Sony VAIO Wireless LAN PC Card Review

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(More customer reviews)I used many different wireless LAN card (Linksys, SMC, and Lucent), and finally I can said this is the best for Sony. First of all, it fully supports Windows XP. The installation is very easy and clear, and it may only takes you less than a minute at your currently wireless network environment. The range and connection quality are very good, and I get pretty stable and good connection even I go over 150 feet in my house at the other floors. For Advance user, you can use this card at different wireless network environment by one click, because the card can support and can be able record multiple access points setting (up to 8). So, it will be easy for you to switch backward and forward from your working wireless environment to your home wireless environment, or even at your friend's houses without any further setup at each time by different network environment needs. By few words to describe this card, I would say "Easy, Simple, Stable, Beautiful, and Wonderful".

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Apple Time Capsule MB764LL/A 500GB Review

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(More customer reviews)Hi All,
Please take a look at my review of the Dual Band Airport Extreme: Apple MB763LL/A AirPort Extreme Dual-band Base Station I have pasted it below this review for your convenience.
Since I have already reviewed the airport extreme, I will not go into details on the routing/wireless/speed options of this time capsule...they are the exact same product and I assure you, you can get great details from my review below.
Time Capsule remains as an exciting niche product that houses a hard drive in its body. The capsule can be purchased with a 500gb and or a 1TB hard drive. Note: the hard drive is not user servicable.
The primary reason for this device to exist was so that MAC users could easily backup their OS X machines using time machine directly to the router. For that it is the ultimate product.
Why then do I give it a 4 out of 5?
Simply because my experience with the hard drive has been that it regularly disconnects and drops connected users....which to me is a flaw when Time Machine is trying to backup my computer. Yes, I have restarted from scratch, reloaded the firmware, etc...but to no avail. I have also spoken to applecare and will be trying a replacement capsule in the days ahead to see if the problem can be alleviated.
I still give this a 4/5 due to my belief in the routing engine and software that sets up and maintains these devices. My review on the airport extreme base station will solidify my 4/5 reviews.
This product is worthy of a 5/5 review once the hard drive issues are ironed out. I hope I am alone in this problematic situation but time will tell. Ironically, my older time capsule has been running for about a year without any issues....so I am hopeful I have a one off problem.
As always, please leave me comments with suggestions, questions, etc.
Below is my review of the dual band Airport Extreme Base Station:
Hi All,
True to my gadget envy, I acquired one of these dual band extreme base stations to see if they held up to the hype. Sure enough, Apple has improved an old mediocre product with a new more powerful hardware engine and improved software abilities.
Features:
802.11 A/B/G/N DUAL Band radios at 2.4ghz and 5ghz simultaneously.
Gigabit Ethernet ports 1x Wan and 4x Lan.
Guest wireless network.
Disk sharing via USB connected drive.
Access to shared disk via MobileMe (apple mobile me subscribers on os x).
The box comes with the router, the power cord, software cd, and documentation....limited documentation.
Time to test.
Setup: Setup of an apple base station is unlike any other in that you cannot access the setup portal via your web browser. You must install the Apple Airport utility (both mac and windows) in order to set the router up. The software is built very well and provides the typical ease of use known to MAC users. You simply walk through a setup wizard and define simple options for your internet connection, your wireless network, etc, etc. NOTE: When setting up your wireless networks you are able to hit the options button so that you can define a 5ghz network as well (example, main wireless network called wifi, the 5ghz is called wifi (5ghz)). Very easy to setup and get going. You are also able to easily define a SECURED (wpa/wpa2) guest wireless network....which simply means that if you have a visitor they can use wi-fi but not get to any of the computers on your home network. Very Secure....and a great feature to boot.
I was using the old Apple Base Station and kept switching between it and a d-link wireless n router.... I got one of these primarily due to dual band and guest access.
Yes, there are other routers out there that can do this for a bit of a lower cost...but the elegance of the Apple Airport Utility make this a router that can be setup without too much hassle. The software will also identify problems in the setup and have you correct them before it uploads them to the router. These abilities alone make this a router for the non-geeks to be able to setup a robust networking environment at home.
Wireless: As I mentioned before, I am comparing this to an older model apple base station that was single band and worked in the N range. Also compared this against a D-Link DIR-655 which is a 2.4ghz Wireless N router. The section on speed below will detail my wireless experience.
Speed: I have Comcast cable modem service which gives me about 15-25mbps down and 2mbps up....I live in an area where there are probably 5-10 subscribers...so my speed is generally GREAT and never experiences a slow down. The first thing I do when I play with a new router is do a speed test....the new base station is comparable to the others and gets the same exact download/upload speeds over ethernet. There is one exception....using the wireless on this unit yielded BETTER results then the older model and the d-link. Normally when doing a speed test over wireless I get about 12-15mbps and 2mbps up....with this router I was able to successfully hit the 20mbps mark and 2mbps UP. WIN WIN!!!! So I figured that this may be an anomaly and thus proceeded to test a download from Microsoft - a 3.4gb file - which normally downloads anywhere between 900kpbs and 1.2mbps. Surprise.....with the new base station I stayed at 1.3mbps and it did not hiccup even once. The same was true when downloading via a wireless connection, albeit the speed was 1.0mbps....faster then I have ever gotten before. WIN WIN again!
Disk Sharing - Not much to be said here...I attached a Western Digital USB hard drive 320gb and shared it. You simply go into the Airport Utility software and setup sharing of the hard drive and define which password should be used. You can either use the password for the router or setup a separate password to use with Disk Sharing. Speed is dependent upon wired or wireless. I tested while transferring 3 files...one was 2mb one was 100mb and one was a 2.5gb file. The two mb file of course went over before I could blink...the 100mb transferred over in about 3-4 minutes...the 2.5gb took about 15 minutes. The first transfer test was with ETHERNET connectivity. I did the same tests over wireless and found that the times doubled...naturally since wireless is a bit slower I expected that and had no issue with the times.
Mobile-Me - I have not tested the mobile me features just yet but will be testing them in the days ahead and post my results here.
So far I feel this router has hit perfection and will now find a permanent spot in my home...at least until something better hits.
Please do leave me comments with suggestions on the review and or any questions you may have.


