Linksys WMP54G Wireless-G PCI Adapter
Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
  • Worked GREAT, right out of the box
  • Constantly disconnects
  • Works Great
  • Still going
  • pretty good... but not really
Linksys WMP54G Wireless-G PCI Adapter

Manufacturer: Linksys
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:
  • Operates in the 2.4 GHz frequency spectrum with speeds up to 54 Mbps
  • Complies with IEEE 802.11g draft standards, and is backwards compatible with IEEE 802.11b products
  • Installs in most desktops and lets you put your computer almost anywhere in the building
  • Up to 128-bit WEP encryption
  • Compatible with Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, and XP

ASIN: B000085BD8
Release Date: 2003-01-17
Linksys WMP54G Wireless-G PCI Adapter

Product Description

The Linksys WMP54G Wireless-G PCI Card for Windows PC connects you with Wireless-G networks at speeds up to 54Mbps. It also has backward compatibility to interoperate with all the 11Mbps Wireless-B (802.11b) products found in homes, businesses, and public wireless hotspots around the country. With 128-bit security encryption, wireless data transfer is extremely secure. 128-Bit Encryption Toll-Free Tech Support from Linksys ! Year Linksys Limited Warranty Includes SetUp Wizard CD-ROM and user's guide

Amazon.com Product Description

The Linksys Wireless-G PCI card installs in most desktops and lets you use your computer almost anywhere in the building, without the cost and hassle of running network cables. Now you don't have to drill holes in the walls and climb through the attic or cellar to get connected to the network. Once you're connected, you can keep in touch with your e-mail, access the Internet, use instant messaging to chat with friends, and share files and other resources such as printers and network storage with other computers on the network.

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.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Worked GREAT, right out of the box.......2007-12-11

Had no problems and it is fast and works wonderfully in my very LARGE house.

1 out of 5 stars Constantly disconnects.......2007-12-07

I have 3 laptops that never, ever lose connectivity to my router - so don't go blaminig my problem on that! But his card? OMG Let's just put it this way, I have my 128bit passcode memorized because I use it DAILY!!! Yes, I've downloaded the latest driver. Yes, I've changed all the settings as suggested. Yes, I've tried everything suggested. It's just a piece of junk. And according to Linksys blogs, other cards for towers have similar problems. Linksys just lost a loyal customer.

5 out of 5 stars Works Great.......2007-11-07

This Wireless card works great with my WRT54G Linksys router. I use WPA with
MAC address filters on my router and all my wireless connections with this card work better than when the PC was connected directly with the DSL router.

Easy installation and setup.

5 out of 5 stars Still going.......2007-10-16

Purchased this wireless card several years ago and have used it in a few computers I've owned. Still working perfectly to this day with no problems.

2 out of 5 stars pretty good... but not really.......2007-09-29

This is a good piece of equipment when it works... when it isn't working it is sometimes the buggiest internet connection ever. Maybe its the combo that sucks... I have an airport express wireless router by apple, since I have a couple mac laptops in my house, and my desktop (a hp media center m7750n) is a door down the hall. I never get 5 bars... sometimes it just doesn't work... and sometimes i get a message that says access: local only which just means im so close yet so far away from internet connection. Do not buy this product unless you're very patient.
Linksys WMP54GS Wireless-G PCI Card with SpeedBooster
Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
  • Decent device
  • GREAT UNIT!!!!
  • Good with vista
  • Not For Me!
  • Intermittant connection = terrible
Linksys WMP54GS Wireless-G PCI Card with SpeedBooster

Manufacturer: Linksys
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:
  • High-speed Wireless-G for your desktop PC, now with SpeedBooster performance enhancement
  • Put your PC wherever you want, with no cabling hassle
  • New SpeedBooster technology increases wireless network performance by up to 35%
  • Also interoperates with standard Wireless-G and Wireless-B networks
  • Compatible with Windows 2000, XP, and Windows Vista

ASIN: B0001D3K3A
Linksys WMP54GS Wireless-G PCI Card with SpeedBooster

Product Description

LINKSYS WMP54GS -- The Wireless-G PCI Card with SpeedBooster installs easily in most desktop and tower PCs, and gives you the freedom to put your computer anywhere in the house or office -- saving the cost and hassle of running network cables. No need to drill holes in your walls and climb through the attic or cellar to get connected to the network! For Windows PC

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Decent device.......2007-12-05

This is as good as any linksys product. Works up to expectations. Easy install. Put it in your system and forget it.

