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Wireless Pre-N Notebook Network Card comparison

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Price $99.99 $39.35 $39.99 to $99.99 $54.99 to $69.99 $9.38 to $63.99
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Release date October 01, 2004 November 07, 2005 May 01, 2006 December 01, 2003 August 01, 2005
The Bottom Line If you're looking for a PC Card adapter with great range, this is it. If your priorities don't include long-range connectivity, then by all means get the somewhat ironically named Netgear WPNT511 RangeMax 240 wireless notebook adapter for its record-breaking short-range speeds. The Belkin N1 adapter is a little better than the competition, but that's not saying much. Hold off on buying Draft N networking equipment for now. The WG511T is a good choice for speed demons and those looking for a long-range PC Card adapter. The Belkin Wireless G Plus MIMO Notebook Card can't compete with another member of Belkin's wireless-adapter family, the Pre-N PC Card, but it compares decently with other pre-802.11n/MIMO adapters and kills the plain 11g competition.
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Features
Compliant StandardsIEEE 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)
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11g
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11g
Wi-Fi CERTIFIED
Form FactorPlug-in module
Plug-in module
Plug-in module
Plug-in module
Plug-in module
Network / Transport ProtocolTCP/IP
UDP/IP
IPX/SPX
AppleTalk
NetBEUI/NetBIOS
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailablePPTP
PPPoE
TCP/IP
UDP/IP
IPX/SPX
AppleTalk
NetBEUI/NetBIOS
Dimensions (WxDxH)9.5 in x 6.0 in x 2.0 in
4.8 in x 2.1 in x 0.4 in
Info unavailable4.7 in x 2.1 in x 0.2 in
Info unavailable
Data Link ProtocolIEEE 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)
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11g
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11g
IEEE 802.11g+
Vista CertificationInfo unavailableInfo unavailableCertified for Windows Vista
Certified for Windows Vista
Certified for Windows Vista
Frequency Band2.4 GHz
2.4 GHz
2.4 GHz
2.4 GHz
2.4 GHz
Data Transfer Rate108 Mbps
240 Mbps
300 Mbps
108 Mbps
108 Mbps
Product DescriptionBelkin Wireless Pre-N Network Notebook Card Network adapter
NETGEAR RangeMax 240 Wireless Notebook Adapter WPNT511 - Network adapter
Belkin N1 Wireless ExpressCard - Network adapter
NETGEAR WG511T Super-G Wireless PC Card - Network adapter
Belkin Wireless G Plus MIMO Notebook Card Network adapter
Interface (Bus) TypeCardBus
CardBus
ExpressCard
CardBus
CardBus
Weight0.6 lbs
2 oz
Info unavailable1.6 oz
Info unavailable
LocalizationInfo unavailableNorth America
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
Device TypeNetwork adapter
Network adapter
Network adapter
Network adapter
Network adapter
System RequirementsMicrosoft Windows 2000 / XP
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4
Info unavailableMicrosoft 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
Manufacturer WarrantyLimited lifetime warranty
1 year warranty
Limited lifetime warranty
1 year warranty
Limited lifetime warranty
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