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Wireless hard drive that works seamlessly with Time Machine in Mac OS X Leopard. It's also a full-featured 802.11n Wi-Fi base station Time Capsule works with Mac computers, PCs, iPhone, iPod touch, Apple TV, and virtually all 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi wireless devices all at the same time Protect yourself with the built-in firewall and industry-standard encryption technologies including WPA/WPA2 and 128-bit WEP System Requirements - For Time Machine backup -Mac with Mac OS X Leopard / For setup and administration -Mac computer with Mac OS X v.10.4 or later, CD drive, and Ethernet or wireless networking capability; PC with Windows XP (SP2) or Windows Vista, CD drive, and Ethernet or wireless networking capability / For wireless client access -Mac with AirPort or AirPort Extreme wireless capability; PC with 802.11a/b/g/n / For shared hard drive -Mac with Mac OS X v10.4.8 or later; PC with Windows XP (SP2) or Windows Vista; Bonjour

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Linksys by Cisco WAP4400N Wireless-N Access Point - PoE Review

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(More customer reviews)I read the prior reviews but went ahead and bought this on the advise of a friend who intalls wireless networks for a living and he uses this access point a lot. I am completly pleased with this Linksys product. When you plan to use it for what it is designed for, an Access point, and don't have any notions that it is anything more, it chugs right along. I ran CAT 6 cable, (keeping under 300 meters total length) and used the AC adaptor supplied to power the unit. It is ran off a Linksys wireless-N router and a 5 station Linksys Workgroup hub. I mounted it in the downstairs coat closet behind my TV room and turned on my laptop, found it, and connected. I then entered it's webbased setup utility and configured it to my liking, (WPA2 security to match my wireless router) and I works like a charm. I am writing this review on my laptop, in my bedroom, where my upstairs router alone could never reach. I now have full bar service all over my complete property, inside and out. It is just what was needed.

