NETGEAR WG311v1 - 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter User manual

WG311
54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter
Power-packed 802.11b/g Wireless Networking
for Your Desktop
At 54 Mbps, this wireless 2.4 GHz 802.11b/g PCI card is much faster than existing 11 Mbps
wireless networks and will supercharge the delivery of media-rich content to your desktop
PC as never before. It easily handles huge digital video and MP3 files, firing them through
your network at blazing speeds. It gives you continuous access to your home wireless router
or office network, saves the time and expense of installing Ethernet cabling when you want
to set up or expand a network, and makes it simple to relocate your desktop PC without
rewiring. Moreover, it allows network users to wirelessly share a broadband Internet
connection for access to corporate resources, the Internet, and e-mail – all with the highest
available level of industry standard WEP encryption security.
This high-speed 802.11g PCI card delivers large files in the blink of an eye – up to five times
faster than 802.11b, allowing wireless video streaming for the first time ever. Dynamic rate shifting
according to environmental conditions achieves the fastest possible connections.
Adds convenient mobility and reliable standards-based wireless connectivity to a network from
a desktop PC via an 802.11b, 802.11g, or dual-band router or access point. Makes the most of
your broadband connection, allowing network users to wirelessly share one IP address. Quickly
and easily networks employees for ongoing access to corporate resources, e-mail, and the Internet.
Secure 40/64 and 128-bit Wired Equivalency Protection (WEP) encryption allows for secure
data transfer and increased shielding from wireless eavesdroppers. Supports Virtual Private
Network (VPN) pass-through for protected communication over the public Internet. Simple
to install and use.
Blazing-fast
Efficient
Safe & Simple
Everybody’s Connecting. ™
• Help is there when you need it!
NETGEAR provides 24x7
telephone and e-mail technical
support* in English with selected
local language support during
office hours.

Notebook PC with
WG511 54 Mbps
Wireless PC Card
WGR614 54 Mbps
Wireless Router
Cable/DSL
Modem
POWER
CABLE
STATUS
ETHERNET
USB
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Desktop PC with
WG311 54 Mbps
Wireless PCI Adapter
Desktop PC with
WG311 54 Mbps
Wireless PCI Adapter
Notebook PC with
WAG511 802.11a/b/g
Dual Band Wireless PC Card
Notebook PC with
MA521 802.11b
Wireless PC Card
Internet
3
NETGEAR
WG602 54 Mbps
Wireless Access Point
3
NETGEAR
System Requirements
-Pentium III Class PC with an available
PCI 2.2 compliant slot
-20 Mb of free hard drive space
-Windows 98SE, Me, 2000 or XP
Package Contents
-54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311
-Resource CD
-Installation guide
-Warranty card
-Support information card
NETGEAR Related Products
-WG511 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card
-WG602 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point
-WGR614 54 Mbps Wireless Router
-WGE101 54 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Bridge
-WAG511 Dual Band Wireless PC Card
Product Specifications
•Network Speeds:
-802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps (auto rate capable)
-802.11g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps
(auto rate capable)
•Drivers:
-Windows®98SE, Me, 2000 and XP
•Interface:
-32-bit PCI bus
•Physical Specifications:
-Dimensions (without antenna):
132.8 x 21.8 x 121 mm (5.23 x .86 x 4.76 in)
-Weight (including antenna): 125 g (4.41 oz)
•Frequency Band:
-2.412 ~ 2.462 GHz (US)
-2.412 ~ 2.472 GHz (Europe ETSI)
-2.457 ~ 2.462 GHz (Spain)
•Encryption:
-40-bit (also called 64-bit),128-bit WEP encryption
•Electromagnetic Compliance:
-FCC Part 15 Sub Class B
-CE
•Warranty:
-NETGEAR 3-year warranty
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WG311 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR
E-mail: [email protected]
www.NETGEAR.com
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*Free basic installation support provided
for 90 days from date of purchase;
optional premium support available.
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