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Connect your USB-equipped desktop or notebook computer to a wireless network
at incredible speeds with the Linksys Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter. By
incorporating USB 2.0 and Wireless-G the Adapter delivers data rates up to
54Mbps (5 times as fast as 802.11b), without the trouble of opening up the case
of your desktop computer.
To install, simply plug the Adapter into any available USB port. (It's
compatible with both USB 1.1 and 2.0 ports, but 2.0 will yield the fastest
speeds.) You can plug it directly into your PC, or use the included USB
extension cord to put the Adapter anywhere you'd like, up to five feet away.
It gets its power through the USB connection, so no power cord is necessary. The
included Setup Wizard walks you through configuring the Adapter to your wireless
network settings, step by step. The Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter is also
compatible with the Wireless-B (802.11b) network standard, with data rates up to
11Mbps. And your wireless communications can be protected by industrial-strength
WPA and 128-bit encryption, so your data stays secure.
The Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter lets you put your computer almost anywhere in
the building, without the cost and hassle of running cables. Now you don't have
to drill holes in your walls and climb through the attic or cellar to get
connected to the network. Once you're connected, you can keep in touch with your
e-mail, access the Internet, use instant messaging to chat with friends, and
share files and other resources such as printers and hard disk storage space
with other computers on the network. You'll also be able to connect with any of
the growing number of public hotspots springing up in coffee shops, airport
lounges, hotels and convention centers.
So don't hassle with running cables through your house -- get connected the easy
way with the Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter.