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Linksys WKPC54G Network Kit
WIRELESS G 54MBPS NETWORK KIT Review, by Becky Waring October 6, 2004
Linksys WKPC54G Network Kit (includes router and PC Card)
Linksys WUSB54G USB adapter
The Linksys kit takes a different approach from the others in our roundup: It bundles the router and the PC Card into one package, so we needed to add only the WUSB54G USB adapter to complete our kit. This approach keeps the cost down--at $170, it is one of the cheapest kits we looked at. It also has thorough and simple-to-follow browser-based setup and documentation, and all the usual firewall and routing features. However, it lacks both WDS bridging support (used to extend the coverage of a network by adding more access points) and interchangeable antennas, which means you can't extend the range easily (Linksys' own $90 WRT54GS router offers both of these features). It's also a plain 802.11g model and was the slowest in our lab speed tests at 13.5 mbps. Still, this is easily fast enough for general use (such as Web browsing); it is only with seriously bandwidth-intensive tasks such as streaming video that you might notice a difference between the Linksys and other, faster kits. The WUSB54G USB adapter does not support WPA encryption; we used 128-bit WEP in our testing.
Upshot: The Linksys kit is very good all round and an excellent value, but those who need top performance or extended range should look elsewhere.
Becky Waring
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Reviewed by: knickerbocker
Strengths: Wireless works well in a large area, Good Security features
Weaknesses: Needs router reset sometimes for Internet to work.
Overall: A basic wireless networking kit at a reasonable price. Router has good wireless signal through out a large area. Easy to setup and the Wireless card can be used with laptops and Desktops for wireless connectivity.
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Reviewed by: pinyarat
Strengths: Strong signal -- No problem with MSN Messenger
Weaknesses: Somewhat complicated with setting up.
Overall: I bought this new wireless router to replace the old one. Actually, I need only wireless router but this set came to my attention because of its price. I think I got this one at a reasonable price given that I would be able to get the rebate from CompUSA! At first, it seems to have a problem with driver installation. My laptop is running with Windows XP. I am unsure what I did wrong but I asked my friend who knows more technical than I to help. He reinstalled and set up for me. Right now it is working quite well. Its signal is pretty strong. I used to use TrendNet wireless router before. Sometime TrendNet's signal seemed too low. Also, it has a problem when running with MSN Messenger. I got disconnected several times when I used MSN Messenger. With the new Linksys router, it works well so far and I do not seem to have any problem with it. I like it!
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Reviewed by: bvraju
Strengths: easy to install or re boot
Weaknesses: doesnt link to available network some times
Overall: This is a good wirelss combo pack and I am glad I bought it. This kit reasonably priced when I bought it. I liked the easy installation. It is easy to use and does not require a high level of techie expertise to install, use or troubleshoot.I am pretty much happy with the card and router as of now. It appears like the card does not link to the available network some times but does link when notebook is restarted. However, it is a good product.
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Reviewed by: cindy0586
Strengths: Good price
Weaknesses: The network is still not too stable
Overall: We got this G network set for an very bargain price of $35 Very happy for the purchsae. After plug in and install all spes. I figure that the network is not so stable. Sometime it 's need take a while for my PC to find the G network. Everything else is good..
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Reviewed by: pastel_wzb
Strengths: Notebook card works very well with other wireless routers but not the one it came with.
Weaknesses: Wireless connection keeps dropping, no matter how far my computer is away from the router!
Overall: This is a bundle of two products with huge difference of quality. The notebook card works well with other wireless routers. But the router keeps dropping the wireless connection the first day I started to use it.I'd recommend buying the router and card separately and not trying to get some bundle such as this. It may cost a little more, but in the long run it will save you money. Again, don't buy it!
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