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Saturday, December 24, 2011

NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100

Improve wireless performance from built-in WiFi in notebooks and desktops, Connects PCs to the Internet using Wireless-G or Wireless-N routers from NETGEAR and others, Push ‘N' Connect secures the connection to a wireless router, Includes adapter cradle for desktop computers. Features: Designed for your notebook or desktop PC, Supports WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, and WEP security, Push ‘N' Connect.

Brand: Netgear Model: WNA1100-100ENS Original language: English Number of items: 1 Dimensions: 2.00" h x 5.50" w x 6.50" l, .16 pounds Provides better range and speed than Wireless-G adapter Surf, email, stream music, play on-line games, and make Internet phone calls Easy secured setup with Push ?N' Connect using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)1

When you're ready to connect your desktop or laptop to a wireless hotspot or new Wireless-N network, the NETGEAR WNA1100 Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter will get the job done with outstanding speed, minimal interference and robust connections. The compact adapter features Wireless-N technology for great range and speed that is superior to Wireless-G networks. With this adapter, you'll be able to surf, email, stream music, play on-line games, and make Internet phone calls without problems or hiccups. Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter features: Wireless-N technology for speeds up to 150 Mbps Push 'N' Connect for quick and easy security Backed by a one-year warranty The USB adapter works easily with both notebooks and desktops. View larger. The included adapter cable allows for better reception. Easy to Carry, Easy to Set Up The compact WNA1100 is only about the size of a pack of gum, making it easy to throw into your purse or pocket. The adapter uses a USB 2.0 connection for wide compatibility and high speeds, and setup is as easy as plugging the device into a USB port and installing the included software. An adapter cradle is included for desktop computers, letting you move the adapter out from behind your computer onto your desktop for better reception. Fast, Backwards Compatible, and Secure The NETGEAR WNA1100 features Wireless-N technology for speeds up to 150 Mbps, giving you plenty of speed and bandwidth to easily download large files, make Internet phone calls, download and stream music and video, and play online games. The WNA1100 is backwards compatible with 802.11g and 802.11b wireless networks so you'll be able to connect to virtually any hotspot. Push 'N' Connect Security The WNA1100 features Push 'N' Connect technology, which makes having a secure network as simple as pushing a button. The days of remembering complicated password keys to keep prying eyes from your sensitive info are over. Push 'N' Connect works using WiFi Protected Setup (WPS). The WNA1100 also supports WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, and WEP security. The NETGEAR WNA1100 Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter is backed by a 1-year warranty. Related NETGEAR Products to the Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter NETGEAR RangeMax 150 Wireless Router (WNR1000) Provides better range than older Wireless-G routers Extra performance boost when connected to Wireless-N devices Surf, email, stream music, play on-line games, and make Internet phone calls Push 'N' Connect can securely connect devices at the push of a button   NETGEAR Powerline AV 200 Adapter Kit (XAVB2001) Extends a high speed Internet connection to any power outlet Perfect for connecting HDTVs, Blu-ray players, DVRs, PCs and game consoles to your home network and the Internet Compact design with push-button security Just plug into any electrical outlet NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 DSL Modem Router (DGN1000) Built-in ADSL2+ modem for use with DSL broadband (through the telephone line) Live Parental Controls keeps your Internet experience safe by blocking inappropriate Internet content Push 'N' Connect securely connects devices at the push of a button   NETGEAR Home Theater Internet Connection Kit (XAVB1004) Perfect for connecting HDTVs, Blu-ray players, DVRs, and game consoles to your home network and the Internet Extends a high speed Internet connection to any power outlet Provides wired reliability with no new wires Connects up to 4 devices NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router (WNDR3700) Dual-band Wireless-N router provides outstanding speed and performance for serious gamers, enthusiasts, and small businesses Simultaneous operation on 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz frequencies for combined 600 Mbps speed Powerful 680 MHz 32-bit processor   NETGEAR Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter Kit (XAVB2501) Extends a high speed Internet connection to any power outlet to connect HDTVs, Blu-ray players, DVRs, PCs and game consoles Extra outlet provides noise filtering power socket for additional devices Sets up in minutes with Push-and-Secure Automatic Pick-a-Plug display for highest performance

Most helpful customer reviews 6 of 6 people found the following review helpful. Easy Upgrade to 802.11n By smgsmc (1) This adapter easily provides 802.11n wireless connectivity to a PC or laptop with a USB port. In order to get the full speed benefit, of course, you need an 802.11n wireless access point. But it is backwardly compatible with the more widely deployed 802.11 b/g WiFi access points. (2) The adapter has approximately the same size as a thumb drive and can be plugged directly into a USB port. Netgear also provides an auxiliary cradle with a 52" cable. The cable plugs into a USB port, and the adapter plugs into the cradle. The cradle is useful if you are using the adapter with a PC placed under a desk, for example. You can position the adapter for best RF reception. (3) The adapter runs only slightly warm to the touch. It has an inside slot, which allows good air circulation. When plugged into the cradle, the adapter is held at an ~45 deg angle from vertical, again allowing good air circulation. (4) The adapter does require you to load drivers. I'm using it with an old PC running Win XP. No problems. Just load in the setup CD and follow the step-by-step instructions. You should check for compatibility with other versions of Win. (5) If you have a PC with a standard Ethernet port, an alternative adapter is the Netgear WNCE2001 Ethernet-to-802.11n adapter. That unit does not require drivers; however, it is a lot more expensive (~$60). It also runs hotter and does not come with a cradle (Netgear supplies Velcro strips if you want to mount the unit to a surface). Prices vary a lot day-to-day on Amazon. I bought this USB adapter a month ago for $35, now I see it's selling for $24. That's a good bargain. (6) One word of caution concerning what this adapter will *not* do. It will not allow you to connect a non-network printer with a USB port to a wireless network. This adapter converts USB signals to 802.11n signals. It does not have a network protocol stack loaded in firmware. 5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Flawless By Brian C. Ernst I've been using the Netgear N150 Wireless Adatper day after day, and it's just like having an ethernet connection, it's that fast and stable. I can connect to the internet nearly the second my computer boots up, I don't have to worry about it trying to connect to my wireless network, it just works. I'm using Windows 7 Professional x64 with Service Pack 1. The one concern of mine was finding a wireless adapter that works with a 64 bit operating system; the package says it does, but I was worried anyway. Luckily for me, it worked perfectly fine! Anyway, so outside of installing the driver, I opted to let Windows 7 manage the device, instead of letting the Netgear software do it for me. I bought the device from Staples. Mine did come with the stand, which I'm not sure what it's for, but it looks nice anyway. ;p [Update:] I have now owned this wireless adapter for a month, and would like to say I still have no problems with it. I get incredible download speeds like I usually do, and it's never failed. As to people's gripes, just install the driver, and let Windows handle it; I have no idea how Netgear's included software works, but as I had no need to, the product works perfectly fine without it. I'd also like to note: I'm on a different floor from the main router, so I'm pretty psyched at how well this thing works. 10 of 12 people found the following review helpful. Excellent Purchase By Disappearing Member I bought two of these USB wireless cards to complete my wireless LAN. They work flawlessly and the throughput is good even though it is limited to 150 mbps. I would not hesitate buying these again. Installation was simple and intuitive. The fact that they are made with a long cable allows me to reposition them if needed to get the best signal strength. See all 32 customer reviews...

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