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Netgear MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter

Netgear MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter
by Netgear

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Manufacturer: Netgear
Audio: English (Original Language)
Platform: Windows, Windows 2000, Windows 2000 Server, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows NT 3.5, Windows NT 4, Windows NT 5, Windows XP
Product features:

11 Mbps wireless desktop PC networking
Reliable, 802.11b standards-based networking
USB Powered--no need to open your computer
WEP encryption to ensure privacy
Supports Win 98, Me, 2000

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Customer Review: MA101 works with Apple Airport Extreme Base Station
Summary: 5 Stars

If your looking to share broadband between a PC and Mac, the MA101 will get you half-way there. I was successful with this platform/OS/equipment combination:
PC: Win2000 Pro
Mac: OS 10.1.5
Apple M8930LL/A Airport Extreme Base Station

Plugged an ISP-provided DSL modem into the Base Station and configured the Base Station using the Mac. (Had no success with Apple's Airport Admin config software for the PC.)

Then plugged in the MA101 USB on the PC, installed the software from CD, and configured the settings to match the Mac security.
I got strong signal strength and throughput from both the MA101 and the Airport Card in a three story house.
40-bit WEP works fine. 128-bit is occasionally little buggy, requiring me to temporarily reset both platforms to 40-bit.

Haven't tried setting up file sharing yet, but will attempt the USB printer connection on the Base Station. (Caution, check Apple.com/airport for list if approved USB printers that will work with the Base Station. Also, this USB printer feature supposedly requires the Mac to run OS 10.2.3+)

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Description of Netgear MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter

Wireless networking over USB!This Netgear MA101 Wireless USB Adapter delivers fast, reliable Internet access over the highly compatible Universal Serial Bus (USB)! There's no need to open up your PC, or install a network, just plug it in to any system needing wireless access! The MA101 effortlessly connects your desktop PC at home, or even your notebook PC at a hotspot over any 802.11b network!Save on effortless wireless networking, order now!

With Netgear's MA101 802.11b wireless USB adapter, you can easily network all of your employees at 11 Mbps speed without installing any new wires. Because the MA101 is USB-powered, there is no need to open the case of the PC. Set up a new wireless network or extend your existing workplace to remote sites in your building in no time, and escape the hassles and expense of Ethernet cabling. Your work force can immediately use your wireless network to access e-mail, file servers, printers, and cable/DSL Internet access.

Standards-based 802.11b technology plus Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption provide your wireless network with the highest level of reliability and privacy. The MA101 is equipped with automatic speed adjustment to extend the communication range for longer distances from other 802.11b PC nodes or 802.11b access points. Designed for PCs running Windows 98, Me, and 2000, the MA101 performs with the vast majority of PCs, supports plug-and-play installation, and includes a five-year limited warranty.

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