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Netgear WG111 Wireless 54Mbps USB 2.0 Adapter

by NetGear
3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (245 customer reviews)
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  • 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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Technical Details
BrandNetGear
Item Weight32 g
Product Dimensions3 x 9.5 x 1.5 cm
Item model numberWG111
ColorWhite
  
Additional Information
ASINB0002LHX8O
Best Sellers Rank 4,852 in Computers & Accessories (See top 100)
Shipping Weight222 g
Date First Available1 Jan 1990
  
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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. 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.



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137 of 137 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars If you find it loses the connection ... 16 July 2007
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.
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177 of 180 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars GOOD SIGNAL & EASY SET UP 28 Sep 2004
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!!!
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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Nice little dongle 11 Oct 2007
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.
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55 of 57 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Doesnt play well with others 21 April 2007
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I downloaded and installed the Vista drivers for this wireless adapter and i was online in no time at all.

However, my connection promply disconnected as soon as I connected ANY type of usb Mass Storage device on another of my usb ports. iPod, USB Flash Drive, External Hard drive...... this usb adapter lost the wireless signal and refused to reconnect. I had to disconnect the other USB devices and reload the netgear software to get back online.

I dont know what this thing does to the usb bus but it certainly doesnt play well with others.

Anyway. I resolved the problem by connecting my Belkin powered USB hub and pluging the netgear adapter into it. Now i can use all my other devices at the same time as this wireless stick. I can only assume this thing uses a lot more power or just cant cope with other devices working on the same usb bus.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Nifty bit of kit 19 Mar 2006
After reading the first review here for this USB fob I was a bit wary. But I had set up Netgear routers in the past for others. Opted for the DG834G router. Ordered and hoped for the best.

Laptop works anywhere in the house with one of these WG111s and I have since purchased another for the desktop to get rid of the wires running from dining room to study! Both work really well, and never had a problem. Wonderfully easy tpo set up as well.

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Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars WIRELESS ADAPTER
Ideal for what I needed it for & did exactly what it said it would, good priced and I would definitely recommend this product to anyone.
Published 20 days ago by Ms Joyce Ferguson
5.0 out of 5 stars WOrks well and easy to setup
This is a good device, well constructed, and very easy to setup. I would have no hesitation in recommending it.
Published 1 month ago by A. John Chubb
5.0 out of 5 stars Cheap and effective
This little device has now been in use to link my laptop to the Internet for several years and is still going strong. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mrs J. A. Shaw
5.0 out of 5 stars best buy
this product does all that it said it does, small and compact and is so easy to install and use a very good purchase
Published 3 months ago by Mrs Jean Howard
5.0 out of 5 stars Netgear WG111 Wireless Adapter
An essential accessory if you want to gain access to the internet when you have an older laptop or PC.
Published 3 months ago by ALLAN BOWDEN
5.0 out of 5 stars Response to Neatgear 54Mbps 2.0 Adapter
I needed one to replace a rather aging vesion. As my wife and I both use the WG111 wireless systems I was reluctant to have to change to a newer standard internet connection. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Robert Munro
5.0 out of 5 stars Works well
Took a bit of setting up, otherwise works perfectly. Advice received from retailer solved the problem. I have used similar device in past, but it became damaged.
Published 5 months ago by beeline
4.0 out of 5 stars Easy and Works
Just plugged it in and followed the instructions and it picked up the WiFi very easily. I was a little disappointed with the signal strength but that might be the location more... Read more
Published 6 months ago by R M Houghton
5.0 out of 5 stars Fits into my BT network
I am now able to use more than one PC in a separate room, providing easier access to the outside world for the family..
Published 6 months ago by Johnthebank
4.0 out of 5 stars This will not run on windows 8
I have been running this without any trouble for the last 4 years on Windows XP and Windows 7 but if you are thinking of upgrading to Windows 8 be warned this will not work. Read more
Published 7 months ago by bermar
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