accordance with the instructions. Interference may even occur during proper
installation. If this equipment causes interference, the user is suggested to
correct the it by one or more of the following:
1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit that is separate from
the one to which the receiver is connected.
4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for
help.
CE Declaration of Conformity
The equipment complies with the requirements relating to electromanetic
compatiblity, the essential protection requirement of Council Directive/EEC on
the approximation of the Member States relating to Electromangnetic
compatibility.
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of their respective companies.
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Safety Precautions
1. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
2. Slots and openings on the device are provided for ventilation. To
protect it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or
covered.
3. Do not use or store this product in the environment that exceeds
temperature and humidity specifications. Do not place this product
near a radiator or heat register, or in a built-in installation unless
adequate ventilation is provided.
4. Before cleaning, unplug this product from wall outlet. Do not use liq-
uid cleansers or aerosol cleansers. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
5. Do not place cords or cables where they may be walked on or tripped
over.
6. Be sure to comply with any applicable local safety standards or
regulations.
7. General purpose cables are provided with this product. The use of
any other cables or requirements mandated by local authority is
user’s responsibility.
8. Cables attached to devices in different locations with different power
sources and grounding may cause hazardous voltage. Consult a
qualified electronic consultant before installing the product to check if
this phenomenon exists and, if necessary, take corrective action.
9. Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the line
has been disconnected.
10. Avoid using telephone equipment or installing the product during an
electrical storm.
11. Never install this product, or any kind of telephone jacks, lines,
network cables, and power connections in wet locations.
12. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
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Contents
Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION
1.0 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
1.1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
1.2 Drivers Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
1.3 System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
1.4 Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Chapter 2 INSTALLATION
2.0 Before You Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
2.1 Windows 98 Installation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
2.2 Windows ME Installation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
2.3 Windows NT4 Installation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
2.4..Windows 2000 Installation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
2.5 LED Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Appendix
Appendix A - Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
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1.0 Introduction
Thanks for your purchase of this Gigabit Ethernet LAN adapter. It is fully
compliant with the IEEE802.3 standard. With the features like 10/100/1000
Mbps Gigabit Ethernet, full/half duplex mode transmission, it offers users a
high performance network.
1.1 Features
•IEEE802.3, IEEE802.3u, IEEE802.3z/ab and IEEE 802.3x Standard
Compliant.
•10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit data rate and full/half duplex
transmission mode.
• 32-bit PCI local bus specification 2.2 Compliant.
• Comprehensive software driver support for popular networking
system.
• RJ-45 TP connector.
1.2 Drivers Support
• Novell NetWare Server 4.1 or later.
• Microsoft Windows 95 OSR2/98/ME.
• Microsoft Windows NT4.0/2000.
• Linux Kernel 2.0 or later.
1.3 System Requirements
This Gigabit Ethernet adapter has the following system requirements:
• At least 32MB of system memory and latest BIOS.
• Microsoft Windows 95 OSR2/98/ME.
• Microsoft Windows NT4.0/2000.
• Novell NetWare 4.1 or later.
• Linux Kernel 2.0 or later.
• RJ-45 Cat. 5 or latter TP cable.
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1.4 Package Contents
• PCI 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet PCI Adapter.
• Driver Diskette.
• User’s Manual.
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2.0 Before You Start
Follow the instructions in this section for installing the Gigabit Ethernet
adapter in your system.
1. Make sure your system meets the system requirements.
2. Shut down and power off your system.
3. Plug this Gigabit Ethernet adapter into your system’s PCI slot
4. Connecting the network cables.
5. Turn on your system power.
Note: In the driver diskette provided with this package is a file named
“install.txt”. Read this file carefully, as it may contain other last minute
updated information.
2.1 Windows 98 Installation Procedure
1. The Windows 98 hardware wizard will show up. Follow the
instruction to install driver and click on the “Next”.
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2. Click on the first item and click on “Next”.
3. Click on the “Floopy disk drives”. Or “Specify a location” and type the
correct path (such as A:\WIN98). Click on “Next”.
4. Then the Windows 98 will start to install driver for the driver diskette
provided by. Click on “Next”.
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5. Click “Ok”.
6. Click “Ok”.
7. The Windows 98 will start installing the driver components needed for
the OS.
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8. Click “Finish” button to finish the driver installation.
9. Click the “Yes” button to reboot computer after installation is
completed.
10. After rebooting the system, click on the Network icon in the Control
Panel menu and start seting up the network configuration.
2.2 Windows Millennium Installation Procedure
1. The Windows ME hardware wizard will show up. Follow the
instructions to install driver. Click on first item and click on “Next”.
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2. Insert the driver diskette provided. The Windows ME hardware
wizard will auto detect driver from diskette and install it.
3. When the driver was installed, the Windows ME hardware wizard will
show the default value in adapter properties advanced setting.
Click “Ok”.
4. After you are done with the installation, click on “Finish” to reboot
system.
5. After rebooting the system, click on the Network icon in the Control
Panel menu and start to setup the network configuration.
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2.3 Windows NT4.0 installation procedure
1. The WindowsNT4.0 hardware wizard will show up. Follow the
instruction to install driver.
2. Log in as Administrator.
3. Click on the Network icon on the Control Panel menu and start to
install the adapter driver.
4. Click “Yes”
5. Select “Wired to the network” and click “Next”
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6. Click “Select from list”.
7. Insert the driver diskette provided and click on “Have Disk”.
8. Type the correct path to install the driver (such as “ A:\Winnt40”). And
click “OK”.
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9. Click “OK”.
10. Click on “Next”
11. Select which protocol to use and click “Next”.
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12. Select which Network Service to use, and then click “Next”.
13. Clicks “Next”.
14. Insert the driver diskette provided and type the correct path (such as
A:\WINNT40). Clicks on “Continue”.
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15. Insert the Windows NT4 CD in and type the correct path (such as
D:\I386). Clicks on “Continue”.
16. Set in default value and click “Continue”. This parameter is to
configure the communication speed and duplex mode of this
adapter. Auto means auto-negotiation.
17. Please ask your Administrator for this issue service.
18. Then the Windows NT 4.0 will start to installing system files.
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19. While the system files are being copied, the system will ask you to
configure the protocol you choose in the step 11. Configure the
environment as you need.
20.After you finished the configuration of these protocols and network
service. Click “Next”
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21. Clisk on “Yes” to restart your system. And start to use the
network.
2.4 Windows 2000 installation procedure
1. Then login as an Administrator. The Windows 2000 hardware
wizard will show up. Follow the instruction to install driver.
2. Click on the “Next“.
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3. Select the “Search for a suitable driver for my device
(recommended)”, and then click “Next”.
4. Insert the driver diskette; select “Floppy disk drives” and “Specify a
location” then click “Next”.
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5. Then the hardware wizard will find the correct inf file for
installation. Click “Next”
6. This is a “Digital Signature “ warning message, click “Yes” for
further installation procedure.
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