Asante Technologies 2032T Network Card User Manual
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1. FriendlyNET Faster Easier and Safer Networking HUBS ADAPTER CARDS Quick Start Guide FriendlyNET GigaNIX 2032T FriendlyNET GigaNIX 20641 71 ASANTE wWwWw asante com Introduction Thank you for purchasing an Asant FriendlyNET GigaNIX Gigabit Ethernet adapter As Asant s third generation Gigabit Ethernet adapter it uses leading edge innovations advanced digital signal processing DSP and streamlined software design E One adapter for Windows and Linux mM Simplify your network monitoring with Asant LAN Inspector utility HM Improve signal quality and data integrity with AsanteQ Link Monitor Compatible with all 10 100 1000BaseT hubs switches and routers This product comes in two configurations mM FriendlyNET GigaNIX 2032T Gigabit Ethernet Adapter 32 bit PCI E FriendlyNET GigaNIX 2064T Gigabit Ethernet Adapter 32 64 bit PCI Packing List Your package contains the following items M 1 FriendlyNET GigaNIX Gigabit Ethernet Adapter M 1 Quick Start Guide this document M 1 CD ROM with software device drivers and utilities System Requirements Windows Requirements Minimum Pentium 200 with 64 MB RAM or equivalent with available PCI bus and Microsoft Windows 98 Me 2000 or XP Linux Requirements Minimum Pentium 200 with 64 MB RAM or equivalent with available PCI bus and Linux Kernel 2 2 16 or later Installation Here s how to install this adapter Hard2. 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 ina particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures 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 different from that to which the receiver is connected 4 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Safety Advisory 1 Always turn off power to your computer before installing hardware 2 Always practice ESD techniques when installing hardware 3 Always use this product in a cool dry dust free environment or danger of electrocution or fire may result 4 Never insert anything other than the recommended cable into the RJ45 port or damage may result GigaNIX 2032T 2064T Tested To Comply C With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
3. ows 98 98 Second Edition and Me Microsoft Windows NT and 2000 Professional Linux See the Asant website for the latest drivers Status Indicators Link Activity Bus Interface PCI v2 2 bus master GigaNIX 20321 32 bit 33 MHz GigaNIX 20641 64 bit 66 MHz Dimensions 2 5 x 6 4 inches 63 x 163 mm Environmental Range Operating 32 104 F 0 40 C 10 95 non condensing relative humidity Power Maximum 7 W Standards Compliance Network IEEE 802 3ab Gigabit Ethernet over 4 pairs of UTP Category 5 1000BaseT Asant Certified Gigabit Ethernet Cable or EIA TIA 568A Category 5E recommended IEEE 802 3u Fast Ethernet over 2 pairs of UTP Category 5 100BaseTX IEEE 802 3 Ethernet over 2 pairs of UTP Category 3 10BaseT Distance Recommended maximum distance is 328 feet 100 meters Full Duplex Support for 10 100 1000 Mbps data rates with Auto Negotiation and parallel detection Regulatory FCC Class B CE Mark Troubleshooting Tips In the unlikely event your network is not operating properly follow the troubleshooting tips below M Check your adapter card Is there a green network Link LED on the 10 100 or 1000 LED If not try connecting a known good network cable between your switch and the adapter You should see a Link LED on your switch and your network adapter The maximum distance from any node computer printer hub switch etc is 328 feet or 100 meters Be sure your cable is not coiled twisted o
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5. r damaged When connecting the switch to a computer be sure your Category 5 UTP cable is wired for straight through Note that pins 3 and 6 must use the same twisted pair these are typically orange white orange or green white green M Check your cable type 10BaseT may use Category 3 or better cables 100BaseTX may use Category 5 or better 1000BaseT may use Category 5 or better Asante Certified Gigabit cables Category 5E are recommended M Check your uplink switch When connecting to another hub or switch set the switch to uplink on only one hub switch and use a standard straight through network cable This switch may be connected to another 10 100 Mbps switch or hub but it will only run at 10 Mbps M Check your computer s software Check your operating system manual for instructions on configuring your network for file and print sharing Need more help Consult the Asant website www asante com for additional troubleshooting tips and frequently asked questions FAQs You may also contact Asant Technical Support during standard business hours Email www asante com support Phone 801 566 8991 Fax 801 566 3787 Safety and Regulatory Compliance FCC Compliance Statement NOTE This equipment has 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
6. ware Installation 1 Turn off the power to the CPU 2 Insert the adapter into any available PCI slot Connect the network cable from the hub switch or router purchased separately to the RJ45 port of your adapter 3 Turn on the power to your computer and allow the computer to start up to the desktop Software Installation 1 Insert the provided CD ROM into your CD ROM drive 2 Installing the drivers from the CD ROM a Windows follow the Hardware Installation Wizard and locate the driver on the CD ROM b Linux Compile and install the driver according to the instructions found in the Readme linux file located in the Linux directory on the CD ROM 3 Reboot the computer In a few moments you will see the status of your network with these LED indicators Asant GigaNIX 2032T jaseg OO0L O0L OL Link Activity Green LED is solid when there is a valid network connection Flashes during network activity transmit or receive Visit Asante online at www asante com Main Corporate Telephone Number 408 435 8388 Technical Support www asante com support Technical Support Fax 801 566 3787 2003 Asant Technologies Inc Asant FriendlyNET and IntraCore are registered trademarks of Asant Technologies Inc Asant FAST the Asant logo GigaNIX Asant Q and LAN Inspector are trademarks of Asant Technologies Inc All other brand names and products are trademarks or registered trademarks of their res
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