Advantages: Simple to set up and use Disadvantages: Software is not the greatest
I bought this USB network adaptor for my son when he still had his Windows 98 machine as the PCI card that I reviewed previously was too advanced for his hardware. This USBadapter was bought to connect to my Belkin wireless router meaning that I now had a wireless network consisting only of Belkin hardware.
--Whats in the box--
On opening the box, there were no real surprises. There was the USBadapter, a stand which would allow you to place the adapter on your desk if you didnt want to have it plugged directly into the back of your PC, the antenna, a quick installation guide and a CD which contained the drivers and a full manual.
--Installation--
On reading the quick installation guide, it was apparent that the software had to be installed before the adapter was plugged in. The reason for this was because, when the hardware ...
Advantages: Cheap, connects to routers of all types I have tried Disadvantages: Breaks easily, driver problems in Vista
'belkin driver' in google, the first link that comes up is the official Belkin driver download site. It immediately takes you to a 3 step guide to installing the correct driver. First you have to read the FFC ID, which is in minuscule writing on the back of the device. Although, the website shows you exactly where to look, it is still hard to physically read the font. Once you have found out which version to pick, the driver is downloaded and finally installed.
Connectivity
I find that the Belkin adapters don't have brilliant connectivity, but are quite able to pick up adequate signaI in the house. I have connected with a Belkin Wireless G USBadapter to a Belkin router, as well as a US robotics router and BT home hub, it picks up many networks local to the computer. The connectivity decreases as you get further away from the router ...
Advantages: Wireless connectivity - Supplied with stand - Fast data transfer - Good Price Disadvantages: Temperamental Software, Stand Falls Over - Installation hit & miss
I currently have 3 of these adapters installed at my home connecting 3 PC's wirelessly to a BT Voyager2500V Router.
I purchased the first one after suffering months of problems with an intermittent broadband connection using an extension cable.
The adapter comes well packaged in a far larger box than is necessary (minus points for environmental responsibility) and is supplied complete with software drivers, software to manage the wireless network, a desktop stand for the adapter and an instruction sheet.
1st impressions were that the build quality is adequate although with the adapter being very light the stand could definitely have done with being heavier.
I have never installed a network before but the installation sheet made all seem very straightforward.
1. Install Software.
2. Plug in adapter when prompted.
3. Away ...
The 3Com Wireless 11n USB Adapter provides access to 2.4 GHz IEEE 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11n networks, allowing users to connect desktop PCs (with a USB port) to the wireless network in a convenient location. Wi-Fi b/g/n certification ensures interopability with products carrying the Wi-Fi logo from other vendors. A host of features ensure reliable wireless connections and excellent speeds. Three detachable antennas assure access to the wireless signal. Advanced MIMO (Multiple Input Multiple Output) technology provides an enhanced wireless range. Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) adds managed QoS, critical for the new generation of delay-sensitive data, voice, and video applications. To protect sensitive data, the PCI adapter supports Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA, WPA2) and 128-bit Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) encryption for higher level security, and Wireless Equivalent Privacy (WEP) 40-/60-/128-bit shared-key encryption. To protect against unauthorized network access, the adapter supports the IEEE 802.1X authentication, and EAP-TLS, PEAP and EAP-TTLS authentication protocols. Setup and operation are extraordinarily easy. Users can create a profile with specific settings for each wireless LAN network and easily see their connection status.
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