| Linksys WPC54GS Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster | 
 enlarge | Brand: Linksys
Category: CE
List Price: $83.68
Buy New: $15.99
You Save: $67.69 (81%)
New (29) Used (14) Refurbished (1)
Avg. Customer Rating:  62 reviews
Color: blue/black
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Network Interface: CardBus
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 9.3 x 6.5 x 1.8
MPN: WPC54GS
Model: WPC54GS
UPC: 745883559190
EAN: 0745883559190
ASIN: B0001D3JXG
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Product Type - Adapter | | • | Advanced security features including WEP, AES, TKIP and 802.1x | | • | Standards: 802.11g, 802.11b |
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Product Description
LINKSYS WPC54GS -- The Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster is the simple way to add or upgrade wireless connectivity in your notebook computer. Just slide it into your notebook's PC Card slot and enjoy high-speed wireless networking with true mobility. You'll connect with Wireless-B ( 802.11b ) hotspots in cafes, airports, hotels and convention centers For Windows notebook computers with PC Card slot
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| Customer Reviews: Read 57 more reviews...
 reliable brand, poor support December 8, 2008
Although I love Linksys routers, this wireless adapter card for notebooks was a nightmare. My gateway pc met all the system requirements, however the adapter required an additional driver update from gateway that was not listed. The adapter froze my computer and I was unable to uninstall the adapter. I spent 4 days (about 1-3 hours per day)with phone tech support unable to solve this problem. They finally did me the "favor" of charging me ten dollars to control my pc remotely, only to ultimately tell me there is nothing they can do and I should return the product. And they never refunded the ten dollars. This product may be in fact great, but be wary of hidden driver updates and terrible tech support.
 Lousy WiFi reception August 19, 2008
(This is for the Version 2 adapter. I don't know if subsequent revisions may be improved).
We have several wireless computing devices on our 802.11b/g home network. Of all these devices, this card has (by far) the most reception problems no matter where you place it. I have a Dell laptop for my work and I can put two other cards in it and almost never lose connection. With this card, I seem to drop out every few minutes (which is a shame because my other cards are still only 802.11b and this one supports WPA instead of the weaker WEP). As a result of the drop outs it's all but useless for connecting to my office VPN when I'm working at home, given the hassle of reconnecting to it. A relatively ancient Belkin card I have, on the other hand, locks on to any decent wireless signal. Unfortunately the old Belkin only supports WEP and is only 11 Mbps, but it shows that the drop outs on this Linksys card aren't a result of weak signals.
Maybe subsequent revisions of this card got it right, but when I can't pull in more than about 30% signal strength with consistency and lose connection every few minutes, it's not really anything I can recommend in the revision I own.
 Wireless notebook adapter July 21, 2008
Like brand new, received it in the original box, software included. It works like a charm. The price was unbelievably reasonable. WOW.
perfect wireless adapter June 12, 2008
I bought this item for my father. it is easy to use, and work great. my father love it so much!
Linksys works great May 17, 2008
Works great.......easy to install in minutes and all my laptops work fine. Could use a range extender.
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