4 out of 5 stars GREAT UNIT!!!!.......2007-11-03

This unit works great! It was easy to set up and has given me no problems. I should've gotten one sooner!

5 out of 5 stars Good with vista.......2007-10-31

I bought this card because it was VISTA tested, and sure enough it works great. It took me about 10 min to get it sorted out. The installation directions are straight forward, but are pointless. I allowed VISTA to do its 'thing.' The signal is not at full strength, but I can download and surf the web still!!! My router is on the other side of my house.

1 out of 5 stars Not For Me!.......2007-10-27

Installed and re-installed several times with no success. Did not work for me and got refund. Amazon was great as always and these things happen. Re-installed my original adapter. Thanks Amazon!

2 out of 5 stars Intermittant connection = terrible.......2007-10-03

Do not buy this piece of junk. I recently set up an office for one of my clients and I wanted to save some money so I bought the less expensive linksys WRT54G and the matching linksys pci cards with speedbooster. This set up has not been consistent since day one. I am replacing the entire thing with a netgear router and netgear cards.

Super G 802.11BG Wireless Pci 64 Bit Xp Compliant Turbo Mode
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • It works quite well,
  • Beats out the competition for XP compliant Wireless PCI cards
  • It works!
  • Works Good.
  • Easiest route I have ever installed!
Super G 802.11BG Wireless Pci 64 Bit Xp Compliant Turbo Mode

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ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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  • PCI
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ASIN: B000M5U9GI
Super G 802.11BG Wireless Pci 64 Bit Xp Compliant Turbo Mode

Product Description

The MSI PC60G Wireless 11g Turbo G PCI card offers higher data rate than standard 802.11g based on the MSI Turbo G Mode technology. Experiencing the high throughput of the MSI Turbo G Mode, MSI Turbo G series wireless products are highly recommended as your best choices, and are suggested to function with MSI Turbo G series wireless products to optimize performance. In addition, the PC60G comes equipped with the ability to help prevent access to sensitive data on the network to secure over the air transmissions with 64/128-bit WEP, WPA, and WPA2 encryption.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars It works quite well, .......2007-12-30

The product is excellent. I was getting dropped signals with both of my other wireless adapters, one from Netgear and one from Zonet. This always has excellent signal strength and does not drop the signal.

The four stars instead of five is because the instructions are incomprehensible. It gives the feeling they were written by people who did not understand English very well. I wanted to turn on encryption, but have no idea how to do it even after struggling with the poorly written directions. I can turn on encryption for one session, but as soon as I disconnect, it cannot reconnect unless I turn encryption off... Oh, well, it is fine as long as I don't try to mess around with it.

5 out of 5 stars Beats out the competition for XP compliant Wireless PCI cards.......2007-12-23

I had nothing but trouble with the Netgear wireless PCI card (NETGEAR WG311 Wireless-G PCI Adapter) that came with my XP PC. It kept locking up my PC at the worst possible times, and nothing I tried, even with the help of Netgear's tech support, was able to eliminate the problem. An attempted Trendnet replacement (Trendnet TEW423PI 54Mbps 802.11g Wireless PCI) was worse; I couldn't even get any driver to load. In contrast, this MSI Turbo mode wireless PCI card has worked like a charm and with its little separate antenna gets a much better signal from my wireless router. This is an inexpensive wireless PCI card that is compatible with my XP PC system and that instantly resolved my PC's locking-up problem.

5 out of 5 stars It works!.......2007-12-23

I bought this because my crappy D-link wireless pci adapter was dying only after about 6 months into use. It was dropping connections every 10 minutes or so. Now after I plug this in, I get at least 4 bars compared to average 2-3 bars i used to get with d-link. I saw some users complain about the short antenna. Yes it is pretty short but long enough to get on top of the computer and that alone can make whole lot of difference. Otherwise spend little more money and get more expensive ones. For this price, this one is a steal. Also to anyone who bought/will buy this item. Do yourself a favor, dont use the crappy driver that comes with it. Go to ralink website and download their reference driver.

4 out of 5 stars Works Good........2007-12-18

I Bought this card for a third computer in my house and its the ferthest from the router and works fine.

