Cisco-Linksys WUSB54G Wireless-G USB Adapter
The easy way to connect your desktop or notebook to a high-speed wireless networkConnect your USB-equipped desktop or notebook computer to a wireless network at incredible speeds with the Linksys Wireless-G USB Network Adapter. By incorporating two new, blazing fast technologies -- USB 2.0 and Wireless-G -- the Adapter delivers data rates up to 54 Mbps (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.) 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 Wireless-G USB Network Adapter is also compatible with the Wireless-B (802.11b) network standard, with data rates up to 11 Mbps. And your wireless communications can be protected by 128-bit encryption, so your data stays secure.The Wireless-G USB Network Adapter's high-gain antenna 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.So don't hassle with running cables through your house -- get connected the easy way with the Wireless-G USB Network Adapter.See acomparison         diagramof the different wireless technologies.Wireless networks are rapidly         becoming more popular and coming down in price. Since they don't require         cables, you can use the devices anywhere in an office or home, even out         on the patio. There's no need to roll out an Ethernet network cable to         each room of a house; you can network anywhere -- without wires. Outside         of the home, wireless networking is available in hotspots at coffee shops,         businesses, airports -- great when you're on the road and need to get         some work done. For convenience, wireless networking is the answer.What Wireless Standard is Right for Me?Now that you've decided to create a wireless network, the next step is         to figure out which wireless standard to use.Basically, a standard is a set of specifications for a device. All devices         that follow a specific standard share operating characteristics, such         as the radio frequency used and maximum data transfer speed.For wireless networking, there are three standards to choose from at this         time:802.11b802.11a802.11g802.11a/gTo learn about the differences between the standards and select the right         one for your network,click         herefor an easy-to-understand chart.