| Linksys WMP54G Wireless-G PCI Adapter |
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Model: WMP54G
Brand: Linksys
Manufacturer: Linksys
Average Rating: 
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Total Reviews: 179
Form factor: Plug-in card
Hardware platform: PC
Data link protocol: IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
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Product Type - Adapter
Complies with IEEE 802.11g draft standards, and backwards compatible with IEEE 802.11b products
Supports up to 128-bit WEP encryption and WPA security
Up to 128-bit WEP encryption
32-bit PCI Interface |
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| 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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| User Reviews (179 total): |
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Better Wait On 802.11g, February 16, 2003
By - (Los Angeles, CA)
Had it running for a short time with not much luck. 802.11g has the same interference problems as 802.11b, as it will fight cordless phones, etc. I had the WAP in one room and the PC in the other. Connections would take a long time and would fail periodically. The fastest speed it would connect at, only two rooms away was 24Meg. Sometimes it would connect at 36Meg but quickly drop back down, sometimes to 10Meg. Someone around my house is running an unsecured WLAN as the card in my PC would get a week signal and pick up in IP address from somewhere else. Oops. I had to configure the PC end to look for my network only. If you follow Linksys's instructions, it will us the default configuration, which is wide open, and leave your network assessable to anyone around you. I soon tired of messing with it and got an RMA and shipped it back. I'll wait for 802.11a's prices to come down or see what new wireless protocol comes out next week.
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Easy Installation Plug & Play, February 12, 2003
By unknown
Outstanding delivery of this item. I just arrived home when UPS pulled up and completed delivery. It took all of 5 minutes to install/configure using XP. Now I have 2 pc's networked using the wireless technology provided by Linksys. Outstanding speed, I have a 2 story and it works fine with my router/cable modem in the basement.Excellent product.
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This card [is no good], February 6, 2003
By aqnguyen0 (Fullerton, CA United States)
It doesn't work. I have 2 dell desktops at home (8100 and 8200). I tried this card on both and got the same error message - cannot start (code 10) or something like that. I've been reading up on Linksys' Wireless-G stuff and it looks like they are selling products that are half-baked. I'm gonna give them a few weeks to straighten this out or I'll send it back. This leaves a bad taste in my mouth.
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Just recieved it ......., February 5, 2003
By craig__p (New Haven, Connecticut United States)
Had the wmp54g delivered a few hours ago and the install went flawlessly... connected to my linksys wrt54g straight away with DHCP with no troubles... it was as simple as popping in the PCI card and loading up with the latest driver from the linksys website.
Initial speed seems reasonable although I have never had any 802.11b products so cant compare between the two standards... but it connects at 54mbps at a distance of over 15meters...
If using the wrt54g with this product I recommend updating the wrt54g with the latest version of firmware from linksys as it fixs a few bugs especially if you also use b clients.
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Simple setup and fast speeds, February 3, 2003
By unknown
Great Card. I purchased this card along w/a 5.4G router from Linksys. The setup was very easy. After installation, I put a shortcut to network admin of the card - just to keep things where I want them.From what I can tell (perceived speed) this card and the 5.4G system are just as fast as if I direct connect via Ethernet connection through by old Linksys card (cable ISP)and about 3X as fast as the old 802.11B WAP I just replaced. I was able to get 35% at 150 feet wheras now I'm getting 95% at same distance. One feature I like about the 5.4G card, is that it will still allow me to connect to 802.11B networks. Should I ever be in an area where a WAN 802.11B network is available, my card can interface with no added software required. Overall, I'm very happy with my purchase and look forward to the higher speeds I'm getting.
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Very nice!! Two thumbs up!, February 1, 2003
By schwde (Los Angeles, CA)
Linksys sure hit the nail on the head with this product. Its about 3 times faster than 802.11b. I used to get about 5.5mbps and now I get 16mbps, if it was hard wired at 10/100 you'd be getting 35mbps. The range is also much better than 802.11b and its back compatible so you can't go wrong.
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Wireless SPEED, February 1, 2003
By co0oze (Ashburn VA USA)
I purchased one of these expecting it to be like any other wireless product. I was amazed how fast my network was running. I'm now back to buy another.
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