5 out of 5 stars Easiest route I have ever installed!.......2007-12-18

I noted the opinions of previous raters of this product and decided to give it a try.
Not only was delivery fantastically quick, but the wireless card installed instantly and required no configuration by me! So nice to buy something that installs easily and works well.
802.11G 54 Mbps Wireless Desktop Card
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • 802.11G 54 Mbps Wireless Desktop Card
  • It works, but definitely has problems
  • Cheap and easy
  • capta rapidamente
  • awesome
802.11G 54 Mbps Wireless Desktop Card

Manufacturer: ZONET
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:
  • IEEE 802.11b/g
  • 2.4 GHz to 2.4835 GHz
  • 2dBi with SMA Connectors
  • 54Mbps Auto-fallback
  • 12 dBm IEEE 802.11g

ASIN: B000G6U4TU
802.11G 54 Mbps Wireless Desktop Card

Product Description

Zonet strictly follows international standards to develop low cost, easy-to-use and reliable products to meet majority industry and home user requirements. With strong R&D, QC (Quality Control), and technical support teams, Zonet designs, manufactures, sells quality products and provides services to protect users investment.PRODUCT FEATURES:Complies with 2.4GHz IEEE802.11g/b Standard;Complies with PCI 2.2 Standard;Booster mode to enhance data throughput rate;Support WPA and 64/128-bit WEP Encryption;Low Power Consumption.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars 802.11G 54 Mbps Wireless Desktop Card .......2007-12-26

802.11G 54 Mbps Wireless Desktop Card
Easy to install, cheap, and works very well.

2 out of 5 stars It works, but definitely has problems.......2007-12-21

I bought this because of the price, and because I thought a pci card would work better than the USB adapter. I had been using a Netgear USB adapter one that kept dropping the wireless signal. This one did the same thing. Yes, the router is in the other room so there is one wall in between, but still it must be at most 8 ft. away! It kept going from 2 to 4 bars (out of 5) no matter how I moved the antenna or my computer.

I recently got the MSI PC60G Turbo G from Amazon, and already it has consistent 5 bars. It doesn't drop the signal for 5 seconds every minute like both of the other ones. I hope this MSI one is a better choice, and I am returning this one to Amazon.

4 out of 5 stars Cheap and easy.......2007-12-17

This card is inexpensive and works with the Windows Zero Configuration utility. I have purchased and installed many in my client's machines. No complaints.

5 out of 5 stars capta rapidamente.......2007-12-17

al encender el computador busca rapidamente la señal disponible , mantiene su funcionamiento , la recomiendo .

5 out of 5 stars awesome.......2007-11-30

The product was SO EASY to install - software too. It delivers greater value for the price. Look no further - this card is the answer.
D-Link DWL-G550 High-Powered Wireless-G PCI Adapter
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • nice range
  • Everything I'd Hoped
  • Solved the problem
  • The BEST wireless NIC available.
  • Very Impressive
D-Link DWL-G550 High-Powered Wireless-G PCI Adapter

Manufacturer: D-Link Systems, Inc.
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:
  • Business Class Wireless Connectivity of up to 108Mbps for your Desktop
  • High Powered Output for Greater Signal Reception and Stronger Connection to Router or Access Point
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D-Link DWL-G550 High-Powered Wireless-G PCI Adapter

Product Description

Powered by D-Link 108G Technology, this High-Powered Desktop Adapter is capable of delivering a maximum wireless signal rate of up to 108Mbps when used with other D-Link Wireless 108G devices. The DWL-G550 is also backward compatible with virtually all 802.11b/g networks and devices. The high-powered output featured on the DWL-G550 offers extended wireless signal reception while adhering to industry standards. Higher output power allows this client device to receive and maintain strong signals from wireless routers and access points at further distances.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars nice range.......2007-11-02

Adapter has pretty good range. It installed without any problems on windows XP. Downloaded new drivers. It picked up several more wireless networks than before with laptop wireless card. Sometimes adapter will connect at 11mbps when it could connect at higher speed. After a few seconds it will connect at 54mbps.

