| Netgear WPNT511 RangeMax 240 Wireless Adapter |
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Model: WPNT511
Brand: Netgear
Manufacturer: Netgear
Average Rating: 
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Total Reviews: 9
Operating system: Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4
Form factor: Plug-in module
Hardware platform: PC
Data link protocol: IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
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| Features: |
Provides superior RangeMax coverage and 240 Mbps wireless speeds when used with the RangeMax 240 Router
Lets you get the most out of your wireless network by supporting multiple applications simultaneously
Installs easily with Smart Wizard and works seamlessly with 802.11g and 802.11b networks
Features touchless Wi-Fi Security to easily configure a secure network
Adaptive Channel Expansion dynamically expands to 40 MHz channel for high speeds |
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| Description: |
| The Netgear WPNT511 RangeMax 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter lets you unleash your home network! Demands on home networks are heavier than ever: Everyone is streaming video, downloading MP3s, back-up and synchronize files on networked storage, playing online games, and making more Internet phone calls. The RangeMax 240 delivers the speed you need for today and beyond. Now the performance and quality-of-experience once only associated with wired networks can be achieved in your wireless home. Double Firewall (NAT & SPI), WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK System Requirements - Windows 2000 SP4 or Windows XP; Intel Pentium 300MHZ processor or higher; available CardBus slot Recommended for use with WPNT834 RangeMax 240 Wireless Router |
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| User Reviews (9 total): |
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Don't buy NetGear, January 19, 2008
By user
This is the worst cardbus I never seen in my life. It's even worse than my old old cardbus. Can not connect to any of wireless, even I next to the router.
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Avoid this product, Avoid Netgear, September 7, 2007
By user (Wisconsin)
I wish I had researched Netgear more thoroughly before I bought my wireless gear from them. I regret it. Despite good editorials, their products break down with astonishing regularity. My first WPNT511 was bad out of the box, the next one broke down in under a year. If that isn't bad enough, their scripted, plastic technical support seems to be designed more to deliver infuriating platitudes and block the customer from getting any meaningful resolution to their problem (that might cost Netgear an extra penny) than to be sincerely helpful.
Consider this a "danger sign." You may choose to ignore it, but be ready for the consequences.
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DOA - dead on arrival, August 23, 2007
By user (MA)
The adapter was dead on arrival. Too bad the Belkin Pre-N's are not available anymore.
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Problem with Firmware/Software renders card useless, February 15, 2007
By user
I have a RangeMax 240 Router in our house that has performed well for a year. So I thought of buying a compatible adapter card (WPNT511) to maximize the performance. I followed the instructions, which is to load the software first, to install the card. When the installation prompted for card insertion, I followed and it froze the laptop. If I manually unplug the card, the computer would unfreeze (and even perform keystrokes I have had entered during the freeze). I thought the card was not compatible with my computer's particular setup. But when I tried it with a second laptop (completely different brand/setup) it freezes in the same way.
So instead, I tried avoiding the software, and just use Windows to install the driver and manage the wireless. I got that to work maybe 5% of the time, the rest would result in the same freeze until I remove the card. After searching online, I found that I am not the only case experiencing this or similar problem with the product.
I looked on NETGEAR's website and found that there are no firmware updates available since the initial release in 2005. Apparently, the card has been phased out in favor of the newer RangeMax NeXT series (including WN511B & WN511T).
I would avoid this card and look at the newer, and probably better supported, RangeMax NeXT cards. If you could wait (and has it been a long wait) I'd suggest waiting till they ratify the 802.11n spec so that companies can start making inter-compatible adapters/accesspoints.
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Superb Adapter, October 25, 2006
By user (NY, USA)
This adapter is for replacement of my previous belkin 54g wireless adapter. I am still using my old belkin 54g router, and I noticed the great difference in signal strength and stable connection once this adapter was installed.
I also tried Netgear WG111T 108g adapter. In the corner where the signal and connection was poor with belkin 54g adapter, WG111T 108g could picked the signal easily with no drop off, but connection speed is mediocre. While in the same spot with the same router, this rangemax 240 WPNT511 showes the signal strength in excerlence and the connection speed is easily hit 54Mbps (limited by my 54g belkin router) and there is no drop off at all. Great!
Comparing the price, this $20($40-$30rebate+$10Tax&shipping)Netgear Rangemax 240 adapter rom Compusa is superb.
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