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With the growth in high bandwidth applications, such as storage and video in the work place, network performance is essential. Wireless technology is no longer lagging behind wired performance. The Linksys Business Series WAP4400N Wireless-N Access Point answers your growing business' need for access, speed and security. Using the very latest wireless networking technology, Wireless-N (draft 802.11n), Multiple In, Multiple Out (MIMO) technology multiplies the effective data rate by overlaying the signals of multiple radios. The Linksys Wireless-N Access Point lets you connect Wireless-N (802.11n), Wireless-G (802.11g) or Wireless-B (802.11b) devices to your wired network so you can add PCs to the network with no cabling hassle. Power over Ethernet (PoE) support makes the Access Point easy to install. You can mount the Access Point anywhere, even without ready access to a power plug. With appropriate PoE support at the other end, you only need to run one cable to the Access Point to deliver both data and power. Operating Channels -11 North America, 13 Most of Europe (ETSI and Japan) Receiver Sensitivity -11.n 300Mbps at -69dbM, 11.g 54Mbps at -73dBm, 11.b 11Mbps at -88dBM Security -WEP/WPA/WPA2 WEP 64bit/128bit, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA-ENT, WPA2-ENT Linux Operating System System Requirements -802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n Wireless Adapter With TCP/IP Protocol Installed Per PC, Switch/Router with Power Over Ethernet (PoE) Support Or PoE Injector when used with PoE & Web-Based Configuration Java-Enabled Web Browser Dimensions -Width 7.80 x Height 5.16 x Depth 7.80-inches (198 x 131 x 198 mm) Weight -0.84 pounds (38 grams)Please note: A new firmware, which resolves wireless connectivity issues and other known bugs, has been released on www.linksys.com.

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Aria Extreme N Wi-fi Pci Card Review

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(More customer reviews)PROS : It doesn't hurt small furry animals.CONS: It wont do 802.11n , the software sucks, doesn't show up in the airport icon , needs pci software even to wo9rk in G mode which is the only mode it will work in. It can't find the 2.4ghz N network or the 5 ghz N , the support staff arrogant and abusive. Dont even bother writing them it's a waste of time.
With my old Aria Extreme G card it worked terrifically, it showed up in the airport icon and ran teriific, unfortunately this is a 180% Not only the Aria Extreme N hard to connect, it does not show up in the airport icon, it has to use a PCI Card Utility to find the network and speeds average no better than a $14 G card . When my 802.11n Airport Extreme base is set on any single N channel it can't find the base at all so I wrote Sonnet and this is what came back.
We would be more than happy to advise you if you could be so kind as to write us a civil note.
Sincerely,
Robert
Sonnet Tech Support Manager
For those in wonder my note said "Help , it's not working " ! Nothing like hiring crazy people with emotional issues to take out on customers . How much more lucky can I be today now I've got this fake Sonnet N card ? I have to deal with a nut job Sheesh ! . Don't buy this card folks , the hassle in dealing isn't worth the baby sitting fee. Update: After a bunch of sleuthing I discovered the reason that the card is not recognized in Tiger, there is no support for N , not till the OSX 10.5.7 . If you run OSX Tiger forget it. Oh, and if you have other computers on your network you will lose access. Not worth it at all.

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Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point ( AIR-AP1220B-A-K9 ) Review

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(More customer reviews)Ordered this access point to add wifi for the customers at my store, worked seamlessly with the preexisting rack equipment. Couldn't have asked for anything better. Strong signal everywhere I go. Props to Cisco.

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Belkin Wireless 802.11b 11Mbps PCI Adapter Review

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(More customer reviews)I'm using two of these cards, one in a Windows 98 SE system and one in a Windows XP system, to top it off they all go through an Apple Airport Base station and link with my Apple iBook. Using WEP, too, with the hex key produced by the Base station. Working fine!

