NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT WN511B Specifications

WN511B

HD Video Streaming

High Resolution On-Line Gaming

Wireless File Storage and Sharing

VoIP/Internet Calling

Streaming MP3 Music Files

Email, Web Browsing

Distance From Router

Applications
Supported

RangeMax

EXT

Standard g

WiFi Security

Touchless

RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter

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NETGEAR provides, 24x7
technical support* in English,
with selected local language
support during office hours.

What is RangeMax NEXT?

Experience the NEXT generation – up to 270Mbps wireless networking

What does RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter do?

• Complies with draft 802.11n

• Delivers a Steady-Stream connection for your notebook computer at great range

• Interoperates at up to 270Mbps

• Ensures optimum performance and maximum coverage with preset internal antennas

RangeMax NEXT extends the possibilities of your wireless home network by providing a Steady-Stream
of up to 270Mbps, and is compliant with draft 802.11n
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 connections 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 small office. Because
RangeMax NEXT is compatible with all legacy b and g wireless products, you are sure to be connected.

Preset internal antennas and draft 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*.

†

, backwards compatible and with 11b/g WiFi

†

with other products with Intensi-fi™

†

. This next generation wireless standard utilizes

™

.

This is Steady-Stream

Steady-Stream technology ensures you have enough streaming bandwidth to support all of your applica­tions, all over your home, all at once.

WN511B RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter

Standard G RangeMax

™

RangeMax™NEXT

Great for Broadband Internet sharing ◆◆ ◆

Faster connections for multiple users ◆◆

Consistent speeds for streaming and transferring files ◆◆

Gaming, VoIP, file sharing and streaming HD-video simultaneously ◆

Whole Home Coverage ◆◆

Key Features Draft 802.11n compliant

†

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Interoperable at 270Mbps speed with products with Intensi-fi ◆

Steady-Stream connections ◆

11n-True Test high-performance testing and tuning ◆

Advanced MIMO technology - for speed and range ◆◆

Wireless Coverage Entire home or office ◆◆
Compatibility Public Hotspots, 802.11b/g, standard Wi-Fi, Built-in Laptop Wireless ◆◆ ◆
Security Touchless WiFi - WEP and WPA / WPA2 - PSK ◆ ◆ ◆

Compare the Advantages of the NEXT Generation in Wireless Connectivity

First, there was RangeMax, which improved on the wireless g standard’s limitations in speed and coverage. Now, NETGEAR offers RangeMax NEXT, which
gives consumers a new level of capabilities and transfer speeds, including the ability to play online games, use VoIP, download large files, and stream HD
video — all simultaneously and with consistent speeds.

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Maximum wireless signal rate derived
from IEEE standard 802.11 specifications.
Actual data throughput will vary. Network
conditions and environmental factors,
including volume of network traffic,
building materials and construction,
and network overhead, lower actual
data throughput.

This product has been tested for quality
assurance and this product or its
components may have been recycled.

* Free basic installation support provided
for 90 days from date of purchase.
Advanced product features and
configurations are not included in free
basic installation support; optional
premium support available.

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System Requirements

- 2.4 GHz 802.11n draft specification wireless

network or 2.4 GHz 802.11b/ g wireless network

- Microsoft®Windows®2000 SP4 or Windows XP

- Intel®Pentium®-class notebook PC of 300 MHz

or higher with an available PC Card slot

- We recommend using this product with the

RangeMax

NEXT Wireless Router (WNR834B)

Physical Specifications

- Dimension: 123 x 54 x 8.5 mm

(4.84 x 2.13 x .33 in)

- Weight: 1.0oz (56g)

• Wireless Speeds

-

802.11b: 1,2,5.5,11 Mbps

- 802.11g: 6,9,12,18,24,36,48,54 Mbps

- EWC/ 802.11n Draft: 6, 6.5, 13, 13.5, 19.5,

26, 27, 39, 40.5, 53, 54, 58.5, 65, 78, 81, 104,
108, 117, 121.5, 130, 135, 162, 216, 243, 270
Mbps

- Improves network performance up to 50% when

used with legacy 802.11b/ g wireless routers

† “

Draft-n Compliant” refers to compliance
with IEEE 802.11n draft specification

version 1.0 only.

• Standards

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IEEE802.11n draft specification, IEEE

802.11b, IEE802.11g, 2.4 GHz

• Security

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WiFi protected Access (WPA2- PSK, WPA- PSK)

- Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) 64- bit, 128-

bit encryption for IEEE 802.11b and
IEEE802.11g

• Ease of Use

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SmartWizard simplifies setup by automatically
detecting and configuring your router for virtu­ally all ISP connections

• Warranty

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NETGEAR 1- year warranty