Cisco-Linksys WUSB54GC Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter | 
 enlarge | Brand: Cisco
Category: CE
List Price: $49.99
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Rating:  154 reviews
Format: CD
Platform: Windows
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: No
Operating System: Windows XP Professional Edition
CPU Manufacturer: Intel
CPU Speed: 2.10
CPU Type: PowerPC G4
Processors: 1
System Memory: 2000
Memory Type: SDRAM
Hard Drive Size: 1
Network Interface: Hi-Speed USB
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 6 x 2
nv:Device Type: Wireless Adapter
Interface: USB 2.0
Wireless Network Standards: IEEE 802.11g
Wireless Data Transfer Rates: 54 Mbps
Wireless Network Configuration: Ad-Hoc (Peer-to-Peer)
Wireless Network Configuration: Infrastructure
Wireless Transmit Power: 17 dBm
Security Protocols: 128-bit WEP
Warranty: 3 years limited warranty
MPN: WUSB54GC
Model: WUSB54GC
UPC: 745883568598
EAN: 0745883568598
ASIN: B000CRFI8A
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Simply plug-and-play operation to connect PCs wirelessly to networks | | • | Supports USB 2.0 with up to 54 Mbps, high-speed data transfer rate with automatic fallback | | • | Compatible with 802.11g and 802.11b (2.4GHz) standards | | • | Supports up to 128-bit WEP and WPA encryption security | | • | Compatible with Windows XP, Vista, and Vista 64-bit edition |
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Product Description
Connect your USB-equipped desktop or notebook computer to a wireless network at incredible speeds with the Linksys Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter. By incorporating USB 2.0 and Wireless-G the Adapter delivers data rates up to 54Mbps (5 times as fast as 802.11b), without the trouble of opening up the case of your desktop computer. 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.) You can plug it directly into your PC, or use the included USB extension cord to put the Adapter anywhere you'd like, up to five feet away. It gets its power through the USB connection, so no power cord is necessary. The included Setup Wizard walks you through configuring the Adapter to your wireless network settings, step by step. The Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter is also compatible with the Wireless-B (802.11b) network standard, with data rates up to 11Mbps. Your wireless communications can be protected by industrial-strength WPA and 128-bit encryption, so your data stays secure.
Amazon.com Product Description
Amazon.com Product Description Are you tired of running wires through your house to keep your computers networked and connected to the Internet? Have you recently purchased a wireless data card only to discover that you have to open up your computer to install it? Don't worry, help has arrived. With the Linksys WUSB54GC Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter, you won't need power drills or screwdrivers to connect to the Web anymore. 
The Linksys WUSB54GC Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter converts a USB port into a 54 Mbps Wi-Fi connection. | All you'll need is an available USB slot. You simply plug the adapter into your USB port, and immediately you'll be connected to your wireless network. It can't get much simpler than this. By incorporating USB 2.0 and Wireless-G protocols, the Linksys WUSB54GC can immediately begin delivering data rates up to 54 Mbps (five times as fast as 802.11b) without the trouble of running wires or opening up the case of your desktop computer. To install the adapter, you simply plug it 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.) You can plug it directly into your PC, or you can use the included USB extension cord to put the adapter anywhere you'd like, up to five feet away. Because the adapter gets its power through the USB connection, no power cord is necessary. The included setup wizard walks you through configuring the adapter to your wireless network settings, step by step. The Linksys WUSB54GC lets you put your computer almost anywhere in the building, as long as you have a wireless signal to connect to. Once you're connected, you can keep in touch via 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. You'll also be able to connect with any of the growing number of public hotspots springing up in coffee shops, airport lounges, hotels, and convention centers. The new push-button setup feature makes it easy to configure your wireless devices. Just push the button on the access point and on your other enabled wireless device to automatically create a safe connection, protected by the industrial-strength security of Wireless Protected Access (WPA) and 128-bit encryption. This means that your data stays secure.
What's in the Box
WUSB54GC USB adapter, USB extension cable, setup wizard CD-ROM, user's guide on CD-ROM, and quick installation guide.
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| Customer Reviews:
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 Wireless can be a nightmare, this device works as promised, superb! June 14, 2006
Cato Sapiens (Berkeley, CA USA)
20 out of 23 found this review helpful
Having struggled through a wide range of routers and wireless card devices, all of which were either difficult to setup, extremely difficult to configure, and unreliable (a major brand router which literally "fried" itself in the first 48 hours), this simple little Linksys device seemed almost too good to be true. Since I have both PC's and Mac's I can say that with the exception of the apple devices (airport and airport extreme) this is the only piece of wireless hardware that has actually worked for me out of the box and just as simply as the enclosed software promised. My set-up time was literally 45 seconds (mostly waiting for the device to establish communication with the router for the first time)! In a world of wireless-not-quite-ready-for-primetime products, this one works!! (I'm connected to an Apple Airport, fyi for Mac fans. Totally compatable).
Great product February 4, 2007
Scott Pointon (Crest Hill, IL United States)
28 out of 35 found this review helpful
I recently moved into a new house that has three floors - 2 stories and a basement. I made the decision to go totally wireless with my home network (2 PCs and a laptop). This adapter went on my older PC in the basement and it works perfectly. A no hassle set up means I was up and running 5 minutes after opening the package. I have not experienced any connection problems, slowdowns, etc.
I highly recommend Linksys wireless products for your home networking needs.
WORKS FLAWLESSLY May 23, 2007
William M. Gibson (Washington DC)
10 out of 12 found this review helpful
I have an old Dell that I relegated to the corner of the basement for my young girls to play games on. They like to go on the Disney Channel online, so I wanted to give them internet access. The computer is so old (7 years old-which is ancient by computer standards) that I wasn't sure this adapter would work. The short answer-it works flawlessly. It took me 5 minutes to get it up and running. Perfect internet connection to my home network.
It is so good in fact that I have to buy another one. I have 3 computers on my network, and I recently moved them around to different locations. My almost new HP computer, which has a built in wireless card, moved from right next to the router, to another room. After I moved it, I kept getting a very weak signal. Not sure why, but I just popped the adapter out of the old Dell and popped it into the new HP. Literally took me 2 minutes to get it going, and I now I have excellent signal strength. I now have to buy a replacement to put back in the old computer so my girls can access the internet.
I did not have any of the problems some of the other posters had, and this adapter has now worked perfectly on 2 different computers, an old one and a new one.
Great! Much better than Belkin F5D7050 May 12, 2006
ostenh (Virginia, United States)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
After months of cursing at unreliable access using a Belkin F5D7050, I bought this Linksys and it's been working without fault for a month. Great!
Functions flawlessly September 6, 2007
Rusty Shackleford (Fresno, CA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I ordered this for my sister so she could move a computer into her room and stay connected. She managed to figure out how to use it, despite being utterly and completely technologically impaired.
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