NetGear RangeMax™ 240 WPN511 (WPN511NA) 802.11g/b Wireless Adapter

Pros: Good range, high performance somewhat resistant to nearby WiFi interference

Cons: Crappy Netgear Smart Wizard software

The Bottom Line: I wouldn't the use of Netgear's Smart Wizard software under Windows XP it would be a good idea also not use it under Windows Vista as well

Review: This MIMO Netgear WPN511 RangeMax Wireless CardBus PC Card Type II slot offer better range when used with a matching router. In my opinion, the major flaw with this lies with the software offer by Netgear. The driver for this adapter works extremely well ...

Pros: Fast, Easy installation, small, built in aerial

Cons:
None

The Bottom Line: I would definitely recommend this wireless card. It is good value, with great performance, and I have not had any problems with it.

Review: Having a number of laptops in the house, as well as a couple of networked computers, we decided to buy a wireless router for the internet. Whilst the newest laptop had wireless built in, my somewhat older one did not, so I purchased a wireless card. ...

Pros: Good range and speed, consistent connection.

Cons: Price, sticks out a little further than I'd like.

Review: My router (an SMC 802.11G router) is on the third floor and I'm using this card in my notebook on the first floor and I get 7-8 out of 8 "dots" on the signal strength meter and consistently connect at 54 Mbps. The utility that comes with the card is ...

Pros: The software interface is nice looking.

Cons: Everything else.

Review: BEWARE... I bought this a couple weeks ago and have been angry ever since. Brand new, most expensive card circuit city had... supposed to be 128Mps. My roommate has a four year old 54Mps internal card from broadcom and it kills this crappy netgear ...