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BrandLinksys
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Technical Details
- Wireless-G (draft 802.11g) connectivity for your desktop PC
- Incredible data rates up to 54Mbps in the 2.4GHz radio band
- Also interoperates with Wireless-B (802.11b) networks at 11Mbps
- Put your PC wherever you want, with no cabling hassle
- Up to 128-bit WEP encryption, 32-bit PCI Interface
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Manufacturer's Description
The Linksys Wireless-G PCI Card installs in most desktops and lets you put 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 your 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 Wireless-G PCI Card connects you with Wireless-G networks at an incredible 54Mbps. And for added versatility, it can also interoperate with all the 11Mbps Wireless-B (802.11b) products found in homes, businesses, and public wireless hotspots around the country. And in either mode, your wireless communications are protected by up to 128-bit encryption, so your data stays secure.
So don't hassle with running cables through your house – get your desktop connected the easy way with the Linksys Wireless-G PCI Card.
Product Description
The Linksys Wireless-G PCI Card installs in most desktops and lets you put 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 your 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 comp...
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
30 of 31 people found the following review helpful
I'm using this card to communicate with a another desktop PC (Win 2000 on both desktops) and a laptop (Win 98 - also connecting to the office network via a VPN) in another room via a Linksys WAG54G wireless gateway/router/modem. The other desktop and the laptop are wired. The wireless machine is only about 5 metres from the gateway so only transmitting over a short distance.
Installation was a breeze. Installed the software, following the simple instructions. Installed the card and after making a few small configuration adjustments, was up and running. Set up wireless security, using 128-bit WEP encryption with no detectable decrease in performance. I've also reduced power output to 50% and there's still plenty of signal. I haven't experienced the drop-outs that one other reviewer mentioned.
The instructions that come with the gateway and card are brief and basic but are easy to follow. There's also plenty of excellent and thorough information available on the Linksys web site and you really need to download this to get the best from your system.
Overall, an excellent card that's a breeze to install and configure, and works straight out of the box. Just follow the instructions and you'll have no problems. Highly recommended.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
I bought this along with a Linksys Router. It went through one wall and was about 2 metres away, so not that testing (needless to say the signal was 'excellent' status always). It's important to install the drivers first, otherwise you will get problems. This is annoying because if after a reformat (of hardrive), you have to open up your PC, remove the card and then load the drivers and then reinstall the card (could try disabling device in Device Manager, but that didn't work for me).
But the good news, It worked flawlessly (even while the USB WIFI adaptor on other PC was disconnecting on rare occasions). I played online games, and it was so fast and reliable. I got average pings of 20 so long as nothing was being downloaded (reliablility and pings are also (more so) dependent on the ISP, not just the hardware, but I thought I'll mention it. The ISP then was Plusnet (excellent latency), and now we have Sky Broadband and their ping sucks.
Then the Linksys router broke, and we got a new ISP/connection (Sky) and got a free netgear router with it. Then the problems started. The connection was unreliable (kept disconnecting too often). Because the PCI adaptor had worked fine before, I thought it was the new ISP (and a lot of the times it is Sky (not recommended)) or the new Router. But then using a cable made me realise it was the PCI card (and its software I believe). And I am sure that it is partly the software that caused the instability issues. As I belive it caused compatibility problems with the netgear software/hardware.
It actually actually caused (especially when uninstalling it) major problems for my PC (had to use the restore point twice). If you do uninstall it, do it through Safe Mode (press F8 - or appropriate key - while PC boots). So now the card is stored away to use with a linksys router if I get one, because it did work brilliantly with that, and I believe PCI WIFI cards are more reliable than USB. So to sum up, it can works nice with compatible hardware, but can be a nightmare with incompatible ones. And the software is terrible.
But the good news, It worked flawlessly (even while the USB WIFI adaptor on other PC was disconnecting on rare occasions). I played online games, and it was so fast and reliable. I got average pings of 20 so long as nothing was being downloaded (reliablility and pings are also (more so) dependent on the ISP, not just the hardware, but I thought I'll mention it. The ISP then was Plusnet (excellent latency), and now we have Sky Broadband and their ping sucks.
Then the Linksys router broke, and we got a new ISP/connection (Sky) and got a free netgear router with it. Then the problems started. The connection was unreliable (kept disconnecting too often). Because the PCI adaptor had worked fine before, I thought it was the new ISP (and a lot of the times it is Sky (not recommended)) or the new Router. But then using a cable made me realise it was the PCI card (and its software I believe). And I am sure that it is partly the software that caused the instability issues. As I belive it caused compatibility problems with the netgear software/hardware.
It actually actually caused (especially when uninstalling it) major problems for my PC (had to use the restore point twice). If you do uninstall it, do it through Safe Mode (press F8 - or appropriate key - while PC boots). So now the card is stored away to use with a linksys router if I get one, because it did work brilliantly with that, and I believe PCI WIFI cards are more reliable than USB. So to sum up, it can works nice with compatible hardware, but can be a nightmare with incompatible ones. And the software is terrible.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Well chuffed. After moving to a new house the last thing i felt like doing was running a phone extension line, at 20 meteres quality was rubbish, so i went for this little beauty and have so far had no problems. Signal is excellent from upstairs and feels like im browsing over ethernet. Used xp's own wireless info to set up and it works a treat, am connecting at present to a netgear router and they seem to like each other. If only it had WPA i would be well happy.Highly recommened and good value.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Be cautious!
Be careful when buying this card! On the positive side it worked very well with my old 32-bit PC (especially if you use a linksys router as well). Read more
Published on 9 May 2010 by deanzt
wireless adapter
it didn't really work for us as the pc it is in still doesn't have internet access
Published on 25 Feb 2010 by D. Herel
Good to Go !
Ordered the product, installed it, and it works just fine. No problems what so ever...and that's a first for my computer and i ! Read more
Published on 25 May 2009 by David Raby
Works For The Most Part
First off, if you're getting this for a Windows Vista pc then you will need to download Vista drivers from Linksys's website; the included drivers are for Windows XP and do not... Read more
Published on 20 Feb 2009 by A. Sowunmi
Good once you get it going.
I purchased one of these, along with a LINKSYS router.
It was easy to set up in the PC, but a bit of a fiddle to get going.
Reception was all over the place. Read more
It was easy to set up in the PC, but a bit of a fiddle to get going.
Reception was all over the place. Read more
Published on 14 Dec 2008 by D. Snuggs
Linksys WMP54G Wireless-G PCI Adapter USER FRIENDLY
Absolutely the most seemless installation process(Windows XP 2004). USER FRIENDLY. The WIFI card comes with a large antenna. Its also got seperate Windows Vista process. Read more
Published on 30 Oct 2008 by N. Hussain
5 Star item.
I have two of these on my home network. They are easy to install and the software was quite intuitive to use. Nice kit. Does exactly what it says on the box!
Published on 28 April 2008 by H. Skidmore
No Drivers Available.
I have one of these card in a windows XP machine which has never caused me any problems. My entire network is built on Linksys (CISCO) technology, so this was my natural choice... Read more
Published on 29 Mar 2008 by xeis
USB is cheaper, better, faster
First I bought a PCI card because I thought it would be really fast - straight onto the PC bus. Nice theory, but the Linksys card only ever reached 18Mbs maximum, usually down... Read more
Published on 30 Jan 2008 by Thomas Hay
Easy
I am not very good with the technical side of computers but this was really easy to set up. If you are just looking for something that will make your PC wireless, then i would... Read more
Published on 16 Jan 2008 by Mrs. L. N. Buttress
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