Belkin Wireless G or 802.11g refers to the networking standard that transfers data at up to 54 Mbps using the 2.4 Ghz band. It is ideal for homes and offices that require a flexible solution to download music from the Internet or share photos and other files without wired connections between computers. Belkin Wireless G is ideal for Web-surfing and email. The Wireless G USB Adapter connects your desktop or notebook computer to your wireless network. With a wireless router as the central connection point for your network your computers can share files printers and hard drives quickly and reliably and - via a DSL Modem - broadband access to the Internet. Desktop users can now join the network with the ease of a USB plug-in without opening their PC cases; laptop users can enjoy the benefits of staying mobile-while connected to the Internet.