Medialink - Wireless N USB Adapter - 802.11n - 150Mbps -Windows 2000 / XP / Vista 32-Bit / Vista 64-Bit / Mac Compatible
Medialink - Wireless N USB Adapter - 802.11n - 150Mbps -Windows 2000 / XP / Vista 32-Bit / Vista 64-Bit / Mac Compatible see short title
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Offering the ultimate in simplified Wi-Fi installation, Medialink's 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter offers a simplified one click installation. Insert the CD, click "install software" and the utility will auto-detect your operating system and install the appropriate drivers. All that is left to do to enjoy Wi-Fi is to simply plug in your adapter either using the docking hub with attached 3ft (36 inch) USB extention cable that is included or direct... » full description
Offering the ultimate in simplified Wi-Fi installation, Medialink's 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter offers a simplified one click installation. Insert the CD, click "install software" and the utility will auto-detect your operating system and install the appropriate drivers. All that is left to do to enjoy Wi-Fi is to simply plug in your adapter either using the docking hub with attached 3ft (36 inch) USB extention cable that is included or directly into your PC's USB port. Unlike many Wi-Fi adapters, Medialink adapters are Microsoft WHQL certified to ensure compatibility with major operating systems. Also compatible with Mac. There is a Linux driver on the installation CD however we are working towards providing instructions and tech support which are not available at this time. This adapter provides an always-protected wireless network with standards-based security features: WPA/WPA2, IEEE802.1X, 64/128/152-bit WEP. With these enhanced security features, you can encrypt your data and only allow authorized users to access the wireless network so as to further protect your wireless communication from intruders. This USB adapter includes a Medialink Wireless Client Utility to detect available wireless networks for quick connection and to create and save detailed connectivity profiles for different accessed networks. The Medialink Wireless Client Utility also provides a number of tools to display current diagnostics and status information so that you can easily diagnose and resolve connection problems. Offering excellent wireless performance and network security, the Medialink 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter is an excellent choice for adding wireless connectivity to your desktop or notebook PC. « short desciption
User Reviews
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Review Date: 2009-11-24
I couldn't get this to consistently work on a Mac Mini with OS 10.4 or 10.5. It wasn't easy to install and set up, and the Ralink software didn't consistently work. Once I did get it working, it worked great. However, when the Mac was shut down or put to sleep, it would lose/forget the network settings and I would have to re-connect to the network again.
User: KJC
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Summary: Works inconsistently on Mac
Helpful Votes: 0
Total Votes: 0
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Review Date: 2009-11-14
I recently upgraded my internet connection with Verizon FiOS. I am running Vista 32-bit OS and am aware of all the online connectivity issues with this particular operating system. When I was using high speed cable, my wireless connection to my PC was via a Linksys Wireless G USB Network Adapter. This USB Network Adapter worked fine until I got Verizon FiOS.
My router was changed from a Linksys Router to a Verizon UltraLine Series3 9100EM router. I could not figure out for the life of me how to get the Linksys Wireless G USB Network Adapter to get a high speed connection. I had no problems connecting, but the speeds that I was getting was actually dial-up speeds! My connection speeds were ridiculously 7kbps to 28kbps at most! Most websites were not accessible to me because of the long wait. YouTube videos were impossible to watch. Even sites like eBay took a while just to output the whole page if the auctions were picture heavy.
I decided to take a chance with the Medialink Wireless N USB Adapter. The installation was like cake. I removed my old USB adapter, inserted my installation CD, installed the software, plugged in my new USB adapter and at first I saw the same speeds of 7kbps to 28kbps for the first 5 to 10 minutes of using it. Then all of the sudden, I saw a tremendous spike! My speeds are almost identical to my pc that is directly connected to my router downstairs. I now have FiOS speeds that I paid for. Everything for my online experience is now lightning fast again.
Finally, a solution to having Verizon FiOS and using Windows Vista 32-bit OS! For anyone looking to connect a second PC to a FiOS wireless network, this is a great solution. Thank you so much Medialink!
User: Michael Cabrera
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Summary: Finally! A product that works with Vista 32-bit & Verizon FiOS!
Helpful Votes: 1
Total Votes: 1
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Review Date: 2009-11-14
Yup had an old apple clamshell in the attic and figured that after I updated the OS system I could use it for a no brainer,emails and news.
Didn't know if there was a suitable wireless adapter to use on an old machine. Voila! did the research and found the medialink®. Although, it took a few times to configure connection to my server, did it within 2o minutes.
User: Rodolfo Zelada
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Summary: revives an old apple clamshell
Helpful Votes: 1
Total Votes: 1
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Review Date: 2009-11-13
I purchased this product a few weeks ago for a desktop computer running Windows Vista to be able to access my home internet connnection. It was easy to setup (took less than 15 minutes). I would highly recommend this product to anyway seeking a quick, easy and inexpensive way to obtain an instant wireless connection on a desktop computer. It now works like a laptop and I love it!
User: Marquetta Wright
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Summary: Great Product
Helpful Votes: 1
Total Votes: 1
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Review Date: 2009-11-12
I own a computer that utilizes Windows Vista (64 bit) and was not having success installing wireless adapters from two reputable companies. At this point I was ready to cut open walls and run the ethernet cable to my computer. I mentioned the problem to my computer geek cousin and he told me to purchase a medialink wireless adapter as it supports Windows Vista 32 and 64. So I googled the wireless adapter and found that Amazon carried it. So I went to Amazon.com and there it was in the medialink adapter's product information, compatible with Vista 32 and 64. At $29.99 ( $10.00 cheaper then the previous two adapters), I thought it was worth the risk. I recieved it two days later and proceeded to install the medialink wireless G USB adapter and again no success. At this point I'm ready to punch a hole in the wall out of frustration. I finally decided to contact Mediabridge to convey my dissatisfaction. The phone was picked up after one ring and a customer service person rerouted me to technical support. Technical support picked up after one ring and I'm thinking to myself, this is amazing, no machine telling me to push buttons. After running several test on my computer with technical support, I still was not wireless. The tech support person, who was professional and knowledgable, recommended trying their wireless-N USB adapter. He said Mediabridge will ship it out right away at no cost. I received the wireless-N adapter the following day (again,amazing). I install it and within five minutes I was wireless. The installation was a snap. I'm on the internet several hours a day and I haven't had any problems at all. I forget sometimes that I'm wireless. At the price Mediabridge is charging for their wireless adapters, this is a steal. Kudos to Mediabridge for backing their products and lowering my blood pressure. I recommend this product to anyone who wants a quality wireless adapter at a great price.
User: RSV
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Summary: Great Company with a Big Bang for your Buck product
Helpful Votes: 3
Total Votes: 3
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Product Details
- Simplified One Click Wi-Fi Installation - Detects Available Local Wireless Networks
- Microsoft WHQL Certified.
- Provides the Following Features: WPA/WPA2, IEEE802.1X, 64/128/152-bit WEP.
- Docking hub included with attached 3ft (36 inch) USB extention cable
- Backwards Compatible with 802.11g and 802.11b