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| NETGEAR WG311 Wireless-G PCI Adapter | 
 enlarge | Brand: Netgear
Category: CE
List Price: $66.00
Buy New: $29.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (78 reviews)
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: No
Network Interface: PCI
Warranty: 3 years warranty
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 6.5 x 2
MPN: WG311
Model: WG311
UPC: 606449028423
EAN: 0606449028423
ASIN: B00009YW8B
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | PCI card provides 802.11g wireless capability | | • | Delivers up to 54 Mbps of wireless throughput | | • | Supports 128-bit WEP for enhanced security | | • | Backwards compatible with 802.11b wireless networks | | • | Device measures 5.23 x 0.86 x 4.76 inches (WxHxD) |
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Product Description
Upgrade your desktop or tower computer to the highest level of wireless capability with the NETGEAR WG311, a PCI card that installs with the turn of a single screw! At 54 Mbps, this wireless 2.4 GHz 802.11b/g PCI card blows away existing 11 Mbps wireless networks, and will supercharge delivery of media-rich content to your desktop. Includes Resource CD, Installation Guide, Warranty Card 3 year warranty
Amazon.com Product Description
 | The NETGEAR WG311 Wireless-G PCI Adapter offers: - 802.11g wireless networking capability.
- Backwards compatibility with 802.11b wireless networks.
- A built-in stub antenna for better reception.
|  | | The NETGEAR WG311 Wireless-G PCI Adapter makes it easy for you to provide wireless internet access to your desktop computer, letting you surf the web, check email, and chat online without the need for cables. 
The built-in antenna provides excellent reception. View larger. | Easy Setup
The WG311 is a PCI adapter and requires a Pentium 3 class PC with an available PCI 2.2 slot for installation. It supports Windows Vista and is also compatible with Windows XP, 2000, 98SE, and Me. Setup is as simple as inserting the adapter into a PCI slot and installing the included software. A built-in stub antenna helps you receive as strong a signal as possible for the fastest possible speeds. Fast and Secure
The NETGEAR WG311 supports the 802.11g protocol standard for speeds up to 54 Mbps and a longer range than previous-generation 802.11b adapters. With a good connection, you'll notice the difference right away as you'll be able to stream high-quality music without any hiccups and load videos much faster. Downloading files is up to five times faster than it was with 802.11b. Since 802.11g is also interoperable with 802.11b, you don't have to worry about whether or not you'll get a connection elsewhere if you move your computer around; the WG311 will automatically detect the network and allow you to connect to it at the highest speed possible. The adapter supports 40/64-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption for security so you don't have to worry about anyone eavesdropping on your emails or stealing your passwords. The included software makes managing different WEP passwords a breeze as you can set up different profiles for each wireless network you connect to, saving yourself the trouble of having to type in encryption keys each time. The NETGEAR WG311 Wireless-G PCI Adapter is backed by a 1-year warranty. What's in the Box
WG311 Wireless-G PCI adapter, installation guide, resource CD, warranty/support information card
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| Customer Reviews: Read 73 more reviews...
 Worked well in other system, but WEP Key does not-flawed driver/utility September 27, 2008
I have v1 of the WG311. I had previously installed it in an older system running WinME in which it worked great. After recently installing in new system (WinXPSP2), with the supplied Netgear driver& utility (both installed together from the CD), I could not get a CONNECT using a WEP key, but can connect with security disabled (WGR614v4 router-Comcast BB). I still have not resolved this issue, but will try bypassing the NETGEAR driver and utility using the steps outlined in other reviews. (When connected, the WG311 works beautifully and is faster than my previous network). Thanks to all who have addressed these issues.
 Dont do it! May 2, 2008
I bought this card to give wireless access to my desktop which is downstairs. It often lost connection, and at its most effective level gained 1 bar of signal. Even when the computer was within 30 feet of the router it still registered a lousy 3 bars. I've just upgraded to a cheaper edimax pci card which has 5 bars of signal through 3 interior walls and a ceiling. I expected more from netgear...
Horrible product with worse technical support February 19, 2008
DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT
After reading the reviews I bought this product thinking how bad could it be. Wow, I had no idea. I've got two computers, a laptop with a linksys pci card, and my desktop with this netgear pci card, both coming from my wireless router. My Linksys works perfect all the time, this netgear disconnects about 4 to 5 times an hour (both are running next to each other. The laptop has excellent reception; the desktop with this netgear card, always has low reception). Over the 5 times that I have called 'tech support' I've spent hours waiting for someone in India to help me. Their help? One word: WORTHLESS. Despite giving case numbers, which document exactly what the previous "tech support agent" has done, they repeat the same old 'remedies', which don't work. On one of my most recent calls I was told by a 'tech agent' that her boss was watching her and that I was taking too long, so she would have to hang up. Simply amazing.
Instead of netgear, look at the Linksys products from Cisco, they seem to work very well.
Unstable, poor signal reception, confusing software February 11, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I had this adapter for about 5 months now, and I have to say it's one of the worst pieces of hardware I ever used. The driver installation wants to install Netgear's version of wireless network manager that replaces the Windows WiFi manager. The main feature of the Netgear's manager is that it does not work, at least not on Windows XP, and it sure makes installation confusing. The second issue I ran into is very poor signal and frequently dropping connections - in the same room where other computers report excellent WiFi signal strength. Looking for an updated driver was an adventure, because Netgear uses the name "firmware" to describe drivers. I was eventually able to get them on the phone and they were quite helpful on the phone, and we got the driver updated. With the updated driver, the signal remains very poor, and dropped connections have become much less frequent - only about daily - but still enough to be really annoying. On top of dropped connections I also experience hung connections - where the network reports to be connected, but no data flows, and outright adapter crashes, where device manger ends up disabling the adapter until a reboot or until explicit enabling.
So save yourself a hassle and buy something else... I don't yet know what, though...
 USE VERSION 3!!! January 23, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Use the version 3!! I have V2 and V3. V2 was a pain but has worked without a hitch for over a year. Just got V3 and it was up and running in less than 10 minutes--Package unwrapping to surfing the net. I use winxp 2 and winxp2 pro. Got it off ebay for 20$$ brand new!!
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