Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless USB Adapter

Amazon.com Product Description
The Microsoft wireless USB adapter makes it easy to securely add any computer with a powered USB port to your 802.11b wireless network. Share a broadband connection by connecting to a base station, share files and printers with other computers on your network, or play games with multiple players on the Internet.

The wireless USB adapter comes with an easy-to-use setup wizard, designed to make connecting your computers together easier. It has strong security features, including 128-bit wireless WEP security, and support for 802.1x standards. The Microsoft broadband network utility makes it easy to monitor your network status.

Included with the wireless USB adapter are an adjustable antenna and attached cable and setup CD-ROM, as well as a startup guide and a user's guide.

System requirements include: a computer with an available USB 1.0 or later, full-speed compliant high-power port, and a Wireless Base Station (sold separately) or other 802.11b/Wi-Fi device or network, as well as a computer running Windows 98, 98 SE, Me, 2000 Professional, XP Home or Professional edition; Internet Explorer 5.0 or later (setup will install Internet Explorer 6.0 browser components, if necessary, but will not displace your primary browser); 28 MB of available hard disk space if you already have Internet Explorer 5.5 or 6.0 (132 MB of available hard disk space if you are installing Internet Explorer for the first time); a 4x or faster CD-ROM drive, and a VGA or higher-resolution monitor.

Product Description:
The Microsoft MN-510 Wireless USB Adapter makes it easy to securely add any USB-equipped computer to the 802.11b wireless network in your home or small office and share a broadband connection, such as a cable or DSL modem. The Microsoft Wireless USB Adapter supports 128-bit wireless security (WEP) to protect your network from unauthorized access. It also includes the Microsoft Broadband Network Utility allowing you to easily monitor your network status.

Average customer rating: Great Product Simple and Reliable Works, looks good, what more could you ask? Small and Reliable A nice piece of technology when it works right

Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless USB Adapter Manufacturer: Microsoft ProductGroup: CE Binding: Electronics Wireless Network Adapters | Networking | Data Storage & Networking | Technology | Categories | Office Depot USB Adapters | Wireless | Networking & Online Communication | Computer Add-Ons | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics Microsoft | by Brand | Gifts | Specialty Stores | Computers Features | Electronics All Microsoft | Microsoft | Brands | Software 802.11b Networking | Hardware | Microsoft | Brands | Software Accessories: Targus PAUH212U 7 Port USB 2.0 Hub Targus PAUH217U 4 Port Ultra Mini USB 2.0 Hub Netgear WG511 Wireless 802.11g PC Card Product Features: Easy-to-use Setup Wizard Strong security features, including 128-bit wireless security (WEP) and support for 802.11b standards Broadband Network Utility for easy monitoring of your network status Connects to a computer through its USB port Toll-free product support, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week ASIN: B00006IJO6 Release Date: 2002-09-22

Product Description

The Microsoft MN-510 Wireless USB Adapter makes it easy to securely add any USB-equipped computer to the 802.11b wireless network in your home or small office and share a broadband connection, such as a cable or DSL modem. The Microsoft Wireless USB Adapter supports 128-bit wireless security (WEP) to protect your network from unauthorized access. It also includes the Microsoft Broadband Network Utility allowing you to easily monitor your network status.

Amazon.com Product Description

The Microsoft wireless USB adapter makes it easy to securely add any computer with a powered USB port to your 802.11b wireless network. Share a broadband connection by connecting to a base station, share files and printers with other computers on your network, or play games with multiple players on the Internet.

The wireless USB adapter comes with an easy-to-use setup wizard, designed to make connecting your computers together easier. It has strong security features, including 128-bit wireless WEP security, and support for 802.1x standards. The Microsoft broadband network utility makes it easy to monitor your network status.

Included with the wireless USB adapter are an adjustable antenna and attached cable and setup CD-ROM, as well as a startup guide and a user's guide.

System requirements include: a computer with an available USB 1.0 or later, full-speed compliant high-power port, and a Wireless Base Station (sold separately) or other 802.11b/Wi-Fi device or network, as well as a computer running Windows 98, 98 SE, Me, 2000 Professional, XP Home or Professional edition; Internet Explorer 5.0 or later (setup will install Internet Explorer 6.0 browser components, if necessary, but will not displace your primary browser); 28 MB of available hard disk space if you already have Internet Explorer 5.5 or 6.0 (132 MB of available hard disk space if you are installing Internet Explorer for the first time); a 4x or faster CD-ROM drive, and a VGA or higher-resolution monitor.

Customer Reviews:

Great Product.......2004-04-24

I purshased this USB adapter to my computer to connect with my home network and it has worked great. I was interested in finding if the wireless network would work as well as a wired network and I am quite happy with its performance.

Simple and Reliable.......2004-03-15

The MN-510 is an easy way to connect your remote PCs easily and without wires to your home network. The install wizard basically guides you through the install and connectivity with the base station is great. One nice thing about this adaper as compared to some slot-style B & G adapters is that the 510 allows you to move the unit because of the USB cable, thus taking advantage of the best position for signal strength. I've installed 6 of these and all in all a great product.

Works, looks good, what more could you ask?.......2004-01-07

Compared with most other USB wireless adapters, the MN-510 is small and looks good. And it works very well too. I installed it in seconds with my Windows XP system and it worked flawlessly from the start. What more could you ask?

Small and Reliable.......2004-01-04

Pros: Small, reliable, never drops, great range (I think I tried it from about 100 ft and got close to 100%), software is easy to use (the CD takes care of pretty much everything). HASSLEFREE!!!

Cons: You could probably save a couple bucks if you use D-Link or something. Not as stylish as the little stick ones like WUSB12 from Linksys.

A nice piece of technology when it works right.......2004-01-02

I have purchased a total of 2 of these USB adaptors for my laptops. They work fine, if you don't move them very much. However, due to the mobility of laptops, which Microsoft may have overlooked when designing this, both of the USB plugs have developed a short. If you wiggle the cable just right it works fine, but if you try and move it after that, it shorts out and stops working. Laptop users be warned

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