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Netgear WG111 Wireless 54Mbps USB 2.0 Adapter

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Publisher: Netgear
Platform: Windows
Release date: 12th July, 2004
Media: Electronics

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Rating: - chamilion

I bought the refurbed unit also only V2 so you are left to sort out your own software from Netgear which means you have to register etc to log on to get the info needed.As I was pretty new to the Broadband wireless network equipment wise ?? and already had the V3 which came with a set up disc USB cable and a holder for the dongle so you can find the correct signal position then you fix it there. So be sharp, know what you need before you purchase.G

Rating: - The Bees Knees

This wireless usb is the bees knees, no problems whatsoever and just does the business.

Rating: - Excellent value for money!

I came to technology late in life, so I am not intuitive about it, but I do carry out my research, read the reviews (taking some with a pinch of salt of course)and then make a considered judgement.

This product did worry me, because it seemed to be in a 'love it' or 'hate it' category, but my ISP, AOL, recommended it, so, I ordered on the Thursday and it arrived two days later on the Saturday morning. Usual superb service from Amazon.

My system is a 5 year old Dell desktop, running Windows XP SP3 with a Netgear DG834G Router - supplied by AOL - which was cabled to my PC and broadband line.

Installation of the Netgear WG111v3 via the supplied CD was a doddle and took about 5 minutes. I then updated my Router to a 'wireless' configuration via an AOL driver download, which I had previously saved on a USB Memory stick, unplugged my redundant Lan/Ethernet cable and rebooted.

On reboot, I checked that my firewall was picking up the new Wireless Network connection and deleted the old LAN one. My desktop upstairs was now talking to the router downstairs and I signed onto AOL.

Now, I'm sixty-five, and no expert, but, if you do your research, use the Instalation Wizard, unplug your old LAN cable and check your firewall, I can't see where this product will let you down.

Final point, Microsoft Windows Update Centre gave me an Optional Netgear Update which I downloaded and installed. I have not dropped an internet connection as yet!.

Rating: - Just the thing

I wanted to get rid of the 10 metres of cable running up the stairs in my house. My pc is ancient and I thought this gismo would never make a wireless connection. To my surprise, after a bit of fiddling (I'm no techie) it worked! In fact my connection is better than before, as the router is now 10 metres nearer to the main phone line. Have had a couple of dropouts, but I just unplug the adapter and plug it back in and bingo. Very satisfied.

Rating: - Keeps forgetting where it is.

I spent the extra on a Netgear because I wanted an adapter that would work correctly and keep working. It was easy to install and has a good signal. Unfortunately it keeps forgetting where it is on the network. Im running Vista, and sometimes it works flawlessly, but nearly every time im on, at some point, it will lose its connection and have to resolve host. I think Im right in thinking that resolving host is when my computer is talking to the hub DHCP about IP addresses and the DNS address for the internet, ie my computers number on the network and where to find the internet? Well it has been known to forget where it is, resolve the IP, load one webpage, then forget where it is again and have to resolve again. Each time take about 30 seconds and it pretty infuriating, especially if you are watching streaming video, streaming radio or downloading. Im pretty disappointed with the adapter to be honest, if it broke I defiantly wouldnt buy this one again.

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