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Wireless Adapters

3Com Officeconnect Wireless 54MBPS 11G PC Card -- $59.00 -- 400031543 Windows XP Compatible

With the 3Com OfficeConnect Wireless 54 Mbps 11g PC Card, you can access network resources, the Internet, and e-mail at speeds up to 54 Mbps and at distances up to 100 meters (328 feet). This 11g PC card works with all wireless IEEE 802.11b or 11g access points to create a powerful, high-speed all-wireless network in minutes. The 11g products are backwards compatible with 11b products, so both 11b and 11g clients can reside on the same network. The 11g PC card delivers reliability features such as dynamic rate shifting, which automatically matches the best connection speed to room conditions so connections stay clear and open. The PC card supports multiple encryption schemes, which include WPA2 (Wireless Protected Access 2) encryption as well as 64 and 128-bit shared-key WEP (Wireless Encryption Protocol) encryption to help protect data on the wireless LAN.

  • Significantly boosts wireless connection speeds for notebook users, up to 54 Mbps at distances up to 100 meters (328 feet)
  • IEEE 802.11g is backwards compatible with existing 802.11b products, providing network configuration flexibility
  • Support for Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2) and 128-bit Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) encryption, and 40/64-bit, and 128- and 152-bit Wireless Equivalent Privacy (WEP) shared key encryption (for legacy clients)
  • Computer Slot Type - Notebook PC with Type II extended 32-bit PC Card slot (3.0-3.6V)
Apple AirPort Extreme Card -- $44.00 -- 401020197 Mac OS X compatible

Apple AirPort Extreme Card is for Apple systems that came from the factory with an AirPort Express Card slot that did not have a card pre-installed, such as the Power Mac G5. It may also be used to replace a defective AirPort Extreme Card provided that the card slot is user-accessible, such as the PowerBook G4 15-inch.

  • The AirPort Extreme Card can be installed only in computers that are AirPort Extreme ready. AirPort Extreme Cards cannot be used in AirPort-ready computers with an AirPort Card slot.
  • Requires Mac OS X 10.2.7 or later and AirPort Admin Utility software version 3.1.1 or later to administer an AirPort Extreme Base Station.
  • Wireless printing over USB requires Mac OS X v10.2.7 or later.
Belkin 802.11b/g Notebook Wireless Network Card -- $49.00 -- 400030537 Windows XP Compatible
  • Adds 802.11g wireless capabilities to laptop computers, for faster wireless networking available for home or office
  • Compatible with 802.11b access points and clients
  • Features wireless 64- and 128-bit WEP
  • Allows you to use Turbo Mode and network at 54Mbps, the highest data rate for all 54g clients
  • Requires Windows 98SE, 2000, Me, and XP, and an available PCMCIA card slot
  • Lifetime Belkin warranty
Belkin 802.11b/g Desktop Wireless Network Card -- $49.00 -- 400030538 Windows XP Compatible
  • Adds 802.11g wireless capabilities to desktop computers, for faster wireless networking available for home or office
  • Compatible with 802.11b access points and clients
  • Features wireless 64- and 128-bit WEP
  • Allows you to use Turbo Mode and network at 54Mbps, the highest data rate for all 54g clients
  • Requires Windows 98SE, 2000, Me, and XP, and an available PCI card slot
  • Lifetime Belkin warranty
Linksys WPC600N Ultra RangePlus Dual-Band Wireless-N PC Card -- $79.99 -- 400030781 Windows XP Compatible

The Ultra RangePlus Dual-Band Wireless-N Notebook Adapter is the simple way to add or upgrade wireless connectivity in your notebook computer. Just slide it into your notebook's PC Card slot and enjoy incredible high-speed wireless network access while retaining true mobility.

  • High-speed Wireless-N (draft 802.11n) networking for your notebook computer
  • MIMO technology uses multiple radios per band to create robust signals for maximum range and speed, with reduced dead spots
  • Operates in the 2.4 and 5 GHz radio bands--choose the one with least congestion in your area
  • Also connects to Wireless-G, -B, and -A networks
  • Compatible with Windows XP and Vista
Netgear WG111US Wireless-G USB 2.0 Adapter -- $59.00 -- 400030726 Windows XP Compatible

The NETGEAR WG111US Wireless-G USB 2.0 Adapter makes it simple for you to provide wireless internet access to your computer, whether it is a desktop or notebook, letting you surf the web, check email, and chat online.

