Sweex Wireless LAN USB 2.0 Adapter 54 Mb
The Sweex Wireless LAN USB 2.0 Adapter 54 Mbps enables you to make a fast and simple connection with an existing wireless network with a maximum connection speed of 54 Mbps. Connect the LW053, adaptor to a free USB port of your notebook or desktop PC and communicate with an Access Point or other workstations connected to the network. The adaptor is supplied with a trial version of Panda Anti-virus software.
Setting the wireless network
How does it work?
In order to create a wireless network, you need a wireless router, wireless modem or WiFi access point. The wireless router, modem or access point transmits the wireless network. The name of this network, also referred to as SSID, depends on your wireless router, modem or access point and often differs per model or brand. You can often determine the name yourself and thus recognise your own wireless network.
Protection You could compare a wireless network to radio signals. However, the range of a wireless network at home is not as extensive. Your home wireless network often has a range of 20 to 30 metres. This means that neighbours and passers-by too can make use of your network. As a result they can get away with surfing on your Internet connection, and they may gain access to your shared folders and files on your network. That is why it is often recommended to secure your wireless network. This protection is set up on the device transmitting the network. In most cases that is the wireless router, modem or access point. By adding a WEP or WPA protection code, you secure your network. This code is also referred to as the network key.
Enter this code on each computer that wants to connect to that secured network. You can only be part of that network if you enter this code. If you did not enter the network key into the router or modem yourself, ask the installer, manufacturer, supplier or provider for this code.
This Wireless LAN USB 2.0 Adapter comes with a USB extension cable and CD-ROM with software, driver & manual.
Prior to using Sweex Wireless LAN USB 2.0 Adapter 54 Mbps, check if all required parts are present. The following parts must be present in the box:
Wireless LAN USB 2.0 Adapter 54 Mbps.
USB extension cable.
CD-ROM with software, driver, manual and Panda Antivirus trial software.
Specifications:
IEEE802.11b and IEEE802.11g support
Maximum transfer speed: 54 Mbps
Auto fallback
Chipset: Ralink RT2571WF
Protection: WPA encryption, IEEE802.x encryption, TKIP/AES encryption, 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption
Supports: Windows 98SE, 2000, XP and Vista