Linksys WPC54GX Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX
- High-speed Wireless-G networking for your notebook computer, now with SRX performance enhancement
- New SRX technology: the farther away, the more advantage — up to 8 times faster than standard Wireless-G (802.11g)
- SRX also increases wireless range by up to 3 times and reduces dead spots in coverage area
- Interoperates with standard Wireless-G and Wireless-B networks
Product Description
Wireless-G for your notebook with SRX technology that provides up to 8 times faster wireless network throughput, reduces dead spots, and increases wireless range by up to 3 times. Also fully compatible with all public and private Wireless-G and Wireless-B networks. The Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX combines smart antenna technology with standards-based Wireless-G (802.11g) networking. By overlaying the signals of two Wireless-G compatible radios, the “Multiple In, Multiple Out” (MIMO) technology effectively doubles the data rate. This device actually uses signal reflections to increase the range and reduce “dead spots” in the wireless coverage area. The signal travels farther, maintaining wireless connections up to 3 times farther than standard Wireless-G. And the farther away you are, the more advantage you get — the higher data rate and reflection-friendly technology can yield up to 8 times more throughput than Wireless-G in some situations. Even your standard Wireless-G and -B equipment will work better when communicating with SRX-enabled devices. 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. Your wireless connection is protected by up to 128-bit encryption. You’ll also be able to connect with any of the growing number of public Wireless-B (802.11b) hotspots springing up in coffee shops, airport lounges, hotels and convention centers. And as those hotspots upgrade to the high-speed Wireless-G standard, you’ll be ready to take advantage of the increased speeds.Get your notebook connected to Wireless-B, Wireless-G, and SRX wireless networks with the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX from Linksys.Also works with WRT54GX - All-in-one Internet-sharing Router and Wireless-G Access Point with SRX Speed and Range eXpansion.Amazon.com Product Description
Amazon.com Product Description Whether you’re upgrading to a higher-end adapter or setting up your first home network, the Linksys WPC54GX Wireless-G notebook adapter is your ticket to wireless convenience and optimal performance. The SRX-enhanced cardbus adapter gives you the mobility to use your laptop PC anywhere in the house–and, when used in concert with other SRX-enabled networking components, you’ll enjoy unparalleled range and speed.
The WPC54GX uses Linksys’s advanced SRX (Speed and Range eXpansion) technology, which enhances the speed and reach of a Wireless-G (802.11g) network. Relative to standard 802.11g technology, a network using all SRX products can extend network reach up to three times as far and boost wireless network speed by up to eight times. (Actual throughput, speed, and range depend on a host of factors, from building materials to network traffic and distance from your network router.)
The device is Wi-Fi-certified and backward compatible with 802.11b (Wireless-B), 802.11g (Wireless-G) and, of course, other Linksys SRX products. The minimum operating system requirement is Windows 2000 or Windows XP. Mixed wireless environments such as networks containing SRX, Wireless-B, and Wireless-G products can operate each client at its own maximum data rate. SRX products maintain their higher speed and range, providing the throughput and quality of service to deliver applications such as VoIP (Internet telephony) and video streaming.
SRX is based on MIMO (multiple-in, multiple-out) technology, a key component in the upcoming Wireless-N (802.11n) standard. To improve range and speed, MIMO uses two radios and three antennas on a wireless cardbus adapter or client adapter.
What’s in the Box
A Wireless-G cardbus adapter, a quick-installation guide, a resource CD-ROM, and a user’s manual.
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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. Which Wireless Standard Is Right for Me? 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:
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Linksys WPC54GX Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX
when i purchased this item i thought it would be easy to set up and run but when i got it running the only page it would run was linksys’s tech support page and would not load internet explorer pages.the software would tell me it could not get a connection to the internet. my other wireless card works well with the router . I was trying to get it to run with a dlink di624 router rev c with the most up to date firmware. my other current card is a dlinklink extreame card with 108mbs constant.
Rating: 2 / 5
I have purchased the card for my 3 years old Toshiba laptop, which has a wireless card (b) so I thought it is time to go faster. I have connected to various access points with it,but for the first week I could not get it to connect to internet, so it would see the networks but it would not connect at all. After installing the latest driver i connected to internet, however even it shows a stronger signal than my laptop’s card it is very very slow.Plus, it did not see some of the networks, which i could see with my laptop’s card. The Tech. guys have been very kind , but their advice did not help.
I am very disappointed.
Rating: 1 / 5
My ISP demands Linksys routers, and the Linksys adviser reached by the special number on these pages assured me that it would work with Mac OS X. Not true. I bought it and now I’m stuck with it. Linksys own tech support which is based mostly in SE Asia gave me lots of bad and simply wrong advice, but always said Linksys does NOT support the MacOS. Linksys tech support generally has serious problems understanding andspeaking English. I both live and work in a very diverse environment, and thge Linksyspeople are just waybelow anything remotely acceptable. Pre-N sounds great, but I’ll need to try some other brand: Netgear says tghey’re compatible. Belkin might be - have looked enough. Bothb are cheaper than Linksys.
Rating: 1 / 5
If you’re running Linux on your machines, I would recommend staying away from Linksys cards. The company only supports Windows operating systemsfor thier hardware. The WRT54GX router is still nice for the range and signal strength boost, but without a matching SRX enabled adapter with Linux drivers, you may as well go with a vendor that supports Linux and avoid the hassle.
Rating: 1 / 5
Ordered this adapter for my Sony VAIO laptop to replace a Linksys USB adapter that we used on another PC on our home network. After following the cd instructions included with this unit I have had no problems connecting to the internet at home. I also have a desktop wired to the same Linksys router and I can not see any difference in speed downloading or surfing the ‘net between the two. Very happy with this buy.
Would highly recommend this product.
Rating: 5 / 5