The Netgear WPN824 simply connects to the modem supplied to you by your cable broadband provider (Virgin Media most likely), to share your broadband.
It is compatible with both PC and Mac computers, and also with the Xbox 360, Playstation 3, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS and the PSP.
Want to connect a computer to it with a cable? No problem - the Netgear WPN824 has 4 Ethernet ports, so in addition to connecting as many devices as you like wirelessly, you can connect up to 4 devices using Ethernet cables.


The Netgear WPN111 simply plugs into the external USB port. Gain full mobility with your notebook, or place your desktop anywhere in your home, without the need for unsightly cables.

NETGEAR�s RangeMax extends your wireless network coverage up to 10 times that of standard 802.11g due to an advanced Smart MIMO (Multi-In, Multi-Out) technology that incorporates seven intelligent internal antennas in a wireless router. The antennas continuously scan your home or office, automatically sensing obstacles and electronic interference, then dynamically adjust the wireless signal to compensate and maintain a clear connection.

Now you can quickly send large files typical of digital photos, music formats, and high-quality movie streams across the network wirelessly, without the cost and effort of running new wiring!

- Netgear WPN824 RangeMaxWireless Firewall Router (Refurbished by Netgear).
- Ethernet cable
- UK Power adapter
- Netgear WPN111 802.11g 108 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter (*Refurbished by Netgear)
- USB cable
Note: CD and manual might not be included. You can download these from here WPN824. and here WPN111

No drivers or software are required to install and configure the Netgear WPN824. It is simply configured using your web browser (Internet Explorer or Firefox).

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WPN824 Specification:
- Sleek modern style with blue LEDs
- Standard IEEE 802.11b/g compatible
- Built in 4-port 10/100 Base-T LAN interface
- 64/128-bit WEP, WPA security
- 2.4 GHz frequency band
- Multiple internal antennas supported by Smart MIMO (multi-in, multi-out) technology
- Two VPN end-to-end tunnels (IPSec) for VPN support
- SmartWizard installation assistant making set-up simple

802.11g data rates:
- 125 Mbps
- 54 Mbps
- 48 Mbps
- 36 Mbps
- 24 Mbps
- 12 Mbps
- 9 Mbps
- 6 Mbps
- 5.5 Mbps
- 2 Mbps
- 1 Mbps

802.11b data rates:
- 11 Mbps
- 5.5 Mbps
- 2 Mbps
- 1 Mbps

Unit Dimensions:
- 1.5 x 8.75 x 6-inches (H x W x L)

Regulatory Approvals:
- FCC
- CE

WPN111 Specification:
- USB 2.0 interface
- Compatible with 802.11b or 802.11g
- Hardware-based 40/64-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption; WPA-PSK
- Up to 10 times more wireless coverage (when used with a RangeMax Router)
- 802.11b: Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (CCK, DQPSK, DBPSK)
- 802.11g: Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (64QAM, 16QAM, QPSK, BPSK)
- 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54, & 108 Mbps (auto rate capable)

Frequency Range:
- 2.412 ~ 2.462 GHz (US)
- 2.412 ~ 2.472 GHz (Japan)
- 2.412 ~ 2.472 GHz (Europe ETSI)
- 2.457 ~ 2.462 GHz (Spain)
- 2.457 ~ 2.472 GHz (France)

Unit Dimensions:
- 0.6 x 1.2 x 3.7-inches (H x W x D approximate)
- 1.1-ounces

Regulatory Approvals:
- FCC
- CE
- MIC
- C-Tick

- Ethernet based broadband connection - a Virgin Media cable modem, for example. An ADSL modem with an Ethernet port is compatible with the Netgear WPN824 also.

- Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP/Vista -or- Mac OS -or- Linux

If you would like some advice before you purchase, please send us a message using our sales enquiry form. Let us know what kind of computers/consoles you'd like to connect, and the name of your broadband service provider - a member of the Digidave team will be in touch with you ASAP with product recommendations..

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