power-packed 802.11b/g wireless networking for your desktop at 54 mbps, this wireless 2.4 ghz 802.11b/g pci card is much faster than existing 11 mbps wireless networks and will supercharge the delivery of media-rich content to your desktop pc as never before. it easily handles huge digital video and mp3 files, firing them through your network at blazing speeds. it gives you continuous access to your home wireless router or office network. saves time and expense of installing ethernet cabling. moreover, it allows network users to wirelessly share a broadband internet secure 40/64 and 128-bit wired equivalency protection (wep) encryption allows for secure data transfer and increased shielding from wireless eavesdroppers. supports virtual private network (vpn) pass-through for protected communication over the public internet. simple to install and and use