| Linksys WUSB11 Wireless-B USB Network Adapter v4 |
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Model: WUSBF54G
Brand: Linksys
Manufacturer: Linksys
Average Rating: 
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Total Reviews: 368
Platforms: Windows NT, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows NT 3.5, Windows NT 4, Windows NT 5, Windows Me, Windows XP, Windows 2000 Server, Windows
Operating system: Windows
Form factor: External
Hardware platform: PC
Data link protocol: IEEE 802.11b
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Product Type - Adapter
Warranty - 3 Years Limited
Transmitted Power - 18dBm (Typical)11Mbps, 16dBm (Typical)54Mbps
Receive Sensitivity - -84dBm (Typical)11Mbps, -73dBm (Typical)54Mbps |
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| Description: |
| If you've been searching for an easy way to integrate any PC or laptop into your wireless network, you'll find just the solution with the Instant Wireless USB Network Adapter. The Plug-and-Play Wireless USB Network Adapter connects directly to any USB-ready PC - just plug it in and you're ready to share data, printers, or high speed Internet access over your existing wireless network. For desktop installation, you don't even have to open your PC's case. And user-friendly software makes it simple to set up. Not only is the Instant Wireless USB Network Adapter easy to install and use, it's also powerful. You can send and receive data at speeds up to 11Mbps and a new higher-powered antenna provides greater ranges than ever. The increased sensitivity helps filter out interference and "noise" to keep your signal clear. Improved error correction keeps you operating at higher transmission rates over longer distances. It's also versatile. Need to use it temporarily on another PC? No problem. Plug it into the USB port, set it up, and you're ready to go. So for full desktop and notebook PC flexibility and wireless convenience, the Instant Wireless USB Network Adapter provides an all-in-one solution! |
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| User Reviews (368 total): |
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Works Great!, October 27, 2002
By unknown
I first used a direct cable to hook up to main computer which was hooked up to the internet. I removed all the hard cable and decided to go wireless.
After purchasing the new Linksys 2.4 GHz 802.11B adaptor...it works great! (using this new version)
I have not encountered any problems and is very easy to install in no time. The Att wireless adaptor is not easy to install compared to this one!
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good products, October 24, 2002
By sa (usa)
I had the wiredless router plus wusb11 install for 30 min., and it were good no problems never had any downtime or stop connect.
My sys are SBCyahoo dsl, AMD 1gh, Intel 633Cel.The Intel at next room that why I need that Wusb11. So far so good. I recommended.
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Agony., October 22, 2002
By unknown
I finally installed the linksys wireless system; the router plus the wireless USB adapter. I have spent upwards of four hours with support personnel, who were unfailingly courteous and anxious to be helpful. The problems are multiple: despite assurances to the contrary there are issues in configuring the system to work with Windows 98 first edition. The signal is weak, despite the fact that the router is only 10' vertically and 20' laterally from the receiving computer. I now have intermittent access to the internet at speeds that are slower than dial up. The whole enterprise has been a black hole for my time and endlessly frustrating. You may well be more fortunate, but if you buy it and it does not function with little effort, cut your losses and return it immediately.
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Works with some versions of windows....otherwise: forget it, October 20, 2002
By lynalar (Austin, TX)
It is a great system and works well with *most* version of windows. It does NOT work with Windows XP Pro. Their service number is almost impossible to find. When we did call, they knew about the problem with it not working with Windows XP pro but could do nothing to help us.
It also didn't work well with my husbands computer...it kept cutting out. Luckily we have the Linksys Router where we can have both wired and wireless connections. Only one of our three computer uses this adapter. The one thats on it works great with no problems...but the other two computers won't work with it. And the people at the company could not or would not help us, even after we dumped [$$$]into their products to get the wiresless system in our household.
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I Can Actually Give Something 5 Stars!, October 19, 2002
By Cory (Stafford, VA United States)
...The wusb11 arrived this week and after inserting the disk, hitting a few buttons and entering my encryption codes, I was hooked up. It literally took less than five minutes to take it out of the box and get it working. ... Great product.The usb adapter also comes with a velcro plate that slides on and off (hard to explain but will come in handy). It allows you to velcro the adapter to your laptop so you don't have to juggle while switching locations. The only con is that it should have come with a short cord along with the long cord. ...
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Problems galore, October 13, 2002
By joohop (Jackson Heights, NY United States)
I have this unit working with Windows XP and the Linksys BEFWS4 wireless hub. The WUSB11 is a power hog, so it won't work with passive USB hubs. It wasn't easy configuring the unit with WEP, and I never really figured out what the problem was. The tech support from Linksys has been absolutely horrendous. In the end, my unit decided to die, and now I have to send it back to Linksys to get a new one. If you have a laptop, go for a more reliable wireless PC Card solution (I recommend the Orinoco Gold from Lucent). Not recommended.
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Better range than PC card., October 13, 2002
By Rheumor (New Orelans)
I run a Linksys mixed (wired & wireless) network at home, and though I've been pretty satisfied overall, the maximum *effective* range I've been able to attain with their PC card in my laptop has been under 100 feet. I've tried centralizing the router and elevating the antenna [even to the extent of using a makeshift coax antenna extended into the attic] with no real benefit. However, with this USB adapter and its built in antenna, my range has doubled and my laptop is now free to roam anywhere in the house with "excellent" signal quality. Setup was a snap and as long as you have a free USB port (or use an adapter as I do), it'll improve your network without too much of an investment.
