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NetGear WG111 (WG111US) 802.11g/b Wireless Adapter
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Price Range $26 - $60 Featured Merchants
Product Description 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.
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Written By deeblackthorne Date Written Jan 15 2008 Summary I encountered the Netgear WG111 wireless USB card when my old roommate wanted to set up a wireless network at the apartment. They had wireless connections already installed, and I didn't want to run a cord through the common spaces, so I opted for a... Strength wireless access Weakness connection problems, software crashes, price, performance Bottom Line It's attractive to look at and easy to plug in, but definitely not easy or convenient to use. DONGLE ALL THE WAY!
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Written By stuleg Date Written Jan 25 2007 Summary There comes a time in every mans life when he has to embrace the future rather than hide from it. I had always sworn by my tried and trusted wired internet connection and in turn it had never let me down. However, time and tide waits for no one, and it... Strength Simple setup, fast connection, compact design Weakness None I've found Bottom Line None I've found Convenient little adapter...go wireless!
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Written By katie4410 Date Written Jul 21 2005 Summary My college recently put in a few wireless hotspots on campus a few weeks before finals. And since the impending doom of finals week was looming ahead of me, and camping out in the library was going to be a given--I invested (ha!) in this adapter since... Strength Portable, lightweight, LED on adapter tells status of connection Weakness Possible vulnerability to wear and tear since it's external/protruding Bottom Line An easy fix for a PC without wireless capability when a wireless connection/hotspot is available to you It's last year's technology, but it still works for me
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Written By sevag Date Written Aug 06 2008 Summary If you don't mind not having the latest and greatest electronics, you won't mind this workhorse of a wireless adapter that has been well-reveiwed by CNET and other sites. I bought it upon seeing it compared to other small USB adapters. It beat out the... Strength Good reception, and I got it for $20 shipped on eBay. Weakness Software occasionally crashes, unit gets hot, unnecessary caps. Bottom Line I recommend it due to it's reception capability, software funcationality (very good) and price (under $20 shipped on eBay) Horrible
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Written By bricketts Date Written Aug 04 2007 Summary I had problems with this from the moment I opened the box. It kept dropping my connection repeatedly and the driver/program that it came with crashed at least once every 24 hours. Every day I had to log off or restart my computer just to get the stupid... Strength Gave me an internet connection for a good 10 minutes. Weakness Too many to list! Return Immediately if you have Vista
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Written By ariock Date Written Jan 01 2008 Summary WG111T is NOT compatible with Vista (especially 64-bit) and will overheat and stop working within about 30 minutes. I slacked off and waited too long to really get into the problems since Netgear lies and says this product is compatible with Vista (and... Strength May work with older technology. Weakness Incompatible with Vista, Overheats, Netgear doesn't recognize that as "Defective." Great for TiVo
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Written By mooresites Date Written Feb 17 2007 Summary I bought this adapter to use with my TiVo DVR. I have a Linksys Router (802.11g) as well as a 2nd TiVo with a TiVo Brand adapter. All work great together and speed is enough to stream video from one TiVo to the other with very little or no lag. Setup... Strength Good performance, easy setup Weakness None  |
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