| PLANEX WiFi USB Adapter for Online Game/Wireless LAN GW-US54Mini2W(White) designed in Japan |  | Brand: Planex
Category: CE
List Price: $27.99
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Rating:  47 reviews
Media: Electronics
Network Interface: Hi-Speed USB
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0
Dimensions (in): 2.8 x 0.8 x 0.4
MPN: GW-US54MINI2W
Model: GW-US54MINI2W
EAN: 4941250155101
ASIN: B000KN8QMQ
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Comply with both IEEE 802.11b and IEEE 802.11g products | | • | Support USB 2.0/1.1/1.0 interface | | • | Support Mac OSX, Windows Vista/XP/2000 | | • | Support Sony PSP Xlink, NDS on line Game | | • | Support Software AP "No forwarding among wireless clients", although the clients card connecting with the same AP. |
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Product Description
PLANEX GW-US54Mini2W
A nice looking thin IEEE802.11b+g Wireless LAN USB adapter for both Windows VistaXP/2000/Me/98SE, Mac OS X. By using utility in CD, you can use your PC as an access point.
Also connect GW-US54Mini2W to your PC, it will be used as a wireless LAN adapter with IEEE802.11b/g speed. The internal battery can be charged through USB port.
* If your PC does not support USB2.0, it will work as USB1.1 and IEEE802.11b.
GW-US54Mini2W will offer maximum 54Mbps fast data connection using 2.4Mhz bandwidth with IEEE802.11g regulation. Ideal for the network connection with affordable price with inter communications between 11Mbps wireless LAN and IEEE802.11b.
GW-US54Mini2W supports a robust security regulation of WPA/WPA2(Wi-Fi Protected Access) along with 64/128bit WEP.
* In order to use WPA/WPA2, the wireless device to hook up must support WPA/WPA2 as well.
GW-US54Mini2W enables to play network game for Nintendo DSR and Sony PSP by connecting to a PC with the utility in packaged CD.
*Nintendo Wi-Fi logo attached as a certificated device.
GW-US54Mini2W also has a Xlink Kai mode which enables you to play network game through internet for PSP users.
*Xlink Kai is a system which offers the environment for the users to play network games all over the world through internet. Need to connect wireless LAN adapter to PC and use ad-hoc mode.
*Xlink mode is out of our customer support. *The operation test was done by Windows XP.
*Nintendo DS® is a registered mark of Nintendo.
*Nintendo Wi-Fi connection is a registered mark of Nintendo.
*PSP® is a registered mark of Sony Computer Entertainment.
* The number of the connection speed is a theoretical maximum number of wireless LAN regulation and it does not show the actual data speed.
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| Customer Reviews:
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 It Will Work With Windows 7 64 bit August 28, 2010
Troy London
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
As was mentioned in previous reviews this product will work with Windows 7 64 bit and Nintendo ds but I had try to setup multiple times and in a specific order to finally get it to work:
1. Download GW-US54Mini2_v1.3.0.0_XlinkKai_Vista_only driver from their website.
2. Do not plug the unit into your computer, install the driver software first then reboot. After computer was back up I also closed the Planex Wireless Utility from the system tray and deleted it from the startup folder and put a shortcut for it on my desktop.
3. Plug the unit in and go into device manager and update the driver from the folder the software installed in step 2. is in. Default path is: C:\Program Files (x86)\Planex\GW-US54Mini2\Driver.
4. Go into Control Panel\Network and Internet\Network Connections, right click on the network adapter you have your internet connection through and choose properties. There should now be a tab called Sharing next to the Networking one. Click this tab and check the top option: Allow other network users to connect through this computer's internet connection. Make sure the option below it is unchecked.
5. Now launch the Planex Wireless Utility software, I used the shortcut I placed on my desktop but you can also find in the Start button programs list. The first time this launches it will be in station mode so ignore any window that pops up and right click on the icon in the system tray and choose AP mode from the list that pops up. The first time I did this it seemed to take a minute or so but my computer changed to internet sharing mode, the device activated and I was then able to configure the settings on the device with the Config Utilities. I was able to go into Access Control and add my dsi mac address and choose allow all to filter it. In the Config tab I choose Security Setting and turned on Shared for the Authentication Type and WEP for the Encryption Type. I then put in my WEP key, hit Ok and Apply All on next screen and closed the Planex Wireless Utility. From this point on I was able to config my dsi wireless connection and it connected with no problem.
