Linksys by Cisco WUSB54GC Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter
- Simply plug-and-play operation to connect PCs wirelessly to networks
- Supports USB 2.0 with up to 54 Mbps, high-speed data transfer rate with automatic fallback
- Compatible with 802.11g and 802.11b (2.4GHz) standards
- Supports up to 128-bit WEP and WPA encryption security
- Compatible with Windows XP, Vista, and Vista 64-bit edition
Product Description
The easiest way to connect your desktop or notebook to a wireless network at up to 54Mbps, without opening the case. Connect your USB-equipped desktop or notebook computer to a wireless network at incredible speeds with the Linksys Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter. By incorporating USB 2.0 and Wireless-G the Adapter delivers data rates up to 54Mbps (5 times as fast as 802.11b), without the trouble of opening up the case of your desktop computer.Amazon.com Product Description
Amazon.com Product Description Are you tired of running wires through your house to keep your computers networked and connected to the Internet? Have you recently purchased a wireless data card only to discover that you have to open up your computer to install it? Don’t worry, help has arrived. With the Linksys WUSB54GC Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter, you won’t need power drills or screwdrivers to connect to the Web anymore.
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5 comments
David Vago on December 18, 2009 at 11:45 pm
Does anyone know if this adapter can be used to network a printer? Just plug into usb port of printer should seemingly network it????
Dennis on December 18, 2009 at 11:52 pm
50 percent of the time it does not work. It does not matter if I let windows manage it or the included software.
Tammy Greene on December 19, 2009 at 2:31 am
I’ve been online since 92 with one ISP provider.This summer we Finally got broadband. Only problem was that we could not hook up 2 computers without punching holes is ceilings and walls, which was not acceptible.
I than started researching and speaking to my “tech savy” friends(IT types)about how I could work around this house demolishing problem.
They all came up with a “wireless router” solution, different brands depending on whom you listened to. The name that came up more often was “Linksys wireless G”. Well I thought ok, this is the RIGHT one to get, since I beleive in staying on budget these things came one at a time.
“No sense putting in a corvette engine into a Model T”.
Point taken,I had to get a new computer!!!(working with upgraded (Win98SE).Then I got the router, had it for several months before my research turned up this adapter,originally looking for good prices on PC Wireless Cards” as I had been instructed. Printed the info I found about this Wireless-G USB Adapter for me and emailed it to my friends. Needless to say they all agreed that this was a great find and even better than the cards they’d spoken with me about. It’s been instramental in aiding my supervision of my grandchildren(10&5) online. They can’t get online unsupervised without it being plugged in. I have TOTAL control. This is a great addition to my computing world.
Wish I could tell you all the “techie speak” I heard about the installation of it,however I will tell you that it took less than 30 min.to get it up and running I have had no problem with it and of course it arrived in a timely manner. I recommend this for anyone that doesn’t want to remodel their house for wireless. TMG
Joseph A. Gustafson on December 19, 2009 at 4:39 am
This took maybe 4 minutes to install — very easy. I was hoping that the signal strenght would be better but it works just fine. My wireless laptop picks up a stronger signal than my desktop PC (on which I installed this item).
Inventor on December 19, 2009 at 5:42 am
Just bought this to work with Linksys G router (which I bought to replace a constantly failing Belkin N1 router). The Linksys router was easy to set up – works well with a wired Vista desktop and a wireless XP laptop. However, when I connected this Linksys USB adapter to a desktop in our garage, I get a ‘Limited or no connectivity’ message. Too far away, you say? Well, I have almost direct line of site to the router and this desktop had at least SOME connectivity with the Belkin N1 (the worst router out there right now). My Dell laptop gets ‘Excellent’ signal strength (at 54 mbps on G) when placed next to this desktop. The desktop’s ’signal’ is 11 mbps and when I actually try to connect to the router or Internet, it cannot do so at all. When you go to the Linksys support page for this product, you san see several users who are having the same problem and getting no help from Linksys. Unless you plan to put your wireless USB adapter within 24 inches of the router, don’t get this adapter. It’s weak.