EtherWAN GE3100 User Manual

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Preface

This manual describes how to install and use the PCI Express
Gigabit Ethernet Adapter. This PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet
Adapter allows options of different fiber connections (such as
connector types and segment distance).

To get the most out of this manual, you should have an
understanding of Ethernet networking concepts.

In this manual, you will find:

 Introduction on PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
 Product features
 LEDs functions
 Hardware installation
 Software installation
 Specifications

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Table of Contents

PREFACE 1
TABLE OF CONTENTS 2
P

RODUCT OVERVIEW 3

PACKAGE CONTENTS 3
PRODUCT FEATURES 4

Driver Support 5
LEDs 6

HARDWARE INSTALLATION 7

INSTALLING ETHERNET ADAPTER INTO PCI EXPRESS SLOT 7
CONNECTING TO YOUR NETWORK 8

PCI Express Fiber Gigabit Ethernet Adapter 8
Cabling Requirements 9

DRIVER INSTALLATION FOR MAC 10
DRIVER INSTALLATION 13
DRIVER INSTALLATION FOR WINDOWS 8 16
WAKE-ON-LAN (WOL) SETTING 19
SPECIFICATIONS 21

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Product Overview

Package Contents

When you unpack the product package, you shall find the items
listed below. Please inspect the contents, and report any apparent
damage or missing items immediately to our authorized reseller.



PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet Adapter



User’s Manual



Software Driver

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Product Features

 Provides

 One 1000Base-SX/LX/BX port or
 One SFP slot

 Fiber connections:

 SC or SFP connector for multi-mode and single-mode

 Compliant with IEEE 802.3z 1000Base-SX/LX
 PCI Express 1.1 compliant
 Supports Microsoft NDIS5 Checksum Offload (IP, TCP,

UDP) and Large Send Offload

 Supports Preboot Execution Environment (PXE) 2.1
 Supports Wake-on-LAN and remote wake-up
 Supports IEEE802.1Q VLAN Tagging
 Supports IEEE802.1p Layer 2 Priority Encoding
 RFC 1157 SNMP v1 compliant
 Supports PCI Message Signaled Interrupt (MSI)
 Supports Alert Standard Format (ASF) 2.0
 Supports Plug-and-Play
 Supports Jumbo Frame up to 9K
 IEEE 802.3x full duplex flow control
 Two LEDs: LNK (link) (Green), ACT (activity) (Yellow)
 0℃ to 45℃ (32℉ to 113℉) operating temperature range

 Low-profile version is also available

<Note>

PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet Adapter should be set to auto
negotiation mode and other PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
should be set to 1000Mbps full duplex mode when two PCI
Express Gigabit Ethernet Adapters are connected to each other via
fiber connectors. Please change jumper settings of JP2 on PCI
Express Gigabit Ethernet Adapter to set auto negotiation mode or
1000Mbps full duplex mode for PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet
Adapter.
Auto negotiation (default setting): Change jumper cab to position 2
and 3 of JP2.

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1000Mbps full duplex: Change jumper cab to position 1 and 2 of
JP2.

Driver Support

The Adapter supports a wide range of drivers for commonly used
network operating systems:

 Mirosoft Windows 2000, XP (32/64-bit), 2003, Vista (32/64-

bit), 7, 8

 FreeBSD 7.x, 8.0
 Linux driver for kernel 2.4.x, 2.6.x (Support x86, x64)
 MacOS 10.4, 10.5, 10.6 and 10.7 on Intel-b ased Mac computer

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LEDs

 LNK Link
 ACT Activity

LEDs Status Indication

Steady

A valid network connection established.
LNK stands for LINK.

LNK
(Green)

Off No network connection.

Flashing

Transmitting or receiving data.
ACT stands for ACTIVITY.

ACT
(Yellow)

Off No activity.

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Hardware Installation

Installing Ethernet Adapter into PCI Express
Slot

Step 1: Pull out the PC's power cord from AC power outlet.

<Note> The PC's power cord must be pulled out from AC power outlet, rather than just

power off the PC before installing or removing Ethernet Adapter.

Step 2: Remove any metal decorations from your hands and wrists.

Step 3: Remove the cover from your PC.

Step 4: Locate an empty bus mastering PCI Express slot and remove the

corresponding backplate. Save the screw for use in Step 6.

Step 5: Carefully insert the PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet Adapter into the chosen

slot and press firmly with proper push to ensure it is fully seated in the
slot.

Step 6: Secure the PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet Adapter with the screw you

saved in step 4.

Step 7: Replace the PC cover.

Step 8: Proceed to “Connecting to Your Network” section.