| Compex WLU11A 802.11b 11Mbps Wireless USB Adapter |
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Model: WLU11A
Brand: Compex
Manufacturer: COMPEX
Average Rating: 
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Total Reviews: 8
Form factor: Plug-in module
Hardware platform: PC
Data link protocol: Ethernet
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| Features: |
11Mbps wireless network adapter
64 and 128-bit WEP encryption
Fast, simple USB installation
Speedy transfer rates
Excellent security |
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| Description: |
| Compex's WavePort-WL11 is an 11Mbps Wireless LAN Card compliant with IEEE 802.11 and 802.11b DSSS (Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum) standard. It utilizes the 2.4GHz ISM band compliant with FCC (USA) - 11 channels, ETSI (Europe) - 13 channels, and MKK (Japan) - 14 channels. It supports air transmission rate of 11Mbps and 5.5Mbps, and backward compatible with the older 1Mbps and 2Mbps standards. WavePort-WL11 comes with a built-in antenna, supporting reliable radio transmission of up 200 meters in an open environment. Designed with the minimum operational overhead, WavePort-WL11 is capable of achieving a throughput of 3.8-4.0Mbps. With the use of "chipping code", WavePort-WL11 is able to recover the data in the case of data corruption. In addition, it ensures data security and privacy with the use of a 64-bit or 128-bit (selectable) RC4 private encryption key. This high-speed wireless LAN Card supports two types of wireless LAN architecture, among wireless clients (Ad-Hoc Architecture) and between wireless LAN clients and Access Points (Infrastructure Architecture). To ensure minimum power consumption, WavePort-WL11 is designed with a 3.3V PCMCIA interface, consuming as low as 20mA of current at standby mode. Accessory such as PCI/PCMCIA converter is also available to provide wireless connectivity for desktop computers. WavePort-WL11 is fully Plug-N-Play and supported by the popular operating systems such as Windows 95/98, NT 4.0, Windows 2000 and even Linux operating system. Compex's WavePort-WL11 increases the mobility and reduces the cost of network implementation while retaining data integrity and privacy. |
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| User Reviews (8 total): |
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Work fine. Installing the drive is a hassle., January 18, 2007
By Health Conscious (San Jose, CA United States)
Work fine. Drop connection on the occasion. Just don't like the fact that I need to install the driver since it's not automatically recognized by Windows XP. Don't loose the driver CD.
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This thing really sucks, September 18, 2004
By S. Liu
Bought this one because it's cheap, then the price really tells the story. It took me whole 2 hours trying to figure out the stupid Config. utilities, still wouldn't connect with my Netgear router. Changed to a netgear adaptor, up and running in 5 minutes. In the process of returning this useless toy.
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Quick, easy, portable, fast, great range, it's perfect!, August 31, 2004
By Optimized_Shopping
Though only a 802.11b, this little USB wireless adapter is the best out there. I spend about $35 for it 1/2 year ago, and basically bought it without any prior reviews information. Lucky me, this lightweight, portable USB adapter works like a charm. Install the drivers in XP after it's plugged in, and you're up and running.
Even has Linux drivers and support! (I haven't tried this yet though).
This is the best thing you can buy for under $50. Great for laptops too!
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Pretty good, August 12, 2004
By M. Lioy (SD, CA)
Only problem I have with this is when coming out of hibernation it often needs to be unplugged and plugged in again in order for it to aquire. Otherwise quite happy with it.
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Great product, great range, great price, May 7, 2004
By unknown
Even though instructions say that product is plug n play with windows xp, you still need to install usb xp drivers from the included disk. This took me about 5 minutes to figure out and setup. I was surfing the net wirelessly from another room in no time. Range is better than the average wireless card (802.11b).
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Great Product, January 3, 2004
By unknown
Worked like a charm. Plug and play worked with my xp system. Didn't even have to install the software that came with the adapter. XP recognized it and then I set up the 128 bit password I'm using with my access point and started using it. Very small product so it takes up very little room on your desk.
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A Godsend!!!, October 30, 2003
By zachn (Elkins Park, PA United States)
My computer sits in a wooden cubby hole in my desk with it's back against a wall. I was using a wireless PCI card (with its own moveable antenna) and I was experiencing constant fluctuations in signal strength from no signal on some days up to 70% on others. Most of the time it was very low and there were many days of 0 - 20% signal at most. I can't even use the internet if the signal is below 20%. I found that sometimes if I angled my computer so the card wasn't right up against the wall and if I fiddled with the antenna I could sometimes maintain a decent signal. I would also find that if I moved myself either closer or further away, or to the left or to the right or if I leaned my body in just the right way I could get a slightly better signal. It has been such a trial with that PCI card! Well, no more fiddling, no more shuffling back and forth and no more leaning in awkward positions. This card has performed a miracle! I placed it on my desk so it sits out in the open. The driver and utility set up was so fast and easy in Windows 98 and it immediately found the wireless signal and connected me. And here's the best part - 100% SIGNAL STRENGTH!!! It is only a few feet from where my internal wireless card used to be, but oh what a difference! This card is inexpensive, easy to set up and works great! If you are having poor connections with an internal wireless card, I strongly suggest you give this external one a try.
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Not bad for the price, March 3, 2003
By linuxgal (Scotch Plains, New Jersey)
Ok, so I orderd this, it came right on time. I installed it, used the compatability wizard in Windows XP, so the software will work, but then had to un-install SP1 because the BSSID changes every couple of seconds. The range is ok, but if you are on a budgit, this is relly good.
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