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Wireless LAN 802.11g 54Mbps/2.4GHz USB Adapter

Wireless LAN 802.11g 54Mbps/2.4GHz USB Adapter


Introducing the most convenient 801.11g wireless adapter. Just plug it to any USB port on your notebook or desktop computer, and get instant wireless G access. It is also compatible with the older wireless 802.11b network.

  • 802.11g wireless LAN Mini USB adapter
  • Compatible with both 802.11g/b wireless standard
  • High-speed wireless data rate up to 54Mbps
  • Advanced wireless security -64/128/256-bit WEP, WPA (TKIP, IEEE802.1X), and AES
  • Built-in antenna
  • Up to 1312-foot range (400 meters)
  • Zydas chipset
  • Supports peer-to-peer communication among any wireless users
  • Automatic fallback increases data security and reliability
  • Supports Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP
  • Supports USB 2.0/1.1/1.0 interface
  • IEEE 802.11g/b standard
  • USB 2.0 interface
  • 2.4-2.4835GHz frequency band
  • FCC (US), CE (Europe), C-Tick(Australia) certifications
System requirements:
  • Available USB port
  • CD-ROM drive
  • 64MB memory or greater
  • Minimum of 500Kbytes of free disk space for utility and driver installation
  • 300MHz processor or higher
  • Microsoft Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP

Average Customer Rating: 4.34 out of 5 4.3 out of 5
90 of 98 (92%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.

Customer Reviews for Wireless LAN 802.11g 54Mbps/2.4GHz USB Adapter

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Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
wireless, August 27, 2008
By smithjs from Reno, Nevada
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Features: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Ease of Installation: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

"I had broken all the pins on the PCMCIA slot for my wireless card and my older laptop had no place for an internal wireless adapter, so I thought I would have to buy a new notebook,to be able to go wireless. Fortunately, this simple and inexpensive USB adapter got me back in the game. Windows XP easily "saw" the device and self installed it: I highly recommend using the Windows Zero Configuration Service to manage this type of device. The unit is small enough to be unobtrusive and, with a 90 degree adapter, it lays flat against the back of the laptop. I"ve been up to 500 feet away from my router and signal strength is still 100%, so I think coverage is pretty good. I highly recommend this device as an inexpensive(under $30) alternative to other types of wireless adapters. Also, at 54Mbps, its speed is more than adequate for most needs."

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Review 2 for Wireless LAN 802.11g 54Mbps/2.4GHz USB Adapter

Overall Rating: 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
does it work?, November 18, 2009
By unclez from CA
Value: 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Features: 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Ease of Installation: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Performance: 1 out of 5 1 out of 5

"In principle, this product is easy to use. Plug it in and off you go. But, we've been having mysterious, intermittent problems with connectivity. We're talking with different people and the suspicion is arising that the wireless adapter may be at fault. That is so far unconfirmed, but we're running out of other theories. More investigation is needed, but this product is getting off to a shaky start in our household."

Review 3 for Wireless LAN 802.11g 54Mbps/2.4GHz USB Adapter

Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Wireless LAN Adapter, November 15, 2009
By like0verstock from KC Missouri
Value: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Features: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Ease of Installation: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

"The product arrived quickly, and it works well. Good value."

Review 4 for Wireless LAN 802.11g 54Mbps/2.4GHz USB Adapter

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
easy, November 12, 2009
By 1hoosier

"Worked as soon as I plugged it in, was transferring files through wireless within 5 minutes. Great!"

Review 5 for Wireless LAN 802.11g 54Mbps/2.4GHz USB Adapter

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Wireless LAN 802.11g 54Mbps/2.4GHz USB Adapter, November 11, 2009
By brophil from Douglasville, GA
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Features: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Ease of Installation: 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

"I bought this for my adult daughter's computer. She knows a lot more about computers than I do. It took her several attempts to get the installation completed properly. After several unsuccessful attempts, she realized that she had to disable the previous adapter settings that were in use prior to this new adapter. She is up and running and is most satisfied with the product."

Review 6 for Wireless LAN 802.11g 54Mbps/2.4GHz USB Adapter

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Excellent!!, October 21, 2009
By flamingolvr from Idaho
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Features: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Ease of Installation: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

"This product is an excellent deal! My wireless went out in my laptop and I was going to install a new one inside the computer. I was advised just to use one in my USB port. This one has been great. I don't even know it's there! Love it."

Review 7 for Wireless LAN 802.11g 54Mbps/2.4GHz USB Adapter

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Great Adapter, October 21, 2009
By retsinc from Ashtabula, Ohio
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Features: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Ease of Installation: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

"This is a great adapter, just load CD program & plug in adapter and you're online. Very simple to use. I would recommend this to everyone."

Review 8 for Wireless LAN 802.11g 54Mbps/2.4GHz USB Adapter

Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Very useful: removable network access, October 17, 2009
By pinkie2u from N CA
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Features: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Ease of Installation: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Performance: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5

"Purchased for my daughter's desktop PC; enables me to allow her internet access (or not), as I wish."

