Cisco-Linksys WMP54G Wireless-G PCI Adapter
by Linksys

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Category: CE
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Digital product summary information

• 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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Digital camera reviews of Cisco-Linksys WMP54G Wireless-G PCI Adapter

Digital camera Review: 0 for 2 does not inspire confidence
Summary: 1 Stars

Card 1 caused blue screen ..., with the message indicating a complete hardware failure. Was able to reboot my machine after removing the card, but the damage had been done. No amount of driver reinstallation, Emergency Repair Disk, or suggestions from Linksys Tech Support could get my machine back to its previous, working state (using the old Linksys network adapter). After several hours, decided my time was too valuable and did a full machine rebuild.

Card 2 seemed to conflict with my video card. As soon as the drivers loaded, my monitor rearranged all the pixels at random. The usual color scheme was there, but no two pixels that should have been adjacent now were. Rebooting did not solve the problem, but at least the removal of the card did, so mercifully saved another rebuild.

One bad card could be simply bad luck--but two in a row is a little much, and I am not going to bother trying a third. I will wait for one of Linksys' competitors to come out with a 54g card.

By the way--kudos to Amazon.com for making the return process simple.

Summary of Cisco-Linksys WMP54G Wireless-G PCI Adapter

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: 802.11b 802.11a 802.11g 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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