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Belkin F5D6001 802.11b Wireless Desktop Network Card - This networking card gives your desktop PC the freedom of wireless networking. In a wireless network, your desktop will be able to wirelessly access other computers, peripherals, and the Internet!Includes an external antenna with wire that connects to the PCI card

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Intel Wifi Link 5300 Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought the Intel WiFi Link 5300 card to replace the stock card in my Dell Mini 9 netbook. The stock card is b/g only and gave me a lot of trouble associating with my home router. The Intel card arrived promptly and included the Intel ProSet 12 software on CD (though I had already downloaded an updated version from Intel's web site). The card and software installed easily.
The Mini 9 has only two antennas (I have a third on order) so I initially connected the two to the 1 and 2 terminals on the Intel card. It worked well and gave me a strong signal in my house, though sometimes the Wireless N connection was weak. I am sure the third antenna will help with that. No problem associating with my access point and the speed is great.
An easy upgrade if you are dissatisfied with the wireless solution in your netbook or notebook that uses a Mini-PCIe connector. Just make sure that the card size is correct - Intel makes one that's even smaller, but the Dell Mini 9 took this size.
Edit: As I predicted, adding the third antenna brought back the N performance. I'm now running Windows 7 on the Mini 9 and it recognized the Intel 5300 and operates it without the need for additional drivers or the Intel ProSet software, though the software does give you more information about how the card is performing. I'm very happy with the 5300.
Edit 9/30/09 - I've been getting lots of questions about where I obtained the third antenna and how it is installed. The antenna I used is made by Tyco and is typically sold in a pack of two. Amazon doesn't sell it, but if you search eBay for "tyco minipci" you will find many for sale. The pack is typically less than $10. Each antenna consists of a large square foil area, backed by adhesive, and a smaller section with an S-shaped foil trace, which is the actual, radiating part of the antenna. The only difference between the two antennae in the pack is the length of the lead, so pick the one that works best for you.
For best results, the antenna would be mounted inside the display lid of your notebook/netbook, positioned so that the S-shaped trace is not blocked by the LCD panel or metal shielding. It's ok for the adhesive-backed section to be blocked as this is just a "ground plane". The antenna should be as high up on the lid as you can manage, though I've heard from some who just let it lay flat inside the base of their PC and they say it "works fine".
The connectors used are standard but are somewhat fragile. Pull them straight up from the card and push straight down, taking care to align the plug correctly. You may find that long-nose pliers help (but don't squeeze too hard.)
Note that the Intel 5100 card is very similar to the 5300 except that it does not support the 3x3 mode with the very highest transfer rates (and uses only two antennae.) You may find that the 5100 is more than adequate for your needs, especially if your wireless router itself doesn't support the 3x3 mode (few do.)
One more point - both the 5100 and 5300 support Intel's "My WiFi" technology which lets you share Internet access with local WiFi devices. This requires the Intel ProSet driver and application which can be downloaded from Intel's web site - read more details on Intel's site.

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NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WN121T - Network adapter - Hi-Speed USB - 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n (draft) Review

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(More customer reviews)Works as well as it says it does! Get strong signals! Even get WiFi signals from routers a couple of blocks away! Wish it was a bit stronger though so you can pick up signals from further away.

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The RangeMax Next Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter (WN121T) delivers an innovation in wireless technology with up to 15 times the speed and 10 times the coverage of today's Wireless-G networks when used with the RangeMax Next Wireless-N Router. RangeMax Next Wireless-N uses draft 11n technology to transmit multiple streams of data in a single wireless channel. This Next generation technology delivers the speed you need to run even the most demanding of wireless applications.NETGEAR's exclusive Steady-Stream technology creates consistent wireless connections - no more dead spots or dropped connections. Using multiple streams of data that dynamically adapt to interference, the RangeMax Next Wireless-N technology boosts your network coverage area by up to ten times that of standard wireless networks. It also maintains connection speeds up to fifteen times faster than legacy Wireless-G at the edge of its range.The WN121T secures enough bandwidth and range to support file sharing, MP3 downloads, Internet phone calls, network gaming and multimedia applications all simultaneously and at consistent speeds.The RangeMax Next Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter is backward compatible with legacy 802.11b/g wireless standard products. Smart Wizard simplifies setup and Touchless WiFi Security makes connecting to secure networks simple and fast. The WN121T has a USB 2.0 interface, so it can enable your notebook or desktop computer to connect at Wireless-N speeds at the first time. And if you are on the go, the USB cable tucks away for easy storage.

