NETGEAR WGM511 User manual

WGM511
Pre-N Wireless PC Card
8x more coverage than 802.11g
NETGEAR’s Pre-N Wireless Router & PC Card provide the best performing wireless network
based on Airgo True MIMO™ technology available with up to 8x the wireless coverage and
speed than standard 802.11g. Pre-N gives you the speed and range of tomorrow’s technolo-
gy in a completely standard 802.11g product today. MIMO (Multi-In, Multi-Out) technology
is ideal for multimedia streaming and large file transfers across your home network. With Pre-
N, even your existing 802.11b and 802.11g devices will get a boost in range of up to 20%.
The Pre-N Wireless PC Card uses Airgo True MIMO™ technology to deliver up to 108 Mbps data
rate when used with the Pre-N Wireless Router (WGM124). It gives you the power that allows you
to stream MP3s and videos seamlessly, share printers, chat, and distribute large photo files. Your
whole family can surf the net, e-mail, and even voice chat at the same time – the Pre-N Wireless
Router and PC Card can handle the traffic!
The Pre-N Wireless PC Card is so powerful that you can enjoy high speed applications all across
your home. Don’t be constrained by low wireless bandwidth anymore. With the Pre-N, you don’t
need to sit in your office to enjoy your MP3s and video streams.
Smart Wizard gets you up and running in minutes and reduces setup errors. It is ultra-secure, sup-
porting both WEP and WPA-PSK wireless security. The Pre-N Wireless PC Card is 802.11g stan-
dard compliant which ensures it is interoperable with existing 802.11b and 802.11g devices, and pro-
vides you up to 20% boost in performance to your existing network.
Pre-N Speed
Pre-N Range
Always Simple and Secure
Everybody’s connecting.
®
• Help is there when you need it!
NETGEAR provides 24x7
technical support* in English,
with selected local language
support during office hours.
adapter
N
pre
2.4 GHz
802.11g
MIMO

Standard 802.11g
Laptop
TV with
Gaming Console
HDTV
Desktop
Wifi Phone
0-5 Mbps5-10 Mbps15-20 Mbps
Laptop
TV with
Gaming Console
HDTV
Desktop
Wifi Phone
Pre-N
20 Mbps20-30 Mbps30-40 Mbps40 Mbps
Product Specifications
• Wireless Speeds:
-1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54, 72, 96,
128 Mbps (auto rate capable), compatible with
802.11b or 802.11g
• Standards:
IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
• Security:
64/128 WEP Encryption and WPA-PSK
• Warranty:
NETGEAR 1-year warranty (see information enclosed)
System Requirements
-Windows® 2000, XP
-Pentium class notebook PC of 300 MHz or higher
with an available PC Card slot
-We recommend using this product with the
WGM124 Pre-N Wireless Router
WGM511 Pre-N Wireless PC Card
Package Contents
-Pre-N Wireless PC Card (WGM511)
-Installation Guide
-Resource CD
-Warranty/Support information card
Key Features
-Tr ue MIMO™technology delivers business class range
for your home network
-Maintain unparalleled wireless speeds even at the furthest
extremities of your home
-Fully compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g wireless
products
-Setup is easy with Smart Wizard™install assistant
NETGEAR Related Products
-Pre-N Wireless Router (WGM124 Recommended)
-108 Mbps USB 2.0 Adapter (WG111T)
-108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter (WG311T)
-54 Mbps PCI Adapter (WG311) 54 Mbps USB 2.0
Adapter (WG111)
-54 Mbps Wireless Print Server (WGPS606)
-54 Mbps Wireless Game Adapter (WGE111)
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR (638-4327)
E-mail: [email protected]
www.NETGEAR.com
©2005 NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR®,
Everybody’s connecting.® the Netgear
Logo, Auto Uplink, and ProSafe, are
trademarks or registered trademarks of
Netgear, Inc. in the United States and/or
other countries. Microsoft, Windows,
Windows Media, and the Windows logo
are trademarks, or registered trademarks
of Microsoft Corporation in the United
States and/or other countries. Other
brand and product names are trademarks
or registered trademarks of their respec-
tive holders. Information is subject to
change without notice. All rights reserved.
* 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.
**Actual performance may vary due to
operating conditions
D-WGM124NA-0
Maintain high speeds throughout your home with Pre-N**