Linksys WMP54G Wireless-G PCI Adapter

Average customer rating: 3.0

Easy install
Excellent card.
Wireless adapter
i'm not a techie
One software glitch

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Linksys WMP54G Wireless-G PCI Adapter

Manufacturer: Linksys
Product Group: CE
Binding: Electronics
ASIN: B000085BD8
2003-01-17

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Product Description

The Linksys WMP54G Wireless-G PCI Card for Windows PC connects you with Wireless-G networks at speeds up to 54Mbps. It also has backward compatibility to interoperate with all the 11Mbps Wireless-B (802.11b) products found in homes, businesses, and public wireless hotspots around the country. With 128-bit security encryption, wireless data transfer is extremely secure. 128-Bit Encryption Toll-Free Tech Support from Linksys ! Year Linksys Limited Warranty Includes SetUp Wizard CD-ROM and user's guide

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The Linksys Wireless-G PCI card installs in most desktops and lets you use your computer almost anywhere in the building, without the cost and hassle of running network cables. Now you don't have to drill holes in the walls and climb through the attic or cellar to get connected to the network. Once you're connected, you can keep in touch with your e-mail, access the Internet, use instant messaging to chat with friends, and share files and other resources such as printers and network storage with other computers on the network.

The Linksys Wireless-G PCI card connects you with Wireless-G networks at an incredible 54 Mbps. And for added versatility, it can interoperate with all the 11 Mbps Wireless-B (802.11b) products found in homes, businesses, and public wireless hot spots around the country. And in either mode, your wireless communications are protected by up to 128-bit encryption, so your data stays secure.

Don't hassle with running cables through your house--get your desktop connected the easy way with the Linksys Wireless-G PCI card.

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Wireless networks are rapidly becoming more popular and coming down in price. Since they don't require cables, you can use the devices anywhere in an office or home, even out on the patio. There's no need to roll out an Ethernet network cable to each room of a house; you can network anywhere--without wires. Outside the home, wireless networking is available in hotspots at coffee shops, businesses, airports--great when you're on the road and need to get some work done. For convenience, wireless networking is the answer.

Which Wireless Standard Is Right for Me? 
Now that you've decided to create a wireless network, the next step is to figure out which wireless standard to use.

Basically, a standard is a set of specifications for a device. All devices that follow a specific standard share operating characteristics, such as the radio frequency used and maximum data transfer speed.

For wireless networking, there are three standards to choose from at this time: <ul>

802.11b </li>

802.11a </li>

802.11g</li> </ul>

To learn about the differences between the standards and select the right one for your network, click here for an easy-to-understand chart.</td> </tr> </table>

Customer Reviews:

Easy install.......2007-05-25

No brainer to install. Took about 20 minutes (10 of which trying to figure out how to open the PC case!). It's a little slower than the ethernet direct connect, but so far, no problems. It detected the wireless router first time.

Excellent card........2007-05-13

Needed this card to work wireless from my router to my wife's new "Vista" computer. Tried Linksys B card from her old computer and could not connect. So bought this one and connected right away. Just follow the instructions exactly. Bought the Linksys G router too, needlessly, as my old Linksys B router would have worked.

If you have AOL and Vista be sure to install AOL VR in the Vista machine.
(Available at Best Buy, Circuit City etc, free. Look for the OPen Ride which contains AOL VR)

Wireless adapter.......2007-05-07

Nice piece of hardware. Installed nice. recognized by WinXP no problem.

Only complaint is Linksys software. Was really squirrely. I recommend using the Windows drivers and interface. Not as many bells and whistles but much more stable.

i'm not a techie.......2007-04-04

but this was easy to install and its easy to use! i would reccomend this to anyone who is looking for wireless access if they're not big on technology (like installing stuff IN your computer, not just using a disk to upload stuff).

One software glitch.......2007-04-01

I installed this card in a Dell XPS 400 with WinXP Media Center 6 months ago. Setup was easy enough. I can't comment on signal strength as I'm only about 15 feet from the router (My wireless net is more for my other PCs).

One annoyance: the monitor software that ships with the router has a slight glitch (I've also complained about this software in my review of the WPC54G laptop card). Occasionally the software will start arbitrarily dropping and reconnecting to the router (a Linksys WRT54G). The software will flip between "connected" and "scanning" over and over until I end up closing it and restarting it. The problem is rare enough - about 1 occurance per month.

Overall: good buy for the price.

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