Netgear WAG311 Manual Do Utilizador

Basic Setup

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This section describes how to install your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 
and set up basic wireless connectivity on your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). Advanced 
wireless network configuration is covered in 

 in this manual.

 

You need to verify that 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 PCI adapter and connect. 

Before installing the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311, please make sure that 
these minimum requirements have been met:
•

Pentium

®

 III class computer with an available PCI slot

•

CD-ROM  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 WAG311 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 from 
outside your immediate area could access your network. It is important to take 
appropriate steps to secure your network from unauthorized access. The NETGEAR 54 
Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WAG311 provides highly effective security features which 
are covered in 

. Deploy the security 

features appropriate to your needs.