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Chapter 3 Basic Setup
This chapter describes how to install your NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T
and set up basic wireless connectivity on your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). Advanced
wireless network set up is covered in Chapter 4, “Network Connections and Wireless Security” in
this manual.

What You Need Before You Begin

You need to 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 can
configure your wireless PCI adapter and connect.

Verify System Requirements

Before installing the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T, please 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
• Some versions of Windows may ask for the original Windows operating system installation
files to complete the installation of the WG311T 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. It is important to take
appropriate steps to secure your network from unauthorized access. The
NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T provides highly effective
security features which are covered in “Wireless Security” on page 4-8 in this
manual. Deploy the security features appropriate to your needs.