USB Wireless LAN 802.11G Adapter with Antenna

Add wireless 802.11 b/g internet access to any computer with a USB port by using this adapter. This adapter is great for those with older laptops that would like to add wireless access. This adapter is also designed to draw as little power as possible, yet maintain excellent performance. It’s great for those laptop users who would like wireless internet freedom without draining the battery. This Wi-Fi USB 54G adapter features full compliance with the IEEE 802.11b/g wireless standard and offers the best compatibility and reliability.

The adapter also features a full WEP (Wired Equipment Privacy) and robust WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) security. Surf the internet, share files, and check e-mail on your wireless connection with the highest level of protection.
Features

-Add Wireless 802.11 b/g access to any USB enabled computer
- Up to five times faster than previous generation wireless connection standard (Wireless 802.11b)
- Full 64-bit or 128-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) and WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) security for protected internet usage
- Supports Microsoft Windows 98SE, Me, 2000 , XP , Vista / MAC OS X / Linux
- Operating distance of up to 300 meters in open space
- Easy operation and set-up
- 1Mbps, 2Mbps, 5.5Mbps, 11Mbps selectable Data Rate
- Supports USB 1.0, 1.1, 2.0 connector ports
- 2.400GHz ~ 2.4835GHz unlicensed ISM Frequency Band
- DSSS (Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum)
- Modulation Method: DQPSK / DBPSK / CCK


FAQ
Q: What's the difference between the various Wifi Standards?

Answer: 802.11a offers greater transmission speed than 802.11b, 54Mbps vs 11Mbps, but has shorter range. Operation in the 5Ghz range means less interferance but higher cost and not being compatible with other standards.

802.11b is the most popular standard for home use. It has limited bandwidth but is the most cost effective solution for Wifi. It operates on the 2.4Ghz range which means it shares frequencies with other common household devices like cordless phones, microwaves and bluetooth meaning signals from other devices can interfer with operation.

802.11g was an effort to combine the benefits of both 802.11a and 802.11b. It has range similar to 802.11b and speeds comparable to 802.11a. Since it uses the same 2.4Ghz range as 802.11b it is backward compatible with that standard but not with 802.11a.

802.11n is the newest standard, however, it has not yet been finalized so products produced right now may end up not complying with the final specifications. It utilizes MINO technology which utilizes multiple signals and antennas. Ultimately, it will have a bandwidth of over 100Mbps and offer better range than any previous standard.