NETGEAR HA311 User Manual

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C
HAPTER
2—I
NSTALLATION
This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install the HA311
802.11a Wireless PCI Adapter.
Before installing the HA311 hardware into your PC, you will need to use the
HA311 Installation program to install the HA311 driver utility software.
Note: Windows 98 SE and Windows ME users may need the Windows CD or
Cabinet files to complete the installation of the HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter
software. If the Windows installation files (a.k.a. Cabinet files with the .CAB
file extension) have already been installed on your PC, please make sure that
your Windows CD is available prior to installation. The Cabinet files are
commonly located in C:\WINDOWS\OPTIONS\INSTALL\ or
C:\WINDOWS\OPTIONS\CABS\.
Step 1—Install the HA311 Utility Software
Follow these steps to install the NETGEAR HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter
Utility software and driver in a Windows 98 SE, Windows ME, Windows NT
4.0, Windows 2000, or Windows XP computer.
1. Turn on your PC and logon to Windows, if applicable.
Note:
If you are using Windows NT or 2000, you will need administrative
privileges to access the Windows desktop.
2. Insert the HA311 Resource CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM
drive. From the Windows desktop, double-click the My Computer icon.

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)