Cisco-Linksys WMP54G Wireless-G PCI Adapter by Linksys
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Digital camera reviews of Cisco-Linksys WMP54G Wireless-G PCI Adapter
Digital camera Review: Doesn't work W2K
Summary: 1 Stars
When used with Windows 2000, the adapter will not become active until after logging on "workstation only" and then starting the monitor program that came with the card. After that you can log back out and then log in to your network. Very inconvenient. This was verified when we talked to Linksys tech support. We returned the 14 we ordered and are looking for something that actually is compatible with Windows 2000.Digital camera Review: Doesn't work if you have windows 7
Summary: 2 Stars
I'm reviewing this from the perspective of someone that's running Windows7. The drives that come with the router and on the Cisco website are not compatible with Win7 64bit. I tried downloading the chipset drivers direct from Rainlink but had no success with those either, but it seems that has helped some people if you are experiencing difficulty.Digital camera Review: Doesnt Work with XP
Summary: 1 Stars
This product doesnt work with MY XP installation and Linksys tech support cant help. Due to having faith that Linksys would fix the problem i cant even return it to Amazon as it is over the 30 day return limit.
1 Useless bit of kit i a box in mint condition.
When I put it in my machine event the wired LAN connection fails.
I bought the Linksys 54G router and PCMCIA card at the same time and these work great on a laptop running XP, so I know how to set it up.
Thanks Amazon and Linksys - between you you have cost me a lot of money for an ornament!!
Digital camera Review: Don't Waste Your Valuable Time
Summary: 1 Stars
2/28/05: Though it claims to work with Windows 98, this product will not. This was purchased to update an older PC, one which would not be a good candidate for a newer operating system such as XP. If you're considering purchase of this card, read on for a viable alternative. If you have one already, return it if you can, or find a door needing a doorstop. You'll discover it is better suited to that purpose.
Scan through the reviews here and you'll notice a trend I didn't until too late... This card seems to work well under WinXP, but not with anything else. After wasting far too much time, including an upgrade to Win98SE, I exchanged this worthless card for a D-Link DWL-G520. The D-Link installed and worked flawlessly, and best of all it took less than 10 minutes to be up and running.
I'm something of a Linksys fan, and am NOT a rank beginner. I've had good results with various Linksys routers, PCCards, PCI Cards, wireless products, etc. Yes they're occasionally quirky, but can usually be massaged into submission. This product is waaaay beyond quirky, and IMHO enters the realm of fraud by claiming compatibility where it should not.
1/11/06: Ah-hah! It's not necessarily a Win98 problem, though I haven't had a chance to completely rule it out. Attempting to buy and install a new-fangled WMP54GX card in an older system. This system was first given a clean WinXP installation. The new WMP54GX card wouldn't install either, causing a painful case of deja vu. I guess I'm a glutton for punishment, since I spent hours, yes _hours_ fooling with the card until I finally stumbled on the answer, so to speak.
Answer ID 125 in Linksys' knowledge base states in part:
"Linksys PCI network adapter cards require PCI Bus Mastering slots to function correctly. Some older system motherboards do not have Bus Mastering PCI slots." They follow with suggestions to uninstall, reinstall, and move the card to different PCI slots in case you get lucky and find one that works. That took more hours. Too bad for me.
No mention of this on the box, in the manual, or in any sales literature. Because of this, I stand by my "near-fraud" comment above, as Linksys clearly should list this limitation in its system requirements, and they clearly know it will cause a problem for some buyers. Oh, guess which card I bought for this PC that *did* work, and how quickly and effortlessly it installed.
Digital camera Review: Don't buy anything from Linksys
Summary: 1 Stars
I have this card in my desktop running XP. The main problem I have with it is that it constantly disconnects from my wireless network. It also rarely ever connects at 54 mbps. It usually is only at 18 or 36 mbps. Googling these problems shows that a lot of other people have the same issues and no solution. Having owned several different Linksys products over the years I would recommend avoiding the brand at all costs. It is worth the extra 10 or 20 bucks to get something from D-Link or Netgear.
P.S. Don't even think about trying to get drivers for this card to work with Linux.