  • USB 2.0 Adapter provides 802.11g wireless capability
  • Small form factor for maximum portability
  • Supports 128-bit WEP for enhanced security
  • Backwards compatible with 802.11b wireless networks
  • Device measures 3.72 x 0.6 x 1.19 inches (WxHxD)
Netgear WNDA3100 Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter -- $89.99 -- 400031613 Windows XP Compatible

When you're ready to connect your desktop or laptop to a wireless hot spot or new Wireless-N network, the NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter (WNDA3100) will get the job done with outstanding speed, minimal interference and robust connections. Featuring the latest dual band Wireless-N technology, the RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter delivers exceptional range and speed of new Wireless-N devices while still offering backwards compatibility to older Wireless-G networks. This adapter will connect you to a Wireless-N network and let you surf, email, stream HD video, play on-line games, and even make Internet phone calls--simultaneously!

  • USB adapter connects notebooks to Wireless N networks and hotspots
  • Backwards compatible with Wireless-G networks
  • Surf, email, stream HD video, play on-line games, and make Internet phone calls simultaneously without interference from other Wi-Fi networks and other wireless devices
  • Delivers up to 10 times the range of Wireless-G routers and offers throughput speeds of up to 15 times faster
  • Works with older WiFi as well as new Wireless-N networks
Netgear WG511 Wireless-G PC Card -- $59.00 -- 400030781 Windows XP Compatible

The Netgear WG511 Wireless-G PC Card makes it simple for you to provide wireless internet access to your notebook computer, letting you surf the web, check email, and chat online without the need for cables.

  • PC Card provides 802.11g wireless capability
  • Delivers up to 54 Mbps of wireless throughput
  • Supports 128-bit WEP for enhanced security
  • Backwards compatible with 802.11b wireless networks
  • Device measures 4.73 x 0.28 x 2.13 inches (WxHxD)


Wireless Routers

Apple AirPort Express -- $99.00 -- 401020386 Mac OS X compatibleWindows XP Compatible

Introducing the new AirPort Express Base Station, now with 802.11n wireless. Easily create a wireless network at home. Enjoy your iTunes music library in virtually any room of your house. Share a USB printer without obtrusive cables. And do it all with the latest wireless technology.

Apple AirPort Extreme Base Station -- $159.00 -- 401020481 Mac OS X compatibleWindows XP Compatible

The sleek, easy-to-use AirPort Extreme Base Station is the perfect wireless access point for home, school, or small business. Blazing fast, it delivers up to five times the performance and up to twice the range compared to 802.11g routers.1 And you can use it with both Macs and PCs.

Faster performance
AirPort Extreme operates in the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands simultaneously and offers even better performance and range. Improvements in antenna design gives you up to 50 percent better Wi-Fi performance and up to 25 percent better range than with the previous-generation AirPort Extreme Base Station.

Connect up to 50 users
Up to 50 people can all share the same Internet connection, exchange files using the file-sharing capability built into Mac OS X or Windows, access local and remote file servers, annihilate the competition in multiplayer games — anything a typical network user can do, plus a number of things that are decidedly not typical, such as wireless storage and printing.

Print without wires
Have several computers in your home or office but only one printer? No problem. Just connect a printer to the USB port on the AirPort Extreme Base Station and the printer instantly becomes available to everyone on your wireless or wired network.

Share your hard drive
Now you can share an external USB hard drive over your wireless and wired network by simply connecting it to the USB port on your AirPort Extreme Base Station. Called AirPort Disk, it's perfect for sharing files, making backups, and more. You can even connect multiple drives and printers using a USB hub (sold separately).


Apple Time Capsule -- see side bar for prices and order numbers Mac OS X compatibleWindows XP Compatible

Time Capsule is a revolutionary backup device that works wirelessly with Time Machine in Mac OS X Leopard. It automatically backs up everything, so you no longer have to worry about losing your digital life.

Faster performance, even faster Time Machine backups
Time Capsule includes a wireless 1TB or 2TB hard drive designed to work with Time Machine in Mac OS X Leopard and Snow Leopard. Just set Time Capsule as the designated backup drive for Time Machine, and that’s it. Backups happen automatically, wirelessly, and in the background. So you never have to worry about backing up again. Even better, new technologies in Time Capsule and refinements to Time Machine make backing up to Time Capsule using Snow Leopard up to 60 percent faster than before.

Backup for everyone
Have multiple Mac computers in your house? Time Capsule can back up and store files for each Leopard- and Snow Leopard-based Mac on your wireless network. No longer do you have to attach an external drive to each Mac every time you want to back up. Time Capsule spares you the work.