5 out of 5 stars Everything I'd Hoped.......2007-09-11

I purchased this NIC a few days ago to replace my dying, Microsoft, USB network adapter, and it's fantastic. If I have my two Dell laptops in the same room with the PC that is equiped with this card and, one at a time, do an internet speed test at dslreports.com, the PC equiped with this card consistently performs at about 150Kb/s faster than both laptops (my laptops rate at about 1500Kb/s whereas the PC with this card rates at about 1650Kb/s). My only very minor gripe is I wish the cord connecting the antenna to the card was a bit longer, but I'd imagine that could degrade the signal a little, so perhaps it's best the way it is. It may be a little more pricy than other NIC options out there but, in my opinion, it's well worth it.

4 out of 5 stars Solved the problem.......2007-08-23

Having trouble getting a reliable connection in different parts of the house using the supposed best consumer grade Wireless adapters, I found this adapter and installed it in two different systems located at disperate ends of the house. So far, after 2 months, I have not had any complaints about the reliability of the connection. The setup was seemless. The only problem, which really isnt one, is that I neglected to delete the software for the old adapter and ran into some errors. Once I Uninstalled that software all worked perfectly. I think it was worth the extra cost for the extra strength signal.

5 out of 5 stars The BEST wireless NIC available........2007-07-17

This card has 3 to 10 times the power of most other cards at 100mw (most are 10-30mw). It works where every other card I have tried has failed including wireless N and MIMO cards. To connect at 108G, you need a router rated at that speed. Save your self the trouble and frustration and get this card.

5 out of 5 stars Very Impressive.......2007-07-14

Over the years I've installed a lot of wireless devices on my home network and those of friends and family members. I can fully endorse this product. Installation on an older computer, with WinXP was probably one of the easiest installs I've ever done, but more importantly, the signal strength of this wireless adapter was awesome. We had previously checked the range of the D-Link router with a laptop and the signal was barely recognized. (The router is on the 3rd story, opposite side of the building.) Once the DWL-G550 was installed it registered a full signal and was communicating with the router at 48-54 MBps which was impressive.
Linksys Wireless G PCI Adapter with SRX400
Average customer rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars
  • Do NOT buy if you are using LINUX!
  • Up And Running After a Little Fiddling
Linksys Wireless G PCI Adapter with SRX400

Manufacturer: Linksys
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:
  • Data Rates - Up to 54Mbps
  • Frequency Band - 2.4GHz
  • Channels - 11 CH (US, Canada), 13 CH (ETSI), 14 CH (Japan)
  • Modulation - CCK, DBPSK, DQPSK, OFDM
  • Security - 64/128-Bit WEP

ASIN: B000FAO7KE
Linksys Wireless G PCI Adapter with SRX400

Product Description

The Linksys Wireless G PCI Adapter with SRX400 lets you put your computer almost anywhere in the building, without the cost and hassle of running network cables. Now you don't have to drill holes in your walls and climb through the attic or cellar to get connected to the network. It's the simple way to add or upgrade wireless connectivity in your desktop computer. 802.11g and 802.11b standards New SRX technology - Up to 10 times faster than standard Wireless-G (802.11g) SRX also increases wireless range by up to 3 times; reduces dead spots in coverage area Works with SRX, SRX200, standard Wireless-G and Wireless-B networks Installs in most desktop and tower PCs External antenna System Requirements - Microsoft Windows 2000 or XP Dimensions - 4.8 x 8.7 x 0.9

Customer Reviews:

1 out of 5 stars Do NOT buy if you are using LINUX!.......2007-03-24

I made the mistake of buying this product when my entire house uses Linux. I figured it would probably be autodetected, and if it wasn't, I could use ndiswrapper. Yea right. This thing was pretty much a doorstop for me. It's adapter was undetected, the wireless signal it put out for my working (non-SRX400) adapter was EXTREMELY poor, and overall it was a huge rip off. I just sent it back for a return and bought the latest version of the Linksys WRT54G Wireless-G Router. Please, get that! Don't fall for this overpriced scam, especially if you use Linux.

LINUX USERS BEWARE!

(By the way, I'm an Ubuntu 6.10 user, in case you're interested)

4 out of 5 stars Up And Running After a Little Fiddling.......2007-01-07

Nearly all components for our home network are Linksys (a very few Buffalo components that are being replaced over time). The network currently supports 4 desktops (1 linux, 1 Win2000, 2 WinXP), four laptops (1 linux, 3 WinXP), and four printers with a broadband internet connection.

[...]

