Linksys WMP54G Wireless-G PCI Adapter | 
| Brand: Linksys
List Price: $60.26
Buy New: $31.99
You Save: $28.27 (47%)
New (38) Used (6) from $20.00
Rating:  188 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Network Interface: PCI
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 5 x 1 x 3
Warranty: 3 years warranty
MPN: WMP54G
Model: WMP54G
UPC: 745883553884
EAN: 0745883553884
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Product Type - Adapter | | • | Complies with IEEE 802.11g draft standards, and backwards compatible with IEEE 802.11b products | | • | Supports up to 128-bit WEP encryption and WPA security | | • | Up to 128-bit WEP encryption | | • | 32-bit PCI Interface |
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Product Description
The Linksys Wireless-G PCI Card installs in most desktops and lets you put your computer almost anywhere in the building, without the cost and hassle of running network cables. Now you don't have to drill holes in your walls and climb through the attic or cellar to get connected to the network. Once you're connected, you can keep in touch with your e-mail, access the Internet, use instant messaging to chat with friends, and share files and other resources such as printers and network storage with other computers on the network.The Wireless-G PCI Card connects you with Wireless-G networks at an incredible 54Mbps! And for added versatility, it can also interoperate with all the 11Mbps Wireless-B (802.11b) products found in homes, businesses, and public wireless hotspots around the country. And in either mode, your wireless communications are protected by up to 128-bit encryption, so your data stays secure.So don't hassle with running cables through your house - get your desktop connected the easy way with the Linksys Wireless-G PCI Card.
Amazon.com Product Description
The Linksys Wireless-G PCI card installs in most desktops and lets you use your computer almost anywhere in the building, without the cost and hassle of running network cables. Now you don't have to drill holes in the walls and climb through the attic or cellar to get connected to the network. Once you're connected, you can keep in touch with your e-mail, access the Internet, use instant messaging to chat with friends, and share files and other resources such as printers and network storage with other computers on the network. The Linksys Wireless-G PCI card connects you with Wireless-G networks at an incredible 54 Mbps. And for added versatility, it can interoperate with all the 11 Mbps Wireless-B (802.11b) products found in homes, businesses, and public wireless hot spots around the country. And in either mode, your wireless communications are protected by up to 128-bit encryption, so your data stays secure. Don't hassle with running cables through your house--get your desktop connected the easy way with the Linksys Wireless-G PCI card. | 
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, airports--great when you're on the road and need to get some work done. For convenience, wireless networking is the answer.
Which Wireless Standard Is Right for Me?
Now that you've decided to create a wireless network, the next step is to figure out which wireless standard to use. Basically, a standard is a set of specifications for a device. All devices that follow a specific standard share operating characteristics, such as the radio frequency used and maximum data transfer speed.
For wireless networking, there are three standards to choose from at this time: To learn about the differences between the standards and select the right one for your network, click here for an easy-to-understand chart. |
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| Customer Reviews: Read 183 more reviews...
 Wireless-G December 26, 2008
R. Tooley (Central Illinois)
This is my second Linksys WMP54G. The first one works great, so why not stick with something you trust?
Easy installation,fairly user friendly software. The router is one floor, and two walls away, and the lowest connect speed has been 86%, but that is rare. I can expect mid 90s to 100%.
The only down side I have seen is that the location of the antenna is usually in the way of some other installed device hookup ... but that is easy to cope with, it swivels. A remote antenna would solve the problem easily.
I found Amazon's price on this unit was excellent after a bit of comparative shopping.
Buy one they work.
Works Perfectly December 23, 2008
Weyman Swagger (Baltimore, MD)
I've used a couple of generic wireless cards and found them troublesome, with sporadic difficulty connecting to my wireless hub. This Linksys card has worked perfectly, first time and every time. I recommend it.
 Worked out of the box on a linux system December 22, 2008
S. Rudin (California)
Installed in a desktop PC running Ubuntu 8.10 without a problem. Simply installed and turned the power on. Runs at full G link speed with WAP security. This is the way things should work. However, do miss days past when tinkering was required to get things to work.
awesome December 16, 2008
Thomas T. Pham (san jose, ca USA)
right out of the box, installed it in my system. I never bothered using the drivers that came along with it and used the one on the website. Works well and have been using for 2 weeks.
Easy Install! December 1, 2008
pschmeda (Geneva, IL)
I received this adapter for my extra desktop and easily installed the card and had it working within 10 minutes.
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