Cisco-Linksys WMP54GS Wireless-G PCI Card with SpeedBooster
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Customer Review: I haven't bought it yet but I already have other linksys items...
Summary: 5 Stars
Ok the only reason why I am writing a review when i haven't bought it yet, is in reply to those who have given bad reviews. Alhtough I have bought the USB plugin version which I can say will have many more problems than the PCI version. Well to the guy that has terrible connections: Your computers may be in an area that can't connect to the network (Linksys calls these deadspots). Simple solution, move your computer somewhere else. To the person who has problems with the Windows XP wireless control function: Just call customer support they are always able to help me in a sticky situation. To the guy who isn't patient enough to just keep trying at the computer until it works: Look, these items have taken me (A 13.5 year old nerd) 3 hours at a time to configure without technical support. Although I have had times where I just waited until tomorrow and it worked fine after a few more tries. A lot of times if you just go to bed or restart your computer it will work. Then theres times where I do as much as I can then just let the computer sit there for months at a time and I go back on it and it works, but that kind of creeps me out at times. To the guy with overheating problems: Get some case fans and cool that computer down! To the guy who calls himself Tech-savvy: I have contacted Technical support many many times, and the worst I have experianced is a slow typer on chat. Unless you were hired by some company to degrade this product you can'tbe Tech-savvy. For the person with LCD monitor problems: Maybe its your graphics card that can't handle it ok because I have 4-5 computers on a network all using LCD monitors and NONE have a problem with their monitor. TO ALL PEOPLE USING WINDOWS SYSTEMS BELOW 2000: LINKSYS ISN'T COMPATIBLE, AND GET A NEW COMPUTER 98 IS REALLY OLD!!! WINDOWS XP IS MUCH BETTER AND EASIER TO USE!!!
I will write another review in a few years when I have raised enough money to build my computer.
Sincerely,
Derek F.
p.s. If a 13.5 year old can do this so can YOU! Now go buy this product and enjoy... I know I will.
Customer Review: Great Product, Easy to Install
Summary: 5 Stars
I was a little leary in buying this card with many of the negative reviews I read, however I had a Linksys Wireless-G router with speedbooster so that's what tipped me to buy it. I'm glad that I did.
I had no issues whatsoever in installing this card in my Dell Dimension E510. The instructions included with the card are fool-proof and very simple for those of you that aren't nerds. If you're a nerd, you won't even need the instructions.
Install the drivers first, using the included CD. During the process of doing that, the wizard will instruct you to shut off your computer (the wizard will actually turn your comp off for you). Once shut down, disconnect all the wires from the tower, open the tower, ground yourself by touching something metal so as to not let static electricity fry one of your chips, pop the card in the white PCI slot, put cover back on, reattach wires, power back up and give the PC a minute or two to restart the wizard. Be patient here and don't jump the gun, it will come. It will then autodetect the available networks and voila, you're in business.
Once I gave the wizard my password for my network (always password protect your network) I was connected. I tried turning the PC off and on several times, and every time, it detected and connected directly to my network. Again, times may vary, but be patient while it finds and connects to your network...this can take a minute or two.
I'm happy with the product. I'm using it in a computer that is about 40 to 50 feet away from the router, and through several walls, and the connection is very good. I'm guessing that unless your computer is archaic, you won't have any issues with this quality card.
Customer Review: Trouble-Free Installation
Summary: 5 Stars
I installed this card on a Dell Dimension 8200 desktop PC. I am running a network using equipment from various manufacturers. The router is made by Netgear, that is compatible with both 802.11b and 802.11g standards. In all, I have four dekstop PCs and one laptop sharing a DSL connection. My intention is to eventually upgrade to a router with higher speed. Most likely the Linksys with Speedbooster.
The installation itself was quite easy. My only complaint is that the long antenna of this adapter gets tangled with all of the other wires/cables that are connected on the back of my computer. Perhaps the best installation technique is to put this adapter on the top-most PCI slot. That way, all of the other wires and cables will be underneath the unit and will not tangle with the antenna above the adapter.
This PC is the farthest one from the router. Therefore, it receives the weakest signal. This adapter is no better than my older D-Link 520 adapters at receiving the signal. With a weak signal, the adapter is running at 5.5 Mbps. However, when it is getting good signal, it does run at the highest speed that "standard" 802.11g is capable of. With a router upgrade, that speed should increase.
For your information, my computer system has a Pentium 4 processor, 512MB of RDRAM, and Windows XP Pro. The device driver that came with the adapter is working fine with this system. Users with Windows XP and Windows 2000 will get the most benefit from this adapter. The Speedbooster capability is only available to those using these operating systems. Soon, I will upgrade my router to a Linksys unit with the Speedbooster ability.
Customer Review: A Monkey Could Install This!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is going to sound a little embarrassing, but I had more trouble getting my computer case opened than I did installing this card. The installation process went something like this... Spend 10 minutes trying to figure out how to open my new computer's case. Finally, get case opened. Pop this card into a PCI slot. Close case. Screw on antenna. Turn on computer and get a message saying that Windows has detected new hardware. Ignore the message for the moment and put the LinkSys driver cd into my cd-rom drive. Driver installs without any action from me - new hardware mesage goes away. A screen with all available wireless networks pops up. I pick my network, enter my WEP password and everything works. I am now browsing the web and transferring files from my other computers with no problems and my signal is great.
My operating system is Windows XP Home and I am using the LinkSys wireless G access point. If you are using XP and have all LinkSys products I would say you can't miss with this card. Installing it was a no brainer and I get a great signal. For other setups, I recommend reading the rest of the reviews.
Customer Review: Incredible
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm shocked at the number of negative reviews this has.
I am 14 years old and I set this up by myself. I have Windows XP Media Edition and I installed this 6 days ago and have had no trouble with it.
Instalation is simple if you know how to read. Insert the disk, install the software, turn off PC, unplug everything, open up computer, take off cover for PCI slot, put adapter into slot, screw PC cover back on, plug everything in, turn on your computer.
The whole process took me about 10 minutes. If the above seems too hard, don't worry: it shows you what the take off, where to put it etc.
As for performance, The signal NEVER disconnects even if the signal strength is at very low. Never any problems with connecting or anything of the sort. I have tested that this will work with routers that are not made by Linksys. I tried 2 others and found the performance to be the same.
Do not be discouraged to buy this based on other reviews. This couldn't have been any simpler.