M-202 Xtreme Mimo Wireless Network Adapter

Average customer rating: 3.5

I like it!
Zyxel claims for longer range don't hold up

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M-202 Xtreme Mimo Wireless Network Adapter

Manufacturer: ZYXEL
Product Group: CE
Binding: Electronics
ASIN: B000E15EQ0

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Product Description

XtremeMIMO External Wireless Network Adapter - This external adapter gives your desktop or laptop computer the freedom of accessing 802.11g networks, for wireless access to the Internet. It supports MIMO (Multiple Input Multiple Output) technology, which increases your wireless range, speed, and stability when used with other MIMO devices. Connects via USB 2.0 Frequency Range - 2.4GHz to 2.462GHz

Customer Reviews:

I like it!.......2007-04-04

I disagree with the other reviewer, works great for me and has a long range.

Zyxel claims for longer range don't hold up .......2007-01-15

I bought a couple of the Xtreme MIMO M-202 USB units and have a short review:
Set up is easy and utility provides a simple set of functions but probably won't please those wanting more than the basics. The driver is Microsoft certified and seems to take few processor system resources and has caused no problems with other software.

But I expected a MIMO device to provide longer range than an 802.11g/b device which just is not the case. The unit does seem to maintain a connection better than many WiFi products at low signal levels, but this is no better than current version 802.11b/g products based on Atheros and other 3rd generation chips. I expected an improvement from the use of MIMO but either because the product does not implement true MIMO or because the antenna arrangement used in the small USB device does not provide enough diversity or amplification, the M202 falls far short of expectations.

I have not tested the M-202 with an xtreme MIMO or other manufacturer's access point. Perhaps the MIMO capabilities will work between other similar MIMO devices. But at a stand alone, this product is not worth buying unless you can get it for a price similar to non-MIMO 802.11g/b USB products.

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