The install onto a Windows 2000 SP-4 English system was fairly straightforward, just one glitch. The setup requests that the adapter be put into the PC only after installing the driver, but following these instructions the setup software does not properly execute on reboot after inserting the hardware. After three tries, I decided to try the hardware install before the software (i.e., do what Linksys' instructions say not to...), and it worked like a charm. From that point, configuring the card and connecting to the network took 1-2 minutes.

In terms of performance, using a Linksys SRX-400 wireless router (a product that is matched specifically to this adapter) in a room that is located one floor above and one room away from the router, signal strength was marginally better (four percentage points on Linksys' configuration monitor or ~5.6% stronger) than with the previous Linksys wireless G "with Speedbooster" adapter. Throughput seems to be faster, but I have not performed any serious testing to confirm. Note that the nearness of the PC to the router limits the "SRX" capability. I suspect that the relative performance (i.e., compared against a "standard" 802.11g setup) would improve with some increased distance.

Buyers should note that there is no manual shipped with the adapter. If you want one, you must print from the CD or download from Linksys' internet site.

Conclusions:
* You can safely buy this product for use on Windows 2000 (and probably also Windows XP, but I didn't install on that platform).
* The product exhibited no problems on an average home network configured almost exclusively with Linksys components.
* The PC would be good for someone building a wireless network from scratch or upgrading from 802.11b equipment.
* However, if you are considering a replacement of an existing Linksys "speedbooster" adapter AND your PC is not far from the router AND you are experiencing solid throughput performance, the upgrade may not be worthwhile.
* You should be prepared to try a few workarounds on the software and hardware installation sequence.

Hope this helps!
Lenovo ThinkPad 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini-PCI Express Adapter - network adapter ( 40Y7026 )
Average customer rating: Not rated
    Lenovo ThinkPad 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini-PCI Express Adapter - network adapter ( 40Y7026 )

    Manufacturer: Lenovo
    ProductGroup: CE
    Binding: Electronics

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    Product Features:
    • Satisfaction Ensured.
    • Manufactured to the Highest Quality Available.
    • With True Enhanced Performance.
    • Latest Technical Development.

    ASIN: B000BR0EOE
    Lenovo ThinkPad 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini-PCI Express Adapter - network adapter ( 40Y7026 )

    Product Description

    The new ThinkPad 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini-PCI Express Adapter lets you upgrade your wireless ready ThinkPad system. Mini-PCI Express is a new form factor for internal Wireless LAN connectivity for ThinkPad systems; so future offerings are expected to use Mini-PCI Express as well. Whether you work from the office or on the road, this option enables connectivity to existing 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g networks. It improves mobility and provides the performance necessary for high bandwidth applications such as Multimedia delivery, IP telephony and large file transfers. This high-performance Wi-Fi adapter ships complete with ThinkVantage Access Connections. This easy to use utility allows you to seamlessly switch between wired and wireless environments, managing security settings, printers, home page and other location-specific settings automatically. Compatibility with the 802.11b and 802.11g protocols lets you leverage the large install base of 802.11b technology. You also benefit from higher data rates up to 54 Mbps when connecting to an 802.11g or 802.11a-based access point. In addition, this adapter supports most major wireless encryption policies. You can feel confident of your ability to connect to a wireless network when you want and know that your wireless connection is protected.cted.
    D-Link DWL-AG530 Wireless PCI Adapter, 802.11 a/g, 108Mbps
    Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
    • This product so good
    • Amazing
    • Issues with the adapter make it hard to recommended
    • BEST TECH SUPPORT I KNOW OF
    • Not as pictured here at Amazon. Poor product.
    D-Link DWL-AG530 Wireless PCI Adapter, 802.11 a/g, 108Mbps

    Manufacturer: D-Link Systems, Inc.
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    D-Link DWL-AG530 Wireless PCI Adapter, 802.11 a/g, 108Mbps

    Product Description

    D-Link, the industry pioneer in wireless networking, introduces another breakthrough in wireless connectivity the D-Link AirPremier AG DWL-AG530 Wireless PCI Adapter. This tri-mode, dualband adapter gives your desktop PC a versatile way to wirelessly connect to any one of three available wireless networks 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11a that operate in two discrete, noninterfering frequency bands: 2.4GHz and 5GHz. So, whether you're at the office, school, at home or enjoying a cup of coffee at a public hotspot, you have the confidence in knowing you can access any active network.

