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    Anyone use the Netgear RangeMax wireless router?

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by netspots, Jun 27, 2005.

  1. netspots

    netspots Notebook Geek

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    Hi,

    Anyone use the Netgear RangeMax wireless router?

    If so, how is the the range on it with a built-in Centrino / Intel PRO 2915 Internal Wireless 802.11 a/b/g, 54Mbps? (I don't plan on getting the special Netgear adapter.)

    I realize that to get the extra SPEED boost you need the Netgear adapter... but what about the extra RANGE boost? Can that be achieved with the built-in Centrino? Or do you need the adapter for that too?

    Anyone know, or have this setup?

    Thanks...
     
    netspots, Jun 27, 2005
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  2. smr2112

    smr2112 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Just got this one yesterday for my sister and hooked it up
    in her new house. Really nice router. For another computer
    in the basement below, I got 108MB/s with a Netgear wireless
    card. Didn't test it much more than that, but if range,signal is
    an issue for you, I'd recommend it.

    Netgear routers are my favorite products. I have 2 in my
    house and have had no problems with them. Work great.
     
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  3. netspots

    netspots Notebook Geek

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    Wait, let me just clarify -- did you try it with the Netgear card, or without it?

    I'll be running my laptop with the internal Centrino setup, so I'm curious to hear about the range on this router when NOT using the Netgear adapter.
     
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  4. Xplodin

    Xplodin Notebook Consultant

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    netspots,

    Just remember the Centrino Set up are having problems With the 2200BG cards as well as the 2915ABG cards as well. so keep that in mind and they dont support 108mbps Max is 54mbps.
     
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  5. netspots

    netspots Notebook Geek

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    Thanks, but I don't think my home cable access even comes close to 54mbps, so 108mbps is just a dream. :)
     
    netspots, Jun 28, 2005
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    smr2112 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Sorry, yes the computer in the basement was using
    a WG511T Netgear card. I also turned on another wireless
    HP laptop with the HP wireless card and got a signal
    across the house - that laptop was her work laptop and
    needs an upgrade to support WPA, so it didn't actually
    connect.
     
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  7. netspots

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    Okay, thanks.

    I ordered this router this morning... looking forward to receiving it! :)
     
    netspots, Jun 28, 2005
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