Cisco-Linksys WPC54GS Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster
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Manufacturer: LinksysAudio: English (Original Language)
Format: CD
Platform: Windows
Model: WPC54GS
Color: blue/black
Product features:
- Product Type - Adapter
- Advanced security features including WEP, AES, TKIP and 802.1x
- Standards: 802.11g, 802.11b
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Customer Review: Windows ME and Linksys
Summary: 5 Stars
Like some other people, I did have trouble with the WPC54GS adapter and Windows ME. It just would not connect to the wireless access point. Every time I restarted the computer I got an error: CoCreateInstance Fail. And Linksys technical support, although friendly, was not able to help. Yet, they swore that the product worked with Windows ME ... and they are correct.
After poking around the system with a tool from Microsoft (depends), I concluded that the problem was related to some DLLs on my system. At some point in patching Windows ME with updates from Microsoft, a file related to Internet Explorer 6.1 was updated on my system. The file was SHLWAPI.DLL version 6.0.2800.1552 dated 7/7/2004. This DLL is making a call to OLE32.DLL where the CoCreateInstance is located. This file appears to be the cause of the problem.
Because Linksys said that the product works with Windows ME and out of pure frustration, I rebuilt my laptop with the OEM version of Windows ME. After reinstalling the Linksys card and software at this point, the card worked fine. Not wanting to be on the Internet without some security patches, I then used Microsoft Update and updated with all the critical patches except the upgrade to Internet Explorer 6 SP1; thus I avoided updated SHLWAPI.DLL. Again, the card worked fine, but I was running IE 5.5 at that point.
I then used Microsoft Update again and installed the critical patch "Internet Explorer 6 SP1 (Windows 98, Windows ME). SHLWAPI.DLL was changed to version 6.0.3800.1106 dated 8/29/2002 at this point as the update installed IE 6 with service pack 1 along with Outlook Express 6. And just like Linksys said, the whole thing is working just fine.
I get great reception all over the house and can even see one of my neighbor's access points. So don't forget to make use of the encryption capabilities to secure your access points.
Description of Cisco-Linksys WPC54GS Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster
The Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster is the simple way to add or upgrade wireless connectivity in your notebook computer. Just slide it into your notebooks PC Card slot and enjoy high-speed wireless network access while retaining true mobility. The Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster incorporates the next generation of Wireless-G. In standard Wireless-G (802.11g) mode, the Notebook Adapter can connect to wireless networks at an incredible 54Mbps. With our new SpeedBooster technology enabled, your real-world wireless network performance increases by up to 35 Unlike other speed-enhancing technologies, SpeedBooster is 802.11 compliant, fully compatible with standard Wireless-G, and a good neighbor to other wireless devices and technologies, using a single 2.4GHz channel as specified by the official wireless standard. And, unlike other technologies, with SpeedBooster youll see an overall speed improvement even when running a mixed network of SpeedBooster and regular Wireless-G devices.Digital Cameras and Photo Categories
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