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NETGEAR WPN511 RangeMax Wireless PC CardxToo low to display
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Put the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card to work for you. This wireless networking card automatically senses the changes in signal strangth and selects from over 100 possible antenna configurations to deliver you the fastest, clearest connection. You'll be free to connect at home, work, or in any public hotspots.  | The NETGEAR WPN511 RangeMax Wireless PC Card offers: - Advanced MIMO technology that offers greater speed and range compared to standard 802.11g
- Enhanced security with support for WPA 128-bit WEP encryption
- Backwards compatibility with 802.11b networks
|  | | The NETGEAR WPN511 RangeMax Wireless PC Card makes it simple for you to provide wireless internet access to your notebook computer, letting you surf the web, check email, and chat online without the need for cables. It is up to ten times faster and has up to ten times more coverage than Wireless-G for a speedy network that won't get bogged down when you you stream music and videos or make internet phone calls. 
The WPN511 has ten times the range of standard 802.11g. View larger. | Easy Setup The WPN511 is a PC Card and requires a Pentium class PC with an available 32-bit CardBus slot for installation. It supports Windows Vista and is also compatible with Windows XP, 2000, 98SE, and Me. Setup is as simple as inserting the card into the slot and installing the included software. A built-in antenna helps you receive a strong signal for the fastest possible speeds. Fast and Secure
The NETGEAR WPN511 supports the 802.11g protocol standard but is able to provide better performance thanks to Smart MIMO technology that incorporates intelligent internal antennas into the router. The router automatically senses interference from devices such as microwaves and cordless phones, and adjusts accordingly. The upshot is speeds up to 108 Mbps with a longer range and a lack of "dead zones" in your home. The adapter is also backwards compatible with 802.11b networks so you don't have to worry about not getting a connection at specific hotspots; the WPN511 will automatically detect the network and allow you to connect to it at the highest speed possible. The PC card supports 40/64-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption as well as WPA-PSK for security so you don't have to worry about anyone eavesdropping on your emails or stealing your passwords. The included software makes managing different WEP passwords a breeze as you can set up different profiles for each location you frequent, saving yourself the trouble of having to type in encryption keys each time you connect to a hotspot you've already used. The NETGEAR WPN511 Wireless-G PC Card is backed by a 1-year warranty. What's in the Box
WPN511 RangeMax Wireless PC Card, setup CD, installation guide, and warranty/support information card.
MPN: WPN511 - UPC: 606449039931
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Customer Reviews
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it does extend range if used with a range-max router or wap -- but it's not spectacular
By AMKNPIDFLRFMP on 2005-10-19
Yes, it does "work". Meaning if you get the RangeMax router or wireless access point, the pair of them do give you better range than (for example) a Netgear WGT624 router with a WGT511 card (and other such combos that I've tried). It's a bit erratic -- the signal level fluctuates, which seems to me to be a software (algorithm) problem. I hope they can improve it further, but for now it's meeting my needs.
A bit more detail: I have a large house, and the networking stuff is all at one end (never mind why), so at the other end of the house the wireless signal would fade to nothing. With this RangeMax combo I can now get an adequate signal (2 bars) where I used to get nothing.
So don't expect too much, but also don't be daunted by the bad reviews, it's worth a try. As you know, every building is different, so as they say in another context, your results may vary.
Probably released before it was ready
By A1TVD9XQ4R62PA on 2005-09-02
Had this card about a month now, and I am getting rid of it. Since installing in my notebook I get intermittent loss of signal. Randomnly it just drops and then comes back. Not repeatedly, like every minute, but at least once or twice a session. Also, signal strength never goes above "Very Good" Used to be Excellent with my previous Wireless G card. They may get this card right with a new firmware upgrade, but as of now, I'd wait or buy something else.