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New TP-Link Network TL-WN861N 300Mbps Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter Retail Complies With IEEE 802.11n Review

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(More customer reviews)This product worked well in my Dell Inspiron laptop... note however, that the TL-WN861N only has two antenna connections, and the picture attached to this description incorrectly shows the TL-WN961N which requires three antenna connections. It appears that a number of the Amazon retailers have this incorrect picture (TL-WN961N) shown when they are describing/selling the TL-WN861N. If you need two antenna connections this (TL-WN861N) is the unit for you. If your PC has the option of connecting a third antenna for extended range you may wish to verify with the seller that you are getting the correct card.

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The TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter complies with IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g, and IEEE 802.11b standards. Wireless transmission rates can reach up to 300Mbps. The Mini PCI card adopts 2*2 MIMO technology providing even better wireless performance, transmission rates, stability and coverage. At the same time, CCA technology automatically avoids channel conflicts using its channel selection feature. This product supports 64/128/152-bit WEP encryptions, as well as WPA/WPA2 and WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK encryptions and mechanisms in addition to the adapter´s QSS (Quick Secure Setup) feature, allowing users to quickly and easily configure wireless security. This product can also simultaneously operate bandwidth intensive applications such as voice and video. Applications using a lot of bandwidth that are sensitive to interruptions such as voice and video applications are given priority in order to assure quality. It also works well with other 11g and 11n protocol wireless products.

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Belkin F5D8000 Wireless Pre-N Desktop Network Card Review

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(More customer reviews)I went completely Belkin PreN - Router, Desktop card, Notebook card, and Print server.
It was hell when I tried installing the PreN Desktop Card (this is in place of having an antenna) into the PreN PCI CardBus adapter on my new Dell Win XP SP2. The instructions tell you to install your Card "label side UP, into the PreN PCI Adapters' CardBus". Well, both sides have labels, so I took it to mean the words 'Belkin' and two small LED's as the 'UP' side. The Computer would not recognize the card. After multiple attempts, I thought I would have to return the PreN Desktop card due to incompatibility. I tried surfing the net one more time and came across a forum message with someone having this same problem. They spoke with Belkin tech support and were told that the Belkin installation guide is wrong. The card needs to be inserted facing 'DOWN'. I tried it and it immediately was recognized. As frustrating as it gets, I guess it just takes a little perseverance versus giving up.

So, aside Belkin's Topsy Turvy joke, I'm glad I got it to work because it's a screamer.


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SMC SMCWUSBS-N EZ Connect N 2.4GHz 300Mbps draft-N Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Review

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(More customer reviews)Added this adapter to an older laptop running Windows XP-Pro. Installed effortlessly and has considerably better reception than my Linksys card.

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The EZ Connect N Draft 11n Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter (SMCWUSBS-N) enables Wireless-N connectivity to your desktop or notebook computer and provides improved throughput and range than existing 802.11g technology. Upgrading to Wireless-N is an excellent solution for browsing the Internet and sharing files such as video, music and photos. The SMCWUSBS-N is Wi-Fi CERTIFIED for full compliance with the 802.11n draft v2.0 standard, as well as the popular Wireless-G (802.11g) and Wireless-B (802.11b) standards. This next generation standard utilizes advanced MIMO (Multiple-In, Multiple-Out) technology to deliver incredible speed and range. With security being a key consideration, the latest WPA and WPA2 wireless encryption standards are supported, which prevent unauthorized access to wireless networks and ensure data is secure. Wireless security can also be set up easily using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) that enables push button or PIN configuration. Limited Life Time Warranty. 24/7 Technical Support 1-800-SMC-4YOU.

