Linksys Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with Speedbooster

From the Manufacturer
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.

So don't hassle with running cables through your house -- get connected to Wireless-B, Wireless-G, and SpeedBooster wireless networks the easy way with the Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster.

See a comparison diagram of the different wireless technologies.

Wireless networks are rapidly becoming more popular and coming down in price. Since they don't require cables, you can use the devices anywhere in an office or home, even out on the patio. There's no need to roll out an Ethernet network cable to each room of a house; you can network anywhere -- without wires. Outside of the home, wireless networking is available in hotspots at coffee shops, businesses, airports -- great when you're on the road and need to get some work done. For convenience, wireless networking is the answer.

What Wireless Standard is Right for Me?
Now that you've decided to create a wireless network, the next step is to figure out which wireless standard to use.

Basically, a standard is a set of specifications for a device. All devices that follow a specific standard share operating characteristics, such as the radio frequency used and maximum data transfer speed.

For wireless networking, there are three standards to choose from at this time:

802.11b

802.11a

802.11g

802.11a/g

To learn about the differences between the standards and select the right one for your network, click here for an easy-to-understand chart.

Product 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 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

Linksys Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with Speedbooster

Linksys WUSB54GSC Compact Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster
Average customer rating:

Difficult to get working

Good Product.recommended

Works right out of the box

Frustrating

Linksys Wireless-G USB Well Known For Bugs

Linksys WUSB54GSC Compact Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster

Manufacturer: Linksys
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

High-speed wireless 802.11b/g networking for your desktop or notebook via USB (supports both 1.1 and 2.0)

SpeedBooster technology increases your real-world wireless network performance by up to 35-percent

Push button setup feature allows you to automatically create a safe connection that is protected by iron-clad 256-bit Wireless Protected Access (WPA2) encryption

Features both WEP and WPA encryption at either 64 or 128 WEP key bits, and is backed by a manufacturer's limited three-year warranty

FCC and Wi-Fi certified, and measures 1.1 x 3.86 x 0.43 inches (WxDxH)

ASIN: B000HS3O2G

Amazon.com Product Description

Connect your USB-equipped desktop or notebook computer to a wireless network at incredible speeds with the Linksys Compact Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster. Using your high-speed USB 2.0 port, this Compact Wireless-G Adapter delivers incredible data rates without the trouble of opening up the case of your computer.

This Linksys Wireless-G USB Network Adapter incorporates the next generation of Wireless-G, using SpeedBooster technology to increase your real-world wireless network performance by up to 35 percent, so you will see an overall speed improvement even when running a mixed network of SpeedBooster and regular Wireless-G devices. Easy to install, you simply plug the adapter into an available USB 1.1 or 2.0 port (2.0 ports will yield the fastest speeds) from which it gets its power, eliminating the need for a power cord. This Linksys adapter is extremely easy to configure, with a new push button setup feature that allows you to just push the button on the Access Point, and on your other Secure Easy Setup-enabled wireless device, to automatically create a safe connection that is protected by the iron-clad security of 256-bit Wireless Protected Access (WPA2) encryption.

With this Linksys USB Network Adapter you can put your computer almost anywhere in the building, without the cost and hassle of drilling holes and running cables to access your network or the Internet. This unit operates on both the 802.11b (11 Mbps) and 802.11g (54 Mbps) protocols with 11 channels, and features both WEP and WPA encryption at either 64 or 128 WEP key bits. This adapter measures 1.1 x 3.86 x 0.43 inches (WxDxH), is FCC and Wi-Fi certified, and is backed by a manufacturer's limited three-year warranty.

Product Description

Connect your USB-equipped desktop or notebook computer to a wireless network at incredible speeds with the Compact 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 to increase your "real-world" wireless network performance by up to 35%! 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. And the new push button setup feature makes it easy to configure. Just push the button on the Access Point and on your other SecureEasySetup-enabled wireless device to automatically create a safe connection, protected by the industrial-strength security of 256-bit Wireless Protected Access (WPA2) encryption.The USB Network Adapter 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 with your e-mail, access the Internet, use instant messaging to chat with friends, and share files and other resources such as printers and hard disk storage space with other computers on the network.So don't hassle with running cables through your house - get connected to Wireless-B, Wireless-G, and SpeedBooster wireless networks the easy way with the Compact Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster.

