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NetGear RangeMax WPN311

NetGear RangeMax™ WPN311 (WPN311NA) 802.11g/b Wireless Adapter

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IBM 42T0853 Wireless Adapter

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Product Description
The WPN311 802.11b/g RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter from Netgear brings blazing wireless speeds and improved range to desktop PCs. It is optimized for use with the RangeMax Wireless Router... More
The WPN311 802.11b/g RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter from Netgear brings blazing wireless speeds and improved range to desktop 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/adapter 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 PCI adapter lets you place your desktop PC anywhere in your home without the need for repeaters, range extenders or boosters. Less
Product Features: Interface Compatibility: Mini PCI Express, PCI
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Key Features   
Interface Compatibility   PCI PCI • Mini PCI Express
WLAN Standards   IEEE 802.11g/b -
Form Factor   Internal Adapter -
Wireless   
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 -
Operating Frequency   2.4 GHz -
Modulation   OFDM • CCK • QPSK • BPSK • DBPSK • DQPSK • 16QAM • 64QAM • DSSS -
802.11b Data Rates   11 Mbps, 5.5 Mbps, 2 Mbps, 1 Mbps -
Operating Channels 802.11b/g: 11 (North America), 13 (Europe), 14 (Japan) -
Security   
Security WEP • WPA -
WEP Encryption Length   40 bit (=64 bit) • 128 bit -
Other Features   
Operating System   Microsoft Windows 2000 • Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition • Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition • Microsoft Windows XP -
Package Qty. 1 -
Brand NetGear IBM
Dimensions   
Depth 5.23 in. -
Height 4.76 in. -
Width 0.86 in. -
Warranty   
Warranty 1 Year -
Miscellaneous   
Product ID 23975662 93844680
Release Date March, 2005 -
UPC 606449039917 -
Product MPN   
MPN WPN311NA 42T0853
 
Consumer Reviews
NetGear RangeMax WPN311
NetGear RangeMax™ WPN311 (WPN311NA) 802.11g/b Wireless...
From $36.75
IBM 42T0853
IBM 42T0853 Wireless Adapter
From $14.99

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A Very Good High Performance WiFi PCI Adapter

bypeterdmar Aug 31, 2008
8 Helpfuls 9 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Good range, high performance somewhat resistant to nearby WiFi interference
Cons Crappy Netgear Smart Wizard software. This product proved to be unreliable
Recommended it? No

This MIMO Netgear WPN311 RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter offer better range when used with a matching router. In my opinion, the major flaw with this lies with the software offer by Netgear. The driver for this adapter works extremely well without the Netgear trashy configuring Smart Wizard software... Read full review »

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Not a good adapter - but few alternatives

byjurassicpizza Nov 22, 2006
7 Helpfuls 8 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros High speed 108mpbs with a RangeMax wireless router. Reliable until it freezes my system.
Cons Buggy software and drivers, system instability.
Recommended it? No

I've had the WPN311 for more than a year, but finally gave up on it today. Ever since installing it my PC has been subject to random freezes, mostly while playing online games. It wasn't the heat of the video card, since the system is otherwise unchanged from when I was running a wired network... Read full review »

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