Room for it all
Time Capsule is your one place for backing up everything. Its massive 1TB or 2TB server-grade hard drive gives you all the capacity and safety you need. So whether you have 250 songs or 250,000 songs to back up, room is the last thing you’ll run out of.

Print command central
The included USB port is great for sharing a printer throughout your wireless network. Time Capsule and the Bonjour networking technology let everyone in the house or office — Mac and PC users alike — take advantage of one centrally located printer. And if you want to share both a printer and an additional hard drive, you can. Just connect a USB hub to Time Capsule.

Note: Backup feature available only to users of Mac OS X 10.5.1 Leopard and later.

Time Capsule
1TB

$279.00
401020479

Time Capsule
2TB

$479.00
401020480

Linksys WRT54G Wireless-G Router -- $59.99 -- 400011005 Mac OS X compatibleWindows XP Compatible

The Linksys Wireless-G broadband router is really three devices in one box. First, it's a wireless access point, which lets you connect Wireless-G or Wireless-B devices to the network. There's also a built-in four-port full-duplex 10/100 switch to connect your wired-Ethernet devices. Connect four PCs directly, or daisy-chain out to more hubs and switches to create as big a network as you need. Finally, the router function ties it all together and lets your whole network share a high-speed cable or DSL Internet connection.

  • All-in-one Internet-sharing router, 4-port switch, and Wireless-G (802.11g) access point
  • Wireless data rates up to 54 Mbps--5 times faster than 802.11b
  • Shares a single Internet connection and other resources with Ethernet wired and Wireless-G clients
  • Interoperates with 802.11b clients at 11 Mbps
  • Wireless security with 128-bit WEP encryption, MAC, or IP address filtering

Linksys WRT160NL Wireless-N Router -- $109.99 -- 700030771 Mac OS X compatibleWindows XP Compatible

The Linux-based Wireless-N Broadband Router with Storage Link is an open source router targeted at IT or programming professionals and hobbyists. Two detachable antennas allow flexibility for customized applications. A Storage Link USB port allows connection of a hard drive or flash-based USB storage device to easily add storage and access music, video, or data files from any computer within the network, or more securely through the Internet. This Wireless-N router--essentially the next generation of the WRT54GL--transfers data faster and further than Wireless-G. Wireless-N delivers high performance for smooth streaming video, high frame-rate gaming, fast data transfers, and heavy Internet use from multiple users—all with great range and reduced dead spots.

  • Internet-sharing Router and 4-port Switch, with a built in speed and range enhanced Wireless Access Point
  • Great for media-intensive applications like streaming video or music, and gaming
  • MIMO technology uses multiple radios to create a robust signal that travels farther and helps reduce dead spots
  • Storage Link lets you connect a hard drive or flash-based USB storage device to allow access to your music, video, or data files from anywhere

Netgear WGR614 Wireless-G Router -- $49.99 -- 400031653 Mac OS X compatibleWindows XP Compatible

The NETGEAR WGR614 54 Mbps 802.11g Wireless Router lets you easily set up a wireless network in your home so you can share a single internet connection with everyone in your household or office at speeds up to 54 Mbps.

  • 802.11g router offers an easy way to set up a network with wired and wireless connections
  • Delivers up to 54 Mbps of wireless throughput
  • Four RJ-45 Ethernet ports allow for wired connections to the network
  • Enhanced security includes a double firewall, and WPA and 128-bit WEP encryption

Netgear WNR2000 Wireless-N Router -- $89.00 -- 400031601 Mac OS X compatibleWindows XP Compatible

The NETGEAR WNR2000 Wireless-N Router, featuring the new 802.11n, or Wireless-N, standard, offers range and performance that is superior to previous generation 802.11g routers. When used with RangeMax Wireless-N adapters and Wireless-N devices, this router will significantly boost the speed and performance of your wireless network. And because it's backwards compatible with Wireless-G standards, you can continue to use your existing Wireless-G devices.

Easy Set-Up with Push 'N' Connect
Setting up and connecting to the WNR2000 couldn't be easier. The router comes with a Smart Wizard installation CD that vastly simplifies the initial set-up process by automatically detecting and configuring your router for virtually all ISP connections.

Smart and Green Design
Energy Star compliant, the WNR2000 is stingy in its power use, and with packaging that's made of 80-percent recycled materials, it's as green as it gets.

High-Class Security Keeps Your Info Safe
The WNR2000 Wireless-N Router offers strong, double firewall protection that includes network address translation (NAT) to keep you network hidden from outside users, and stateful packet inspection (SPI) firewall to deny outside requests for personal information.



