Overview

Netgear WG311 54Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter

Power-packed 802.11b/g Wireless Networking for Your Desktop
At 54 Mbps, the Netgear WG311 54G Wireless PCI Adapter 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. The Netgear WG311 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.

Blazing fast
The Netgear WG311 is a high-speed 802.11g PCI card delivering 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.

Efficient
The Netgear WG311 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.

Safe & Simple
Secure 40/64 and 128-bit Wired Equivalency Protection (WEP) encryption allows for secure data transfer and increased shielding from wireless eavesdroppers. The Netgear WG311 supports Virtual Private Network (VPN) pass-through for protected communication over the public Internet. Simple to install and use.

Product Highlights

• 54Mbps Wireless connectivity for your desktop PC
• First-time-ever wireless video streaming
• Dynamic rate shifting
• 40/64 & 128-bit Wired Equivalency Protection (WEP) encryption
• Virtual Private Network (VPN) pass-through

Wireless PC Card Features

• Confirms to IEEE 11Mb/s 802.11b specification
  - Frequency band : 2.4GHz
  - Modulation : Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS)
  - Non Overlapping Channels : 3
• Confirms to IEEE 54Mb/s 802.11g specification
  - Frequency band : 2.4GHz
  - Modulation : Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM)
  - Non Overlapping Channels : 3
• Data rates of wireless : 54Mbps (Fallback to 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 11, 9, 6, 5.5, 2 and 1Mbps, Automatic Rate Selection)
• Operating Modes : Infrastructure and Ad-hoc
• Operating Channel 1 - 13
• Wireless Security
  - WPA-PSK TKIP
  - upto 128-bit WEP encryption

Antenna Type

• Dipole with detachable reverse SMA connector

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

Manufactures Warranty

• 3 Years

Package Contents

• Netgear WG311 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter
• Resource CD
• Installation guide
• Warranty card
• Support information card