A NIC or Network Interface Card is a circuit board or chip, which allows the computer to communicate to other computers on a Network. When connected to the network, computers can share websites, files, printers and other resources. The most popular networking standard at the moment is Ethernet, which one can recognize by the rectangular connectors with eight wires in them. Wireless network with the 802.11b and the faster 802.11g standard is also increasingly popular, both at home and in the office, though it is not yet as fast as wired (ethernet) network. A public place where you can use wireless internet is called a "hot spot".
Fast and Easy 11 Mbps Wireless Connectivity NETGEAR has designed this Wireless USB Adapter to give you fast, reliable Internet access. There's no need to open up your PC, or install expensive Ethernet cables to connect wirelessly. The MA111 effortlessly connects your desktop PC at home, or even your notebook PC at a hotspot over any 802.11b network. With its automatic rate fallback, the MA111 lets
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you move to extended distances without losing your connectivity. Attractively styled, this compact device simply plugs into an external USB port on your desktop or notebook PC. High-level WEP encryption gives you secure data communication and shields your network from wireless eavesdroppers – at no sacrifice to performance. With NETGEAR, Everybody's connecting, and with the MA111, they can connect everywhere.
Simple Wireless connectivity at 11 Mbps that's powered by USB 1.1 means there's no need to open the cover of your PC and no need to buy or install Ethernet cabling. The included 5 ft cable allows you to position the adapter for peak signal strength to your desktop.
Capable Automatic rate fallback adjusts to greater distances. Hardware-based 40/64 and 128-bit WEP encryption protects your privacy. Pre-configured to work with other NETGEAR wireless products, this USB adapter works with Windows® 98, ME, 2000, and XP.
Reliable In addition to seamless signal strength and dependable operability, NETGEAR provides a 3 year warranty. Now you can enjoy fast wireless access without unexpected interruptions.
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Bandwidth
Data transfer rate (max)
The maximum speed with which data can be transmitted from one device to another.
11 Mbit/s
Bandwidth
2.4 GHz
Connectivity
Interface type
USB
I/O ports
An interface on a device to which you can connect another device.
