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Wireless Networking for Mac's USB

can take advantage of wireless networking

QuickerTek has just pushed the technology envelope with the Dualy. Now any Mac with a USB port can take advantage of wireless networking, whether the Mac has an AirPort wireless network card or not. Dualy also seeks out more distant wireless signals and locks them in with two 500 milliwatt transceivers coursing wireless across two antennas.

Dualy is an excellent solution for users who often find themselves accessing networks at work, school, hotels, coffee shops and other environments where signal strength and speed vary and who want maximum wireless performance.

Two 500 milliwatt transceivers inside each Dualy seize wireless signals from access points manufactured by a wide variety of common wireless hardware vendors. Most Mac laptops offer from 25 - 30 milliwatts of RF power, so it's very easy to see how Dualy can easily best any wireless connection from a stock laptop. And the dual 3 dBi antennas (one for each transceiver) provide the speed necessary for 802.11n wireless that runs in the 2.4GHz range. Users may choose to upgrade these antennas for even greater distance and wireless speeds.

Dualy easily clips to the Mac laptop case and is powered from the USB port. It is also fully compatible with all Apple AirPort Base Stations. The Mac should run Mac OS X 10.3.9 or later, including Leopard (10.5x). An Apple AirPort card is not required to gain this powerful wireless performance, which makes it perfect for those users who have always wanted wireless, but either did not get an AirPort card or want to upgrade to the fastest wireless possible.

Dualy Compatibility

• 802.11b/g/n wireless hardware
• Apple (highest speeds possible):
• - MacBook;
• - MacBook Pro;
• - iBook;
• - PowerBook

Also works for any Mac with USB:

• - Mac Pro;
• - iMac;
• - Power Mac;
• - G4 Cube

Mac OS X version 10.3.9 or higher including 10.5.1;

• Works with these Access points:
• - Apple 802.11 N Base Station Extreme (Square)
• - Apple 802.11 G Base Station Extreme (Saucer)
• - Apple AirPort Express
• - WAPs from dLink, Belkin, LinkSys, etc.
• FCC, CE rated
• SRP: $324.95 USD

Like most QuickerTek products, the Dualy is backed with a one-year warranty on parts and labor. Additional product information is found at the QuickerTek website.

QuickerTek.com

• Dualy Product Page: http://www.quickertek.com/products/dualy.php
• Direct Download Link: http://www.quickertek.com/products/dualy.php
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QuickerTek has been a recognized leading innovator of antennas and RF products for Apple Power Macintosh, Mac Pro, iMac PPC and Intel, PowerBook, MacBook and MacBook Pro computers. QuickerTek products can be purchased online and from authorized dealers at the QuickerTek website. For more information, contact: QuickerTek, Inc., 7777 E. Osie Street, Suite 304a, Wichita, Kansas 67207 USA, 1-316-691-1585, 1-866-691-1585 toll free in US. QuickerTek is a trademark of QuickerTek, Inc. Apple, MacBook, PowerBook, Power Mac, AirPort, iMac, iBook and AirPort are trademarks of Apple, Inc.

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