Linksys EG1032 User manual
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Model No.
WIRED
Network Adapter
Gigabit
EG1032 v3
User Guide
10/100/1000
10/100/1000 Gigabit Network Adapter
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How to Use this User Guide
This User Guide to the Gigabit Network Adapter has been designed to make understanding networking with the
Gigabit Network Adapter easier than ever. Look for the following items when reading this guide:
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10/100/1000 Gigabit Network Adapter
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?
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.
• 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
10/100/1000 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.
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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