Wireless G builds upon the widely deployed 802.11g standard by transferring data up to 125 Mbps using the 2.4Ghz band. This means you will see overall speed improvements in "mixed mode" networking environments with other 802.11g devices. Wireless G is ideal for homes and offices looking for a performance boost when downloading music from the Internet, sharing photos or gaming online. Belkin Wireless G is ideal for streaming music, 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.