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TRENDnet 300Mbps Wireless N PC Card TEW-621PC Review

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(More customer reviews)Love this for my laptop. replaced a USB wireless connector which was bulky and using precious ports. Install was quick with CD, connection is superb at the max rate, and worth every penny of the $50ish I paid.

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The TEW-621PC 300Mbps Wireless N-Draft PC Card allows you to connect wirelessly with supercharged speed, range and reliability. Wireless speeds increase up to 300Mbps when connecting to TRENDnet Wireless N-Draft access points or wireless routers. This 802.11n device seamlessly connects to your wireless network without performance degradation.

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Manufacturer: TRENDnet
Manufacturer Part Number: TEW-621PC

Frequency Band/Bandwidth Details: 2.412 GHz 2.484 GHz IEEE 802.11b/g ISM Band
Transmission Speed: 300Mbps Maximum , 54Mbps Auto-fallback IEEE 802.11g, 6Mbps IEEE 802.11g, 11Mbps Auto-fallback IEEE 802.11b, 1Mbps IEEE 802.11b
Host Interface: 32-bit CardBus - Type II
Dimensions: 0.13" Thickness x 2.1" Width x 4.3" Depth
Weight: 1.3 oz
Standard Warranty: 3 Year(s)

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NETGEAR WNHDEB111-100NAS Wireless N Access Point Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this kit to send HD video from my computer to my TV media device. It has adequate bandwidth and worked out of the box, but I do not get a strong signal from the main floor to the basement of my house, a distance of about 25 feet. There are a couple of walls as well as the floor, and the basement ceiling has metal duct work and pipes above the plasterboard, so I am probably lucky to penetrate all that. I used a laptop to indicate wireless signal strength, and spent a couple of hours orienting each device for the best signal. Now I get a level that varies from 50% to 70%, and that works reliably for HD at 720p. I have not been able to send 1080i over the link without momentary stops and starts in the audio and video; however the link never breaks connection and never needs resetting. It seems to just limit the bandwidth as the signal strength goes lower.
I bought a third WNHDE 111 to connect to another computer, and than link has never been interrupted since I installed it over a month ago. It has always worked well. I had previously used a Linksys G router that was interrupted once or twice a day, and it had to be reinstated manually using the "repair" function in the Windows wireless software. It was my wife's computer in the kitchen, so I had to fix it!
I still have the wireless G system up, and it works well around the house with a third computer, a laptop, but it never gave a reliable signal for my wife's computer in the kitchen; and it would not carry the HD video for the TV. I also use that old G router to connect the ethernet from my main computer to the WNHDE 111.
I recommend this device if you don't have too many walls and floors to penetrate. I am a retired electronics engineer, and I assure everyone that the higher the frequency, the poorer the penetration, but the more bandwidth and the more freedom from interference.
Update: After 7 months, I have better results. With some tweaking of the settings (set the Channel Width to 20 MHz, turn off the "Broadcast SSID", and lower Beacon Period to 50 msec) I can now stream 25 Mbps HD video through all the walls. I think the main problem was that the auto 20/40 Channel Width was trying to run at 40 and was not successful, sometimes switching between 20 and 40. When I reduced the channel width, I got an increase in signal strength. I can now stream 1080i HD for hours without any problem.
Jim

