PLANEX WiFi USB Adapter for Online Game/Wireless LAN GW-US54Mini2W(White) designed in Japan
by Planex Communications Inc
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Manufacturer: Planex Communications IncModel: GW-US54MINI2W
Product features:
- Comply with both IEEE 802.11b and IEEE 802.11g products
- Support USB 2.0/1.1/1.0 interface
- Support Mac OSX, Windows Vista/XP/2000
- Support Sony PSP Xlink, NDS on line Game
- Support Software AP "No forwarding among wireless clients", although the clients card connecting with the same AP.
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Customer Review: Great AP adapter once you get it running correctly
Summary: 5 Stars
Like many others have reported, trying to get this adapter to work was no simple task, mainly because of poor (or just plain wrong) documentation and the outdated software that comes with the device. After much fiddling and trial and error, I got the adapter to work. Once I got it working, it has run flawlessly. (Note: I'm currently only using it as a wireless access point for my Nintendo DS, so that's the only functionality I've tested).
A few notes on what worked for me to get everything up and running:
- First, I'm using WinXP. I can't speak for Vista or Mac users.
- Next, completely ignore all the documentation that comes with the adapter and go out to [...] to download the latest drivers and utility software.
- Before you even put the adapter into the USB port, install the downloaded file, choosing to install the driver and config utility. Also make sure that you choose to use the Wireless Zero Configuration if given the choice (more on this later).
- After installation, you may need to restart. Do so.
- Plug in the USB Adapter. In the system tray, you will see the Planex Wireless Utility. Right-click and switch to AP mode. You will then be asked to choose the adapter that currently runs your Internet connection for enabling ICS (Internet connection sharing).
- You should now be ready to connect through the access point. You can also use the Planex Wireless Utility to configure your new access point "network."
Other thoughts/notes: The installation will put the Planex Wireless Utility in your start-up folder. If you are using this device as a wireless access point (for a NDS, PSP or other computers to connect to), you will want to remove this from the start up folder. If you leave it in, your existing wireless internet settings will be turned off each time the computer starts up. You will need to go to Control Panel -> Administrative Tools -> Services and then select Wireless Zero Configuration to turn it back on (select Automatic for start-up and then "Start") if it is turned off.
After the initial set-up, all I need to do now is plug in the adapter and start the Planex Wireless Utility from the programs menu (or desktop icon) and I'm ready to go online with the Nintendo DS. I hope this helps others.
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Description of PLANEX WiFi USB Adapter for Online Game/Wireless LAN GW-US54Mini2W(White) designed in Japan
PLANEX GW-US54Mini2W A nice looking thin IEEE802.11b+g Wireless LAN USB adapter for both Windows VistaXP/2000/Me/98SE, Mac OS X. By using utility in CD, you can use your PC as an access point. Also connect GW-US54Mini2W to your PC, it will be used as a wireless LAN adapter with IEEE802.11b/g speed. The internal battery can be charged through USB port. * If your PC does not support USB2.0, it will work as USB1.1 and IEEE802.11b. GW-US54Mini2W will offer maximum 54Mbps fast data connection using 2.4Mhz bandwidth with IEEE802.11g regulation. Ideal for the network connection with affordable price with inter communications between 11Mbps wireless LAN and IEEE802.11b. GW-US54Mini2W supports a robust security regulation of WPA/WPA2(Wi-Fi Protected Access) along with 64/128bit WEP. * In order to use WPA/WPA2, the wireless device to hook up must support WPA/WPA2 as well. GW-US54Mini2W enables to play network game for Nintendo DSR and Sony PSP by connecting to a PC with the utility in packaged CD. *Nintendo Wi-Fi logo attached as a certificated device. GW-US54Mini2W also has a Xlink Kai mode which enables you to play network game through internet for PSP users. *Xlink Kai is a system which offers the environment for the users to play network games all over the world through internet. Need to connect wireless LAN adapter to PC and use ad-hoc mode. *Xlink mode is out of our customer support. *The operation test was done by Windows XP. *Nintendo DS® is a registered mark of Nintendo. *Nintendo Wi-Fi connection is a registered mark of Nintendo. *PSP® is a registered mark of Sony Computer Entertainment. * The number of the connection speed is a theoretical maximum number of wireless LAN regulation and it does not show the actual data speed.Digital Cameras and Photo Categories