Since the install I have had the device work every time I use it. I do alway make sure to close Planex Wireless Utility from the system tray and then use the safely remove hardware to stop the unit before I pull it out of my usb slot. When I use the device again I first plug it in, make sure system recognizes it and then launch the Planex Wireless Utility.
I hope this helps anyone struggling with setup on this, the device works great once installed but was a monster to get working initially.
 Any tips? August 11, 2010
Larry C Faulkner (Denver, CO United States)
I know it's probably just a trick to getting it working, but any ideas on how to get it working in Windows 7?
I install it and switch it to AP mode, but the utility seems very pared down compared to other screen shots I've seen in various places on the web. I try connecting my DSlite to it and I keep getting "Access point is busy"
anyone have links for me or anything? any help would be appreciated
 An Apple + USB Wi-Fi July 22, 2010
Andrew Greimann
There have been reviews on what devices work and DON'T work with Apple computers, but I thought I'd add that this product works great!
This product worked great on my Mac, after a little configuring. If you're not computer savvy on setting perphierals up, then you might have a little trouble. Otherwise, this is an excellent product!
I hooked up up to my Mac, and it ran beautifully. To set it up, you simply go to Driver & Utility on the CD, then to for Mac, and open the disk image. Choose OS X 10.3 or 10.4 and install! Reboot and open Network preferences in System Preferences. Then, open the included utility that got placed in Applications--though it should open by itself. Make a profile in Network prefs and in the app, and double-click it in the app once you've set it up! That's it!
Under fifteen minutes, I got this totally hooked up with a 802.11g router, OS X 10.3, and on a Wi-Fi network that required a password, too! The connection hasn't dropped, and the reception is excellent--comparable to what you'd find on a netbook. I highly recommend it.
Portable July 5, 2010
Fox
This was an iffy purchase from the beginning. I wanted to get the Nintendo WiFi dongle originally, but they are in short supply and the few available are getting more and more expensive. I gave this one a shot and after I got the software installed, I found that it was pretty easy to use and the DS, PDA, and notebooks all connected rather effortlessly. Once the software is all installed, the trick is to right-click the Planex icon that appears next to the clock (Windows XP), then choose 'switch to AP mode'. It's relatively automatic after that. I would not recommend it to someone intimidated by setting up wireless connections, but otherwise it is a handy little gadget!
Planex USB Adapter works on Windows XP (32-bit) and 7 (64-bit) July 2, 2010
PrayerTagger (Cincinnati, OH)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I have two of these little adapters and yes, they were a struggle to get working, but in the end they both work perfectly.
Windows XP (32-bit): I had my doubts that this would work on a 10-year old computer updated to XP, but it actually worked. First I installed the driver on the CD, but that didn't work. Next I did an uninstall and reinstalled the updated driver: V 1.3.2.0 (2000 / XP) from the planex site. I was able to connect my Nintendo DS Lite without a problem.
Windows 7 (64-bit): Now, this one was the toughie. I must have installed the cd driver and websites' V 1.3.2.0 (2000 / XP) and V 3.1.5.0 (Vista) driver 4 times before I found out what to do. After lots of heartache and uninstalls I decided to give the Driver: V 1.3.0.0 (Windows Vista only) from the planex website a try. I assumed that Xlink Kia was a PSP/PS3 only thing, but this driver did the trick and now I am able to connect my Nintendo DS Lite.
Troubleshooting (Windows 7 - 64bit): At first my system wouldn't register the software driver with the USB dongle. I had to manually go in and update the driver. Right click 'My computer' and select properties. Then select device manager from the left side of the menu. You'll find the Planex USB in the Network Adapter group. Click it and go to the driver tab. Click on update driver and select 'Browse my computer for driver software'. The software will generally be located in this directory unless you changed it during installation C:\Program Files (x86)\Planex\GW-US54Mini2\Driver .Run the install and it should work. If you are connect by LAN (wired) network, set the LAN adapter to shared internet connection. To do this, go to control panel, network and sharing center, change adapter settings, right click LAN adapter, sharing tab, select 'Allow other network users to connect through this computer's Internet connection'. DO NOT select the other box 'Allow other network users to control or disable the shared Internet connection'.
After going through a series of other adapters, this is the first one that has worked for me. I'll be testing Vista (32-bit) sometime soon. Enjoy your new wifi!
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