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

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Product Details

• Item Weight: 0.8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000HS3O2G
• Item model number: WUSB54GSC
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (72 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: August 9, 2006

Product Description

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

Linksys Compact Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster The easy way to connect your PC to a high-speed wireless network. Now with SpeedBooster Technology! 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.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars quick and easy setup, works great, November 24, 2007

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MCP "strategicthinker" (USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Cisco-Linksys WUSB54GSC Compact Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster (Personal Computers)

Well, like any product, there are those who love it and those who hate it. Our family likes this wireless G adapter. My husband bought it, and he doesn't know much at all about computers. He plugged it in and Voila! He had internet upstairs and the wireless router is downstairs. He has used it for about 9 months now with no problems and we are buying one for our son's laptop becuase the internal in his just went bye-bye. Based on our experiences with this item, I recommend this as a low cost way to get wireless on your desktop or laptop.

13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Frustrating, April 6, 2007

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Silver M "mhk1999" (silver spring, md United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cisco-Linksys WUSB54GSC Compact Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster (Personal Computers)

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.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Product.recommended, June 2, 2007

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Setiawan Soekamtoputra (Chicago, IL,USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Cisco-Linksys WUSB54GSC Compact Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster (Personal Computers)

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.