The D-Link wireless G DWA-610 adapter features the latest of the advanced silicon chip technology which includes an enhanced security in order to protect and shield the wireless connection from intruders. In addition, the wireless adapter works with the 802.11b wireless devices, which can handle heavy data payloads due to their high speeds. The D-Link wireless adapter includes a configuration utility that discovers wireless networks that are available and proceeds to create and save the detailed connectivity profile from the networks that are accessed more often. This adapter can also be used in Ad-Hoc mode to connect with other cards directly in order to share files from one department to another. In addition, the wireless adapter enables one to have connections without the use of network cables.