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v3.0, January 2007
Chapter 1
Basic Setup
The WPN311 Wireless PCI Adapter 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 WPN311 Wireless PCI Adapter and set up basic
wireless connectivity on your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). Advanced wireless network
set up is covered in
Chapter 2, “Network Connections and Wireless Security” in this manual.
What You Need Before You Begin
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 configure your wireless
PCI adapter and connect.
Verify System Requirements
Before installing the WPN311 Wireless PCI Adapter, 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
• Windows XP Home, XP Professional, Vista, or Windows 2000
Some versions of Windows may ask for the original Windows operating system installation
files to complete the installation of the WPN311 driver software.
Note: Indoors, computers can easily connect to 802.11 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. Take steps to secure your
network from unauthorized access. The WPN311 Wireless PCI Adapter provides
highly effective security features, which are covered in
“Wireless Security” on
page 2-11 in this manual. Deploy the security features appropriate to your needs.