Wireless Signal Booster for Linksys 802.11b Wireless PROD Only

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• Reviewed by: donbrownzd

  08-07-04

  Duration of ownership: 1 Years

  Strengths: Increases the signal strength on a WRT54G.

  Weaknesses:Costs a lot.

  Overall Evaluation: I've used this for about a year or longer now, on my WRT54G router. This unit is, in fact compatible with the WRT54G, and does make a difference. It was the difference between constantly dropping connections and now I have a stable high performance network. In fact it boosted the signal to a point where I get signal almost 1000' from the house. Due to some steel "I" beams and such being used as structural members, I had quite a few dark spots on the lower floor, and this seemed to power the signal enough to over come the instabilities. If your serious about wireless, this product is worth it.

• Reviewed by: cpujt

  06-01-04

  Duration of ownership: 5 Months

  Strengths: Effectively Doubles the power output of the router you attach it to! It is completely compatible with WRT54G and any other Linksys Wireless G Access Point or Router

  Weaknesses:NONE!

  Overall Evaluation: I purchased this amplifier in hopes that my WRT54G router's distance and signal strength would be adequate for my house (3 stories). It is in the uppermost corner of the residence, in the opposite end of the house from my recroom in the basement. I wanted my laptop to be able to surf the net from there. After installation, the signal strength was a consistent 2 bars higher in Windows XP on every system in my house! (Remember, I am using the Wireless 'G' Router). One thing I also noticed was when using a 3rd party firmware such as Sveasoft's on the WRT54G, you can increase the output power from the router, which in turn becomes amplified in this box. No matter what power you output from your router, this box is essentially a 2x amplifier... Currently, I am pushing an 84 power rating (default is 34), and the amplifier doubles it. Using a Network analyzer, my signal strength is -34 as compared to my neighbors -85, -83 signals. This is measured through 3 walls, on the other side of the house. I can take my laptop down the block about 5 houses and still get 3 out of 5 bars strength now... Just a tip ;)

• Reviewed by: mcgrooter

  02-13-04

  Duration of ownership: 20 Days

  Strengths: Increases signal dramatically

  Weaknesses:Not compatible with wireless G

  Overall Evaluation: My signal was in and out across the length of my home. It worked, but occasionally would go out. I added this booster (keeping the receipt in hand because I doubted it would work). I was pleasantly surprised. It's taken care of the problem without having to move hardware or run any wire.

• Reviewed by: krampg

  02-06-04

  Duration of ownership: 5 Days

  Strengths: 1. Operated as advertised2. Increased power output3. Good value for the money

  Weaknesses:1. None

  Overall Evaluation: I have had a wireless network of linksys products in my home for a few years now. Their products always seem to work very well. I have wireless working across the home through 2 floors and many walls. The signal that I was getting worked, but was usually in the fair to good range. I installed a WSB24 booster (which took all of 5 minutes to do) and now the signal in the extreme reaches of the house are consistently in the very good range. I should have bought this puppy sooner.

• Reviewed by: mattlax34

  01-26-04

  Duration of ownership: 2 Days

  Strengths: A great product that enhances your signal for your wireless network.

  Weaknesses:None at all.

  Overall Evaluation: I have my cable modem placed in the downstairs office and use to only get a 20%-30% signal in my kitchen but with the booster, I know get a 70% signal in that room. While the price is a bit high, it is a wonderful product that I would buy again at a moment's notice.

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