Advantek Networks ALN-328R User Manual

Gigabit PCI Card

User’s Manual

Model # ALN-328R

Copyright

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company.

Disclaimer

This company makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with
respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties, merchantability or
fitness for any particular purpose. Any software described in this manual is sold or licensed
"as is". Should the programs prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (and not this
company, its distributor, or its dealer) assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing, re pair,
and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in the software.
Further, this company reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from
time to time in the contents hereof without obligation to notify any person of such revision or
changes.

Caution

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions.

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.

Per FCC 15.21, you are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by
the part responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

All brand and product names mentioned in this manual are trademarks and/or
registered trademarks of their respective holders.

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Contents

1. Introduction................................................................................................3

1.1 Features & Specifications...............................................................3

1.2 Minimum System Requirements ....................................................4

1.3 Package Contents ...........................................................................4

2. Hardware Installation Instructions...........................................................4

3. Software Driver Installation.......................................................................5

3.1 For Realtek PCI adapter..................................................................5

3.3 For Windows 98 First Edition .......................................................13

3.4 For Windows NT4.0 .......................................................................13

3.5 For Linux........................................................................................14

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1. Introduction

This is a 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet PCI Adapter that provides high performance of
wired network connectivity for your Desktop PC. It complies with IEEE 802.3x Full Duplex
Flow Control, data is received and transmitted smoothly from and to the network. With this
Adapter, you can access documents, music, movies and photos that are shared on your
network at speeds of 10 times faster than 10/100 Fast Ethernet cards. This device offers
easy installation and cost-effective connection for SOHO and residential users.

This product is made in ISO9001 approved factory, and complies with FCC part 15 regulations
and CE approval.

1.1 Features & Specifications

Features

z Complies with 32-bit PCI V2.2 specifications
z Complies with IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u and IEEE 802.3ab
z Supports 10/100/1000Mbps operations
z Supports Full Duplex Flow Control (IEEE 802.3x)
z Supports IEEE 802.1Q VLAN tagging
z Supports Wake-On-LAN (WOL) function (for product with WOL function only)

Specifications

z Data Transfer Rates: 10/100/1000Mbps
z Protocol: IEEE 802.3 10Base-T,

IEEE 802.3u 100Base-TX,
IEEE 802.3ab 1000Base-T,
IEEE 802.3x Full Duplex Flow Control

z Interface: 32-bit PCI V2.2 specifications
z Connector: RJ-45 x 1
z Operating Temperature: 0°C ~ 40°C
z Humidity: 5 % ~ 95 % (non-condensing)
z Storage Temperature: 0°C ~ 70°C
z Supported OS: Windows NT4.0, 98 / 98SE, ME, 2000, XP, XP-64bit, Vista,

Windows 7 and Linux

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1.2 Minimum System Requirements

z Pentium compatible processor 200 MHz and above
z 32 MB system memory or more
z 30 MB free space on your hard drive
z CD-ROM drive
z One available PCI slot
z Windows NT4.0, Windows 98/98SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows XP,

Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Linux OS.

1.3 Package Contents

z One Gigabit PCI Adapter
z One Installation CD-ROM
z One WOL Cable (for product with WOL function only)

If any of above items is missing or damaged, please contact your local dealer immediately.

2. Hardware Installation Instructions

1) Turn off computer and remove its cover.

2) Insert the contact edge of the adapter card into the connector of any available PCI Bus
master expansion slot. Press the card firmly into the connector to PCI slot. Please make sure
the card’s contacts are fully seated in the PCI slot.

3) Install the bracket screw that secures the card to the Computer chassis.

4) Replace the computer’s cover.

5) Connect the Gigabit NIC card to the network with Ethernet Cable and turn on the computer.

6) After computer is restarted, the “Found New Hardware” window will appear. Please click
“Cancel” to close this window and insert the Installation CD into the CD-ROM. Follow the
section 3 “Software Driver Installation” to setup the device driver.

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