Enable desktop and notebook PCs with wireless 11Mbps network and Internet access via the USB port; The wireless USB Adapter can enable desktop and notebook PCs with wireless 11Mbps network and Internet access, without having to open desktop PC cases or taking up PCMCIA slots on notebook PCs. It is compatible with other 802.11b NICs and PC Cards in peer-to-peer environment or when used with an AP. The USB Adapter also includes 128-bit WEP encryption for secured networking and has the same operating range as the PC Card and AP.