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NETGEAR's 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter enables 54 Mbps wireless Internet access to either your desktop or notebook PC. Its antenna technology delivers greater range so you can...
more...move extended distances without losing your connection. Setup is now made quick and easy with a Smart Wizard install assistant. High-level WEP encryption shields your network from wireless eavesdroppers without sacrificing performance. This adapter 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. This adapter's compact, pocket-sized design allows it to be easily carried anywhere.

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HAVE YOU SEEN MY SIX INCH DONGLE?

Review of Netgear WG111 Wireless-G USB 2.0 Adapter by tractor-boy

Advantages: Simple setup, fast connection, compact design
Disadvantages: None I've found

...feared. I already had a Netgear Router (albeit the wired variety) so I only needed to purchase a wireless access point and plug that into the router to make that end of the concern wireless. My console was taken care of which meant all I needed to complete the transition was a wireless adapter or PCI card to plug into the PC. I knew that I wanted to stick with Netgear as I feared compatibility problems should I dare to mix my wireless brands! After ... Read review

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22.01.2007

Internet Wireless
Review of Netgear WG111 Wireless-G USB 2.0 Adapter by chrome2

Advantages: wireless
Disadvantages: sometimes low speed

At first I was skeptical, not that I could work ... At home my phone is fixed on the ground floor and the pc the first floor. I have to spend a lot of money to get internet (cable or wireless equipment expensive) when I informed about the possibility of exploiting or not the wireless modem on my phone, I said that enough to buy this stick from 40 € (30 £). To my pleasure I have verified that it works perfectly, I never drop the phone line, the installation ... Read review

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12.10.2008

Tiny, but powerful
Review of Netgear WG111 Wireless-G USB 2.0 Adapter by ambrosurvey

Advantages: size, ease of use, great network range, very easy to install, wep security
Disadvantages: Gets too hot, poor case for holding it next to pc

...went out and bought the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter for just a fraction of the price more. It installed very easily, it looks great and you can still plug it at the back of your pc in any USB port. I use the long USB cable provided and the holding case to stuck it on the side of my desk where I can achieve better reception. I managed to get it up and running in less than 15 minutes and not only it found my connection but others in ... Read review

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01.08.2006

A netgear experience
Review of Netgear WG111 Wireless-G USB 2.0 Adapter by Stanislav69

Advantages: Good download speed, quick and easy to set up
Disadvantages: Ovrheating, and bad uploading speeds (for games)

The price may look big at first but it is good value for money. It only takes a matter of minutes to set up and the installation facility can be introduced in many different languages. The only downside I have ever found with this product is extreme over heating if you leave it plugged in for too long. This can eventually lead to damage of the circuit boards which happened to mine so in a year you might have to get a replacement. I have had this product ... Read review

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12.11.2007

Netgear WG111 USB 2.0 adapter
Review of Netgear WG111 Wireless-G USB 2.0 Adapter by jaylam69

Advantages: Not limited to using on a pc slot can use it on both laptop and desktop pc's.
Disadvantages: Can drail battery power.

...this to use with my Netgear DG834G router and I must say it's excellent. Not only can I use it on my laptop but as it's usb on desktop computers as well. This makes it handy when I have other people round with there computers I can connect them to my network and give them internet access. It can do 11mbps and 54mbps and will work on USB 1 but slower. It comes with a usb extension cable so it can be positioned for best signal. You also get the ... Read review

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25.11.2004

Netgear WG111 (not vista)
Review of Netgear WG111 Wireless-G USB 2.0 Adapter by JamesRoberts007

Advantages: Portable, affordable
Disadvantages: not for vista, heats up.

...success. Consiquently, i emailed netgear and they said they didn't currently have any drivers and that i should purchase the WG111v2, so i did and that worked fine. Overview: A good, affordable & portable adaptar but doesn't work with vista and can get mighty hot. ... Read review

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20.05.2007

Mixed Feelings
Review of Netgear WG111 Wireless-G USB 2.0 Adapter by fairlybalanced

Advantages: Cheap and Stable Once Running
Disadvantages: Shipped Drivers May Cause XP Conflict

The software disc this Dongle shipped with caused a logon conflict with XP service pack 2. On Netgear's forum, it does seem to be a known conflict. Unfortunately, I was unaware of the conflict when I first loaded the drivers. So, after installing the software, I was unable to boot into Windows normally and had to go into safe mode to find a fix on the net. Once up and running, this Dongle provided a stable connection to the router (Netgear DG384GT). ... Read review

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22.02.2007

Netgear Network Adapter
Review of Netgear WG111 Wireless-G USB 2.0 Adapter by radiusone

Advantages: Great for browsing, email etc
Disadvantages: Poor for gaming

...port. When you compare the netgear software to the default Windows software which it disables, it really does look cheap, something from Windows 95. I have my 54Mbps Dongle attached to a Netgear 108Mbps Wireless Network and the perfomance is good for opening email, browsing internet, downloading files etc, however, when gaming online, i noticed that every few seconds I would lag slightly, which did not happen with my previous wired connection. Also ... Read review

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10.07.2007

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