Choosing the right wireless networking speed and range to suit your individual requirements can be a confusing business! To help you make the right decision, we have created a short guide to NETGEAR's wireless options and the coverage they provide. Please not this is just a guide, every home is different and we cannot guarantee coverage and speed.
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 Standard Wireless CoverageUp to 54 Mbps
Known as '802.11g' Products
This wireless networking option provides reasonable wireless coverage at the lowest price.
Ideal for use in modest properties (e.g. Flat, 2 Storey Terraced House) and ideal for these uses:
- Surfing the Internet
- Email and online chat
- Sharing small files
- Printing documents
- Streaming music
Wireless Cable Router: WGR614
Wireless ADSL Modem Router: DG834G
Wireless computer adapters:
WG111 (USB for use with either a desktop or laptop)
WG511 (PCMCIA slot adapter for use with a laptop)
WG311 (PCI Card for use with a desktop - requires installation)
Or, if you need more coverage…
 Extended Wireless CoverageUp to 108 Mbps
Known as RangeMax™ or Super G™ Products
This option provides increased coverage and bandwidth over the standard option, but comes with a slightly higher price tag.
Ideal for use in larger properties (e.g. Semi Detached House or Bungalow) or modest, but older properties made from thicker materials (e.g. Victorian or Edwardian house) and ideal for these uses:
- Surfing the Internet
- Email and online chat
- Downloading most files
- Printing documents
- Streaming music
- Wireless file storage and sharing
- VoIP Internet calling
Wireless Cable Router: WGT624 or WPN824
Wireless ADSL Modem Router: DG834GT or DG834PN
Wireless computer adapters:
WG111T or WPN111 (USB for use with either a desktop or laptop)
WG511T or WPN511 (PCMCIA slot adapter for use with a laptop)
WG311T or WPN311 (PCI Card for use with a desktop - requires installation)
Of, if you need even more coverage…
 Maximum Wireless Coverage & BandwidthUp to 300 Mbps
Known as RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless N Products (based on Draft 802.11n Standard)
This option provides whole home, maximum coverage and bandwidth, enabling households to simultaneously connect to multiple Internet services at the same time. The additional coverage and greater bandwidth naturally means a higher price tag than the standard and extended options.
Ideal for use in large properties (Detached House or 3 Storey Town House) and/or for these simultaneous uses:
- Surfing the Internet
- Email and online chat
- Downloading large files
- Printing documents
- Streaming music
- Wireless file storage and sharing
- VoIP Internet calling
- Video streaming - including HD
- High resolution online gaming
- Wireless network multi-player gaming
Wireless Cable Router: WNR834B or WNR854T
Wireless ADSL Modem Router: DG834N
Wireless computer adapters:
WN511B or WN511T (PCMCIA slot adapter for use with a laptop)
WN311B or WN311T (PCI Card for use with a desktop - requires installation)
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