A NIC or Network Interface Card is a circuit board or chip, which allows the computer to communicate to other computers on a Network. When connected to the network, computers can share websites, files, printers and other resources. The most popular networking standard at the moment is Ethernet, which one can recognize by the rectangular connectors with eight wires in them. Wireless network with the 802.11b and the faster 802.11g standard is also increasingly popular, both at home and in the office, though it is not yet as fast as wired (ethernet) network. A public place where you can use wireless internet is called a "hot spot".
Double 108 Mbps Wireless Internet Access with Superior Range NETGEAR's Double 108 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter enables two streams of 108 Mbps wireless access available to your desktop or notebook PC. Receive 2x the range of 802.11g on the first network, but then also access the second 108 Mbps network, which is free from interference by other wireless devices in the vicinity. The second wireless
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network is ideal for applications like video streaming. Setup is now made quick and easy with a new Smart Wizard™ install assistant. High-level WPA-PSK encryption shields your network from wireless eavesdroppers without sacrificing performance.
Faster Speeds Experience two 108 Mbps wireless streams. The first 108 Mbps stream is 2x the range of 802.11g, while the second 108 Mbps stream is free of interference from by other wireless devices.
Total Mobility Use at home, the office, the airport, or in a public hotspot. Small, thumb-sized form factor makes carrying easy.
Easy The WG111U simply plugs into the external USB port of your PC, eliminating the need to open up your desktop PC. Gain full mobility with your notebook, or place your desktop anywhere in your home, without the need to use unsightly Ethernet cables. 802.11g standard compliance ensures interoperability with existing 802.11b and 802.11g networks. Setup is now made quick and easy with a new Smart Wizard™ install assistant.
Stylish & Convenient Compact, pocket-sized design can easily be carried anywhere. Included 5-ft (1.52m) USB cable and cradle with fastener lets you locate your adapter where the signal is strongest.
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Bandwidth
Data transfer rate (max)
The maximum speed with which data can be transmitted from one device to another.
108 Mbit/s
Connectivity
Connectivity technology
Wireless
Interface type
USB
I/O ports
An interface on a device to which you can connect another device.
USB
Networking
Frequency band
2.412 ~ 2.472 GHz
Security
Security algorithm supported
Hardware-based 40/64-bit & 128-bit WEP, WPA-PSK
Weight & dimensions
Weight
Weight of the product without packaging (nett weight). If possible, the nett weight is given including standard accessories and supplies. Please, note that sometimes the manufacturer is giving a too commercial interpretation of product weight, by leaving out the weight of accessories and/or supplies.
32 g
Dimensions W x D x H
Dimensions of the produkt (Width x Depth x Height) in millimeter.
94.5 x 30.2 x 15.2 mm
System requirements
Minimum system requirements
Available USB port
Minimum hard disk space
2 MB
Minimum processor
Pentium class PC
Compatible operating systems
List of desktop operating systems tested as compatible with this product, including coined name and version
Windows® 2000 or XP
Environmental conditions
Operating humidity range
5-95 %
Operating temperature range (T-T)
0 - 60 °C
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