Linksys WMP300N (WMP54GX) Pre-802.11n Wireless Adapter
- Interface Compatibility: PCI
- WLAN Standards: IEEE 802.11g/b IEEE 802.11n
- Form Factor: Internal Adapter
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Receiving through walls, with the greatest of ease.
Pros
Easy to install, and wildly capable.
Cons
The antenna, while quite effective, evokes the occasional "what the hell is that?" from visitors.
Recommended it?
Yes
The Bottom Line:
Costs a little bit more, and the antenna isn't the most attractive, but the function far outweighs the form.
The WMP300N, a draft N wireless PCI adapter that has a price mark a bit higher than most ($65) but an ability to function far and above the competition. If it helps, one thing I couldn't find before my purchase is the length of the tether between the card and the antenna. It's about 44"
My layout: The cable comes into the duplex from the basement. The modem is in the basement. The router is in the basement. The computer is on the second floor, in a sturdy brick building.
The problem: The laptop is able to receive the signal, albeit weak and location sensitive. The desktop, a little more stationary, and usually resides in a corner opposite of the router. Even with the existing internal adapter, my signal was 1-2 bars with the occasional dropout.
The solution: The WMP300N. The box has the usual Linksys upbeat, self serving reference to how fast, and how far reaching it is. Long ago I and most others have written this off as a leap in marketing ability rather than engineering. Whilst this may still hold true, the 300N is proved to be an exception to this rule of wordplay.
Why I am happy: Plugged into Vista64, second only to XP64 as impossible to acquire drivers for anything, and it was recognized and self installed. From approximately 65 feet, and through two hardwood floors, I now have a full, unwavering signal.
My connection is through a G router, and the range is fantastic, although I have not tested its limits. The box proclaims Range 4X and Speed 12x. If your existing card is on the fringe, this is the adapter you're looking for.
My layout: The cable comes into the duplex from the basement. The modem is in the basement. The router is in the basement. The computer is on the second floor, in a sturdy brick building.
The problem: The laptop is able to receive the signal, albeit weak and location sensitive. The desktop, a little more stationary, and usually resides in a corner opposite of the router. Even with the existing internal adapter, my signal was 1-2 bars with the occasional dropout.
The solution: The WMP300N. The box has the usual Linksys upbeat, self serving reference to how fast, and how far reaching it is. Long ago I and most others have written this off as a leap in marketing ability rather than engineering. Whilst this may still hold true, the 300N is proved to be an exception to this rule of wordplay.
Why I am happy: Plugged into Vista64, second only to XP64 as impossible to acquire drivers for anything, and it was recognized and self installed. From approximately 65 feet, and through two hardwood floors, I now have a full, unwavering signal.
My connection is through a G router, and the range is fantastic, although I have not tested its limits. The box proclaims Range 4X and Speed 12x. If your existing card is on the fringe, this is the adapter you're looking for.
