Cisco-Linksys WET11 Wireless Ethernet Bridge
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| Brand | Linksys |
| Hardware Interface | Ethernet |
| Compatible Devices | Printer |
| Data Link Protocol | Ethernet, IEEE 802 11b |
| Data Transfer Rate | 11 Megabits Per Second |
| Item Weight | 0.44 Pounds |
About this item
- Converts wired-Ethernet devices to wireless network connectivity
- Works without drivers on Macintosh, Windows, PlayStation2, Xbox, Linux, network printers--anything with an Ethernet port
- Provides wireless, cable-free bridging between remote workgroups
- Easily configurable through your Web browser
- Capable of up to 128-Bit WEP encryption
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| Price | $189.95$189.95 | $37.98$37.98 | $45.99$45.99 | $37.95$37.95 |
| Delivery | Get it Apr 18 - 22 | Get it as soon as Friday, Apr 19 | Get it as soon as Thursday, Apr 18 | Get it as soon as Thursday, Apr 18 |
| Customer Ratings | ||||
| WiFi signal | — | — | 4.5 | 4.0 |
| Easy to install | — | — | 4.5 | 3.9 |
| Sold By | HQ Tech | VONETS Factory Store | WiFi Gadgets Outlet | BrosTrend |
| data transfer rate | 11 megabits per second | 300 megabits per second | 1200 megabits per second | 300 megabits per second |
| data link protocol | Ethernet, IEEE 802 11b | Ethernet | Ethernet, Wi-Fi | Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11n/g/b 2.4GHz |
| hardware interface | ethernet | usb, ethernet | ethernet | ethernet, 802 11 bgn |
| operating system | Linux,Windows | Mac | Driver free for Windows 11/10/8.1/8/7/Vista/XP, macOS, Linux, Unix, Android, Chrome OS, RTOS for Printers, etc. | Driver free for Windows 11/10/8.1/8/7/Vista/XP, macOS, Linux, Unix, Android, Chrome OS, RTOS for Printers, etc. |
| weight | 0.44 pounds | — | 160 grams | — |
Product Description
Product Description
WET11 V2 Linksys Cisco WET11 Wireless -B Ethernet Bridge. The unit is used and working. This Linksys Wet11 External Wireless Network Converter has IEEE 802.11b Data Link Protocol. With Bus Type Interface. The Spread Spectrum Method is DSSS. Data Transfer Rate of 11Mbps. Frequency Band of 2.4Ghz. Maximum Range Indoors of 262 ft. Maximum Range Open Space 980 ft. Antenna is External and De-tachable. Interfaces are 1 x Network-Radio-Ethernet. Connection of 1 x Network-Ethernet 10Base-T RJ45. Ecryption Algorithm 128-bit WEP. The unit comes with the Antenna, and Power Adapter WET11 V2.
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| Product Dimensions | 3.54 x 4.72 x 1.18 inches |
|---|---|
| Item Weight | 7 ounces |
| ASIN | B000066JQU |
| Item model number | WET11 |
| Customer Reviews |
3.3 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #655,870 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #3,896 in Computer Routers |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Date First Available | June 29, 2004 |
| Manufacturer | Linksys |
| Language | English |
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Customers like the performance, ease of setup, and speed of the network interface controller adapter. For example, they mention it works well, is easy to use, and provides enough speed to play Xbox Live. That said, some complain about the signal strength.
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Customers find the setup of the network interface controller adapter to be easy. They mention that it is simple and easy to use. Some say that the bridge installed with no problems at all and recognized the ASP automatically.
"...The setup was fairly easy. The Linksys lets you configure WEP encryption with a passphrase instead of the usual long string of hex characters...." Read more
"...WHY DO MAC USERS HAVE TO ENDURE SO MUCH PAIN?This set-up was VERY easy after I read the instructions provided for the Mac...." Read more
"...The bridge installed with no problems at all and it recognized the ASP automatically...." Read more
"...Don't get me wrong and don't be afraid that it's difficult to setup... it's not...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the network interface controller adapter. For example, they mention it works well, the antenna works fairly well, and is removable. Some say it's functional and friendly. That said, most are happy with it and recommend it.
"...I'm disappointed. It works great for Live, so I'll keep it if I can't convince Linksys to give me a refund, but not being able to play system link..." Read more
"...Since that means streaming small files, it's worked just fine - only rarely do I get a dropout...." Read more
"...On the plus side, the antenna works fairly well and is removable in case you want to purchase an external model." Read more
"...All in all, I am thrilled with the unit. It functions very well for what it's intended for and allowed me to NOT have to re-run ethernet wires to a..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the speed of the network interface controller adapter. They mention that it provides enough speed to play Xbox Live, and the connection is flawless and fast. Some say that they are getting better response from the network than they did with the WUSB11.