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Cigarette Pack Size, October 9, 2002
By Even Keel (Kemp, Texas USA)
I was having some trouble roaming around my house with my laptop and WPC11 (Linksys) PCMCIA card. Signal strength did not appear to be that great. I found that tipping my laptop on edge I received a good strong signal. This led me to do a little on-line research and I found this article: http://www.extremetech.com/article2/0,3973,20417,00.asp On WEP and antennas. I almost purchased an antenna for my WAP11 (Linksys) unit, but instead decided to try the WUSB11 first. Glad I did. The price for an antenna ($30 to $60) is comparable, but the flexibility of the WUSB11 is preferable I reasoned, if it worked. It did. Out of the box it is plug-and-play. The box contained: the unit, a 6ft USB cable, an installation CD, and a quick-install guide. I was up and running in about 3 minutes (took me a couple of those minutes just to turn on my laptop!). It was that easy. The time included configuring the WUSB11 to interface with my SSID and WEP settings! Wow! Okay, now for the test: will it work better than the WPC11. I began roaming my house, and with the exception of a couple of remote closets (really dark anyway), I received a 50-80% signal everywhere! Antenna orientation is a major factor on reception! I decided on a more rigorous test: would it work out in my garage (separate from the house). The farthest corner of the garage is over 100ft away and the signal would have to travel through 3-4 interior walls, 1 exterior brick wall, and 1 wood covered garage wall. Signal strength was 60%! My WPC11 would barely register out there. Okay, sold. I will be purchasing a couple more of these to allow me to place computers around the house for the rest of my family and NO wiring. I highly recommend the WUSP11.
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Do not recommend, October 7, 2002
By grun362 (Silver Spring, MD USA)
I spend 6 hours speaking with the folks at Linksys, trying to get the adapter to work on a new Dell system running XP. Nothing worked.
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The best wireless adapter yet!, October 1, 2002
By unknown
This is replacing a wpc11 - Had this unit setup under Windows XP on my compaq armada laptop in less than a minute. I get a full strength signal from my couch with the wusb11 where I used to get a 20-30% strength singnal with the wpc11. I am very satisfied with this adapter.
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Little gem, October 1, 2002
By unknown
A really neat product, easy setup and configuration, works as advertised, decent throughput and connectivity. I have one of these that connects to a WAP and Linksys Router, out to a DSL Modem, and everything works seamlessly. Have no complaints about the product and highly recommend it for anyone who is setting up a home-based network and needs wireless capability. My current one connected up two stories and carried a signal with wonderful throughput!
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Easy Installation and Works like a charm, September 30, 2002
By Karthikeya Gajjala (San Jose, CA United States)
I bought this one from BestBuy last week (version 2.6 latest version of this adapter). I have a wireless internet service provider in my residential area. I opened the package, installed the software (before plugging in the device) and provided the MAC address on the adapter to my service provider. In couple of minutes, I could tune into the wireless network and I am all setup. The size is very small and comes with a wall mount package.
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Easy to use!!, September 28, 2002
By unknown
I have bought other products similar to this and have returned them because of technical problems, or difficulties in use. I have had the most wonderful experience with this product though! It is fast, light- weight, easy to install, and compact, ( Not to mention the fact that I always get compliments on how 'cute' it is). All in all, it was one of the best purchases I have made recently. :)
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Just wonderful, September 20, 2002
By sirxu1 (McKinney, TX United States)
This cute little box really does it. I have no problem to install it and it works right away. And, I found it is easy to disconnect my PC from Interent for security reasons. Just pull out the USB plug, and you can plug it back anytime when you need the internet again.
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Great Product, September 16, 2002
By David L. Narkiewicz (St. Louis, MO United States)
It took less than 5 minutes from the time I took this product out of the box until my computer was live on my wireless network. I did have problems with an earlier version of this device (which retailed for [$$$] more), but version 2.6 works great. I cannot believe how inexpensive and easy it is to establish a wireless network.
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good product sort of, September 13, 2002
By Kartoga (Tucson, AZ United States)
works good, but is touchy with different computers. Can require tweaking and simply wouldn't work on a Gateway I own (five other pc's simple to a little work to get it running)
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Wireless USB Adapter Review, September 13, 2002
By unknown
I purchased the Wireless USB adapter along with the wireless router. Set up for the router was smooth and not complicated. The USB Adapter was just as smooth. The router took approximately 30 minutes and the USB adapter about 15 minutes. I gave the USB adapter a rating of 4 only because I'm not getting 11 mbps as advertised.
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Awesome, September 11, 2002
By unknown
This is the easiest piece of network hardware I have ever used. Plugged it into my USB port. The computer instantly recognized the item and the item immediately found my network. With two clicks of the mouse I was on my network.
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Has some problems, September 11, 2002
By unknown
I recently purchased linksys wireless router, linksys cable modem and this USB wireless adapter.While the setup was easy , I had problems from day one .Every day I was on phone with linksys tech support , but they were not able to identify the problem.Finally exchanged the adapter for a new one.Its working better than the first one..but still has some problems.Sometimes the adapter is not able to automatically establish a link to the wireless router.I my case the wireless router and the adaper are just 5 feet apart and just one wall inbetween .Linksys tech support has admitted to have similar problem with the adapter.They suspect its XP compatibility issue.
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Great little gizmo!, September 8, 2002
By Page King (Lexington, KY USA)
Bought this thing to go along with my sexy new Linksys Wireless 4-Port Cable/DSL Router and things couldn't have gone smoother. In one hour I had the whole thing shooting data straight through 3 walls and a floor at a very high rate of speed. Very impressive!
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