| Netgear WGTB511T Wireless Super G Kit |
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Model: WGTB511T
Brand: Netgear
Manufacturer: Netgear
Average Rating: 
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Total Reviews: 30
Form factor: External
Hardware platform: PC
Data link protocol: Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, 802.11 Super G
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Up to 108 Mbps to your notebook PC with Super G Technology
802.11g standard compliance; interoperable with existing 802.11b and 802.11g networks
128-bit WEP encryption, upgradeable to Wi-Fi Protected
Smart Wizard gets you up and running in fewer than 5 clicks
Compatible with Windows XP Home, XP Professional, 2000, Me, 98SE |
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| Description: |
| NETGEAR's 108 Mbps Wireless Router and PC Card Kit offers the industry's fastest wireless speeds, the greatest wireless range, the highest degree of security, and the convenience of getting a NETGEAR 108Mbps Wireless Firewall Router (WGT624) and 108Mbps W |
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| User Reviews (30 total): |
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Don't buy it , I tried 2 models and none worked !!!, December 11, 2004
By bibi (Bronx, NY United States)
This router is really fast when it works. Unfortunately, it reboots constantly, even after upgrading to the newest firmware. First, I thought it was defective so I returned it for a replacement. The second one had exactly the same problem. Neatgear has to work this out and release a new firmware upgrade.
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like magic, December 2, 2004
By The Eichelsdorfers (Connecticut, USA)
I've always been a little intimidated by this wireless network thing but my technonerd brother convinced me to jump in head first. Got this kit because after the rebate it was stupid cheap. As advertised, I had my laptop fired up and wire-free within twenty minutes. Never loaded the supplied card drivers... went to netgear website and got latest and started with those. This is great stuff.
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Works as expected, November 29, 2004
By Inspector Gadget (Zulia Venezuela)
I have a Compaq Presario 17XL260 laptop, Win98SE. Router installed OK, but PCMCIA card reboots and freezes the laptop. 4 emails to Netgear Support (!!!) didn't solve nothing. I test the card in a WinXP laptop, instantly recognized. I upgraded to that OS, no more trouble. I'm getting superb reception in the whole house, a brick-and-mortar home, with concrete and steel columns (108 Mb/s). However, as said in another review, it taxes the system (sometimes the mouse sticks a little).
Why 4 stars, if I'm so happy...? Netgear support - very bad.
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Excellent, November 25, 2004
By Jawad B. Khan (Cincinnati, OH USA)
This product worked right out of the box. No glitches nothing! Perfect! I was kind of skeptical when reading the other reviews but it seems they relate to an older version of the firmware and drivers. Netgear must have corrected those problems and therefore, I highly recommend this product. One reviewer tried to mix the PC card and the router and got into trouble and he also recommends not mixing the operating systems. I think, that recommendation is not sound. I am using a Windows 98SE desktop system and a Windows XP Home on my laptop and it works great. The $35 rebate makes this a steal! Go for it!
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Flawless install, November 9, 2004
By Uber G33K (Mountain House)
From box to operational with WEP and MAC filtering took about 5 minutes. The card works great in my old Thinkpad T22 and runs at 108Mb through two walls (steel framed house). I'm very impressed.
Good job, Netgear!
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Nice replacement for my aging Linky BEFSR14, September 3, 2004
By MoonMan2007
I bought this beacuse the price was great and included the wireless PC card. Replacing my old Linksys router. Still using my two WAP11 v1.0 since I use them to connect my HTPC and hacked Tivo to the Netgear router. Will probably eventually replace the two when netgear comes out with a Super-G bridge.
Setup was painless. Read the manual and download the latest drivers. Spent the time to use MAC addressing, encryption, etc. Loaded some beta drivers due to the auto 108 mode causing a crash. I also recall I had to use beta drivers for some time when I first got my Linksys - so this is a non-issue for me.
There are no random reboots that some have reported with this Router. It's been up and working for weeks.
Features of the router are excellent with a nice and intuitive admin interface. Haven't checked out DMZ or VPN yet.
I think I got about a 48MB transfer rate.
For the price - it's a steal.
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Smooth operation, no blocking and restarting, September 1, 2004
By O. Beremski (Geneva, IL USA)
This kit is great. Easy to set up and no overloading/restarting problems that I experienced with a D-Link router. When you connect the router, make sure:
1. change router password
2. change SSID from default
3. Channel: 6
4. Mode: Auto 108Mbps
5. Security: WPA-PSK and enter passcode below
6. Idle timeout - set to 0
7. If you are using DSL connection (like SBC Yahoo DSL), change MTU size to 1492
8. DOWNLOAD latest NETGEAR driver and upload to the router
On the PCI card, first install the drivers from the CD then plug in the card, it should install by itself. DOWNLOAD the latest driver as well from NETGEAR as the Super G speed will not work otherwise. After new firmware is uploaded, set up the wireless connection using WPA-PSK security with the same passcode as the router. It should recognize it with no problem.
I am now getting Super G speed 108 Mbps between the router and the laptop, it is great. Highly recommend this kit.
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Decent Setup, Great Range, August 21, 2004
By Matt Mose (WA State)
The router was quick and simple to set up. The direction were clear and easy to follow. I had some difficulties with the card, but a productive phone call to Netgear solved the problem. Support was obviously from overseas, but patient and easy to follow. Great product! This is my first attempt at a Network and wireless is nice.
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