To improve my home network and let the cable simple, I bought a D-Link WUA-1340 Wireless G USB 2.0 Adapter yesterday.
It took me $30.00 plus tax from Staples.
If is WIFI certified.
It includs cradle.
The setup steps below:
1) Install Driver first.
2) Plug the WUA-1340 adapter in any USB 2.0 port.
If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel.
3) Enter the SSID, or network name.
4) Enter the WEP key.
5) Finish and the wireless connection established.
Note: If every thing is correct, the network connection does not work, please check the WEP key type. You have to choose Open or Share, depands on your wireless router setting.
Let’s go through the Technical Specifications of D-Link WUA-1340 Wireless G USB 2.0 Adapter.
Standards
• IEEE 802.11g
• IEEE 802.11b
Interface
• USB 2.0
Wireless Signal Rates** With Automatic Fallback
• 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 11, 9, 6, 5.5, 2, & 1Mbps
Frequency Range
• 2.4GHz to 2.462GHz
Wireless Transmit Power
• 13dBm ± 2dBm
Modulation Technology
• Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM)
• Complementary Code Keying (CCK)
Antenna Type
• Omni Directional
Security
• 64/128-bit WEP
• Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA)
Operating Temperature
• 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
Minimum System Requirements
• Computer with:
• Windows® XP SP2 or Windows 2000 SP4****
• CD-ROM Drive
• 20MB Hard Disk Space
• USB 1.1 Port
Does it work on Linux?
I can not find the answer from the manul and retail box. It should work on Linux, because I found the Linux driver on the D-Link official site here.