"...Plus, I think I am getting better response from the network than I did with the WUSB11 (I use an XP box also)...." Read more
"...Oh, and did I mention the connection is flawless and fast?..." Read more
"...It is blazing fast, and you can plug it into anything with an ethernet port...." Read more
"Easy setup abd provides enough speed to play XBOX Live. Also, works with my Mac." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the network interface controller adapter. They mention that it works exactly as advertised, is a great little unit, and is great in concept.
"...The concept is still great, but there are better choices out there than this one. The main problem is that the technology is out of date...." Read more
"This is an excellent product, and works exactly as advertised. The reason I bought this over a USB product is the lack of any drivers...." Read more
"Great little unit; Instructions weren't worded great..." Read more
"Great item but, set-up a little tedious, WEP encrypt. tricky..." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the signal strength of the network interface controller adapter. They mention that the system link does not work, it's unable to get the device to work, and it doesn't work with their wireless router. They also say that it couldn't connect to their access point unless the access point broadcast its SSID. When something goes wrong, they don't get internet access and the signal is intermittent.
"...it if I can't convince Linksys to give me a refund, but not being able to play system link when my buddy comes over is a bummer." Read more
"...One annoying thing is that if something goes wrong, you don't get internet access, so you can't use the web browser to go into the WET11 to fix the..." Read more
"...It has an antenna to connect to the wireless router and a LAN port that behaves like one of the wired LAN ports of the router...." Read more
"...The problem is that if it's off or the signal is intermittent, you can't tell how strong it is...." Read more
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I'm disappointed. It works great for Live, so I'll keep it if I can't convince Linksys to give me a refund, but not being able to play system link when my buddy comes over is a bummer.
The nice thing about Linksys' products is that Linksys works hard to make setup and use as easy as possible: I can use the CD-ROM that comes with the Bridge to step through a wizard that will configure it, or I can log into the unit using a web browser and tweak all the settings manually.
One thing to keep in mind if you're not going to just plug-n-play the WET11 out of the box: when you first go to set this up, you need to connect it directly to your computer so you can configure it. Have a computer with an Ethernet jack handy so you can set it up (it comes with the cable you'll need), and once you get things working you can put the WET11 anywhere you want to. Mine serves my jukebox, but I could easily use it to connect *any* Ethernet device to my Wireless network.
I have also had to call tech support for help. Their phone support is hit or miss: sometimes you get someone who doesn't speak English and has never seen the product (and sometimes doesn't even understand how it works!), but other times I get savvy, friendly people who impress me with their service. Since Linksys is one of the rare companies that still offers 24-hour toll-free tech-support, I have to give them a thumbs-up for the quality.
The setup was fairly easy. The Linksys lets you configure WEP encryption with a passphrase instead of the usual long string of hex characters. That's convenient if both your client and access point are both Linksys (which they are, in my case). I'm sure Linksys likes that I have an incentive to buy more Linksys devices for the convenience of setup.
You can configure the device with a web browser. One annoying thing is that if something goes wrong, you don't get internet access, so you can't use the web browser to go into the WET11 to fix the configuration. You have to go back to the Linksys CD, which contains a setup program.
I've heard that the WET11 can also be used with a TiVo. It's something I want to try but right now the arrangement we have puts the TiVo and the computers downstairs far away from each other, so I don't have this set up.
I find the Linksys custom setup app pretty annoying. Instead of using standard Windows widgets, it has its own "pretty" window with its own nonstandard titlebar, nonstandard radio buttons, etc. They didn't implement all the shortcuts (shortcut keys, cut/paste, etc.), so it's really a pain to use their program. To make it look k00l they gave up consistency and usability. :-(
The device could be falling back to a slower speed because of poor signal strength. The only way to know is to go into the configuration utility and force it to a higher speed. There are rumors on the net of an older firmware that had a signal meter, but going back on a firmware revision sounds like a desperate measure.
The device also lacks the ability to tell you what SSIDs (wireless networks) are available. If you misspell the ID when you're configuring it or you're not exactly sure of the spelling you may have a hard time locating it.
Connecting to the device to configure it is not easy. You have to manually set your IP address to the 192.168.1.xxx network and run their installation software to discover it or connect directly to it's default address at 192.168.1.225. A USB connection would make it easier.
My experience with tech support at Linksys was not pleasant. The tech incorrectly told me that the product did have a signal meter before I bought it. He also seemed to have little understanding of what the product actually did.
On the plus side, the antenna works fairly well and is removable in case you want to purchase an external model.












