The HWU8DDA is designed to connect your desktop computer or laptop easily to any Wireless-B, Wireless-G, or Wireless-N network via a USB connection. Hawking award winning Hi-Gain Antenna technology extends wireless connection distances by up to 300%. The HWU8DDA is equipped with a new 8dBi Directional Dish antenna that provides more distance and better speeds than other wireless adapters on the market. The Hi-Gain Wireless-G Dish Adapter is the first wireless adapter to integrate the distance benefits of wireless Dish Technology with Wi-Fi networking. The built-in LED signal strength indicators provide network signal information to pinpoint the strongest signal available within your area.