Netgear WG121 Wireless 802.11g USB Adapter

From the Manufacturer
Blazing-fast 54 Mbps Wireless Internet Access with Superior Range
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.

High-Powered
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.

Carefree
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.

Alert
The WG121 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.

Stylish & Convenient
Sleek, platinum-look casing. Compact design ideal for external placement on any surface. Included 5-ft (1.52m) USB cable lets you locate your adapter where signal is strongest.

Features

54 Mbps standard 802.11g wireless Internet access -- 5x the speed of 802.11b
USB 2.0 powered -- up to 40x faster than USB 1.1
New antenna technology allows wireless access at ranges greater than ever before
Easy setup via Smart Wizard install assistant
Sleek, attractive platinum casing
Works with all standard 802.11g and 802.1b wireless routers and access points

Product Description:
WG121 54Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter, 802.11b,g

Netgear WG121 Wireless 802.11g USB Adapter

Average customer rating:

With the exception of a few systems - the best
Piece of junk
Great Item.
***forward compatible with WPA***
constant lockups

Netgear WG121 Wireless 802.11g USB Adapter

Manufacturer: Netgear
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

54 Mbps standard 802.11g wireless Internet access
USB 2.0 powered
Easy setup via Smart Wizard install assistant
Works with all standard 802.11g and 802.1b wireless routers and access points

ASIN: B0000DBMDM

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.

Customer Reviews:

With the exception of a few systems - the best.......2006-04-21

Note the Athlon processor and VIA chipsets - on the system board - have shown problematic with this device. If you do not have these, there is question - in my tests - that this is the best USB WiFi client on the market. It provides greater range than the others and is very easy to install and configure. The software, however, does not support WPA so you will need to use a third-party wpa supplicant (understood as client) or the built-in Windows XP WZC (wireless zero configuration).

The device is fast, reliable and compatible. I tested it with thirteen different access points, as I do all client devices I test, and it worked with all of them and provided approximately the same throughput. This device is not as fast as the buffalo cardbus wifi clients, but if you're using a desktop and don't want to plug in a PCI card, this is about the best way to go.

I hope this helps you make your decision.

Tom Carpenter, Wireless# Author, Father, Husband, Techno-Geek

Piece of junk.......2006-03-04

I received an online notice from Netgear for a firmware upgrade. Unit stopped working after upgrade. Dead as a doornail. Website support is poor. Email support is poor.

Great Item. .......2005-11-25

This USB wireless adapter worked and still works like a charm. Installation is a brease and works on every computer and laptop I tried it.

Pros:
1. Great operation
2. Catches excellent signal over long distance due to the external antenna
3. Virtually plug and play

Cons:
1. The little prop-up antenna can break easy. The plastic is not too strong
2. If you switch USB ports it will ask for the driver again!
3. Does not work with Linux, but I did not fight with it too much!

***forward compatible with WPA***.......2005-05-19

This item does not actually have a hardware based WPA security nor the deciphring capabilities of WPA such as TKIP and AES.Do not use the software provided from Netgear. Use it only to install its drivers. Use XP's wireless utility program and YOU WILL BE ABLE TO SET WPA security.

This utility implements this security via software, which just as good as the hardware based, and of course with greater flexibility. This adapter with all WPA compatible devices are most likely to be forward compatible when WPA 2 comes into implementation using XP's wireless utility.

constant lockups.......2004-11-06

I've had nothing but trouble with this adapter on my system. My system locks up constantly if it is connected. Apparently, a lot of other people with Athlon systems are having the same problem - so buyer beware.

NETGEAR WG121 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter - Network adapter - Hi-Speed USB - 802.11b, 802.11g

Average customer rating:

NETGEAR WG121 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter - Network adapter - Hi-Speed USB - 802.11b, 802.11g

ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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