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Chapter 3
Basic Setup
This chapter describes how to install your NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card
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 Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card
What You Need Before You Begin
You need to verify your computer meets the minimum system requirements and identify the wireless network configuration settings of the WLAN where you will connect before you can configure your wireless PC card and connect.
Verifying System Requirements
Before installing the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card
•You must have a notebook PC with a Pentium® 300 MHz or higher compatible processor with an available CardBus slot.
Note: The WG511U requires a CardBus slot. If you are not sure about what type of slot your computer has, consult the documentation or manufacturer’s web site for your computer.
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•5 Mbytes of free hard disk space.
Basic Setup |
August 2004