NETGEAR HA311 Software Guide

HA311
Wireless PCI Adapter
802.11a 5 GHz
Wireless Networking for Your Desktop PC
Now desktop PCs can go wireless in an instant! NETGEAR's Wireless PCI Adapter makes
it simple to connect to a wireless network. Just slide this high-performance network card
into the computer's PCI card slot and experience the best that wireless has to offer:
high-speed communication that's secure and protected against eavesdroppers, faster
and larger uploads and downloads, and performance you can count on because
NETGEAR backs it with a 3-year warranty. Add a PC to your wireless network anywhere
in your home or office, or easily move your network to a new site – you won't need to
run any expensive cabling. Users will experience up to 72 Mbps wireless networking in
conference rooms, classrooms, offices, and at home.
Connects your desktop PC to a wireless network at blazing speeds of up to 54 Mbps, and up
to 72 Mbps in turbo mode, so you can download large files, videoconference, and distribute
and play high-quality multimedia content effortlessly. It also provides extensive coverage and
available bandwidth via eight non-overlapping channels in the 5 GHz band (5.15 to 5.35 GHz).
Since it works within the clean 5-GHz spectrum, this carefully tested adapter card delivers
high-quality connectivity, day and night. User-friendly software guides you smoothly
through installation and configuration. Auto Fall-Back automatically adjusts the speed of
the adapter according to its distance from the access point. Easy to get along with, it works
with Windows 98, Me, NT 4.0, 2000, and XP operating systems, and it's preconfigured to
interoperate with other NETGEAR 802.11a wireless products.
Affords your network the highest level of industry standard security with hardware-based,
secure 40/64-bit, 128-bit, and 152-bit WEP encryption for shielded data communication
across the network without degrading network performance.
Thorough testing ensures quality and dependable operability, and NETGEAR backs this up
with a 3-year warranty.
Unstoppable
Hassle Free
Protected
Dependable
Everybody’s Connecting.™
• Help is there when you need it!
NETGEAR provides, 24x7
telephone and e-mail technical
support in English, with selected
local language support during
office hours.

NETGEAR HA311 Specifications

General

Radio Data Rate	6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54, 72 for Turbo mode (Auto rate capable)
Encryption	40-bit (also called 64-bit), 128-bit or 152-bit WEP data encryption
Frequency	5.15 ~ 5.25 GHz (lower band) for US/Canada, Japan 5.25 ~ 5.35 GHz (middle band) for US/Canada
Operating Range:	Outdoor environment Indoor environment @ 6 Mbps 1200 ft. 300 ft. @ 54 Mbps 100 ft. 60 ft.
Environmental Specifications	Operating temperature: 0 to 60° C Operating humidity: 5-95%, non-condensing
Bus interface	32-bit PCI
Provided drivers	Microsoft Windows 98SE, NT 4.0, 2000, Millennium, XP
Status LEDs	Power and Network
Electromagnetic Compliance	FCC Part 15 Class B and Class E
Warranty	Limited 3-year warranty

Weight and Dimensions

Dimensions	L: 174.3 mm (6.9 in) W: 133.7 mm (5.3 in) H: 21.6 mm (0.85 in)
Weight	102 g (3.8 oz)