Customer Reviews:

Difficult to get working.......2007-06-23

I have both the LinkSys USB54GSC and the corresponding GSC router.

Setting up the router was a pain that was only resolved by _removing_ the Linksys software and letting Windows XPSP2 handle the wireless connection (using the laptop's built-in "b" adapter).

I had also bought this, USB54GSC, adapter and gave it a try. I followed the instructions on the CD, and... it _changed_ the router's SSID and neither wireless adapter could connect! I'm a techie and have spent a couple hours this morning fiddling w/ this.

I had to connect again w/ my lan cable to change the SSID and get the passcode. Then I turned off the 54GSC Service (and set it to manual so it won't come back on) and turned back on Windows Wireless Service... and both adapters are working.

So, w/ both the router and now the adapter, I couldn't get the LinkSys software to work. For both products, there is a sticker that says to RUN THE CD FIRST. My experience has been to _not_ do this. Things are complicated enough and time is precious. These LinkSys products unnecessarily created more complication and wasted my time.

Good Product.recommended.......2007-06-03

I just bought this product because my built in wireless adapter was broken and I am too lazy to bring it to be repaired. easy to install and plug-and-play.

Works right out of the box.......2007-05-07

I bought this for my mother and it was the easiest thing to set up. I literally plugged it into her pc and it detected the networks automatically. She is using a secured network so I had to add a wep key but the connection manager is am extremely user friendly interface so it wasn't a problem at all.

Frustrating.......2007-04-06

When this product works, it works. However it will occasionally shut down and then the only way to reconnect is to shut down the whole computer. If you are in the middle of several things like working on photos, graphics and the internet, you have to shut down all those programs, restart the computer to get the internet to work and then pull up all your work again. Simply unplugging the adapter will not do it and there is no way to "repair" connection except shutting down the computer. I've had it with this adapter.

Linksys Wireless-G USB Well Known For Bugs.......2007-01-14

I doubt that Amazon will let this review go through.

I got the Linksys compact Wireless-G USB Adapter and later found that it took away my log in screen and made it impossible to switch users. The product works fair to poor. It goes down at least once a day and then it takes a few minutes to get it going again. When it works it seems ok, but the thru put don't seem a great as they say. Simply put I am sorry I bought the product but I still am not ready to get a good one from some other company.

Please do a Google Group search and of this product and Linksys. There you will see a host of complaints about this product and many other Linksys products.

Linksys Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with Speedbooster (WUSB54GS)

Average customer rating:

Works Great!
Reliable, easy to use.
Rating on WUSB54GS
junk
REVIEW OF LINKSYS WIRELESS G USB NETWORK ADAPTER

Linksys Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with Speedbooster (WUSB54GS)

Manufacturer: Linksys
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product 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

ASIN: B0002XZQAE

Product 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.

Customer Reviews:

Works Great!.......2007-06-27

I use this with the Linksys router and I get a perfect signal from 160 feet away.

Reliable, easy to use........2007-05-30

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.

Rating on WUSB54GS.......2007-01-11

This device does the necessary job of completing my wireless network in my home.

junk.......2006-11-27

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!

REVIEW OF LINKSYS WIRELESS G USB NETWORK ADAPTER.......2006-11-10

I HAVE BEEN VERY HAPPY WITH THIS ADAPTER. THE SPEED OF DOWNLOADING IS AMAZING COMPARED TO DIAL-UP.

Linksys WUSB54GSC Compact Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster

Average customer rating:

Linksys WUSB54GSC Compact Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster

Manufacturer: LINKSYS
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Linksys WUSB54GSC Compact Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster
LINKSYS

ASIN: B000IMOWS6

Product Description

Electronics:

Electronics

Electronics