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c.

Click the 

Install Driver & Utility

link. 

d.

Follow the InstallShield Wizard steps, and click 

Finish

when done.

2.  Next, install the WG311 Wireless PC Card.

a.

Shutdown the PC and remove the power cord from the PC.
Insert the WG311 Wireless PCI Adapter into an available PCI
slot. Reconnect the power cord and reboot the computer. 

b.

After a short delay, the
Found New Hardware
Wizard displays.

Note:

If a Windows 2000 

displays a Digital
Signature Not Found
warning, click 

Yes 

to 

continue the installation.

When installation is 
complete, you will see the WG311 system tray icon        on the
lower right portion of the Windows task bar.

3.

Now, configure your WG311

a.

Open the WG311 Smart Wireless Settings Utility by clicking on
the icon        the Windows system tray. The utility opens to the
Settings page.

b.

Change the Network
Name SSID to match 
your network.

Tip:

As an alternative to

typing in the SSID, you
can use the Network tab
to view the available 
wireless networks, and
double click on the 
desired network.

c.

Click the 

Apply

button to activate the connection.

d.

You can also enter a profile name and click on the 

Save Profile

button to store current settings.

Tip: 

If you use your desktop PC to connect to a wireless network

at work and at home, create profiles called 

work

and 

home

. Then,

activate whichever one you need for wherever you are located.

4.

Finally, verify wireless network connectivity.

Note:

You can also use the Networks tab to verify the availability of

wireless networks and their SSIDs. Please see the 

Reference Manual 

on

the 

54 Mbps Wireless PCI Card WG311 Resource CD

.

a.

Verify that your connection information matches your 
wireless network.

b.

Verify connectivity to the Internet or network resources.

Note:

If you are unable to connect, see troubleshooting tips in 

the Basic Installation section of the 

Reference Manual

on the 

WG311 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter Resource CD

.

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www.NETGEAR.com/register,

we can 

provide you with faster expert technical support and timely notices of
product and software upgrades.

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