Cisco-Linksys WUSB600N Dual-Band Wireless-N USB Network Adapter

by Cisco

• - High-speed Wireless-N (draft 802.11n) networking for notebook and desktop computers
• - MIMO technology uses multiple radios per band to create robust signals for maximum range and speed, with reduced dead spots
• - Operates in the 2.4 and 5GHz radio bands -- choose the one with least congestion in your area
• - Also connects to Wireless-G, -B, and -A networks

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2 x 9 x 6 inches ; 0.8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0011E324K
• Item model number: WUSB600N
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (207 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 17, 2003

Product Description

The Ultra RangePlus Dual-Band Wireless-N USB Network Adapter is the simple way to add or upgrade wireless connectivity in your desktop or notebook computer. Just plug it into your computer s USB port and enjoy incredible high-speed wireless network access.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

86 of 92 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Works Great - No Problems (with Caveat) September 7, 2008

By Tetsu Uma VINE™ VOICE

Amazon Verified Purchase

I purchased the WUSB600N wireless network adaptor to support my 5.5 year old Sony Pentium 4. The WUSB600N is the size of a large thumb drive and it uses a USB connection on one end. It comes with a USB stand for use with desktops but can also be connected directly to laptops.

Thus far, the unit has worked great but . . . I did not install the unit as instructed by the directions. Having had problems with Linksys software on a previous wireless card, I took a hint from another reviewer and I hooked it up and used the Windows XP install hardware utility to install the unit. Just use the driver off the Linksys install CD. I use the XP wireless network connection to manage it. The Verizon wireless G router is on the second floor and I use this in the basement with no connectivity problems.

I think the WUSB600N is great, the small size takes up almost no space on my desk and the USB format means I can swap it between machines. I am completely satisfied and recommend it - with the installation caveat.

40 of 47 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars Profit from my Unfortunate Experience with this Product December 11, 2009

By Michael R. Smith

Amazon Verified Purchase

If you buy this product, make sure it is a version 2 or that you do not use or plan to use the Win 7 operating system. If it is a version 1 there is no Win 7 driver available. Moreover, Linksys will not tell you whether they plan to develop a Win 7 driver for version 1. Heads up!

51 of 61 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars Tech Support told me to return it and get a different type !! June 18, 2008

By G. SALLES

Amazon Verified Purchase

I bought this adapter for my daughter's desktop PC in the hopes of obtaining a decent range. I had an old wireless "B" PCI adapter from Netgear for years, and signal was always very marginal on this PC.

I also bought a Linksys WRT600N router to upgrade my whole wireless system too. The idea of dual band 2.4/5Ghz seemed attractive enough. Also, I thought that by buying from the same manufacturer I should have very few issues.

I have four PCs at home 3 x wireless "G" (XP SP3 + Vista SP1 + MAC)+ 1 x wireless "B" (XP SP3), so this USB Wireless "N" computer would have been the only one capable of all the extra features and range.

The installation of the USB adapter software went fine and it connected almost right away. So I thought I was done. Almost immediately my daughter started complaining of lost connection issues. I blamed it on her finagling with the wireless software, but it turned out that she was right. The system would take a long time to connect after booting up the PC, then would disconnect after 2 or 3 minutes, and would connect again may be 30 min later. I could not manually force a connection (even though Linksys software advisor would say that I was connected to the router).

To summarize, I called tech support today and was pleasantly surprised to speak to a human after no more than 2 minutes. But after 50 min on the phone, and several holds while he was in turn asking questions to somebody else, he came back saying that I'd be better off returning the USB adapter and getting a Linksys WMP300N which he swore is a dual radio band (even though I read somewhere that it works at 2.4 GHz only).

Too bad I bought this online, but it was from Amazon, so I am returning it today.