 

Wired Networking

Apple USB Ethernet Adapter -- $29.00 -- 401020371 Mac OS X compatible

The Apple USB Ethernet Adapter is a simple, one-piece external adapter that plugs into the USB 2.0 port of your MacBook Air to provide 10/100BASE-T performance. Simply plug your Ethernet cable into the RJ-45 connector - no external power is required. It's small, light, easy to install, and even easier to use.

  • 10/100BASE-T (RJ-45 connector)
  • 4.6-inch USB cable
  • USB 2.0 with bus power
Apple USB Modem -- $42.00 -- 401020313 Mac OS X compatible

The Apple USB Modem is a simple, one-piece external USB modem that's perfect for people who use a dial-up connection to access the Internet and do email. It's small, light, easy to install and even easier to use.

Just plug it into the USB port on your Mac, then connect your phone line to the other end. Open the networking preference panel in Mac OS X, enter your connection information, and click connect. Now you're ready to start surfing, emailing, instant messaging and more.

  • Speed: Data up to 56kbps, fax at 14.4kbps
  • Supports caller ID, wake on ring, telephone answering (V.253), modem on hold
  • V.92 software support
D-Link DGE-530T 10/100/1000T Gigabit Copper PCI Adapter -- $39.00 -- 400030610 Windows XP Compatible

The D-Link DGE-530T is a 10/100/1000Mbps copper Gigabit PCI card for servers and workstations. Current systems running at 10Mbps and 100Mbps can be upgraded to Gigabit Ethernet, eliminating network bottlenecks, and increasing productivity.

  • 32 Bit PCI Bus Master
  • PCI 2.2 Plug-and-Play Support
  • Auto-Negotiating 10/100/1000Mbps
Linksys SD2005 5-Port 10/100/1000 Gigabit Switch -- $69.00 -- 400030978 Windows XP Compatible

The 5-Port 10/100/1000 Gigabit Switch provides non-blocking, wire speed switching for your 10, 100, and 1000 megabit network clients. Drop this switch in place of your current workgroup hub or switch, and you can upgrade your high-requirement workstations to full Gigabit speeds as necessary, while continuing to service other clients at their current speeds. Or build your network from the ground up, with appropriate link speeds for each user's requirements. Either way, it's perfect for graphics, multimedia, and other applications that have to move large files across the network quickly.

  • Five 10/100/1000Mbps, half/full duplex, switched ports
  • Forwards and filters packets at non-blocking, full wire speed
  • All ports have auto speed negotiation and auto MDI/MDI-X crossover detection
  • Linksys reliability and limited lifetime warranty
Linksys PSUS4 PrintServer for USB with 4 Port Switch -- $65.00 -- 400030856 Windows XP Compatible

The Linksys PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch is a double upgrade for your network. First, it lets you connect a USB printer directly to your network, eliminating the need to dedicate a PC to print serving chores. In addition, the PrintServer includes a 4-port 10/100 switch, so you can easily add more devices to your network. All four ports are auto speed negotiating, and have automatic MDI/MDI-X crossover detection, so you don't have to worry about the cable type. Each port independently negotiates the best speed and half- or full-duplex mode, for up to 200Mbps of bandwidth per port. Fast store-and-forward switching prevents damaged packets from being passed on into the network.

  • Each port independently negotiates the best speed and half- or full-duplex mode, for up to 200 Mbps of bandwidth per port
  • Share a printer with everyone on your network -- works with most USB printers
  • Connect your printer directly to the network, with no need to dedicate a PC to print server chores
  • Also expands your network with a built-in 4-port 10/100 Ethernet switch
  • Remotely administered through your web browser or the included utility
TRENDnet 56K USB Data/Fax/TAM Modem -- $29.00 -- 400031547 Windows XP Compatible

Experience the fast Internet access with TRENDnets 56Kbps (V.90) High Speed USB Fax Modem. Simply plug it into the USB port on the PC or notebook computer for easy and fast connectivity. TRENDnets USB Fax Modem can be connected to or disconnected from the computer without turning off the system. With the highest possible data communication rates at 56Kbps/V.90, reliable error-free transmission and widespread interoperability with other users can be accomplished. TRENDnets TFM-560U provides fast and easy installation with free communication software.

  • Compliant with USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 Specifications
  • Compliant with V.92, V.90, V.44 Standards
  • Supports V.44 and V.92 Quick Connect, PCM Upstream and Modem On Hold Features
  • Up to 56Kbps Data Download Speed and 48Kbps Data Upload Speed
  • Supports TAM (Telephone Answering Machine) via Sound Card

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