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Summary: This card [is no good]
Review: 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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Summary: Just recieved it .......
Review: 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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Summary: Simple setup and fast speeds
Review: 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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Summary: Wireless SPEED
Review: 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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Summary: Very nice!! Two thumbs up!
Review: 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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Summary: Poor Quality and Support from Linksys.
Review: I just received on 07/06/04 my WMP54G that I purchased here from Amazon.com. The product was well packed, and when it arrived it was brand new condition and it looked to be fresh from Linksys. When I opened it up, and followed the instructions for Windows XP which is pretty easy, the brass connector that you screw the antenna on on the back of the PCI came off. It looks like that small SMA connector is pressed into the card, not soldered, and it can't hold the weight of the antenna. I called Linksys and asked if this was a known problem and they said no, and they made excuses that it was my fault. I got an RMA from them and I am sending it back. I should have ordered the USB one, but I figured this would be better. I would never purchase this type item again!
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Summary: Unstable and slow
Review: Reliable is certainly a relative term in the world of PC networking. However, even by such a loose standard, Linksys wireless technology is terrible. Furthermore, when it does maintain an active connection for a meaningful amount of time, it's not as fast as a wired connection. After hours on the tech-support hotline - yeah, I eventually decoded the script from which they were reading - and several dropped connections a day, I finally got it to be *kinda* stable by turning off the critical security features. Needless to say, I've returned the wireless router and PCI adapter. Oh, I've heard that cordless phones interfere with wireless networks. I've also heard that wireless networks are unstable regardless. Frankly, I've heard lots of stuff, and now I've got my $.02 to add to the pool of dissatisfied people: If you're a casual user that does not mind loosing your connection all the time, then go ahead and waste your money. Otherwise, a hole in the wall and some cabling will save you lots of time, money, and peace of mind.
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Summary: Don't Waste Your Valuable Time
Review: Though it claims to work with Windows 98, this product will not. This was purchased to update an older PC, one which would not be a good candidate for a newer operating system such as XP. If you're considering purchase of this card, read on for a viable alternative. If you have one already, return it if you can, or find a door needing a doorstop. You'll discover it is better suited to that purpose.
Scan through the reviews here and you'll notice a trend I didn't until too late... This card seems to work well under WinXP, but not with anything else. After wasting far too much time, including an upgrade to Win98SE, I exchanged this worthless card for a D-Link DWL-G520. The D-Link installed and worked flawlessly, and best of all it took less than 10 minutes to be up and running.
I'm something of a Linksys fan, and am NOT a rank beginner. I've had good results with various Linksys routers, PCCards, PCI Cards, wireless products, etc. Yes they're occasionally quirky, but can usually be massaged into submission. This product is waaaay beyond quirky, and IMHO enters the realm of fraud by claiming compatibility where it should not.
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Summary: randomly drops connection.
Review: On the plus side, this PCI adapter installs like a charm. Put it in, everything gets recognized without a hitch. Unfortunately, after it connects, it drops the wireless connection for no reason at least once an hour. The signal is strong (3 or 4 out of 5 bars strong) when it is connected, then it drops, then reconnects about 10 seconds later. I have not been able to figure out the problem. I have heard others have the same problem, so I will look for something else that doesn't suck as much.
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Summary: Performance is intermittent
Review: I purchased two of these along with a WAP54G access point. I have a Cisco 806 router configured with DHCP at the core of my home network. The problem I had was that BOTH cards would regularly disconnect and reconnect to the network even though signal strength was excellent. The problem went away when I hard configured the cards with their IP addresses rather than obtain them from the router. By the way, both cards were installed into Windows XP SP2 machines.
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