NETGEAR WGM124 User manual

WGM124
Pre-N Wireless Router
8x more coverage than 802.11g
NETGEAR’s Pre-N Wireless Router is the best performing router based on Airgo True MIMO™
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 technology 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
clients will get a boost in range of up to 20%.
The Pre-N Wireless Router uses Airgo True MIMO™ technology to deliver up to 108 Mbps data
rate when used with the Pre-N Wireless PC Card (WGM511). 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 Router is so powerful that you can enjoy high speed applications all across your
home. Don’t be constrained by low wireless bandwidth anymore. With 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 by automatically detecting the ISP connection
type and reducing setup errors. Use the Smart Wizard firmware upgrade feature to check for new fea-
tures and upgrade your network in just a few clicks! The Pre-N Wireless Router is 802.11g standard
compliant which ensures it is interoperable with existing 802.11b and 802.11g devices, and provides
you up to 20% boost in performance to your existing devices.
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.
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2.4 GHz
802.11g
MIMO
Cable/DSL
modem
Desktop PC
Desktop PC with
WG311 54 Mbps Wireless PCI
Adapter (WG311)
Notebook PC with
Pre-N Wireless PC Card
(WGM511)
Notebook PC with
WG111 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0
Adapter (WG111)

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
• Standards:
-IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
• Physical Specifications:
-Dimensions: 235 x 148 x 33 mm
(9.3 x 5.8 x 1.3 in)
• Weight:
1.1 kg (2.4 lbs)
• Warranty:
NETGEAR 1-year warranty
(see information enclosed)
• Electromagnetic Compliance:
-FCC Part 15 Class B
• Warranty:
NETGEAR 1-year warranty (see information enclosed)
System Requirements
•Broadband (cable, DSL) Internet service and
modem with Ethernet connection
•2.4 GHz 802.11 b/g wireless adapter. Alternatively,
an Ethernet adapter and cable for each computer
•Windows®98, Me, NT, 2000, XP, Mac®OS,
NetWare®, UNIX®, or Linux®
•Internet Explorer 5.0 or Netscape®4.7 or higher
•We Recommend using this product with the
WGM511 Pre-N Wireless PC Card (WGM511)
WGM124 Pre-N Wireless Router
Package Contents
•Pre-N Wireless Router WGM124
•5V, 2.8 A power adapter, localized to country of sale
•Ethernet cable
•Setup Guide
•Resource CD
•Information card
Key Features
•True MIMO™ technology delivers business class range
for your home network
•Maintain unparalleled wireless speeds even at long range
•Easy Installation – installs in minutes with Smart Wizard™
•Fully compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g wireless
products
NETGEAR Related Products
Pre-N PC Card (WGM511)
54 Mbps USB 2.0 Adapter (WG111)
54 Mbps PCI Adapter (WG311)
54 Mbps USB 2.0 Adapter (WG111)
54 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Bridge (WGE101)
PCMCIA Card (FA411)
CardBus (FA511)
USB 2.0 Adapter (FA120)
PCI Adapter (FA311)
Mini Print Server (PS101)
Powerline Bridge (XE102 - US only)
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR (638-4327)
E-mail: [email protected]
www.NETGEAR.com
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* 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
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