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The NETGEAR HD/Gaming 5 GHz Wireless-N Networking Kit WNHDEB111 enables super-fast file transfers at the highest possible Wireless-N speeds, making it an ideal solution for network gaming and streaming HD videos. By utilizing patented metamaterial antenna technology, the WNHDEB111 offers a speed and range far surpassing the old Wireless-G standard.
Easy Setup The WNHDEB111 kit includes two access point/bridges, preconfigured to securely connect to each other. Setting it up is as easy as connecting one access point to your router/gateway, and connecting the other to your networkable device, such as your XBox, Playstation, Wii, TiVo HD, Slingbox, digital set-top boxes, NETGEAR's Digital Entertainer HD, Apple TV, network attached storage, and more. Setup is easily and securely done with a simple "Push 'N Connect" feature using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), which eliminates the need to remember or input security password keys. It automatically configures to access point or bridge mode depending on the type of Ethernet enabled device it connects to.
To add another HD Bridge to your HD network, the NETGEAR 5 GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge is available.
Minimal Interference = Outstanding Performance Most wireless devices today, such as Wi-Fi devices, cordless phones, Bluetooth devices, microwaves, and baby monitors, operate on the 2.4 GHz frequency, thus creating a lot of traffic and interference. The WNHDEB111, however, operates on the 5 GHz band which has up to 23 free channels and avoids the interference that most other devices must contend with.
The WNHDEB111 complies with the latest Wireless-N draft specification for the fastest possible Wireless-N speeds. Automatic Quality of Service (QoS) ensures lag-free gaming and jitter-free HD streaming. It supports wireless "ad-hoc" mode for wireless LAN peer-to-peer gaming and supports multicast point-to-multi-point HD video streaming.
The WNHDEB111 supports WiFi Protected Access (WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK), and 64-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption and is backed by a 1-year warranty.
What's in the Box Two 5 GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridges, two stands, two Ethernet cables, setup CD, two power adapters, and warranty/support information card.

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IOGear Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter GWU623 Review

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(More customer reviews)Its easy to install and works great. It depends on what wireless capability is in the vicinity but if its decent this item will work.

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IOGear GWU623 Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter, IOGEAR Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter allows you to connect your laptop or desktop to any Wireless-N networks in your home or office. The Wireless-N (802.11n) USB 2.0 Adapter is great for those who want to upgrade older computers to be able to access the internet over a Wireless-N network. At 5 times faster than traditional Wireless-G (802.11b) networks, Wireless-N networks allow for high speed data transfers, online gaming, and lightning fast downloads. The Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter gives you access to all the high-speed features of Wireless-N networks on older and newer computers. Its simple and easy setup means you'll be surfing the internet, downloading movies, and e-mail in no time. *Wireless Router not included

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Intel WiFi Link 5350 with WiMax - Network adapter - PCI Express Full-Height Mini Card - 802.11b, 802.11a, 802.11g, 802.11n (draft) Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this product in early 2009 when it was still in "Engineering" test mode from an overseas seller for my Dell Latitude. It replaced the standard Intel mini-PCI card. I have loved the card ever since I got it. Dell even had a 3rd antenna connector inside my Latitude for the card even though my laptop is from mid 2006 (they must have been anticipating something like this).
While it has taken some time for Intel's drivers to come-out (that are stable) and improve them, it will pickup 802.11n signals from far away with the laptops built in antenna's. The speed is incredibly fast.
I have not been able to get the WiMax capability of the card working yet, as I understand that it only works in the 2.5GHz range, but it would be nice to see it when it is finally working or I can scan the freq range for signals. I don't know if there will be special setting needed for each WiMax installation or not. TDS does have an Alvarion 2.5-2.6GHz WiMax 802.16e network running around my area in Madison, WI currently, but I never pickup anything. After speaking with TDS, they told me that they did not support the "mobile" capabilities in the city yet. As I believe that encryption they are using is restricting the card any ability to recognize their network anywhere in the city.
Overall, I would recommend the card. I did not pay the ~$75 that is being asked for here, as I found it for around $35. Mine came with 3 extra antenna's for the laptop, in case it didn't have them already installed. But it will most likely become a standard card on new laptops in 2010.

