Do not run the .exe installer directly, as it often fails or hangs on Windows 7. Instead, use the method:
This guide provides the necessary steps and links to get your Netgear WG311v3 wireless card running on Windows 7. Supporting an Older Standard: Netgear WG311v3 on Windows 7 Netgear Wireless Card Wg311V3 Driver Windows 7
Ensure you are using Windows Wireless Zero Configuration to manage your networks rather than the old Netgear Smart Wizard utility, which is prone to crashing on newer OS versions. Do not run the