NETGEAR WN511B RangeMax Wireless-N Notebook Adapter

by Netgear

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.5 x 2 inches ; 4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 8.3 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000FFLYI2
• Item model number: WN511B-100NAS
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (35 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 2, 2003

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The NETGEAR WN511B RangeMax Next Wireless-N Notebook Adapter offers: Wireless-N protocol for up to 270 Mbps throughput. Up to 10 times more range than an 802.11g network. Backwards compatibility with 802.11g and 802.11b wireless networks.

The NETGEAR WN511B RangeMax Next Wireless-N Notebook Adapter makes it easy for you to provide blazing-speed wireless internet access to your notebook computer, letting you surf the web, check email, stream music, make internet phone calls, and get a leg up on opponents when playing online games.

The WN511B has up to 10 times more range than an 802.11g device. View larger.

Easy Setup
The WN511B is a PC Card and requires a Pentium 3 class PC with an available PC Card slot for installation. It supports Windows Vista and is also compatible with Windows XP and 2000 SP4. Setup is as simple as inserting the card into the slot and installing the included software. A built-in stub antenna helps you receive a strong signal for the fastest possible speeds.

Fast, Backwards Compatible, and Secure
The NETGEAR WN511B uses the Wireless-N protocol (based on 802.11n draft) for speeds up to 270 Mbps and a range ten times that of 802.11g adapters. With this much speed and bandwidth, you can easily download large files, place Internet phone calls, download MP3s, stream video, and play online games -- all at the same time, without hiccups, and from farther away. You'll notice the difference immediately.

The WN511B is backwards compatible with 802.11g and 802.11b wireless networks so you'll be able to connect to any hotspot, and it improves network performance up to 50 percent when used with the older 802.11b/g networks.

You can feel secure about your information as the adapter supports Wi-Fi protected access (WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK) and 64-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption for IEEE 082.11b and IEEE 802.11g. 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 WN511B RangeMax Next Wireless-N Notebook Adapter is backed by a 1-year warranty.

What's in the Box
WN511B RangeMax Next Wireless-N Notebook Adapter, setup CD, warranty/support information card.

Product Description

RangeMax NEXT extends the possibilities of your wireless home network by providing a Steady-Stream of up to 270 Mbps, and is compliant with draft 802.11n. This next generation wireless standard utilizes advanced MIMO (Multi-In, Multi-Out) technology, which delivers incredible speed and range, and for the first time provides wireless interoperability at the highest speeds with other products with Intensi-fi. A RangeMax NEXT wireless network creates and maintains stable connection and enough bandwidth to surf the Internet, download MP3s, make Internet phone calls, share files, play network games, and stream high-definition videos, simultaneously at any distance or location in the home or office. Because RangeMax NEXT is compatible with all legacy b and g wireless products, you are sure to be connected. Preset internal antennas and 11n True -Test high-performance testing and tuning, provides maximum performance and high-quality streaming every time. Touchless WiFi Security makes creating the highest level of network security easy and includes WEP, WPA-PSK, or WPA2-PSK. Setup is simple thanks to NETGEAR’s Smart Wizard™ and 24/7 technical support.

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Wireless Card!, July 4, 2008

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Armando J. Hernandez (Huntsville, AL USA) - See all my reviews
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I get awesome range on this. It's compatible with all of my computers. I travel a lot and I've noticed it has worked everywhere I have gone. I've been to many airports, hotels, colleges, restaurants, and private homes throughout Maryland, Florida, Puerto Rico, Georgia, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania (just to name a few) and it has not failed me. It even worked between OS system changes. It worked well for my XP and Vista computers. Very reliable and durable. One of the best investments I've made.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 270 Mbps connection, May 8, 2008

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J. Hargrove "The Other Jim Hargrove" (Austin, TX United States) - See all my reviews
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Well, I finally learned the secret of how to get the best performance from the 11n wireless router: use this interface instead of the built-in one. Now, I can connect from the family room downstairs and get the full rated speed. Before, the best I could manage using the built-in Intel interface was half that. This interface connects on two separate channels to achieve the max. Setup was easy, even on Vista.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars happy NetGear buyer!!, July 1, 2009

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Linda Lesabre (los angeles) - See all my reviews
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Very happy!! it's rock-solid in my older Dell laptop w/ XP. Previously used a Linksys wifi card that truly sucked--poor reception, frequently froze, constant rebooting, etc. Hoping the problem was just the wifi card, I rolled the dice and ordered this NetGear RangeMax.... and it worked GREAT from the moment it was installed. Seriously happy. It's ALWAYS online, grabbing signals from all the local hotspots, etc. Great low-cost fix for an aging laptop. NetGear rocks.