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NetGear HA311

NetGear HA311 802.11a Wireless Adapter

NetGear RangeMax WPN311

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

 
$74.98  |  1 store
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Product Description
Now desktop PCs can go wireless in an instant! NETGEAR's Wireless PCI Adapter makes it simple to connect to a wireless network. Just slide this high-performance network card into the... More
Now desktop PCs can go wireless in an instant! NETGEAR's Wireless PCI Adapter makes it simple to connect to a wireless network. Just slide this high-performance network card into the computer's PCI card slot and experience the best that wireless has to offer: high-speed communication that's secure and protected against eavesdroppers, faster and larger uploads and downloads, and performance you can count on. Add a PC to your wireless network anywhere in your home or office, or easily move your network to a new site - you won't need to run any expensive cabling. Users will experience up to 72 Mbps wireless networking in conference rooms, classrooms, offices, and at home.??With the ultra-fast HA311 Wireless PCI Adapter small business owners can network their PCs without new wiring and obtain reliable, IEEE 802.11a LAN connectivity that's protected with industry-standard security. The HA311 does not interfere with IEEE 802.11b and Bluetooth devices and supports desktop PC roaming with ... Less
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
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Key Features   
Interface Compatibility   PCI PCI
WLAN Standards   IEEE 802.11a IEEE 802.11g/b
Form Factor   Internal Adapter Internal Adapter
Wireless   
802.11a Outdoor Range 1200 ft. / 365 meter -
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   5 GHz 2.4 GHz
Modulation   OFDM • QPSK • BPSK • 16QAM • 64QAM • DSSS OFDM • CCK • QPSK • BPSK • DBPSK • DQPSK • 16QAM • 64QAM • DSSS
802.11b Data Rates   - 11 Mbps, 5.5 Mbps, 2 Mbps, 1 Mbps
802.11a Data Rates   54 Mbps, 48 Mbps, 36 Mbps, 24 Mbps, 18 Mbps, 12 Mbps, 9 Mbps, 6 Mbps -
Operating Channels 802.11a: 8 (North America), 4 (Japan) 802.11b/g: 11 (North America), 13 (Europe), 14 (Japan)
802.11a Indoor Range 300 ft. / 90 meter -
Security   
Security WEP WEP • WPA
WEP Encryption Length   40 bit (=64 bit) • 128 bit • 152 bit 40 bit (=64 bit) • 128 bit
Other Features   
Operating System   Microsoft Windows 2000 • Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition • Microsoft Windows NT • Microsoft Windows XP Microsoft Windows 2000 • Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition • Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition • Microsoft Windows XP
Led Indicators   Power • Activity -
Package Qty. 1 1
Brand NetGear NetGear
Dimensions   
Depth 5.3 in. 5.23 in.
Height 0.85 in. 4.76 in.
Width 6.9 in. 0.86 in.
Warranty   
Warranty 3 Years 1 Year
Miscellaneous   
Product ID 20639765 23975662
Release Date - March, 2005
UPC 606449024159 606449039917
Product MPN   
MPN HA311NA WPN311NA
 
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NetGear HA311
NetGear HA311 802.11a Wireless Adapter
$74.98
NetGear RangeMax WPN311
NetGear RangeMax™ WPN311 (WPN311NA) 802.11g/b Wireless...
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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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