Easy no-tools Wireless-G networking for your desktop or notebook now with Range Booster performance enhancement New Range Booster technology for up to twice the range reduced dead spots & up to 35 more throughput Also interoperates with standard Wireless-G & Wireless-B networks Advanced wireless security Wi-Fi Protected Accessand 153 WPA & up to 128-bit encryption Keep in touch with your email access the internet & share files & other resources with other computers on the network Included Setup Wizard walks you through configuring the adaptor to your networks settings The Wireless-G Notebook Adaptor with Range Booster is the simple way to add or upgrade wireless connectivity in your laptop computer. Unlike ordinary wireless technologies that are confused by signal reflections Range Booster uses two smart receivers at each end to detect & decode reflected signals at distances where standard technologies give up. Youll find that dead spots in the wireless coverage area are also reduced. Unlike other range-enhancing technologies Range Booster is fully 802.11 compliant & compatible with other wireless devices & technologies using a single 2.4 G Hz channel as specified by the official wireless standard. With Range Booster youll see a range improvement even when running a mixed network of Range Booster & regular Wireless-G devices. To install simply plug the adaptor into any available USB (Universal Serial Bus) port. Its compatible with both USB (Universal Serial Bus) 1.1 & 2.0 ports but 2.0 will yield the fastest speeds. It gets its power through the USB (Universal Serial Bus) connection so no power cord is necessary. The high-gain antenna lets you put your computer almost anywhere in the building without the cost & hassle of running cables. Now you dont have to drill holes in your walls & climb through the attic or cellar to get connected to the network.