USB Wireless Network Adapter

USB555WG

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This 802.11g Wireless USB LAN adapter can be installed in any available USB port for access to an 802.11g Wireless LAN or peer-to-peer Ad Hoc connections with other 802.11g wireless adapters.

The USB Wireless LAN adapter features enhanced 64/128-bit WEP and WPA data encryption for added security, as well as an auto-fallback feature that dynamically adjusts transfer rates according to signal strength, ensuring reliable transmissions at up to 54 Mbps.

The USB 802.11g adapter is compact and lightweight and is plug and play ready for any laptop or desktop USB port.

This product is backed by StarTech.com’s lifetime warranty and FREE lifetime tech support.

The StarTech.com Advantage

Compact design and light weight construction - plugs right into your USB port
5 times faster than Wireless-B adapter
Suitable for any USB capable Notebook or Desktop PC
Quick setup and easy configuration

Features

High data transfer rate - up to 54 Mbits/sec
Complies with IEEE802.1g 2.4GHz (DSSS) standard, backwards compatible with 802.11b
Enhanced WPA Encryption, AES & 256-bit WEP Encryption for high level of security
Creates wireless peer-to-peer network in Ad-Hoc mode or connects to Ethernet LAN in Infrastructure mode using an wireless Access Point
Full Windows Plug and Play installation
Automatic fallback increases data security and reliability
Low interference and high sensitivity guarantee reliable performance

Applications

Extend networks into boardrooms, meeting rooms and other hard-to-reach locations
Compact design is perfect for notebook users
Ideal for home user, SOHO, enterprises and training facilities
Wireless USB adapter allows you to share peripherals connected to your computer such as printer, modem and other USB devices

Product appearance and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Technical Specifications

Warranty Information
Warranty	Lifetime
Hardware
Chipset ID	Ralink - RT73
Industry Standards	CE
	FCC
Connector(s)
Connector Type(s)	1 - USB A (4 pin) Male
	1 - Wireless G (IEEE 802.11g)
Performance
Maximum Data Transfer Rate	54 Mbps
Antenna	Internal - Built-in
Chipset	Ralink RT73
Compliant Standards	IEEE 802.11g and USB v2.0
Enclosure	Plastic
Frequency	2.4 GHz
Host Interface Type	USB A
LED Indicators	Link & Activity
Media Access Control	CSMA/CA
Modulation	CCK@11/5.5Mbps, QPSK@2Mbps & BPSK@1Mbps
Network Architecture	Ad-Hoc and Infrastructure mode
Radio Technology	Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS)
Security	WPA, AES & 256-bit WEP Encryption
Storage Temperature	-25C ~ 65C
Software
OS Compatibility	Windows 98SE/ ME/ 2000/ XP (32/64-bit)/ Server 2008 R2/ Vista (32/64-bit)/ 7 (32/64-bit)/ 8 (32/64-bit) Mac OS 10.3, 10.4, 10.5 Linux
Packaging Information
Shipping (Package) Weight	0.3 lb [0.2 kg]