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11Mbps Wireless USB Adapter

TEW-229UB (Version 2.0)

DISCONTINUED PRODUCT
The TEW-229UB (Version 2.0) has been discontinued. It has been replaced by the TEW-805UB (Version v1.0R). For a list of discontinued products, click here.

TRENDnet's TEW-229UB 11Mbps Wireless USB Network Adapter is the latest USB device for wireless network applications. Compatible with IEEE 802.11b standard, this USB Wireless Adapter implements four high-extensive data rates of 1, 2, 5.5 and 11Mbps with automatic rate selection for fast and reliable wireless data communication. Designed for desktop PCs and Laptops with USB support, TRENDnet's TEW-229UB is fully mobile and roams seamlessly from Access Point to Access Point. This adapter allows users to create a wireless Local Area Network or connect to the wired Ethernet network at home or at the office with coverage up to 300 meters!

  • Portable Pen-Size design
  • IEEE 802.11b wireless standard (also compatible with 802.11g wireless devices)
  • Uses 2.4 GHz frequency band, which complies with worldwide requirement
  • Plug-and-Play operation and simple user setup with diagnostics utilities
  • Dynamically shifts between 11, 5.5, 2 and 1Mbps network speed (based on signal strength), for maximum availability and reliability of connection
  • Allows users to move between Access Points (roaming) without reconfiguring the adapter
  • Supports Ad-Hoc (peer-to-peer) mode and Infrastructure mode network architecture
  • Provides drivers support for Windows 98/ME/2000/XP
  • Ensures great security by providing 64/128-bit Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP), Hex Key
  • Includes USB Type-A male-to-female extension cable
  • Distance coverage 35 to100 meters indoor, 100 to 300 meters outdoors (depends on the environment)
  • 3-year warranty
Hardware
Adapter Type
  • USB 2.0, 1.0, 1.1Compliant, Type-A connector
Driver Support
  • Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP
Antenna
  • Integrated Micro-strip 2dBi Antenna
USB Cable
  • USB Type-A, Male-to-Female, 10cm (3.9 inches)
LED Indicator
  • Link Status
Dimensions
  • 76 x 25 x 11 mm (2.99 x 0.98 x 0.43 inch)
Weight
  • 14.2g (0.5 Oz.)
Operating Temperature
  • 0° ~ 40° C (32° ~ 104° F)
Storage Temperature
  • -10° ~ 70° C (14° ~ 158° F)
Humidity
  • 10% ~ 95% (Non-condensing)
Certification
  • FCC, ETS
Wireless
Wireless Standard
  • IEEE 802.11b, Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS)
Frequency
  • 2.412 to 2.484GHz (Industrial Scientific Medical Band)
Module Technique
  • 802.11b: CCK (11 and 5.5Mbps), DQPSK (2Mbps), DBPSK (1Mbps)
Media Access Protocol
  • CSMA/CA with ACK
Security
  • 64/128-Bit WEP
Transmit Power
  • Minimum 13dBm (typically)
Data Rate
  • 802.11b: 11Mbps, 5.5Mbps, 2Mbps, and 1Mbps (Auto-Fallback)
Receiving Sensitivity
  • 11Mbps 10 – 5 BER @ -85 dBm (typical)
  • 1Mbps 10 – 5 BER @ -96 dBm (typical)
Power Consumption
  • Receiving Mode: 230mA (typical)
  • Transmitting Mode: 380mA (typical)
Channel
  • 1~14 Channels (Universal Support)

All references to speed are for comparison purposes only. Product specifications, size, and shape are subject to change without notice, and actual product appearance may differ from that depicted herein.