Linksys WET11 Wireless Ethernet Bridge

Amazon.com Product Description
The versatile wireless Ethernet bridge from Linksys can make any wired Ethernet-equipped device a part of your wireless network. At home, use the wireless Ethernet bridge to connect game consoles, set-top boxes, or computers to your wireless network to share your high-speed network connection. In the office, convert your Ethernet-wired printer, scanner, camera, notebook, or desktop into a wireless networked device.

It's completely driver-free, so it works on any platform and with any operating system. Because there are no drivers to load, setup is a snap--just plug it into your device and configure the network settings through your Web browser.

You can also use the Linksys wireless Ethernet bridge as a kind of "cableless cable" to connect remote areas together. Maybe the Shipping department is all the way across the warehouse from Receiving. Or maybe you want to set up a home office in your detached garage. With a wireless Ethernet bridge in the garage and an other one (or a wireless access point) in the house, you're connected--without the hassle of cabling.

See a comparison diagram of 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 the home, wireless networking is available in hotspots at coffee shops, businesses, and airports--great when you're on the road and need to get some work done. For convenience, wireless networking is the answer.

Which 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:

802.11b

802.11a

802.11g

To learn about the differences between the standards and select the right one for your network, click here for an easy-to-understand chart.

Product Description:
MODEL- WET11 VENDOR- LINKSYS FEATURES- Instant Wireless Wireless Ethernet Workgroup Bridge Add Any Ethernet-Ready Device and Expand Your Wireless Network for the Ultimate in Connectivity. Tailor-made for the home or small office network the Instant Wireless Wireless Ethernet Workgroup Bridge extends wireless connectivity to any Ethernet-ready network device such as a printer scanner desktop or notebook PC. The Wireless Ethernet Workgroup Bridge simply and efficiently transmits data between 10Base-T/100Base-TX and your wireless LAN. The Wireless Ethernet Workgroup Bridge gives you the freedom to place any standard network resource virtually anywhere in your office. A high-powered built-in antenna means that you e covered at distances of up to 300 meters or more. Based on signal strength it dynamically shifts between 11 5.5 2 and 1Mbps network speeds for maximum availability and reliability of connection. So you e got the flexibility and performance you need from your wireless LAN. Includes bridge external antenna UTP Cat. 5 cable 5V DC power adapter user guide on CD. * Interoperable with IEEE 802.11b (DSSS) 2.4GHz-Compliant equipment. * No Additional Drivers Are Needed. * Up to 11 Mbps High-Speed Transfer Rate. * Dynamically Shifts between 11 5.5 2 and 1Mbps for maximum adaptability. * Capable of up to 128-Bit WEP Encryption. STANDARDS - IEEE 802.11b CHANNELS - 11 Channels (US Canada) RANGE - Indoor: 50M ( 164 ft.) @ 11 Mbps 80M ( 262 ft.) @ 5.5 Mbps Outdoor: 150M ( 492 ft.) @ 11 Mbps 300M ( 984 ft.) @ 5.5 Mbps INDICATORs - LEDs for Power LAN WLAN Diagnostics APPROVALS - FCC Class B Wi-Fi Telec CE Mark POWER- 5 volt DC SIZE - 3.70w x 1.22h x 4.94d WT.- 7.1 oz. MANUFACTURER WARRANTY: 1 YEAR

Linksys WET11 Wireless Ethernet Bridge
Average customer rating:

Simple and Quick

Accessories

Works great for XBOX live, but fragile

Didn't work for me

Easy setup, no problems with the hardware

Linksys WET11 Wireless Ethernet Bridge

Manufacturer: Linksys
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

Converts wired-Ethernet devices to wireless network connectivity

Works without drivers on Macintosh, Windows, PlayStation2, Xbox, Linux, network printers--anything with an Ethernet port

Provides wireless, cable-free bridging between remote workgroups

Easily configurable through your Web browser

Capable of up to 128-Bit WEP encryption

ASIN: B000066JQU

Amazon.com Product Description

The versatile wireless Ethernet bridge from Linksys can make any wired Ethernet-equipped device a part of your wireless network. At home, use the wireless Ethernet bridge to connect game consoles, set-top boxes, or computers to your wireless network to share your high-speed network connection. In the office, convert your Ethernet-wired printer, scanner, camera, notebook, or desktop into a wireless networked device.

Product Description

The versatile Wireless Ethernet Bridge can make any wired Ethernet-equipped device a part of your wireless network. At home, use the Wireless Ethernet Bridge to connect game consoles, set-top boxes, or computers into your wireless network to share your high-speed network connection. In the office, convert your Ethernet-wired printer, scanner, camera, notebook or desktop into a wireless networked device. It's completely driver-free, so it works on any platform and under any operating system! Since there are no drivers to load, setup is a snap - just plug it into your device and configure the network settings through your web browser. You can also use the Wireless Ethernet Bridge as a kind of "cable-less cable" to connect remote areas together. Maybe Shipping is all the way across the warehouse from Receiving. Or maybe you want to set up a home office in your detached garage. With a Wireless Ethernet Bridge in the garage, and another one (or a Wireless Access Point) in the house, you're connected - with no cabling hassle.

Customer Reviews:

Simple and Quick.......2007-04-25

Very simple and easy to use.

I'm using it at the house right now, but I plan on putting it on the boat soon to get internet down below. Great product, easy to use and was just what I was looking for.

It is possible to set it up to Automatically connect to any open access point within range. Simply set it to DHCP and set the SSID to "any" and forget about it, when something open is in range you connect, when there isn't well it just keeps looking. Should be perfect for the boat.

Accessories.......2007-02-01

Apparently, this product was shipped 'used' meaning that it did not come with a disk, instruction manual or cable. I returned it. I still don't know if I got my money back for it, including postage. My advice is to go to a store for computer accessories, it can easily be exchanged or returned. The wireless router that I ordered in conjuction with this from a different vendor was easily handled, no questions asked. They gave me a credit right away.

Works great for XBOX live, but fragile.......2006-05-16

My wireless Linksys router is upstairs at the other end of house. I use this to play XBOX live and I play every week at least once. This works flawlessly, just plug into back of XBOX and play if you don't use WEP encryption which I don't. One word of caution is that the bridge is very fragile. Don't drop it and don't leave it plugged in unless on surge protector.

Didn't work for me.......2006-05-01

I'm technically savvy but I couldn't get it to work with my network. I also brought it in to Best Buy to see if they could get it to work and they couldn't. From reading reviews there is clearly a problem with some of these units just not working.

Easy setup, no problems with the hardware.......2005-10-21

I use this for my xbox and it works like a charm. Very fast, very reliable. I've never been kicked off because of dropped packets or anything like that. I'm getting another one soon for my tivo.

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