    If you're a network administrator, the versatile 802.11a/b/g-compatible DWL-AG530 gives you an immediate way to expand to your existing wireless network and protect your overall network investment. By installing DWL-AG530s in desktops throughout your organization, your employees can access wireless APs or routers from their desktop PCs. And as your company expands or reorganizes, you won't have to keep pulling and plugging Ethernet cable because no matter where the work-station is relocated, it is still connected to the network. When you add an 802.11a/b/g access point (D-Link AirPremier AG DWL-7100AP) or router (D-Link AirPremier AG DI-784), to your wireless network, you will have an end-to-end wireless solution.

    With the enhancement of D-Link 108AG mode, the DWL-AG530 can achieve wireless speeds up to 108Mbps in a pure D-Link 108AG environment through the use of new wireless technology such as Packet Bursting, FastFrame, Compression & Encryption, and Turbo mode. This provides a bandwidth large enough to handle video/audio streaming and Video on Demand (VoD applications). The additional (802.11a) 5GHz band also offers a way to quickly transfer data in a frequency range that does not experience interference or interruptions.

    WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) and 802.1x user authentication are both integrated into the DWL-AG530 chipset to offer enhanced

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars This product so good.......2007-03-21

    This One is working all weather.I trust Them,I Have totally 7 products.I love Them.Because It is working anywhere in my House,evenly under my Basement.If We want stronger signal,We can upgrade Them with wireless omni antenna 2.4 .OH My men It is so perfecly.

    5 out of 5 stars Amazing.......2007-01-12

    The absolute best NIC w/ antenna combo available to this date. Extremely good range and the Atheros chipset is awesome. Buy this.

    2 out of 5 stars Issues with the adapter make it hard to recommended.......2006-04-10

    First off, I do have some knowledge about computers and networking so you can be reassured that I have gone through a lot of trouble with this product.

    When I first received the product it was working fine for the must part, although there would be issues here and there. Then I started getting low or no signal, and the A- radio died out.
    Apparently the Netgear dual band pci adapter is way better in terms of(wag311) connecting. D-link's software seems as if you operating a non-working machine that's says its working.

    As for tech suport, it took one of my family members hours on the phone all day, to finally get a new unit Rma'd to him. The new unit is actually an older model- the hardwired antenna, which I don't like but I figured, maybe it will work. So far it "works" but the signal strenght is not so great at times, as the first one used to be.

    Trouble with the di-784 happened also, but I have received the firmware upgrade for that so I am waiting to see what happens. In short, it takes a lot of convicing tech support that something is wrong, I even switched adapters in my computer with the netgear, AND tried using the d-link in another computer, you also shouldnt have to call 5 times, from morning to night and wait to get an RMA.

    I hope my router doesnt' act up, I am starting to think that D-link is horriblr, but atleast the new di-784 firmware makes some interesting changes. Stay tuned.

    5 out of 5 stars BEST TECH SUPPORT I KNOW OF.......2006-04-09

    This is the third D-Link component in my wireless family.
    The product i recieved is exactly as pictured. I bought this unit for the cabled antenna. The solid oak desk would have hampered reception for any antenna mounted on a pci card.
    The unit installed easily. My problems started when i tried to connect to my 2+ year old D-Link DI-624 router. Could not get properly connected. But no worries. D-Link's 24/7 live tech support to the rescue. Great stuff in a day of fading product support.
    Turned out i needed to upgrade the firmware of the 2 year old router. That was simple and fast.
    Reception is pretty good all the way down to the basement with the router on the second floor. File transfer could be faster, but the cable internet connection is shared flawlessly with no loss of speed.
    The 2+ year old DWL-G650 wireles card in this notebook still works great too.

