Cisco-Linksys WPC54G Wireless-G Notebook Adapter | 
| Brand: Cisco
List Price: $57.99
Buy New: $14.99
as of 9/3/2010 22:24 EDT details
You Save: $43.00 (74%)
New (45) Used (31) Refurbished (1) from $5.45
Seller: pickalady4
Rating:  303 reviews
Format: CD
Platforms: Windows NT, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows NT 3.5, Windows NT 4, Windows NT 5, Windows Me, Windows XP, Windows 2000 Server, Windows
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Operating System: Windows
Network Interface: CardBus
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 9.3 x 6.1 x 1.8
Warranty: 3 years warranty
MPN: WPC54G
Model: WPC54G
UPC: 745883553877
EAN: 0683728071325
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Product Type - Adapter | | • | Data rates up to 54Mbps -- 5 times faster than Wireless-B (802.11b) | | • | Also interoperates with Wireless-B networks (at 11Mbps) | | • | Up to 128-bit WEP encryption | | • | Advanced wireless security: Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA), and up to 128-bit encryption |
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Amazon.com Product Description
Amazon.com Product Description Early Adopters Pick, January 2003. The first high-speed wireless networking PC card for laptops to use the 802.11g standard, which is four times faster than the current standard (802.11b) and backwards compatible. The new Wireless-G notebook adapter (PC Card adapter) from Linksys has both the 802.11b and newer 802.11g standards built in, so you can connect your notebook to existing 802.11b infrastructure and also the new, fast Wireless-G networks. The included setup wizard walks you through configuring the adapter to your network's settings, step by step. Then just slide the adapter into your notebook's PC Card slot and enjoy network access with your notebook computer, while retaining true mobility. Wireless-G is the 54 Mbps wireless networking standard that's almost five times faster than the widely deployed Wireless-B (802.11b) products that are found in homes, businesses, and public wireless hotspots around the country. But since they share the same 2.4 GHz radio band, Wireless-G devices also work with existing 11 Mbps Wireless-B equipment. Once you're connected, you can keep in touch with your e-mail, access the Internet, and share files and other resources such as printers and network storage with other computers on the network, wherever you wander. At home, you can surf the Web or use instant messaging to chat with friends while sitting out on the patio. You'll also be able to connect to any of the growing number of public wireless hotspots springing up in coffee shops, airport lounges, hotels, and convention centers. And as those hotspots upgrade to the new high-speed Wireless-G standard, you'll be ready to take advantage of the increased speeds. Get connected to current standard 802.11b networks today, and be prepared for the future with the Wireless-G notebook adapter from Linksys. | 
See a comparison diagram of the different wireless technologies. | Wireless networks are rapidly becoming more popular and coming down in price. Since they don't require cables, you can use the devices anywhere in an office or home, even out on the patio. There's no need to roll out an Ethernet network cable to each room of a house; you can network anywhere--without wires. Outside the home, wireless networking is available in hotspots at coffee shops, businesses, and airports--great when you're on the road and need to get some work done. For convenience, wireless networking is the answer.
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Product Description
MODEL- WPC54G VENDOR- LINKSYS
FEATURES- Wireless-G Notebook Adapter
Wireless-G is the upcoming 54Mbps wireless networking standard
thats almost five times faster than the widely deployed Wireless-
B (802.11b) products found in homes, businesses, and public
wireless hotspots around the country -- but since they share the
same 2.4GHz radio band, Wireless-G devices can also work with
existing 11Mbps Wireless-B equipment.
The Wireless-G Notebook Adapter from Linksys has both standards
built in, so you can connect your notebook to existing 802.11b
infrastructure, and also the new screaming fast Wireless-G
networks. The included Setup Wizard will walk you through
configuring the adapter to your networks settings, step by step.
Then just slide it into your notebooks PC Card slot and enjoy
network access with your notebook computer, while retaining true
mobility.
Once youre connected, you can keep in touch with your e-mail,
access the Internet, and share files and other resources such as
printers and network storage with other computers on the network,
wherever you wander. At home, you can surf the web or use instant
messaging to chat with friends while sitting out on the patio.
Youll also be able to connect with any of the growing number of
public wireless hotspots springing up in coffee shops, airport
lounges, hotels and convention centers. And as those hotspots
upgrade to the new high-speed Wireless-G standard, youll be ready
to take advantage of the increased speeds.
Get connected to current-standard 802.11b networks today, and be
prepared for the future with the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter from
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 303
 Quick and Easy Setup September 1, 2010
Orange Bull
Plugged it in my 6 year old Dell running XP Professional and it found my home network within 10 minutes. It is still working great. It replaced an old Linksys Wireless adaptor that did not survice a dropped notebook.
Works perfectly! September 1, 2010
This is the best wireless card ever! I own a Dell Inspiron with a PC card slot. I set up the card in 7 seconds!
In the box is a user manual, an installation CD, the Linksys Wireless PC card, and a really cool box!
SPECS:
The card uses Wireless-G technology (the second best) and is rated X1 in speed (very fast). It is compatible with security too. It has amassing range but not the best.
DETAILS:
Outside: 2 LEDs (power and link/activity), Company logo
Compatible with: Any Wireless-G or Wireless-B (older version of G) Router
Max speed: Wireless-B: 11 Mbps Wireless-G: 54 Mbps
Max security level: WPA2 128-bit
MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:
300 MHz processor
128 MB of RAM
CD drive (for installation CD)
1 Available PC card slot
Windows 2000,XP,or Vista (Windows 7 works but not perfectly)
I don't know if mac OS X is supported but it might be.
SETUP:
1. insert the CD and run it
2. let the CD install
3. when the CD tells you to, insert the PC card
4. click next and select your network
5. let it connect to the network
Your done!!
 Not Happy August 27, 2010
Not Happy
Supposedly shipped 3 days ago but does not seem to have left the first place yet.
Supposed to be here today.
Quick and easy install/use August 18, 2010
T. Daniele (Western NY)
the card was very easy to install, both the software and hardware. The software allows you to revert to the Windows Wireless management, which I had to do while on vacation. The Cisco software didn't do a good job at finding wireless connections especially if you move around to different wireless locations. Its easy to revert to Windows wireless management in that case.
Card offers solid connections, at decent speeds for a Wireless G card. It works well with my Rosewell Wireless N router. The extension part of the card sticks out an inch or so, which isn't too bad. Super price on this device makes it a super buy.
 Cisco-Linsys WPC54G July 24, 2010
Frederick Carr (Kent, WA)
Though it is listed for use in ME, I am not able to get a connection, even 16" away from the signal.
I wanted to add wifi to the laptop I carry on trips instead of the small screen on the phone. Even downloading from Cisco didn't help. It always hangs at aquire. Could be the laptop, could be there isn't any service for older OS's hard to say. Don't need the card with newer laptops, because they already have wireless connectivity installed.
The seller I got it from packed it very well & it got here from across the country fastest of all the products i ordered that day.
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