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BrandNetGear
ColorWhite
Item Height
15 millimetres
Item Width9.5 centimetres
Technical Details
- Versatile use with Desktop PC or Laptop Computer
- Wirelessly share Broadband connection with throughput of up to 54 Mbps
- Wireless mobility for laptop/notebook users
- USB 2.0 interface is up to 40x faster than USB 1.1
- Portable, compact, pocket sized design
- Easy set-up with NETGEAR's Smart Wizard Install Assistant
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Product Description
Product Description
NETGEAR's 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter enables 54 Mbps wireless Internet access to either your desktop or notebook PC. New antenna technology delivers greater range so you can move extended distances without losing your connection. 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.
The WG111 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.
The WG111 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.
Manufacturer's Description
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 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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133 of 133 people found the following review helpful
If you are running this on a Windows XP machine and you find it loses the connection every 15 mins or so, you need to go to:
Control Panel->Administrative Tools->Services and disable "Wireless Zero Configuration" on startup.
This fix was suggested by Netgear themselves on the discussion forum on their site. It solved the problem for me.
You also need to get the latest version 3.3 driver from the Netgear site.
With these two modifications, my adaptor never loses its connection. Seems to be the answer.
Control Panel->Administrative Tools->Services and disable "Wireless Zero Configuration" on startup.
This fix was suggested by Netgear themselves on the discussion forum on their site. It solved the problem for me.
You also need to get the latest version 3.3 driver from the Netgear site.
With these two modifications, my adaptor never loses its connection. Seems to be the answer.
176 of 179 people found the following review helpful
I bought this together with Netgear's 54 Mbps wireless router (WGR614v4) to wirelessly share our broadband internet connection with the kids' computer.
Once I had set up the router it only took a few minutes to install the adapter. Simply load the software, plug in the adapter and follow a few simple instruction. It located the network straight away plus another network which must be in the vicinty.
The kids' computer is upstairs about 20m away with a thick wall in between. The signal strength is fairly good and my sons have been surfing merrily for 10 days without losing the connection once.(touch wood!)
Setting up security with WEP (Wired Eqivalent Privacy) was also easy. I simply had to enable WEP on the router, type in a passphrase and 4 encryption keys were generated. The adapter's program allows you to generated the same keys by typing in the same passphrase.
It comes with a 5ft USB cable enabling you to place the adapter in the best and safest position.
The tranfer rate is a litle slow because the computer only has USB 1.1 capability whereas the adapter has USB 2 capability. Having said that it is still much quicker than dial up and the kids haven't complained.
We haven't been able to share files and the printer yet but I think that's a case of figuring out how to confiqure Windows and the router. I'll submit a review of the router once I've worked out file sharing and ironed out a small problem with the laptop dropping connections.
As far as the USB adapter is concerned it's thumbs up!!!
Once I had set up the router it only took a few minutes to install the adapter. Simply load the software, plug in the adapter and follow a few simple instruction. It located the network straight away plus another network which must be in the vicinty.
The kids' computer is upstairs about 20m away with a thick wall in between. The signal strength is fairly good and my sons have been surfing merrily for 10 days without losing the connection once.(touch wood!)
Setting up security with WEP (Wired Eqivalent Privacy) was also easy. I simply had to enable WEP on the router, type in a passphrase and 4 encryption keys were generated. The adapter's program allows you to generated the same keys by typing in the same passphrase.
It comes with a 5ft USB cable enabling you to place the adapter in the best and safest position.
The tranfer rate is a litle slow because the computer only has USB 1.1 capability whereas the adapter has USB 2 capability. Having said that it is still much quicker than dial up and the kids haven't complained.
We haven't been able to share files and the printer yet but I think that's a case of figuring out how to confiqure Windows and the router. I'll submit a review of the router once I've worked out file sharing and ironed out a small problem with the laptop dropping connections.
As far as the USB adapter is concerned it's thumbs up!!!
