Netgear WG111 Wireless 54Mbps USB 2.0 Adapter | 
| Brand: NetGear
Category: CE
Buy New: £11.49
New (25) Refurbished (1) from £8.49
Rating:  80 reviews
Sales Rank: 162
Platform: Windows
Media: Electronics
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 3.7 x 0.6 x 1.2
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MPN: WG111
Model: WG111
UPC: 606449035162
EAN: 0606449035162
ASIN: B0002LHX8O
Release Date: July 12, 2004
Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | WIRELESS 54MBPS USB 2.0 | | • | ADAPTER (PEN SHAPED) IN |
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Product Description
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. Box Contents - WG111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adaptor - USB Cable - Resource CD - Cradle and hook-and-loop fastener - Installation guide - Warranty/Support Information card
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| Customer Reviews: Read 75 more reviews...
 very good product June 19, 2008
sk181991 (lol)
i bought this and a Netgear's 54 Mbps wireless router (WGR614v4) and it worked well...at 1st it was easy to get used to and it is a value for money product..i got into other peoples internet routers in an instant:P
 Yo Yo June 8, 2008
Robert Collman (S.E. England)
The signal ranged from excellent to nil, moving slowly and eventually losing contact completely, then moving back to excellent. I installed the uprated software from the Netgear site with no improvement and no way of changing it from the American version. My cheap laptop had no problem picking up a signal from the same location. I finally gave on the WG111 and sent it back.
 Excellcent easy to use & install-works with my Neighbours ASDL June 6, 2008
Jules(Paris) (France)
I originally bought this may 2005 along with Netgear Router, Tested it using friend's downstairs adsl(telephone line) worked Perfectly on XP Laptop.
MY asdl provider failed to set up my phone line, so for a few years had kit rigged up and dangled very long phone line out of window to neighbours to update large files (for Win2000,Xp PC's)- al the time
Recently Neighbours got a New 'Live BOx Wifi. Now with THEIR PERMISSION I use this USB Wifi device (router now boxed up), simply plug into into which ever PC I want on Line (XP/Win 2000) and having already selected (1 time only there WiFii Connection Name, and entered pass code) can surf 24/7.
Between us 'Friends/family' are in 3 flats,4 Adult users(4 PC's,2 Laptops- different; manufacturers;types of WIfi devices;Win XP,Win2000,Vista), and Me with My Netgear USB wifi connector have NO problems all hanging of the same 'Live box'- which is NOT in my apartment..nor my friend next door.
3 years down the line price has dropped but quality of product has NOT. Highly recommend if you have wifi in the home and need to connect another PC or Laptop else where in the home. ;0))
neat and straightforward to use May 24, 2008
Andy (Oxfordshire, UK)
i have been using this under win xp for several months. the installation was so painless that i cannot even remember it. i set up wpa psk with no bother.
i would recommend going with the windows wireless setup: it is a bit less in your face, just gets on with the job quietly.
it has worked flawlessy since i got it.
 Unreliable May 20, 2008
Allan Gilmour
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I purchased this item as a bundle, and whilst the router has been perfect, the USB adapter has been a pain. I eventually gave up with it and purchased an internal card. It works well initially, but if you are a heavy user, like I am, it eventually fails. An earlier reviewer mentioned the problems with disconnection, which is easily resolved, however, when it fails to be detected when the pc/laptop starts up, then it's useless. The device cannot be plugged in when the equipment is already running, as it does not detect, it has to be installed at switch on. This defeats the purpose of USB, as this is supposed to be plug n play.
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