Customer Reviews

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

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It took me hours to finally get the Linksys WUSB54GS network adapter to work on a Win XP box with my Linksys WRT54GS router. The solution was to use the XP Wireless Zero configuration tool instead of the supplied Linksys Wireless Network Monitor!

I used the supplied driver installation CD-ROM v1.15 to install the drivers for the WUSB54GS, plug the adapter in and it was able to associate with the router but couldn't acquire an IP address. I had WPA-PSK + AES security turned on and SSID broadcast disabled. When I enabled SSID broadcast *OR* disabled WPA security, the adapter could connect and acquire an IP address. Go figure.

Finally, I switched to XP Wireless Zero Configuration. Bingo! The adapter was able to connect and acquire an IP address, with all the above security features still in place.

Apparently, the installation software v1.15 solved the "res.dll" error that people complained about in their reviews. If you can get the adapter working with the Linksys Wireless Network Monitor, great! Otherwise, give the Wireless Zero Configuration tool a try (of course if you are using Win XP).

The wireless connection seems to be relatively stable. It stays connected at 54Mbps most of the time. Occasionally it drops to 48Mbps or 36Mbps, but then manages to get back to 54Mbps. Signal strength stays around Very Good to Excellent (adapter is one floor above the router). Nevertheless, I occasionally get a lost packet when I do a ping but it's less than 1%, which doesn't seem to affect any network activities such as websurfing and transferring huge files though.

I tried to install it in my notebook (Windows 2000 Server) and I had an error (Can't load res_dll).
When I tried to install it in my desktop (Windows 2000 Professional) I had memory conflict.

I paid for being an Early Adopter. I'm not going to repeat this mistake again.

I hope I'll help someone with my review.

Sure it's problem of there software whatever they telling us. If you tired of this message and want to run linksys's Wireless Network Monitor you should download driver for this device from Linksys cite, unzip it (run exe file), find Wlan.ini in directory C:\Linksys Driver\WUSB54GS_09012004 and add in the end of it:

[GemtekLoadResDLL]
LangResID=1
ResFile="resWusb54GS_US.dll"

Then run setup from the same dir to install new driver with correct settings for res_dll (do not forget to uninstall existing version of driver).

I use WEP encryption; and it is very easy to just enter a
passphrase instead of remembering the 26 digit code; I had
a minor problem due to 2 speedbooster adapters in close proximity that cause an interference during setup; but everything is now working flawlessly. I have three computer upstairs and the linksys router downstairs; and I am getting avaerage 48 MB transmission, and very good signal strength.

When you install the software that comes with this adapter on a windows system, an error message will pop up and stay up saying: Can't load Res_dll. I called Linksys customer service (they answered from the Philippines), who said that it is not a linksys problem, but a windows problem. When you go to Microfot's web site, a single page related to the error message comes up, but has zero help value.
The adapter will work, but a small error message will stay on your desktop all the time. If you close it, it will pop up again in exactly 10 seconds, and will stay there.
Hopefully Linksys and Cisco will take care of this problem before Christmas 2006.

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.

I have two PCs off a WRT54GS router. I first purchased two PCI speedbooster cards. One works great under Win98. However, the other card would not work with XP in my other machine. The other I had to eBay for a $40 loss.

Someone in a tech forum said to try the USB adapter instead if running XP. Well I bought this device and it worked great for two months. Until one morning last week. When I booted up, the piece of #@$! wouldn't find an IP, and the link light was just blinking. No dice in the network config.

One day it was working perfectly, and the next day it wasn't. I still can't get it to work, either with the Linksys drivers (not recommended by many) OR by XP config. It works fine with my older WinME PIII 933 box like the PCI card. Looks like I'll have to eBay this thing as well for yet another $40 loss. NOT VERY HAPPY!

Right now I am dead in the water with that PC. Since Linksys obviously can't get their adapters to work stable with newer systems and operating systems, I'm switching to Belkin or D-Link. Linksys got the last of my money. If you have a newer system or have custom built a newer system like me or are running XP, beware!

Hi,

After installing the program from the CD, my computer just keep on restarting! Then I call Linksys and they help me to set up using Windows XP's Wireless Network Connection - then it works properly! Do not use the cd installation - it is screwy.

I was having trouble breaking through the firewall in my router downstairs. Right click manage on "my computer" then go to online settings and you're golden (for anyone else that might have trouble).
Works fast and quick all the way from upstairs to the router downstairs :)

This network adapter is hooked up to a pc that is 5 years old and it is working very well. There have been no connection problems.