NETGEAR WG311T Super-G Wireless PCI Adapter

by Netgear

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 0.9 x 5.2 x 4.8 inches ; 3.5 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0001N6LCM
• Item model number: WG311T
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (36 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: January 1, 2004

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The NETGEAR WG311T Super-G Wireless PCI Adapter offers: Up to 108 Mbps via 802.11g wireless networking. Backwards compatibility with 802.11b wireless networks. A built-in stub antenna for better reception.

Wireless networking is constantly evolving, and the need for increasingly faster speeds and greater range is not only sought after, but expected. If better wireless speed and range with consistent wireless connections is what you're looking for, then NETGEAR has you covered with the WG311T Super-G Wireless PCI Adapter. With this handy device you'll have no more dropped connections, and you can kiss dead spots goodbye.

The built-in antenna provides excellent reception. View larger.

If you love all the new media applications, such as video and music streaming, you know you need a wireless connection that operates at lightning quick speeds to keep things running smooth. These new applications are nearly impossible with the old 802.11b wireless protocol, but they are certainly attainable with increased wireless speeds. The WG311T delivers the speed you desire. At 108 Mbps, it is up to ten times faster than 802.11b, and extends your network coverage up to four times more than standard Wireless-G protocol.

NETGEAR also helps you keep it simple with an easy-to-use, intuitive 32-bit PIC bus interface, and is designed specially for your PC. Just install the WG311T into the notebook PC, and you'll be ready to connect. Plus, you can keep your network private with WEP encryption.

Setup is made quick and easy with the Smart Wizard install software. System requirements include a Pentium III class PC with an available PCI 2.2 compliant slot, 20 MB of free hard drive space, and Microsoft Windows Vista, XP, 2000, 98SE, or Me. Microsoft Vista Beta drivers are available at www.netgear.com/vista.

What's in the Box
NETGEAR WG311T Super-G Wireless PCI Adapter, setup CD, installation guide, and warranty/support information card.

Product Description

As home and office wireless networking continues to evolve, the need for increasingly faster speeds and greater range become more attractive. Applications like video streaming and high-detail videoconferencing are now feasible to view without interruptions at these higher speeds, prompting users to seek the fastest wireless solution, with the greatest range, that is easy to setup and use. The WG311T 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter achieves speeds up to 108 Mbps with Super G¿ Technology, it is up to 10x faster than 802.11b and 2x faster than 802.11gwhen used with a WGT624 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router. Furthermore, the superior range of the WG311T allows even greater flexibility in the placement of your desktop PC. There is no need to run wires to your desktop and setup is quick and easy with the Smart Wizard Install Assistant. Keep your network private with WEP encryption, upgradeable to even more secure WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access).

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Customer Reviews

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56 of 56 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Works great after a few adjustments made in WinXP, November 24, 2004

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J. Richmond "stereo55" (Menifee , CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: NETGEAR WG311T Super-G Wireless PCI Adapter (Personal Computers)

Just installed the WG311T PCI cards on two pc's connecting through my WGT624 and so far everything is great . Good signal and speed on both computers and no dis-connects . Iam pretty happy with my results todate .
But .......

IMPORTANT NOTE ON INSTALL WITH XP AND SP2 !!!

1.)If you use the Netgear application to monitor/manage your Wifi stuff then you MUST disable the "wireless-zero" in the "Adminstative tools" in the control panel for things to work correctly ( start/settings/contrpl panel/administative tools/services/wireless zero ; and put to "DISABLE"

2.)If you use WindowsXP to monitor/manage your Wifi , then you MUST disable the Netgear application (start /run / then TYPE IN: msconfig / then look in "startup"/ then DISABLE or UN-CHECK the line saying "GEAR 311T".

You must do one of the two items Ive listed to make sure your netgear Wifi works /connects properly (to the internet) . Seems you cant NOT use both applications together in anyway . Ive done ALOT of testing on this and this is the ONLY method(s) Ive found to work correctly (and this is not mentioned by Netgear or Microsoft) .

I hope this helps future users of this equipment . =)

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Experiences with Netgear WG311T (Router is WGT634U), October 31, 2004

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This review is from: NETGEAR WG311T Super-G Wireless PCI Adapter (Personal Computers)

I have gotten quite a bit of experience with this card, so might share some information with others about the quality of this product. The Netgear WG311T is the 108 Mbps version of the PCI based wireless adapter for PC's. Note that there is also a 108Mbps USB 2.0 adapter (WG111T) version as well as a 108 Mbps PC Card (WG511T) version for notebooks. The USB 2.0 one seems quite nice, but this WG311T comes with an attenna that you can turn and point in the direction of the wireless router. Note that there has been multiple revisions of this product since introduction. This review is for the V12H019 REV:1 version (printed on the card). I have heard that previous versions (V12H009.0 REV 4 and before) had major problems with freezes and hiccups with VIA chipsets and XP SP2, but the current version I have seems fine (my computer has the VIA chipsets and SP2 of XP). All new cards should have this new version now unless you are buying a used one from someone. Be sure to visit Netgear's website and download the latest drivers for this card (3.0.1.6 as of this writing).

The card supports better WPA security with the new drivers and comes with its own utility to connect with the wi-fi routers/access points. I have heard that it works with Microsoft's wireless utility as well as atheros drivers (the card uses their chip). Note that a lot of experts that have tested 108Mbps thoroughput have found that no 108Mps cards by any manufacturer achieve that rate and is usually half that speed. The 108Mbps advertisement comes from using two channels of 54Mpbs in the 2.4 Ghz spectrum instead of one.

The card does its job and am able to connect fine with the Netgear WGT634U. In the beginning the signal strength was at full, but after a week or 2 of using it, the signal is one notch lower (96Mbps), but I suspect that is related to the WGT634U router (see my review of that one as well).

This is one of those products that requires getting new and updated software so it will work well, so be prepared check for new drivers and install them instead of the ones that come with the card. As long as you have the newer revision of the card and the latest drivers, you should be fine. The Netgear software leaves an icon in the tray that you can open up and check and modify settings of card (like WPA-PSK password).


If you are going fully wireless, consider getting bluetooth keyboard/mouse from Microsoft or Logitech, WiJet.Video (wifi video to your monitor), Netgear PS121 (wifi printing), and bluetooth mic, headphones and audio transmitters to your speakers.

The major competing brand for this product is the D-Link DWL-G520.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very good, November 30, 2007

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jdr "jdr" (Miami Beach, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: NETGEAR WG311T Super-G Wireless PCI Adapter (Personal Computers)

This is a very good card for those that want to experiment with Linux and packet injection, it's fully supported by madwifi-ng. I haven't tried using it in windows but I'm guessing it should work just fine.