| Linksys Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with Speedbooster (WUSB54GS) |
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Model: WUSB54GS
Brand: Linksys
Manufacturer: Linksys
Average Rating: 
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Total Reviews: 32
Operating system: Microsoft Windows 2000 SP1 or later
Form factor: External
Hardware platform: PC
Data link protocol: IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
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| Features: |
High-speed wireless networking for your desktop or notebook via USB 2.0
New SpeedBooster technology increases Wireless-G performance by up to 35%
Easy, no-tools setup on any desktop or notebook computer with USB support
Wireless communications are protected by up to 128-bit data encryption |
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| Description: |
| Includes: USB cable and Setup CD-ROM. 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 |
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| User Reviews (32 total): |
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Review by Sam, December 2, 2007
By Sam P. Bigger (Anderson, SC)
Instant connection to my encrypted in-home network. No set up required. No download required. All I needed was my network access code. Great item.
I fussed around for weeks with different products trying to set up an access point closer to the computer on the other side of the house from my router. My purpose was to get a stronger signal for the remote computer. Nothing worked until I discovered this product. Now, instead of the sometimes one bar signal, I get four or five bars constantly with no disconnects.
I am amazed that none of the Customer Service folks suggested this item instead of putting me through the suggested failed set up processes.
Absolutely perfect !
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Lindsys USB Network Adapter - Happy Camper, September 5, 2007
By ghilt (Lake Charles, LA)
Couldn't pick up signal from the Linksys WRT54GS router in an adjacent room through a doorway (not line - of - sight) with a Linksys PCI card in a desktop or a built-in laptop adaptor card. Purchased the Linksys WUSB54GS adaptor. Had to move it about to find a "sweet spot" and it's been working great ever since
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Lynksys Wireless Adapter, September 3, 2007
By C. Hoggan (richmond, va United States)
The Linksys Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with Speedbooster was extremely easy to install and always maintains a strong wireless internet connection. I highly recommend it.
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Works Great!, June 27, 2007
By S. Hawley
I use this with the Linksys router and I get a perfect signal from 160 feet away.
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Reliable, easy to use., May 30, 2007
By C. Charlton (Detroit)
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.
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Rating on WUSB54GS, January 11, 2007
By CleanKing (Trinidad, Colorado)
This device does the necessary job of completing my wireless network in my home.
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junk, November 27, 2006
By mgnyc (Connecticut)
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!
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REVIEW OF LINKSYS WIRELESS G USB NETWORK ADAPTER, November 10, 2006
By JUNE (PENNA, USA)
I HAVE BEEN VERY HAPPY WITH THIS ADAPTER. THE SPEED OF DOWNLOADING IS AMAZING COMPARED TO DIAL-UP.
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I never had problems with it..., October 19, 2006
By Larissa F. Seay (USA)
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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great product, September 16, 2006
By Paula Loos (Northville, MI)
This is a reliable and good product. However, it is very likely you will have to call customer service to help you install it...it is not intuitive. The tech people were very nice and I think they are available on weekends.
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poor quality, burned/shorted out in 12 hours, August 16, 2006
By of books (in Ohio)
I was able to install this adapter on my Windows XP Dell, and it worked with my household wireless network, at least for a while. The next time we went into the room, less than 12 hours later, it had shorted out. It smelled like an electrical fire and (of course) the little indicator lights were not on any more. The quality of this expensive speed booster adapter is awful, awful, awful. Read these reviews. Do NOT buy this product.
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Works great!, June 1, 2006
By Tom (Schaumburg, IL)
This product has worked great with my 2Wire Gateway modem from AT&T Yahoo.
The real plus has been the USB connection so its not necessary to take off the desktop's back panel.
The connection has been good, and I set it up in minutes.
I tend to think that people who are having connection problems have a problem with their router, and not this device. I can see 50%+ networks from all over my neighborhood.
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I'm satisfied with my purchase..., April 29, 2006
By Wilmarie Aviles (New Jersey)
Just a quick positive review so people can get a fair view. I bough this product a few days ago and have been saving the receipt like a 100 dollar bill. Today I decided to file it. The product has been working GREAT. I have a Microsoft router in my laptop and connected my mother's 10 year old Acer computer through the Linksys USB adapter. Although it says it works better with 2.0 USB's (which are faster) my mom's pc has the 1.0 and she still gets good connections (up tp 56kbs) It is also super easy to set up. My mom, who isn't that pc saavy, already leraned to use the security feautures. All in all, considering how well it has worked I'm giving the product 5 stars.
