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Netgear WPN511 RangeMax Wireless PC Card comparison

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Product name	Netgear WPN511 RangeMax Wireless PC Card	WG511T 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card	Wireless Pre-N Notebook Network Card	Netgear WG111 USB Adapter	Netgear RangeMax WN511B adapter
Price	$29.00 to $418.28	$49.75 to $69.99	$99.99 to $137.90	$38.99 to $59.99	$50.00 to $90.37
CNET editors' rating	3.5 stars Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.2 (4.0 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.1 (4.0 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.2 (4.0 stars)	3.0 stars Overall score: 6.3 (3.0 stars)
Average user rating	2.5 stars	3.0 stars	3.0 stars	2.0 stars
Release date	March 01, 2005	December 01, 2003	October 01, 2004	October 25, 2004	April 13, 2006
The Bottom Line	The Netgear WPN511 offers outstanding 802.11g and long-range speed when used with its router counterpart, the WPN824, but its performance suffers in mixed-mode environments.	The WG511T is a good choice for speed demons and those looking for a long-range PC Card adapter.	If you're looking for a PC Card adapter with great range, this is it.	The Netgear WG111 is one of the best all-around wireless USB adapters we've seen.	Though the Netgear WN511B notebook adapter is an overall decent performer, its times are still fall far short of the scorching speeds promised by the new draft-N standard. Don't jump on the draft N bandwagon just yet.
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Compliant Standards	IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11g	IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11g	IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11g IEEE 802.11n (draft)	IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11g	IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11g IEEE 802.11n (draft)
Form Factor	Plug-in module	Plug-in module	Plug-in module	External	Plug-in module
Network / Transport Protocol	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	TCP/IP UDP/IP IPX/SPX AppleTalk NetBEUI/NetBIOS	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
Dimensions (WxDxH)	4.7 in x 2.1 in x 0.2 in	4.7 in x 2.1 in x 0.2 in	9.5 in x 6.0 in x 2.0 in	1.2 in x 3.7 in x 0.6 in	4.8 in x 2.1 in x 0.4 in
Data Link Protocol	IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11g 802.11 Super G	IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11g	IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11g IEEE 802.11n (draft)	IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11g	IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11g IEEE 802.11n (draft)
Vista Certification	Certified for Windows Vista	Certified for Windows Vista	Info unavailable	Certified for Windows Vista	Certified for Windows Vista
Frequency Band	2.4 GHz	2.4 GHz	2.4 GHz	2.4 GHz	2.4 GHz
Data Transfer Rate	108 Mbps	108 Mbps	108 Mbps	54 Mbps	270 Mbps
Product Description	NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511 - Network adapter	NETGEAR WG511T Super-G Wireless PC Card - Network adapter	Belkin Wireless Pre-N Network Notebook Card Network adapter	NETGEAR WG111 Wireless-G USB 2.0 Adapter - Network adapter	NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511B - Network adapter
Interface (Bus) Type	CardBus	CardBus	CardBus	Hi-Speed USB	CardBus
Weight	1.6 oz	1.6 oz	0.6 lbs	1.1 oz	2 oz
Device Type	Network adapter	Network adapter	Network adapter	Network adapter	Network adapter
System Requirements	Microsoft Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP	Microsoft Windows 98 Microsoft Windows 2000 Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Microsoft Windows XP Professional Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition	Microsoft Windows 2000 / XP	Microsoft Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP	Info unavailable
Manufacturer Warranty	1 year warranty	1 year warranty	Limited lifetime warranty	Info unavailable	1 year warranty
Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications
Buying choices	Amazon.com $51.92 In stock: Yes Amazon.com Marketplace $53.50 In stock: Yes Next Warehouse $63.36 In stock: Yes Prices from 6 CNET Certified stores	Amazon.com Marketplace $69.99 In stock: See Site Office Depot $54.99 In stock: Yes Prices from 2 CNET Certified stores	Amazon.com Marketplace $137.90 In stock: Yes Sears $99.99 In stock: Yes Prices from 2 CNET Certified stores	Amazon.com $40.98 In stock: Yes TigerDirect.com $44.99 In stock: Yes Amazon.com Marketplace $22.99 In stock: Yes Prices from 5 CNET Certified stores	Amazon.com Marketplace $90.37 In stock: Yes CDW Corporation $73.99 In stock: Yes Next Warehouse $78.65 In stock: Yes Prices from 3 CNET Certified stores
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