Compex WLU11A 802.11b 11Mbps Wireless USB Adapter

Combining wireless connectivity with USB convenience, Compex iWavePort WLU11A delivers the industry-leading 11Mbps wireless LAN standard via the Universal Serial Bus (USB) for your wireless desktop clients. With selectable 64-bit or 128-bit private encryption, Compex WLU11A ensures data privacy while transmitting over the 2.4GHz frequency band. All transmitted packets are encrypted with the WEP key, and only the wireless client and access point that are configured with the same key are able to use the network resources. Implementation of WEP would give mobile users surfing security in a wireless network. This is the perfect solution for mobile users.

Features and Benefits

11Mbps wireless network adapter
Easy USB installation
64 and 128-bit WEP encryption
Fast data transfer
Data privacy ensured

Owner Reviews, Ratings, Comments and Criticism
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.