NETGEAR HA311 User Manual

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CHAPTER 1—INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................4
Benefits ..........................................................................................................................................5
Features.........................................................................................................................................5
Package Contents..........................................................................................................................6
System Requirements....................................................................................................................6
Related NETGEAR IEEE 802.11a Products..................................................................................7
About This Guide ...........................................................................................................................7
Get Started Now! ...........................................................................................................................7
CHAPTER 2—INSTALLATION .........................................................................................................8
Step 1—Install the HA311 Utility Software ....................................................................................8
Step 2—Install the HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter........................................................................14
Hardware Description .............................................................................................................14
Hardware Installation ..............................................................................................................14
Step 3—Install the HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter Driver .............................................................17
For Windows XP, 2000, ME, and 98 SE Users ......................................................................17
For Windows NT 4.0 Users.....................................................................................................21
Step 4—Configure the HA311 Network Settings .........................................................................23
About the HA311 SysTray Application....................................................................................24
Step 5—Test the Network Connection Status .............................................................................26
CHAPTER 3—CONFIGURING THE HA311 802.11A WIRELESS PCI ADAPTER........................28
Status Section..............................................................................................................................28
Configuration Section...................................................................................................................29
Statistics Section..........................................................................................................................31
About Section...............................................................................................................................32
CHAPTER 4—WIRELESS NETWORK FUNDAMENTALS ............................................................33
Wireless Network Configuration...................................................................................................33
Ad-hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup)................................................................................33
Infrastructure Mode.................................................................................................................34
Service Set Identification (SSID)..................................................................................................35
Authentication and WEP Encryption............................................................................................36
Wireless Channel Selection.........................................................................................................37
APPENDIX A—TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................................................40
APPENDIX B—GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS ...............................................................................41
APPENDIX C—REGULATORY COMPLIANCE..............................................................................42

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)