NetGear RangeMax WPN511 Review
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June 14th, 2005
Summary
The WPN511 RangeMax Wireless PC Card from Netgear brings blazing wireless speeds and improved range to notebook PCs. It is optimized for use with the RangeMax Wireless Router (sold separately) which adjusts to the interference and physical barriers at home, and delivers up to 500,000 square feet of coverage. With this router/card combination, the problem of fading Internet connections is eliminated - giving you the freedom to work or play from virtually anywhere in your home. Powerful features like WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) and WPA-PSK (Wi-Fi Protected Access-Pre-Shared Key) Security ensure that your network is safe from unauthorized users. Setup is quick and easy with the SmartWizard install assistant. Compatible with both 802.11b and 802.11g standards, this PC card lets you place your notebook PC anywhere in your home without the need for repeaters, range extenders or boosters.
Specs
Key Features
Form Factor Expansion Card
Interface Compatibility PC Card (Cardbus)
Standard IEEE 802.11g/b
Wireless
Operating Frequency 2.4 GHz
802.11b Data Rates 11 Mbps, 5.5 Mbps, 2 Mbps, 1 Mbps
802.11g Data Rates 108 Mbps, 54 Mbps, 48 Mbps, 36 Mbps, 24 Mbps, 28 Mbps, 12 Mbps, 9 Mbps, 6 Mbps, 5.5 Mbps, 2 Mbps, 1 Mbps
802.11b/g Channels North America 11
802.11b/g Channels Europe 13
802.11b/g Channels Japan 14
Modulation OFDM, CCK, QPSK, BPSK, DBPSK, DQPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM
Security
WEP Encryption 40 bit (=64 bit), 128 bit
Security WEP, WPA
Other Features
Operating Systems Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows 98 SE, Microsoft Windows ME, Microsoft Windows XP
Operating Voltage 3.3 Volt
Led Indicators Link, Wireless
Package Qty. 1
Dimensions
Width 2.12 in.
Depth 4.68 in.
Height .25 in.
Weight 1.6 oz.
Warranty
Warranty 1 Year