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TRENDnet 54Mbps Wireless G USB Adapter TEW-424UB
Binding: Electronics
Format: CD
Platform: Windows
Manufacturer: TRENDnet
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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Average Rating: 3.5
Total Customer Reviews: 101
List Price: $36.99
Our Price: $19.82
Product Description
TRENDnets TEW-424UB 802.11g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter brings together the convenience of USB 2.0 and the high speed of 802.11g, allowing you to easily connect to 802.11g networks at speeds of up to 54Mbps. The USB 2.0 interface facilitates a hassle-free Plug-and-Play installation, and 128-bit WEP Encryption provides robust network security. Offering seamless AP-to-AP roaming, auto-installation for Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP, and auto-negotiation, the TEW-424UB is a feature-rich yet convenient way to go wireless.
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Users Product Reviews: |
Product Review Summary: Great value! Don't let the low price fool you - this little adapter works like a champ! Easy install - works great with older Dell laptop running XP.
Product Review Summary: Bluescreens Windows 7 and Vista I bought this as a low-priced alternative to some of the bigger names out there, but I should have just shelled out the extra money. I've installed this on both Vista and Windows 7 and I admit the installation was easier on Windows 7. Windows 7 recognized it right away as a Realtek card and installed drivers. Vista was not so fortunate as I had to put in a disc to make it work. Regardless, after the adapter has been running a few hours, the machine bluescreens. Over the course of a day, this can happen 2-3 times.
In addition, it only provides a fraction of the available throughput of my Linksys adapter. I replaced this adapter with a Linksys PCI card and the PCI card has no issue using the full 54Mbps provided by the G protocal. This card, however, hovers between 11Mbps and 36Mbps. Same location, same power output from my WRT54G router. Granted, this is probably to do with the internal antenna on this adapter vs the external antenna on my Linksys card, but it knocks the adapter again in my book.
Also, I think the heat dissipation is poor on this adapter which is probably it's primary problem. It gets warm. Too warm. That coupled with the fact that my desktops are typically active 20-24 hours per day, makes this a poor alternative for a desktop or a frequently-on laptop. I strongly suggest spending the money on something else.
As a Windows 7 user, I wasn't satisfied with this adapter because I planned to use it for more than just a few hours at a time. It's frequent bluescreen causing malfunctions were more than irritating.
As a Vista user, my experience with this card was even more frustrating. The adapter was difficult to connect and wouldn't stay connected. Plus, it too bluescreens frequently.
General feeling: Stay away from this product, no matter what the price. Thank goodness I only spent $15 on it.
Product Review Summary: Great product for the money! The item arrived in a timely manner. It was easy to install and easy to use. After reading other reviews on this item and researching other similar products, I am glad I picked TRENDnet. Great product for the money and I would highly recommend this wireless adapter to others.
Product Review Summary: Awesome Adapter for the price! Easy to install, I was up and connecting in under 5 minutes on Windows 7. I have also used this on my Windows Vista computer with no problems.
I recommend this for anyone on a budget that needs connectivity for email and internet surfing.
Product Review Summary: trebdbet wireless g usb adapter product was easy to install and worked perfectly to bring wifi to a remote computer
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