Linksys Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with Speedbooster (WUSB54GS)

Average customer rating: 3.0

Reliable, easy to use.
Rating on WUSB54GS
junk
REVIEW OF LINKSYS WIRELESS G USB NETWORK ADAPTER
I never had problems with it...

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Linksys Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with Speedbooster (WUSB54GS)

Manufacturer: Linksys
Product Group: CE
Binding: Electronics
ASIN: B0002XZQAE

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USB Ports

USB Adapters

54 Mbps

USB Ports

USB Adapters

54 Mbps

All Wireless

Network Adapters

Wireless-G (802.11g)

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Product Description

<b>Includes: USB cable and Setup CD-ROM.</b> Connect your USB-equipped desktop or notebook computer to a wireless network at incredible speeds with the Linksys Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster. Using your high-speed USB 2.0 port, the Adapter delivers incredible data rates without the trouble of opening up the case of your computer.

The Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster incorporates the next generation of Wireless-G. In standard Wireless-G (802.11g) mode, the USB Adapter can connect to wireless networks at an amazing 54Mbps. With our new SpeedBooster technology enabled, your "real-world" wireless network performance increases by up to 35%! Unlike other speed-enhancing technologies, SpeedBooster is 802.11 compliant, fully compatible with standard Wireless-G, and a "good neighbor" to other wireless devices and technologies, using a single 2.4GHz channel as specified by the official wireless standard. And with SpeedBooster you'll see an overall speed improvement even when running a mixed network of SpeedBooster and regular Wireless-G devices.

To install, simply plug the Adapter into any available USB port. (It's compatible with both USB 1.1 and 2.0 ports, but 2.0 will yield the fastest speeds.) It gets its power through the USB connection, so no power cord is necessary. The included Setup Wizard walks you through configuring the Adapter to your wireless network settings, step by step. The Adapter is also compatible with the Wireless-B (802.11b) network standard, with data rates up to 11Mbps. And your wireless communications can be protected by 128-bit encryption, so your data stays secure.

The high-gain antenna lets you put your computer almost anywhere in the building, without the cost and hassle of running cables. Now you don't have to drill holes in your walls and climb through the attic or cellar to get connected to the network. Once you're connected, you can keep in touch

Customer Reviews:

Reliable, easy to use........2007-05-30

When my attic office became too hot to tolerate for the summer, I needed a wireless solution that would allow me to temporarily move my computer to a cooler part of my house. My Linksys Wireless G USB Network Adapter allowed me to leave my modem and router in the attic, and connect to the Internet from any place in my home. And set-up was farily effortless, too. My one complaint is that my connection is lost when my computer suspends, but reconnection is easy and usually automatic. I didn't take too much of a hit with speed, which was my initial concern. The product's fairly inexpensive price meant good value for my money. And because it is an external device, I can move it easily from one computer to the next. Now, no matter the season, I can be connected and work efficiently.

Rating on WUSB54GS.......2007-01-11

This device does the necessary job of completing my wireless network in my home.

junk.......2006-11-27

Our centrino laptops get an excellent signal while this adapter typically gets a "weak" signal. Constantly drops the connection. There might be a way to reconfigure it through XP as suggested by others on this review, but I am not a techie. Yet another Linksys product to the trashheap!

REVIEW OF LINKSYS WIRELESS G USB NETWORK ADAPTER.......2006-11-10

I HAVE BEEN VERY HAPPY WITH THIS ADAPTER. THE SPEED OF DOWNLOADING IS AMAZING COMPARED TO DIAL-UP.

I never had problems with it..........2006-10-19

There are a lot of negative reviews about the Linksys Wireless-G on here, but I used mine for a year and it works great. It worked perfectly from the moment I installed the software and it still does. I think (especially with computer components) there are compatibility issues and router problems, and maybe a freak defect here and there, but that's with every product. I've never had a single problem with it.
As far as the speedboosting capability, it might be negligible. I don't think it worked any differently and did not download data any more quickly than any other network adapter that I have seen, which is why I'm giving it only 4 stars. But other than that, I have no commplaints.
I prefer external adapters because they're easier to install and deal with, and if that's what you're looking for, this is definately worth it.

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