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Linksys WUSB12 Wireless-B Compact USB Adapter
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Rating: 4.3/5 from 23 reviews Save on adapters, save on screwdriver time.Drops connection from time to time w. WinME?(Updated/revised 2/24/2004). I bought this product for use at home with the Linksys WRT54G wireless AP/router, and for use on the road with various hotspots. The installation and configuration were very easy, and at home I get close to 100% signal strength (albeit its only going through a single wall). I had no problem configuring the two devices to match and interface. Plugged into a WinME PC, the connection drops frequently, and it requires a reboot of the PC to restore it (even with the latest firmware and drivers on the WUSB12, the WRT54G, and WinME). Killing and restarting the WUSB12 utility on the PC doesn't reconnect, nor does unplugging/replugging the WUSB12, it seems to require a PC reboot, hence I suspect the problem is with WinME or perhaps that PC's USB support. Plugged into a Win2K laptop, and used with various hotspots (Borders, Starbucks, Kinkos, Holiday Inn), the product however works great, no lost connections unlike above. Its a very nice package and form factor for carrying in the laptop bag, although signal strength in those locations is usually a little poor. The WUSB12 seems to run quite hot, I'm surprised it gets as warm as it does, almost uncomfortable to hold in your hand, not that you normally would .... ExecellentI bought a new Gateway desktop computer. I already have linksys wireless router. With WUSB12, my new computer connected to the internet easily. Takes me less than 5 minutes to install. Excellent product. I will buy more from linksys. | ||||||||||||||||
Its a little bigger than I had imagined from the picture but still very compact. Absolutely a time saver over installing hardware about the same effort as PCMCIA adapaters.
I use it daily to quickly enable old Win 98 desktops I have for wireless when I need them to be networked. Since I don't need to have them all active at once I saved on the cost of permanent hardware (PCI or other) and the small size makes it easy to deal with (versus other USB wireless adapters).
Installation was a snap, software easy to install. I have used it with Win2k, Win9a and XP systems. The extension cable is a must and makes use with rear USB slots on desktops much easier. The built in antenna is not always necessary but at a distance from the router I did find it very helpful. This is another place the extension cable comes in handy as you can orient the entire adapter to the optimum location for transmission.
The only issue I have had relates to the antenna when I've used the adapter on laptops. Some laptops have the USB port inverted from the normal position this mean that the antenna ends up pointing down. If the computer is actually on your lap its probably okay but on a tabletop the antenna just can't open.
All in all a great product. I'll be getting another one shortly.