I'm always being moaned at for hogging the computer so I decided to set up a network so both my girlfriend and I can access the internet from different parts of the house. In order to do this you need a wireless modem router to sit with the main PC and then for each additional PC you need to ... Read review
The RangeMax PC card is optimised for use with the RangeMax wireless router, so that you ... more
can enjoy maximum transmission quality at any time and place in your home: Dropouts and deadspots are finally a thing of the past! Naturally this PC card is also c...
As a 21st-century consumer, your notebook computer is an integral part of your life. But ... more
does your home computing environment work for you? Even if you already have a wireless network, you've probably found "dead spots" in your home where your Internet...
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Advantages: Easy installation, good connectivity Disadvantages: Slower speeds than expected
...quick and simple. Certainly the Netgear brand made this an easy experience. A previous brands attempts by myself to set up a network failed miserably for me and was very complex to set up. With Netgear you can have everything up and running in less than 20 minutes.
Straightforward guidance
In order to set up a wireless home network of two PC's you need the following:-
A Wireless Router Argos Price £69.99-£99.99 ... ...price £29.99-£49.99 again for Netgear products.
If you do not have a slot for a Wireless PC card which is a slot generally the size of 5 credit cards stuck together you need to get a USB wireless adapter again these cost £29.99-£49.99 its worth making sure you have a USB 2.0 slot though otherwise your connections will be slower than that of dial up from your Satellite PC.
Once you have the two pieces you have everything ... more
I'm always being moaned at for hogging the computer so I decided to set up a network so both my girlfriend and I can access the internet from different parts of the house. In order to do this you need a wireless modem router to sit with the main PC and then for each additional PC you need to run off it you need a connection source, for a laptop computer you need a wireless network card (a USB variation is available for desktop pc's). I decided to purchase my card from Argos as I noted they had the same modem as the one I purchased. They had two different options a standard card priced £29.99 or a Rangemax card priced £49.99. As my router is was a Rangemax router I opted to get the same model card much to the disgust of my wallet.
Having already installed my router (please read my earlier review) this second part was even simpler. I simply installed the disc that came with the card and waited for the installation to be complete. After clicking OK two or three times the message "It's now safe to install your card" comes up on the screen. At this point I pushed the card into the slot and immediately a security screen came up. Once you enter the password which you set up at the time of installing the router your network is complete.
Speed wise the connection of your satellite PC has a speed of about twice that of dial up, rather like the very first ever broadband connections back in the 90's or ISDN as it was then better known. This can be a bit annoying at times especially if you have a high speed connection on your main set up. But for simple browsing the speed is perfectly acceptable. I read on Amazon that using this particular brand that the signal often drops off and disconnects, but I have yet to have this experience. Although the signal is less than half the maximum strength it has never disconnected on me.
I'm very pleased so far with my adventure into networking the whole set up was quick and simple. Certainly the Netgear brand made this an easy experience. A previous brands attempts by myself to set up a network failed miserably for me and was very complex to set up. With Netgear you can have everything up and running in less than 20 minutes.
Straightforward guidance
In order to set up a wireless home network of two PC's you need the following:-
A Wireless Router Argos Price £69.99-£99.99 for the Netgear products. A Wireless PC card Argos price £29.99-£49.99 again for Netgear products.
If you do not have a slot for a Wireless PC card which is a slot generally the size of 5 credit cards stuck together you need to get a USB wireless adapter again these cost £29.99-£49.99 its worth making sure you have a USB 2.0 slot though otherwise your connections will be slower than that of dial up from your Satellite PC.
Once you have the two pieces you have everything you need. So you could set up a home network for just £99 if you choose Netgear products. It could be a wise option that if you have been with your broadband provider for longer than 12 months you could nicely threaten to leave if they don't provide you with a wireless modem router, which is what I did. But I must highlight you select your wording well! Whatever make modem they send you I'd suggest it safer to by a network card or USB adapter of the same make.
Most importantly be sure the set up you buy is compatible with your network, Netgear are one of the few brands that cater for AOL.
Advantages: Fast, Easy installation, small, built in aerial Disadvantages: None
...a wireless card. Having a Netgear router, I decided to go for a Netgear card, and came away with the WPN511. Netgear is also a respected and trusted name in networking for homes and businesses, with a reputation for simple, functional and good value products.
The card itself is roughly credit card size, and about 5mm thick, with a roughly 30mm extension on the end that sticks out of the computer and contains the aerial and some lights. It is very ... ...a little harder with none Netgear networks, although wireless standards are all compatible, so it will work. It allows full use of most current wireless networks, with speeds of up to 108Mbps. Range depends on the router, and also environmental factors, but seems good. The router is in one of the front bedrooms, yet I've never had a problem accessing the network in the back garden. Again, I expect best results would be achieved with a Netgear router ...
C-J-C 02.09.2008
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Product Information for "NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPN511" »
General
MPN
WPN511-GE, WPN511-GE RETAIL, WPN511, WPN511FS
Device Type
Network adapter
Form Factor
Plug-in module
Interface (Bus) Type
CardBus
Width
11.9 cm, 5.4 cm
Depth
5.4 cm, 11.9 cm
Height
0.6 cm
Weight
46 g
Networking
Connectivity Technology
Wireless
Data Link Protocol
IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, 802.11 Super G
Spread Spectrum Method
OFDM, OFDM, DSSS
Data Transfer Rate
108 Mbps
Line Coding Format
DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK, 64 QAM, BPSK, QPSK, 16 QAM
Frequency Band
2.4 GHz
Features
Smart MIMO technology
Compliant Standards
IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Aerial
Antenna
Internal integrated
Directivity
Omni-directional
Expansion / connectivity
Compatible Slots
1 x CardBus - type II
Miscellaneous
Encryption Algorithm
128-bit WEP, 64-bit WEP, 40-bit WEP, WPA-PSK
Certified for Windows Vista
Certified for Windows Vista software and devices have undergone compatibility tests for ease-of-use, better performance and enhanced security.
Compliant Standards
CE, UL 1950, FCC Part 15 B, FCC Part 15 B, FCC Class B certified, FCC Part 15
Package Type
Retail
Software / system requirements
Software Included
Drivers & Utilities
OS Required
Microsoft Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP, Microsoft Windows 2000 / XP
System Requirements Details
Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP - Pentium II - 300 MHz
Peripheral / Interface Devices
CD-ROM
Environmental parameters
Min Operating Temperature
0 °C
Max Operating Temperature
55 °C
Manufacturer warranty
Service & Support
1 year warranty
Service & Support Details
Limited warranty - 1 year
Manufacturer's product description
As a 21st-century consumer, your notebook computer is an integral part of your life. But does your home computing environment work for you? Even if you already have a wireless network, you've probably found "dead spots" in your home where your Internet connection fades in and out, or drops off completely. Now, say good-bye to those dead spots ... and say hello to the freedom to work (and play) absolutely anywhere in your home! With the RangeMax Wireless Router and PC Card, your whole house becomes a "hot spot." NETGEAR's exclusive RangeMax technology gives you the longest range of any wireless network on the market today - up to 10 times the wireless coverage of 802.11g. So you'll have a sizzling-fast, consistent connection in every room of your house ... and beyond. Put the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless PC Card to work for you, and that's all you need - leave those range extenders, repeaters, and external antennas at the store. The RangeMax Wireless PC Card is optimized for use with the RangeMax Wireless Router, which adjusts to the interference and physical barriers in your home, and delivers up to 500,000 square feet of coverage - 1000% more than 802.11g. And the RangeMax Wireless PC Card is 100% compatible with your existing 802.11b/g products - so you are free to connect at home, work, or public hotspots.
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