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Very Fast Hardware provided you set it up right, November 25, 2005
By Lim Say Pow
Hi,
After installing the program from the CD, my computer just keep on restarting! Then I call Linksys and they help me to set up using Windows XP's Wireless Network Connection - then it works properly! Do not use the cd installation - it is screwy.
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Most easy to setup wireless, October 9, 2005
By wkuo12 (nj)
I use WEP encryption; and it is very easy to just enter a
passphrase instead of remembering the 26 digit code; I had
a minor problem due to 2 speedbooster adapters in close proximity that cause an interference during setup; but everything is now working flawlessly. I have three computer upstairs and the linksys router downstairs; and I am getting avaerage 48 MB transmission, and very good signal strength.
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Linksys Ony works with Linksys products, September 30, 2005
By Marty R. Stango (Dallas, TX)
This product failed to work with my motorola manufacturer Verizon supplied DSL modem. After discussion with several linksys "support" personnel one finaly admitted that Linksys products work best with Linksys and many times will NOT work with products manufacutred by others. I replaced this with a D-Link product and had no problems.
Thsi was the third Linksys wireless product that I have bought and had a failure with. The others were returned and replaced by Linksys, but it is clear that they have a "quality" problem.
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Strike two by Linksys for me..., September 29, 2005
By AV8R (Alpharetta, GA)
I have two PCs off a WRT54GS router. I first purchased two PCI speedbooster cards. One works great under Win98. However, the other card would not work with XP in my other machine. The other I had to eBay for a $40 loss.
Someone in a tech forum said to try the USB adapter instead if running XP. Well I bought this device and it worked great for two months. Until one morning last week. When I booted up, the piece of #@$! wouldn't find an IP, and the link light was just blinking. No dice in the network config.
One day it was working perfectly, and the next day it wasn't. I still can't get it to work, either with the Linksys drivers (not recommended by many) OR by XP config. It works fine with my older WinME PIII 933 box like the PCI card. Looks like I'll have to eBay this thing as well for yet another $40 loss. NOT VERY HAPPY!
Right now I am dead in the water with that PC. Since Linksys obviously can't get their adapters to work stable with newer systems and operating systems, I'm switching to Belkin or D-Link. Linksys got the last of my money. If you have a newer system or have custom built a newer system like me or are running XP, beware!
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Piece of junk that can't keep a connection, September 28, 2005
By T. Azizadah
I bought this piece of junk a week ago and all it ever does is drop the connection every 2-3 hours. I have had no luck with it under XP, whether using the Wireless Network Monitor software that comes with it or using XP Wireless configuration software. If you use the provided Linksys configuration software, not only does it still drop the connection, but it also locks up my computer to the point that CTRL-ALT-DEL won't even bring up the task manager and forces you to do a hard reset. I'm returning this piece of junk.
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Stay away from it, August 23, 2005
By Iouri Averkiev (Singapore)
I had both versions with and without speed booster. And both of them were working very unreliably. Slow transfer speeds and constant disconnects. I've to unplug it from USB port every 5-10 hours in order to reconnect. I already got rid of linksys router WRT54G (tried the new one SRX and it was a disaster) and moving to Belkin camp. I've had a Belkin Pre-N router for about a month and very happy with it.
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Adapter works with some setup effort, August 6, 2005
By eau (USA)
It took me hours to finally get the Linksys WUSB54GS network adapter to work on a Win XP box with my Linksys WRT54GS router. The solution was to use the XP Wireless Zero configuration tool instead of the supplied Linksys Wireless Network Monitor!
I used the supplied driver installation CD-ROM v1.15 to install the drivers for the WUSB54GS, plug the adapter in and it was able to associate with the router but couldn't acquire an IP address. I had WPA-PSK + AES security turned on and SSID broadcast disabled. When I enabled SSID broadcast *OR* disabled WPA security, the adapter could connect and acquire an IP address. Go figure.
Finally, I switched to XP Wireless Zero Configuration. Bingo! The adapter was able to connect and acquire an IP address, with all the above security features still in place.
Apparently, the installation software v1.15 solved the "res.dll" error that people complained about in their reviews. If you can get the adapter working with the Linksys Wireless Network Monitor, great! Otherwise, give the Wireless Zero Configuration tool a try (of course if you are using Win XP).
The wireless connection seems to be relatively stable. It stays connected at 54Mbps most of the time. Occasionally it drops to 48Mbps or 36Mbps, but then manages to get back to 54Mbps. Signal strength stays around Very Good to Excellent (adapter is one floor above the router). Nevertheless, I occasionally get a lost packet when I do a ping but it's less than 1%, which doesn't seem to affect any network activities such as websurfing and transferring huge files though.
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