Netgear WG311 Wireless PCI Card
802.11b/g, 54Mbps, 2.4Ghz, PCI
Order Code:
NGR-WG311G
Manf.Code: WG311
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Product Features
Wirelessly shares a Broadband Internet Connection, distribute files & emails
No need to re-wire, if you decide to move your PC
Provides choice of encryption to protect against network intruders
VPN-pass through ensures private communication to and from office
Compatible with 802.11g and 802.11b wireless networking devices
User friendly interface makes it easy to change security settings
Easy set-up with NETGEAR’s Smart Wizard Install Assistant
Product Overview
NETGEAR’s Wireless-G PCI Adapter (WG311) delivers consistent wireless access to your desktop,
notebook or public WiFi hotspot, ensuring no more dropped connections or dead spots. The
WG311 is a simple and secure way to share a broadband Internet connection. And, installation is fast and easy with NETGEAR’s Smart Wizard installation software. The WG311 is Standard 802.11g compliant and backwards compatible with 802.11g or 802.11b wireless routers.
Wireless Connectivity
The WG311 wireless network card operates at up to 54 Mbps, 5 times faster than existing 802.11b, 11 Mbps wireless networks. Once installed, the WG311 lets your desktop PC share files, resources and a Broadband Internet connection. The WG311 wireless PCI adapter gives you fixed (installed) continuous access to your home wireless router or office network, saving you the time and expense of installing Ethernet cabling to your desktop PC. It is also really easy to relocate your desktop PC as no re-wiring, simply move it to its new location.
Safe & Secure
NETGEAR’s WG311 provides both WEP and WPA (WPA is available via firmware upgrade) wireless encryption standards to protect your network from eavesdroppers and bandwidth stealers. To be ultimately secure you can limit access from your wireless network by assigning designated PCs using their unique ID, called a MAC address. The WG311 (and all NETGEAR wireless adapters) support VPN-pass through for secure access to corporate network resources from home, via your Broadband Internet connection.
Easy to Use
Once installed into an available PCI slot on your desktop PC, setting up the WG311 is made quick and easy with NETGEAR’s Smart Wizard Install assistant: The WG311 selects the best available connection and adapts its settings to match. NETGEAR’s Smart Wizard user interface makes it easy to adjust and view the settings of your adapter: e.g. adding wireless security settings or checking wireless signal strength.
System Requirements
Pentium III Class PC with an available
PCI 2.2 compliant slot
20 Mb of free hard drive space
Microsoft Windows Vista, XP, 2000, 98SE, Me
Physical Specifications
Dimensions (without antenna): 132.8 x 21.8 x 121 mm
Weight (including antenna): 115 g (4.06 oz)
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
Microsoft Windows Vista, XP, 2000, 98SE, Me
Interface
32-bit PCI bus
Frequency Band
2.412 ~ 2.462 GHz (US)
2.412 ~ 2.472 GHz (Europe ETSI)
Encryption
40-bit (also called 64-bit),128-bit WEP encryption
Electromagnetic Compliance
FCC Part 15 Sub Class B
CE
C-Tick
VCCI
Warranty
NETGEAR 1-year warranty
Package Contents
Wireless-G PCI Adapter (WG311)
Resource CD
Installation guide
Warranty Card
Support Information Card