17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Setup was simplicity itself - a big warning sticker told me not to plug the dongle in until I had installed the software - which took about five minutes. I had to tick a few option boxes during installation but for the most part it was an automated process. When the time came I was asked to plug the dongle in after which the software detected and then loaded the relevant drivers to make it operate as it should. During installation I was given the choice of using the supplied wireless network software or Windows XP's version, since Netgear recommended using the bundled software I took that route and encountered no problems. Once installed the software performs a search for available networks. Another thirty seconds of installation and the job was done. The dongles small blue light flicked when data was being sent or received and I was up and running on the internet in a wireless capacity. No additional changes were required when signing on; it really was simplicity itself.
So is it any good?
It's more than good, it's great! I was dreading the setup process and had visions of countless hours wasted trying to get a connection, but with the SmartWizard software every step is explained in an easy to understand manner so that any technophobe should not feel out of their depth. The unit itself is compact and stylish looking while the software takes up just 2MB of hard disk space. An icon sits in the system tray and flashed green when the connection is operating. Clicking the icon brings up the SmartWizard box where you can check your current speed, connection strength as well as sorting out security settings to insure nobody else can share the connection. With my Wireless access point and router a good thirty feet away from the computer (and a few thick walls in-between) I was concerned about signal strength, but at the time of writing the signal is running at 64% strength, with It never having dropped below 60% thus far.
So is it any good?
It's more than good, it's great! I was dreading the setup process and had visions of countless hours wasted trying to get a connection, but with the SmartWizard software every step is explained in an easy to understand manner so that any technophobe should not feel out of their depth. The unit itself is compact and stylish looking while the software takes up just 2MB of hard disk space. An icon sits in the system tray and flashed green when the connection is operating. Clicking the icon brings up the SmartWizard box where you can check your current speed, connection strength as well as sorting out security settings to insure nobody else can share the connection. With my Wireless access point and router a good thirty feet away from the computer (and a few thick walls in-between) I was concerned about signal strength, but at the time of writing the signal is running at 64% strength, with It never having dropped below 60% thus far.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
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this does the job but not easy to install onto the computer. it came without an installation disc and finding the download on the net was not straightforward.
Published 15 hours ago by granny
Netgear WG111 Wireless
I bought this USB Wireles network card for my sons computer in his bedroom in the Attic, the wireless router is on the ground floor, it works with a strong signal, I also purchased... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Wayne
Spot On
follow the instructions and you won't go wrong
no problems with this product always stays connected and a good speed for the price.
no problems with this product always stays connected and a good speed for the price.
Published 5 months ago by Aldo
As advertised
Delivery was very prompt.
The connection to my network was a bit tricky but OK.
Not entirely successful at present but that may be down to the settings on the computer... Read more
The connection to my network was a bit tricky but OK.
Not entirely successful at present but that may be down to the settings on the computer... Read more
Published 6 months ago by A. Pickering
Does the job
This item does the job. I was a bit dissapointed I received the older version (not as shown in the photo)! It gets quite hot.
Published 6 months ago by Joost de Folter
Brilliant
Recommended as an alternative to Ethernet. Very straightforward set up although instructions didnt always tally with screen. No problems since.
Published 8 months ago by baldrick
signal lost too often
This adaptor is ok but i have notice after a while the signal gets lost too easy then i have to take it out from the usb and put it back again to get connection.
Published 8 months ago by allsortsoneshop
Excellent!
Fast delivery, securely packaged. Very easy to set up. It does what it 'states on the tin' so to speak. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Eire
Netgear always deliver
I bought this as my wifi card on my old laptop was becoming intermittent. Set up was as easy as it gets and the software provided is good. It shows signal strength and quality. Read more
Published 9 months ago by wildwillow
Wireless
Had my problems to setup my internet, very complicated. In the end a professional friend of mine managed to install and setup my internet conection. I would go for another product!
Published 10 months ago by Aubrey
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