Cisco-Linksys WPC54G Wireless-G Notebook Adapter by Linksys
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Digital camera reviews of Cisco-Linksys WPC54G Wireless-G Notebook Adapter
Digital camera Review: Does not work with Linux
Summary: 2 Stars
I bought this card to work with my Linux laptop. It does not come with Linux driver and it is not easy to make it work with Linux but possible.
If I had to buy another card I would buy some other more Linux friendly vendor.
Digital camera Review: Doesn't install on all laptops.
Summary: 2 Stars
The card installed nicely on my Dell Inspiron, butthe installation hung on my HP Pavilion (several
people have described similar experiences).
Updated drivers on the website didn't work either.
Interesting neither Linksys nor HP have mentioned
this in their support databases. Given the number
of responses this can't be a fluke.
Digital camera Review: Doesn't work on my HP ZE4145 Either
Summary: 3 Stars
I was running the linksys A+B card (which worked fine but had terrible reception...could barely go to the next room without getting "poor" reception). I then decided to try out the wireless G system, So I bought a wireless G router...which I wasn't going to hook up until i could see the reception of my G-card on the A+B Router. It worked really really well...From the same room I wanted to use it in, I went from "below average" reception to "very good." I was impressed...then after I restarted my machine about ten minutes later, I had the same exact problem that another reviewer noted with his HP ZE4125 (which is the same machine with less ram--i think). Basically, when the card is inserted, the system hangs up (100% of the processor is used so you can't do anything). As soon as you disconnect the card, bingo...your system is back and runnning...but without your network capabilities (unless you have a wired lan). It really bummed me out because I am in the Caribbean, and I can't exactly go to the nearest bestbuy and get a replacement.I decided to give the linksys 3 stars, even though It's not working because a customer service rep is trying to be as helpful as he can. Plus, I did see the card in action for about ten minutes...and it worked really well. I'm not sure if this is just an HP laptop issue...I'm going to try it on my dad's laptop tomorrow. Bottom line: If you live in the US...get this card (if you don't have an HP) and try it out. stick with the tried and true "b" cards...they're slower, but they've been around for years now...and all the bugs are worked out.
I will post an addendum to this review as soon as I resolve it with Linksys. BTW...the linksys G router works really well...My fixed wireless internet connection (we don't have cable or dsl here) detects it!...and my desktops were all connected without a hitch.
Digital camera Review: Doing the job 54.0 Mbps at a time
Summary: 5 Stars
I ordered this item to replace my previous one of 4 years (which I broke from dropping the laptop on it). These units are sturdy and efficient. Word of suggestion to reduce conflicts with XP: instead of following Linksys installation directions (CD software first then hardware) install the adapter first, let XP install wizard start-up and tell you when to run the CD. That way you install the drivers without installing all the proprietary software that can cause conflicts if you change wifi locations often.
The seller described item correctly, it would not have been apparent that this was V2 instead V4 like I had previously.
Digital camera Review: Don't buy this card...
Summary: 1 Stars
Tried to install this card on both a Windows 2000 SP4 PC and a Windows XP Pro SP3 PC with the same result...the drivers would NOT install, no matter what I tried. By the way, I've been working with computers for a living for 22 years, and have never seen anything that can't be installed properly. After wasting about 8 hours of my life trying to install it, I finally gave up and put it back in the box it came in. Installed a different model Linksys card in about 5 minutes with no problems. Unless you have an immense amount of time to try to figure out how to get the drivers to install, do NOT purchase this card.