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Summary: Probably would not buy again
Review: I was able to install this product and use it fine for about a week or two. Then I started getting error messages at boot-up saying files were missing. The software cannot be reinstalled because it must be uninstalled first, the files to uninstall are missing and it cannot be done. Basically I am caught in a catch-22. Called Linksys and the tech support was substandard (almost like they were reading from a script). I was told they have never had a single complaint on this product, and there was nothing I could do but go back to Amazon to resolve the issue (isn't that Cisco's job?). I am running Windows xp home. You may have better luck than I did, but buyer beware...
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Summary: This is the guy
Review: This is the guy you want for your notebook connecting to a wireless network. Windows, Apple, Linux, even DR DOS, this thing just works.It is unobtrusive, doesn't seem to drain the laptop batteries like some others I have used and gets good fast connections regardless of whether it is pointed towards the access point or router or not. This unit is so good that it mad eit clear to me the importance of network security. I had no trouble attaching to my home network with this (Linksys router) from across the street and 2 houses down. Which means of course anyone can use your wireless network. Use the WEP and just to be sure use the routers DHCP table to see who is logging on. You may be surprised.
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Summary: Excellent option
Review: This product is excellent. Performance is superb. In downtown Orlando, around Lake Eola, they've set up a free public hot-spot that reaches the bordering streets of the lake. I took my laptop there one day and my WPC54G card worked great for me. The performance at my house is great, too. The only catch with this card is that the software isn't very good - in fact, I'm not even using it anymore, but it's not necessary for the card to work. I hear D-Link and NetGears are pretty good choices as well. If you're looking at purchasing Wi-Fi products, then look at these 3 companies. And if you want a solid card for your laptop, then this is a very solid choice. You won't be disappointed.
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Summary: Major disappointment from a once-sterling vendor
Review: LinkSys has been my NIC vendor-of-choice for years now. I could always depend on being able to drop a LinkSys card into my Linux machines and have them "just work". No brains required. This one doesn't. There's absolutely no Linux support at all, and compared to Motorola's corresponding product, the software is very poorly packaged. Both units are Broadcomm-based, which appears to be much of the problem. To get them to work (I'm ASSUMING I'll be able to get the LinkSys card to work, since I did gt the Motorola one running) you have to use ndiswrapper - a shom that allows the Windows drivers to run under Linux. Both my Motorola card and the LinkSys card come with Broadcom software for use under Windows. It's pretty pathetic stuff. However LinkSys wraps the Broadcomm software with stuff that's even more confusing to work with. Plus, I'm not happy that the last LinkSys NIC I bought died after about 3 weeks. I'm wondering if the Cisco takeover hasn't ruined them. At any rate, next network interface I buy has a penguin on the box or I don't buy it at all.
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Summary: NO Support from Linksys
Review: I purchase this product (WPC54G) today and have had the worst support in my 10 year computer career. I received an error while running the install program. I spoke with 3 support personnel and all were totally inept. One support person told me to return the card because it was broken even though, in accordance with the quick installation guide, it had not even been inserted into the machine. Strangely, the last support person told me the card was fine so I should install it on another machine or call MSFT for further assistance. What good would installing it on another machine do, prove a brand new card is not defective? If I needed a wireless card in another machine I would have installed it there in the first place. Call MSFT??#$!!? Why not just shoot myself in the head? To be fair I've used Linksys equipment in the past and it's worked great, but this has been my first support "experience". I'm sure it will provide entertainment on an ongoing basis as I share it with other IT professionals and websites. In the meantime, this product is going back and I'll be switching manufacturers. At some point you always need support and Linksys falls WAY short.
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Summary: Works great, even with Mac Airport network
Review: Works great with my Dell laptop and Windows 2000. It even connected with an Apple Airport network for cable internet sharing.
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Summary: Works great
Review: I bought it along with the WAP54G wireless acces point and it works great. Nice range, good speed. I'm very pleased. Also a snap to install.
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Summary: Fast
Review: I use this card along with a Linksys WRT54G router, and it is very fast. However; like an earlier reviewer I also had a problem with intermittent disconnections. I finally figured out that the problem was 802.11x authentication was enabled on my laptop. Since disabling this "feature" I have had no disconnects even when I'm far enough from the router for the signal to drop to poor. The card does get hot, but it doesn't seem to affect it's performance. Overall I am very pleasd with the card, and all the Linksys products that I have used.
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Summary: Terrible Tech Support on Linksys WPC54G
Review: I recently has to upgrade WAP and card when my original Linksys that worked fine quit. Upgrade the WAP without problem. The Network Adapter is a completely different story. The LINKSYS WPC54G is a piece of JUNK. Technical support is useless. Seems they moved to some country where folks have only a limited understanding of the ENGLISH Language. The card worked once or twice after leaving it on for several hours. Don't know why it decided to work. Next day start up resulting in the card not working. Unload, reload the software to no avail. DO NOT BUY this if you are using a Dell Inspiron. Forget tech support they are just mimimum wage lackies from some unknown foreign country. Linksys seriously needs to consider bringing support jobs back to the U.S. or even UK.
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Summary: As Simple as It Should Be
Review: All I can say is: "True" plug n' play installation in less than 5 minutes + No issues since install = A great solution for getting your wireless network up and running. I have not had a single issue with the product during installation or since, found the product documentation to be excellent, and am very happy I went wireless.
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