Netgear WGB511 802.11g Wireless Networking Kit

Product Description:
Netgear WGB511 802.11g Wireless Kit - This wireless kit gives you everything you need to get your notebook computer up and running on an 802.11g wireless network. It includes an 802.11g router that has 4 Ethernet ports for regular wired connections, as well as a built-in firewall for online protection. The included 802.11g PC card gives your notebook the ability to access the network for wireless file transfers, printer usage or Internet access.

Wireless signal travels through walls, floors and ceilings!

URL Blocking & E-Mail Alerts - helps limit access to certain websites and allows you to monitor a users access

Auto-sensing 10/100 Mbps ports

Up to 54 Mbps wireless transfer speeds

Backwards compatible with 802.11b equipment (max. speed for 802.11b is up to 11 Mbps)

128-bit WEP Encryption

MAC address authentication

Netgear WGB511 802.11g Wireless Networking Kit

Average customer rating:

Use it as an access point...
Sometimes it works, some times it doesn't.
No regrets
Avoid this product
NETGEAR WORKS BETTER THAN IMAGINED

Netgear WGB511 802.11g Wireless Networking Kit

Manufacturer: Netgear
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

Kit includes both wireless router and wireless PC card for laptops
Wireless router provides basic wireless networking and up to four wired connections
Touchless WiFi Security makes securing your wireless network easy
Delivers wireless reach to your desktop anywhere in your home
Wireless laptop card provides mobile access to wireless router, office network or public hotspots

ASIN: B000117DGW

Product Description

Netgear WGB511 802.11g Wireless Kit - This wireless kit gives you everything you need to get your notebook computer up and running on an 802.11g wireless network. It includes an 802.11g router that has 4 Ethernet ports for regular wired connections, as well as a built-in firewall for online protection. The included 802.11g PC card gives your notebook the ability to access the network for wireless file transfers, printer usage or Internet access. 128-bit WEP Encryption MAC address authentication

Customer Reviews:

Use it as an access point..........2007-06-23

I used to like Netgear. Great products with excellent design.
But, after moving to VoIP we need a stable firewall/router, one that just works w/o any questions or hickups.
The WGB511 I tried meet those (simple) demands. It sort of "hung" unexplainably when you most needed it. A switch to another WGB511 and later an upgrade to a newer version of WGB511 did not help.
It seemed to happen the same time Netgear went for more "design" and consumer product orientation, leaving their stoic, but realiable, blue metal boxes behind.

I eventually put the Linksys that vonage had provided at the "entry", replacing the Netgear, and it has been running now for over 2 years w/o any issues.
However, the Netgear works great as an accesspoint where reliability is not as important, but I tend to use WiFi as little as I can since the house is fully wired.

Sometimes it works, some times it doesn't........2007-03-24

When the router is working, it works beautifully. It seems that the router will eventually just stop allowing connections (possibly due to overheating). The fix is to just turn it off and back on. The wireless card bundled with the router also seems to be a little finicky. You would think that the card would work perfectly with the router, but it does not. The software that comes with the wireless card isn't great, but it can do the job. All in all, you get what you pay for.

No regrets.......2007-03-20

Contrary to popular belief, I even had a good experience the one time I needed technical support. A few random disconnects, but overall a great product.

Avoid this product.......2007-03-14

I've always had issues with this product since I bought it on Amazon. I've updated the firmwares for both the router and the card but the problems persist.

The problems are inconsistent internet connection. Its easy to isolate since I can connect my workstation directly to the router/modem. And when I do, my connection is normal

I've since travelled a lot and didn't have time to give this back ...

Be warned.

NETGEAR WORKS BETTER THAN IMAGINED.......2007-02-26

THIS ROUTER WORKS GREAT NO MATTER WEATHER HARD WIRED OR WIRELESS. I CAN GO ANYWHERE IN MY HOUSE UPSTAIRS OR DOWNSTAIRS AND ONLY LOSE ONE BAR ON THE STRENGTH. I AM ALWAYS CONNECTED STRONG AND NO UNTIMELY WAITING FOR LOADUPS.

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