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The Intel Ultimate N Wi-Fi Link 5300 series is a family of IEEE 802.11a/b/g/draft-N wireless network adapters that operate in both the 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz spectra. These adapters, available in both PCIe mini card and half mini card form factor deliver up to 450 Mbps of bandwidth2; in addition to providing a host of features that enhance the mobile lifestyle. Compatible with these laptops: Dell Inspiron Mini 9,640m,1318,1420,1501,1520,1521,1525,1526,1720,1721,6400,9400,E1405,E1505 & E1705; Latitudes D420,D430,D520,D530,D531,D620,D630,D630-XFR,D631,D820,D830,E4200,E4300,E5400,E6400,E6500 & XT;Precision M65,M90,M2300,M4300 & M6300;Vostro A90,1000,1310,1400,1500,1510,1700,1710 & 2510XPS,M1210,M1330,M1400,M1420,M1520,M1530,M1710,M1720,M1730 & M2010, Acer Aspire One & 5930, ASUS Eee PC; MSI Wind;Samsung NC10. NOT FOR COMPAQ, HP, IBM OR LENOVO

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EnGenius EUB-9703 - Network adapter - Hi-Speed USB - 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n Review

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(More customer reviews)I received my adapter before the wireless router (also EnGenius) and setup an ad hoc connection. Windows 7 found the adapter right after I connected it to a usb port. It is a small but stylish adapter. I like everything about it. After that it was just a matter of using Windows 7 Network and Sharing Center to setup the connection.
Of course, once the router arrived, it was a snap to setup the network, since Windows 7 had no problems finding the adapter and router. To setup a network using a router, plug in the wireless adapter and then follow the instructions for setting up the router. Easy installation and use, and low price makes each EnGenius product an excellent value.

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- EnGenius 150Mbps wireless LAN USB adapter- Mac OS compatible- Windows Vista/XP compatible- One touch WPS- WiFi multimedia- WEP WPA WPA2 Security- Industrial-best sensitivity for excellent throughputENGEUB9703

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Dual Panda Wifi (b/g/n) 150Mbps Wireless-N 2.4GHz USB Adapters (One in White & One in Black) - Windows 7, Mac OS X and Fedora Linux Compatible Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased this product solely because of its compatibility with Mac OS X, as my internal wireless card is "unpredictable" at best. However, I couldn't figure out which driver to use to install the Panda USB because the Mini CD that ships with the package is not readable by the internal CD/DVD drive found in my MacBookPro -- the drive doesn't have a retractable tray to which the mini disk can be coupled. Thus began my aggravations with the purchase of this adapter. The website for this product at [...] has the drivers for Mac, Linux, and Windows but no instructions to follow for installation. That's helpful. I was glad to download the driver over a 15k link if I could only tell what driver number applies to my wireless device. There is not a mention of the manufacturers model number anywhere on the adapter, on the packaging, or in the brief brochure that is included in the retail box. Once I am able to figure out that this card is RT3070 and download the software, the device remains unusable. The Ralink wireless manager software reports that the card is connected to my network, yet my ISR/access point does not show an association, and consequently an IP address isn't assigned to the device. However, there is no convincing the proprietary wi-fi manager that the adapter isn't actually associated. Lovely. Thinking that I may be able to use it on the Linux OS that dual boots on my laptop, I load up Fedora 11 and download the Linux driver from the RaLink website. Too bad that I cannot figure out how to get the installation going now that I have the driver. I don't know if it is not compatible with my distro or what. And where are the customers supposed to get the supposed one year technical support? The link from the manufacturers website immediately prompts the end user for username and password credentials without providing a link for one to use to create an account. I give up -- its a loss and a total waste of money. Had I known about the shoddy support and lack of documentation I would not have taken a chance on this product, let alone its inability to function in the Mac OS X environment. Caveat Emptor.

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Allow any desktop/laptop connected to any Wifi b/g/n network around the globe with this Wireless-n USB Adapter. This Wireless-n USB Adapter comes with drivers which support Windows XP/Vista, Mac and Linux. This USB adapter is fully backward compatible with 802.11b/g and RoHS compliant. It works with any wireless b/g/n routers. Panther One is the only authorized seller to sell Panda Wireless-N USB adapter on Amazon. Panther One will provide technical support for the USB adapter through email. Please contact Panther One on Amazon if you have any question

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