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v3.0, February 2007
Chapter 1
Basic Setup
The NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 lets you connect a PC computer to
wireless networks. It is designed for PC computers running Microsoft Windows. For information
about product features and compatible NETGEAR products, see the NETGEAR website at
http://www.netgear.com.
This chapter describes how to install your WG311 v3 Wireless PCI Adapter and set up basic
wireless connectivity on your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). Advanced wireless network
settings are covered in Chapter 2, “Network Connections and Wireless Security”.
What You Need Before You Begin
You need to verify that your computer meets the minimum system requirements and get the
wireless network configuration settings of the WLAN where you will connect before you can
configure your wireless PCI adapter and connect.
Verify System Requirements
Before installing the WG311 v3 Wireless PCI Adapter, please make sure that these minimum
requirements have been met:
• Pentium
®
III class computer with an available PCI slot
•CD drive
• 20 Mbytes of free hard disk space
• Some versions of Windows may ask for the original Windows operating system installation
files to complete the installation of the WG311 v3 driver software
Note: Indoors, computers can connect to wireless networks at distances of several
hundred feet. Because walls do not always block wireless signals, others outside
your immediate area could access your network. It is important to take steps to
secure your network from unauthorized access. The WG311 v3 Wireless PCI
Adapter provides highly effective security features, which are covered in “Wireless
Security” on page 2-10. Deploy the security features appropriate to your needs.