NETGEAR WG311IS, User Manual

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v4.0, February 2006
Chapter 2
Introduction
This chapter introduces the features, package contents, and a road map for using theNETGEAR
108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T.
About the WG311T Wireless PCI Adapter
The NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T gives you flexibility to install the PC in
the most convenient location available. The WG311T frees you from traditional Ethernet wiring
that is limited by cabling requirements.
Its auto-sensing capability allows high packet transfer up to 108 Mbps for maximum throughput or
dynamic range shifting to lower speeds due to distance or operating limitations in an environment
with a lot of electromagnetic interference.
The WG311T Wireless PCI Adapter provides reliable, standards-based 802.11g 54 Mbps Wireless
Local Area Network (WLAN) connectivity that is protected with industry-standard security. The
WG311T works with Windows XP and 2000 operating systems.
Key Features
The WG311T Wireless PCI Adapter provides the following features:
• Reliable IEEE 802.11b/g standards-based wireless technology.
• Supports roaming between access points when configured in Infrastructure mode.
• 108 Mbps high speed data transfer. Wireless nodes negotiate to operate in the optimal data
transfer rate. In a noisy environment or when the distance between the wireless nodes is far,
the wireless nodes automatically fall back to operate at lower transfer rates.
• The highest level of wireless data encryption is WiFi Protected Access Pre-shared Key version
2 (WPA2-PSK). You can select WPA-PSK, 64/128-bit WEP, or no data encryption to be
compatible with other devices; simplify your network setup; or improve data transfer rates.
For compatible NETGEAR products, please see the NETGEAR Web site at:
http://www.netgear.com .