    1 out of 5 stars Not as pictured here at Amazon. Poor product........2006-03-24

    Frist what you see is not what you get. Picture is of the DWL-G550
    The DWL-AG530 should be recalled because the Antenna cable is directly attached to the board. So every time you move your antenna the connection to the board is also moved and your connection will deterorate over time. D-Link has a new product out that fixed this problem. The DWL-G550 has a great Antenna that screws into the board and fixes the poor design of the DWL-AG530.
    -----------DO NOT BUY THE DWL-AG530-------------
    Check out the DWL-G550 or one that has a detachable antenna!
    Network Adapter - Mini-pci Type III B - Wireless 802.11B / G
    Average customer rating: Not rated
      Network Adapter - Mini-pci Type III B - Wireless 802.11B / G

      Manufacturer: Gigabyte
      ProductGroup: CE
      Binding: Electronics

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      ASIN: B000GM7OYC
      Network Adapter - Mini-pci Type III B - Wireless 802.11B / G

      Product Description

      The WIAG02 Super G miniPCI Adapter delivers the fastest available wireless connection. This Super G Wireless Adapter communicates over the 2.4GHz 802.11g wireless standard with throughput up to 15 times faster than the 11Mbps 802.11b while still remaining fully backward compatible with that standard.
      Hawking Hi-Speed Wireless-G PCI Card (HWP54G)
      Average customer rating: 2 out of 5 stars
      • vettekid95
      • Drops out occassionally & mysteriously starts functioning
      • WinXP and Linux
      • Worst piece of junk
      • Don't buy
      Hawking Hi-Speed Wireless-G PCI Card (HWP54G)

      Manufacturer: Hawking Technology
      ProductGroup: CE
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      • Speeds of up to 11Mbps or 54Mbps
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      • Upgradeable antenna with Hawking's Hi-Gain 2.4GHz Wireless Range Extending Antennas

      ASIN: B0000DIEO6
      Hawking Hi-Speed Wireless-G PCI Card (HWP54G)

      Product Description

      The HWP54G is a Wireless-G PCI Desktop Adapter featuring the latest in wireless chip technology. Experience incredible data transfer speeds with Hawking's entire line of 802.11g Wireless products. Getting a wireless network connection to your desktop computer has never been easier and faster. The HWP54G is also fully backwards compatible with all 802.11b products already on the market. Today's demanding networks call for demanding, hi-speed products and Hawking delivers. This Wireless-G PCI Network Adapter allows the user to connect to any 802.11b or g local Wireless Access Point using their Desktop PC. At speeds of up to 11Mbps, or 54Mbps browsing the Internet and sharing files is fast and easy. Security issues are also alleviated using 128-bit WEP encryption to protect from outside intruders. Upgrading the antenna for extended range on the HWP54G is easy using Hawking's Hi-Gain 2.4GHz Wireless Range Extending Antennas.

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars vettekid95.......2007-01-27

      Product arrived quickly and in perfect condition. Installed very easily and was recognized immediately by Windows XP. No trouble configuring... all pretty much automatic. I highly recommend this product and seller to anyone looking for a wireless PCI desktop card.

      2 out of 5 stars Drops out occassionally & mysteriously starts functioning.......2006-12-02

      For the most part, this works for me. In my current apartment, the antennae has a direct line of sight to the wireless router about 20 feet away and I find that occassionally my wireless connection stops functioning. No amount of rebooting my computer, router or modem worked, so I suspect it's the card or the driver. I also encountered similar problems as one of the other reviewers, where I tried downloading a supposedly more up-to-date driver from their website and ended up not getting any functionality at all.

      4 out of 5 stars WinXP and Linux.......2006-09-26

      With the default antenna this card sucks but you can pick up one of hawking's Hi-Grin antennas for cheep and this card is great.

      I have it up and running in WinXP SP2 and in Linux. I'm shooting though two houses and the access point is about 80 ft away. I have about a 75% to 95% connection quality with little to no drops.

      1 out of 5 stars Worst piece of junk.......2006-05-18

      Generally I don't write reviews. But this is so bad that I am compelled to write my first review. Just bad product. Just 10 feet away from the wireless router - no obstructions and still has dropped connections every 5 min. Tried everything under the sun. Driving me nuts. Need to buy another card now. Stay away.

      1 out of 5 stars Don't buy.......2006-04-24

      This wireless adapter is a piece of junk. Hawking Technologies shipped it with the wrong driver, as stated on their website:

      "HWP54G OR HWC54G IS NOT WORKING CORRECTLY - WRONG DRIVER"

      Who does it affect?

      "Customers who have purchased a HWC54G Wireless-G CardBus Card or a HWP54G Wireless-G PCI card from 4/1/2005 to the present."

      And when you go to download an "updated" driver, lo and behold it's the same driver that they're claiming doesn't work.

      Purchase this product to your supreme frustration and disappointment.

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