Review 9 for Wireless LAN 802.11g 54Mbps/2.4GHz USB Adapter

Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Great Deal, October 16, 2009
By powerpuff from Indianapolis, IN
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Features: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Ease of Installation: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Performance: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5

"Overstock.com offered the best price anywhere on a wireless USB adaptor. This product comes with a CD for very easy installation and startup. I have been very pleased with the range and signal pickup of this device. It works consistently and reliably and has allowed me to move my modem and router to my TV room for satellite TV downloads and live gaming for my sons. For the price, you can't beat this product."

Review 10 for Wireless LAN 802.11g 54Mbps/2.4GHz USB Adapter

Overall Rating: 2 out of 5 2 out of 5
Going up?, August 24, 2009
By clementw from Alhambra, CA
Value: 1 out of 5 1 out of 5
Features: 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Ease of Installation: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Performance: 1 out of 5 1 out of 5

"I am 1 floor up from my router and reception is poor. It was fairly easy to install and performs well when there's reception, but even without my PC moving, it goes in and out of service. I would recommend anyone in my shoes to get either an 802.11n or at least an antenna."

Review 11 for Wireless LAN 802.11g 54Mbps/2.4GHz USB Adapter

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Works Great, August 23, 2009
By wyomiia from deep south MS
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Features: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Ease of Installation: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Performance: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5

"I'm using it with a desktop computer and a Cable wireless modem. It works great and I didn't have to open my computer to do it. I'm using Windows Vista and it works fine with it too."

Review 12 for Wireless LAN 802.11g 54Mbps/2.4GHz USB Adapter

Overall Rating: 1 out of 5 1 out of 5
Wireless LAN, August 6, 2009
By DDBurnett from Urbanna, VA
Value: 1 out of 5 1 out of 5
Features: 1 out of 5 1 out of 5
Ease of Installation: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Performance: 1 out of 5 1 out of 5

"The device did not work as advertised... I'd like my money back!"

Review 13 for Wireless LAN 802.11g 54Mbps/2.4GHz USB Adapter

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Great Product, July 30, 2009
By Linda12 from Illinois
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Features: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Ease of Installation: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

"My home office/computer, etc. are in the basement, which means anytime I want to respond to work issues, down to the basement I went. So, when I saw this Wireless Lan USB Adapter, I thought, why not give it a try since I had an un-used, somewhat older laptop stored away. Well, I am pleased to write that the adapter arrived, I plugged it into the old laptop and within 2 minutes I was up and running. Now, emails, banking, web searching, etc., can be handled from any room in my home. I'm looking forward to bringing my laptop on trips - which will save me lots of time and money. I find myself using the laptop more and using my blackberry less because of course the screen and key pad, etc., are larger. This is just a fantastic tool. And, might I add - for the price.....it's just a great deal, and great tool."

Review 14 for Wireless LAN 802.11g 54Mbps/2.4GHz USB Adapter

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
great product, June 21, 2009
By gmem04 from bakersfield,ca
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Features: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Ease of Installation: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

"easy to install works great.. a must for those who need to go wireless"

Review 15 for Wireless LAN 802.11g 54Mbps/2.4GHz USB Adapter

Overall Rating: 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Good in a pinch, June 19, 2009
By CalCoastJayTee from Central Coast of California
Value: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Features: 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Ease of Installation: 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Performance: 3 out of 5 3 out of 5

"I purchased this for providing a multi-media computer connection near my entertainment center. The range isn't all that great and I've had some problems with compatibility (Dell Desktop - Optiplex just hates this thing, connects/disconnects, HP is rock steady).I wouldn't use this for my main computer, but it works good in a pinch."

Review 16 for Wireless LAN 802.11g 54Mbps/2.4GHz USB Adapter

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Easy Setup - Great Product, April 3, 2009
By Meli14 from Tampa, FL
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Features: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Ease of Installation: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

"Very easy to setup, was connecting wirelessly in minutes. Does the job well for a great price."

Review 17 for Wireless LAN 802.11g 54Mbps/2.4GHz USB Adapter

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Awesome, April 2, 2009
By RockItTan from TX
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Features: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Ease of Installation: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

"Plugged it in, worked right away, and inexpensive to boot. Yea."

Review 18 for Wireless LAN 802.11g 54Mbps/2.4GHz USB Adapter

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Essential for Wireless at Home, March 30, 2009
By WI09 from Madison, WI
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Features: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Ease of Installation: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

"This small item makes it possible to have wireless connections between the CPU and the wireless modem when a telephone jack is not handy. Very easy to install."

Review 19 for Wireless LAN 802.11g 54Mbps/2.4GHz USB Adapter

Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Easy to install and use, February 28, 2009
By beagle523 from Michigan
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Features: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Ease of Installation: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Performance: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5

"I received the item about 4 days after I ordered it. This wireless USB adapter came with an installation CD. I put both in my computer (desktop with XP) and it only took seconds to set up. I was able to pick up connections very quickly as well. The software interface is very straight forward and easy to navigate. It doesn't come with a cap (as shown in the picture). If you turn off your computer every time you're done using it, you might want to give the adapter a couple minutes to pick up the Internet connection when you boot up your computer."

Review 20 for Wireless LAN 802.11g 54Mbps/2.4GHz USB Adapter

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
does the job, January 25, 2009
By Faithful36 from Bay Area, CA

"worked as expected. No problem I'm no computer / internet wizard, so I'm not sure what else to expect from the device, other than catch a wireless network when plugged in my USB."

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