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    Netgear WPNT511 RangeMax 240

    13 Apr 2006 12:12 PM

    If your priorities don't include long-range connectivity, then by all means get the somewhat ironically named Netgear WPNT511 RangeMax 240 wireless notebook adaptor for its record-breaking short-range speeds.

    Specs: Notebook card , 802.11b, 802.11g , Wireless

  • 6.7 4.7

    Linksys WPC300N

    26 Apr 2006 2:17 PM

    Solid maximum throughput is not nearly enough to make us recommend the Draft N-based Linksys WPC300N. Sit tight to see how the other Draft N gear fares.

    Specs: PC card , 802.11n , Wireless

  • Netgear WPN511 RangeMax

    26 Aug 2005 12:29 PM

    The Netgear WPN511 offers outstanding speed when used with its router counterpart, the WPN824, but its performance suffers in mixed-mode environments.

    Specs: PC card , 802.11b, 802.11g , Wireless

  • 10

    Netcomm HomePlug Ethernet

    29 Aug 2005 4:46 PM

    Netcomm's Homeplug Ethernet kit provides a reasonable alternative where wireless networking simply won't work.

    Specs: Wireless

  • 10

    Belkin Pre-N PC Card

    12 May 2005 5:01 PM

    When paired with its Pre-N router counterpart, Belkin's new MIMO-enabled PC Card adapter is the best performing adapter we've seen to date.

    Specs: PC card , 802.11b, 802.11g , 108Mbps , Wireless

  • Microsoft Optical Desktop Elite For Bluetooth

    09 Nov 2004 5:22 PM

    Microsoft's Optical Desktop Elite For Bluetooth is probably overkill for the average user, but if you want a wireless keyboard and the added convenience of Bluetooth connectivity to other devices, it's a worthy buy.

    Specs: Keyboard and Mouse

  • 7.5

    Ozemail Metrowide Wireless

    04 Feb 2005 5:51 PM

    It's not exactly cheap, but if you want wireless broadband on the go -- and critically, if you live in the right bits of the correct cities -- then it's your best current choice.

  • 8.5

    Linksys WPC54GX Wireless-G notebook adapter with SRX

    04 Apr 2005 2:18 PM

    The Belkin Pre-N PC Card provides more MIMO bang for your buck than the Linksys WPC54GX.

    Specs: 802.11g , 802.11G

  • SanDisk Wi-Fi SD Combination Card

    16 Aug 2004 4:35 PM

    At first glance, you'd think this was just another Wi-Fi networking card from SanDisk, but upon closer inspection, you'll find something pretty amazing: a whopping 256MB of memory.

    Specs: PC card , 802.11b , 1Mbps, 2Mbps, 5.5Mbps, 11Mbps , Wireless

  • 8.5

    D-Link DWL-G520 AirPlus Xtreme G Wireless PCI Adapter

    23 Sep 2004 11:53 AM

    The DWL-G520 is a good choice if you own an older PC that lacks USB 2.0 ports.

    Specs: PC card , 802.11b, 802.11g , 108Mbps , Wireless

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