NETGEAR's 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter enables 54 Mbps wireless Internet access to either your desktop or notebook PC. New antenna technology delivers greater range so you can move extended distances without losing your connection. Setup is now made quick and easy with a new Smart Wizard Install Assistant. High-level WEP encryption shields your network from wireless eavesdroppers without sacrificing performance.

Features a USB 2.0 interface that is up to 40 times faster than USB 1.1 allowing you to realize full 54 Mbps speed. New antenna technology provides superior range above previous-generation 802.11b adapters.

Supports office roaming for notebook PC users for shared broadband Internet access and resources. Gives you untethered mobility at home, the office, the airport, and other public hotspots. NETGEAR's Wireless LAN Manager lets you create profiles that reflect specific WLAN settings for each place you travel.

The WG111 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.

Compact, pocket-sized design can easily be carried anywhere. Included 5-ft (1.52m) USB cable lets you locate your adapter where signal is strongest.

• Quick and easy setup with Smart Wizard install assistant
• Compatible with existing 802.11b and 802.11g networks
• Fast 54 Mbps speeds for your desktop or notebook PC; up to 5x faster than 802.11b
• Experience improved range above most W-Fi networks
• Plug into external USB slot for wireless connectivity at home, the office, or away
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Technical Details

• Model Number: WG111US
• Network standard: 802.11g, 802.11b
• Network speed: 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 54 Mbps (auto rate capable)
• Encryption: Hardware-based 40/64-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption
• Modulation type: 802.11b: Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (CCK, DQPSK, DBPSK); 802.11g: Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (64QAM, 16QAM, QPSK, BPSK)
• Frequency: 2.412 to 2.462 GHz
• Interface: USB 2.0
• System requirements: Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP/Vista; Pentium class PC; available USB port; 2 MB of free hard drive space
• Electromagnetic compliance: FCC Part 15 Class B
• Operating temperature: 32 to 140 degrees F / 0 to 60 degrees C
• Operating humidity: 5 to 95 percent non-condensing
• Dimensions: 1.19 x 0.6 x 3.72 inches / 30.2 x 15.2 x 94.5 millimeters (W x H x D)
• Weight: 1.13 ounces / 32 grams
• Warranty: 1-year limited warranty from the Manufacturer