Review of Netgear RangeMax Wireless PC Card
By AQ8S60XJ5BX9J on 2005-08-12
I have had the PC card almost 2 weeks now. The installation was easy and smooth. The card has worked perfectly, and is much more sensitive than my previous card. Previously I had intermittent access to the wireless network I connect to. Now I am permanently (almost) connected to the network. Downloads are also smooth, speedy and easy. I am very pleased with the card.
Richard Carr
Flagstaff, AZ
Customer service not helpul
By A2WAE9742R5OMF on 2006-06-27
Purchased this for my laptop (it was supposed to match the Rangemax modem). The adapter was not being recognized by my machine, and I contacted customer service. The customer service rep was obviously from India (suprize!). Unfortunately my inquiry was not resolved and I returned the product back. Probably would explore other brands next time around.
So Much Better than my Linksys...
By AAIEYPUH6RDO2 on 2006-09-29
Wow, this was a find! I purchased it in July and have had no problems with it. I actually purchased it from another site "refurb" and mine is FABULOUS! I am pairing it with an old Netgear WiFi 11b system, and when I was visiting family, they had the D-Link 54g and wow a tri-level home and I had outstanding signal. So I give this a BIG THUMBS UP! I am preparing to purchase either the Next or Mimo router this evening..so wish me luck!
- INTERMITTENT CONNECTIVITY
By A33WHOV391QPDA on 2005-08-16
This may be a great card, but I have had to reinstall the drivers twice because it would not connect to the web via the Netgear Router.
Now I am receiving a message that this is not a digitally registered copy of the drivers, whatever that means.
We have two other cards on older Macs from the old "Airport" system which are trouble-free compared to this card.
Maybe its my computer, but this has not been a favorable experience for me!
- no problems
By A18I8EYPJK3XMA on 2006-01-23
I have the rangemax router and this PC card and have had no problems. The range extension is phenomenal. The 108 Mps speed pretty much is only available at home since it goes with the rangemax router. Otherwise I usually get about 54 Mps locally. But when using the laptop on the road (which is my normal mode of operation) I can now log onto access points I could barely detect before. Evidently the antenna is pretty good for what it is. I have not had a disconnect problem from the router but have continued to have the same old tired disconnect problems from the ISP and certain web sites. The asking price for this is a little high but it shouldn't be difficult to find it on sale.
- Hardware problem - massive number of interrupts
By A2IS7XQ3V5CGXL on 2006-08-19
I bought this card bundled with the matching router. The router works just fine but I when I tried to use the card in an XP portable (UK Evesham) it produced a massive slowdown in the PCs performance. The CPU utilization went to 100% whenever I plugged the card in. Using SysInternals process monitor showed that 50% of the CPU was being chewed up by Hardware Interrupts, and the rest by deferred procedure calls. So something was very wrong.
It may be because there were 2 wireless routers within range, one a LinkSys and the other the NetGear both oeprating on Channel 11.
Whatever the reason, it was unusable.
- Useless on my NC400
By A2QR6SIRGK6VJI on 2007-05-03
This card makes the CPU usage go to and remain at 80% when it's plugged in. Research on the web tells me I'm not alone in this yet there is no known fix. I had problems with Netgear drivers years ago. I just tried the latest driver, months after buying the card (so they've had time to fix bugs) and it didn't change anything. Sluggish performance, constant calling out to DNS (other cards don't so why would this ione need to?)
ZERO starts, unusable but not heavy enough to be a doorstop. I will never buy Netgear products again.
- WPN511 card
By AAI514S186K70 on 2007-07-04
Works very well with the Rangemax router. My DLink card kept dropping signal even at close range. This one stays on all the time!
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NETGEAR WPN511 RangeMax Wireless PC Card Accessories
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| Product Features |
- PC Card provides 802.11g wireless capability with advanced performance for up to 108 Mbps
- Delivers up to ten times the speed and range of Wireless-G networks
- Supports 128-bit WEP and WPA-PSK for enhanced security
- Backwards compatible with 802.11b wireless networks
- Device measures 4.73 x 0.28 x 2.13 inches (WxHxD)
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