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Question

What is and how use CNET USB Dongle

Mar 24, 2012 8:15PM PDT

Some years ago I got a CNet USB Dongle. I do not remember why or what it is used for or how to use it. It has been on my desk for years.
cdebourbon@gmail.com

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Is it a dongle or a memory stick?
Mar 24, 2012 8:27PM PDT

I've got one of CNET's memory sticks and it is just that, a small device that slips into a spare USB port and allows me to copy files to it.

But if you mean a USB wireless dongle, then this is a device that connects to a spare USB port and gives "Wireless internet access" to a computer that doesn't have a wireless card. Typically it will communicate with a wireless router to allow internet access through your ISP modem, but it can also be used 'on the go' in Internet wireless hotspots.

Mark

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I got one too.
Mar 26, 2012 3:03AM PDT

But it's a CNET memory stick (thank you CNET).

I see there is a company that makes network gear called CNET but that's not this discussion forum.

Tell more,
Bob