Netgear WG311 PCI Wireless Network Adapter

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  • Reliable connection (40)
  • Fast (25)
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  • Secure connection (23)
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  • Unreliable connection (9)
  • Difficult to set up (7)
  • Slow connection speed (6)
  • Incompatible with vista (2)
  • Unreliable (2)
  • Buggy software - at first (1)
  • Cd download process (1)
  • Difficult to upgrade driv (1)
  • Doesnt stay connected (1)
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MODEL- WG311 VENDOR- NETGEAR INC. FEATURES- 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter Power-packed 802. 11b/g Wireless Networking for Your Desktop. At 54 Mbps, this wireless 2. 4 GHz 802. 11b/g PCI card is much faster than existing 11 Mbps wireless networks and will supercharge the delivery of media-rich content to your desktop PC as never before. It easily handles huge digital video and MP3 files, firing them through your network at blazing speeds. It gives you continuous access to your home wireless router or office network, saves the time and expense of installing Ethernet cabling when you want to set up or expand a network, and makes it simple to relocate your desktop PC without rewiring. Moreover, it allows network users to wirelessly share a broadband Internet connection for access to corporate resources, the Internet, and e-mail all with the highest available level of industry standard WEP encryption security. Includes Wireless PCI Adapter, Resource CD, Installation Guide, Warranty Card and Support Information Card. This high-speed 802. 11g PCI card delivers large files in the blink of an eye up to five times faster than 802. 11b, allowing wireless video streaming for the first time ever. Dynamic rate shifting according to environmental conditions achieves the fastest possible connections. Adds convenient mobility and reliable standards-based wireless connectivity to a network from a desktop PC via an 802. 11b, 802. 11g, or dual-band router or access point. Makes the most of your broadband connection, allowing network users to wirelessly share one IP address. Quickly and easily networks employees for ongoing access to corporate resources, e-mail, and the Internet. Secure 40/64 and 128-bit Wired Equivalency Protection (WEP) encryption allows for secure data transfer and increased shielding from wireless eavesdroppers. Supports Virtual Private Network (VPN) pass-through for protected communication over the public Internet. Simple to install and use. -- SPECIFICATIONs ------------------------------------INTERFACE - 32-bit PCIDATA RATE - 802. 11b: 1, 2, 5. 5, 11 Mbps (auto rate capable) 802. 11g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48,54 Mbps (auto rate capable)FREQUENCY - 2. 412 2. 462 GHz (US)ENCRYPTION - 40-bit (also called 64-bit), 128-bit WEP encryptionDRIVERs - Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XPREQUIRES- Pentium III Class PC with an available PCI 2. 2 compliant slot 20 Mb of free hard drive space Windows 98SE, Me, 2000 or XPAPPROVALS- FCC Part 15 Sub Class B, CESIZE - 5. 23 inch x 0. 86 inch x 4. 76 inch WT. - 4. 41 oz. Www. Netgear. Com

Specification Description
Model 10273676, WG311, WG311NA
UPC 606449028423
Accessory Indicator Yes
Available for Store Pickup Spec Name: rshStandard Yes
Benefits Easy installation, simply insert it into the PCI slot of your PC and you'll be ready to goReliable standards-based 802.11g technology
Capacity UOM mAh
Cordless/Wireless Yes
Country Of Origin China
Description Header Could it be any easier?
Display Catalog Number 25-3344
Included in the Box 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311Resource guideInstallation guide
Manufacturer Labor Warranty 3
Manufacturer Parts Warranty 3
MAP Price 0.0
Max Transfer Rate 54 Kbps
Model WG311NA
Networking Compliant Standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
New Date Thu Jan 04 00:00:00 CST 2007
Operating Temperature UOM ° F
PC Interface Supported PCI
Product Type Wireless
Radio Frequency Range 2.412 - 2.462 GHz
Required to function Pentium III Class PC with an available PCI 2.2 compliant slot20 Mb of free hard drive spaceMicrosoft Windows 98SE, ME, 2000,
Software Included Resource CD
Supported Languages English

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★★★★★
5.0
Best adapter I've ever used!

"I was using a Belkin adapter and it was frustrating to say the least! I was constantly dropping the connection even though I was only 10 feet away from my access point. Had to continually re-connect. I had to have better connectivity to connect to work from home (VPN), etc. so went out and bought this. I know NETGEAR is great equipment since I use a NETGEAR PCMCIA wireless adapter on my laptop when home and it w..." Read Full Review »

Sep 26, 2008 by Mark D

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★☆☆☆☆
1.0
IT DOES NOT WORK WITH VISTA!

"If you have Windows Vista, DO NOT buy this product! I'm sure some people will have some luck with it, but I wouldn't take the chance. I spent hours on the phone with technical support, but they couldn't help. They made me unplug the adapter and plug it back in three times. It took me all night. Then they told me to go to Netgear.com to download the latest Vista Drivers. ...How can I go to Netgear.com if I have ..." Read Full Review »

Feb 18, 2008 by CMartucci

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Vista support is very poor

★☆☆☆☆
1.0

    Pros

  • None

    Cons

  • Poor Vista Support

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"Netgear Wireless WG311v3 PCI wireless adapter does not install properly under (32bit) Windows Vista even though Netgear claims it is compatible and supplies drivers. WG311 driver fails with the error "code 10" - device could not be started. This appears to be a very common problem.



Note that this …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Jan 29 2008
Tired Guy
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Cards software works ...

★★★★★
5.0

"Cards software works great on Vista systems.



Tip learned after messing with it for 1 hour.



After downloading the drive software .exe from the Netgear site.



After install if you can not get the system to connect to your router using Netgear software do the next step.



1.) Go to uninstall and unins …"  Read Full Review »

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Oct 19 2009
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Netgear WG311 PCI Wireless Network Adapter Review

BEST BUY

★★★★★
5.0

"I went in the store at my local Best Buy for linksys WMP54G but I asked a geek squad person who I know is good from personal experience and he recommend me this one and its also is what they all recommend labeled as "Best Buy." It's just like as I was told very easy and quick install. Took me no mor …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Sep 14 2007
Stopthiz
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Netgear WG311 PCI Wireless Network Adapter Review

Well, if you have a 64 ...

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4.0

"Well, if you have a 64 bit system, specifically Vista or Windows 7 RC (Apparently in earlier versions of 7, the windows update driver works, but they changed something to mess it up, fun!), good luck getting this thing to work, you'll either get a code 10, or the drivers you find won't be digitally …"  Read Full Review »

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junk should be recalled

★☆☆☆☆
1.0

    Pros

  • Doesnt explode good signa

    Cons

  • Doesnt stay connected

    Best Uses

  • Fills up slot nicely
 

"installation seems ok but continually wants to connect to lower signals. My signal was 89% and it would continually connect and disconnect every 2 seconds and start scanning. I replaced with a [$] card from another manufacturer and it connected right away. After spending endless hours troubleshooti …"  Read Full Review »

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Oct 15 2008
no more netgear
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