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Pros:

english (2)

• ...phone technician was very knowledgeable, friendly and spoke very good English . We have used these products in different environments for a...[1.0]
• ...English and the customer support people were speaking fairly good English but with a heavy Indian or other accent. If Linksys is going to...[0.4]

location (2)

• ...you want. It also doesn't require a power cord, so there are no issues with location in that regard. The setup software is easy to use and the adapter...[0.8]
• ...a 10 dB change in sensitivity (3:1 in signal strength). The best location for my WUSB54g turned out to be on the side of the monitor,...[0.8]

performance (2)

• ...computer with the WUSB54G. It had no bitrate fluctuation and the performance was great . (So it isn't my access point). Right now I am shopping for...[1.0]
• ...I had installed half a dozen of WUSB54G adapters, performance is ok while it's working, but it is just not stable enough especially...[0.65]

price (6)

• ...This compact dynamo has never disappointed me yet. Very good buy compared to the electronic mega stores.......[1.0]
• ...no need to open the case (though I don't mind doing so) and a great deal , IMO....[1.0]
• ...them from the Linksys website. The product works well now and the price was excellent . ...[1.0]
• ...to easily reach the top shelf of my computer desk. Overall, a great buy and I'd recommend it....[1.0]

reception quality (5)

• ...This product works really awesome. I have no trouble with reception . I have this product hidden in a secret compartment on my desk...[1.0]
• ...install the driver before using. It works flawlessly and gave me excellent reception . I've been using this since yesterday so i'll update this within...[0.8]
• ...with this adapter is downstairs and across the house and I have good-very good reception at all times. Couldn't be happier with what I paid (less than...[0.8]
• ...best place for reception. However, a couple feet away I get great reception . So the adapter on its USB cable goes where it picks up great...[0.8]

results (2)

• ...changes in Ubuntu 6.10. It worked "out of the box" and delivered excellent results . It will deliver better speeds when connected to USB 2.0 ports...[0.8]
• ...waiting. It took about an hour to resolve the problem which was a result of a bad Windows TCP/IP driver install, not Linksys' software or their...[-0.8]

shape (1)

• ...time! I couldn't believe it! It was described as an item in great shape - and that's how it was. It was packaged in its original box...[0.8]

signal strength (2)

• ...little time to install. The G router is two floors up. Getting very good signal strength . Very happy....[1.0]
• ...Sustain: Good signal strength . Gotta love the Wireless G. Improve: Only good for a desktop...[0.8]

usability (9)

• ...however, it is small, cute and gets me decent range. It was easier to install than i thought it would be.i am not networking literate so it...[1.0]
• ...for a third computer in our home. Very easy install and very easy to use !...[1.0]
• ...is the 2nd Linksys WUSB54G I have bought as I have found them simple to install (see exception below), reliable and they provide great throughput...[1.0]
• ...purchased this reconditioned and am extremely happy with it. Easy to install and working perfectly. My modem is in an inconvenient place...[1.0]

working (11)

• ...This wireless USB adapter works great in my apartment, it was just what I needed to have internet...[0.9]
• ...FIRST OF ALL I'M HAPPY WITH THE PRODUCT AND IT'S WORKING GOOD . I WILL RECOMMEND TO OTHER BUYERS. CARLITO805...[0.9]
• ...It is not as fast as being direct connected via wire, but it worked just great for me. I have been very satisfied with it. I only notice the...[0.9]
• ...have not been able to exceed 10 Mbs and sometimes only 5 Mbs. Worked nicely as a temporary connection while my cable modem was moved. Much...[0.9]

Cons:

design (3)

• ...I was wondering if it were me. There is a design problem with this product. It does not provide adequate connectivity...[-0.8]
• ...and network admin, I've got zero patience for such games and poor design on my home systems as I have enough troubleshooting during the...[-0.8]
• ...like the size, the problem is performance. I think there is a flaw in the design of their receivers. I am connected to a Linksys WAP54G with...[-1.0]

leaking (2)

• ...that came with the adapter. It has a confirmed serious memory leak problem . By this I mean that after running the utility (which sits in...[-0.8]
• ...reviews. And besides, that was a long time ago and since a memory leak is the worst kind of bug in the world, surely they would have fixed it by...[-1.0]

returns (3)

• ...restart your PC periodically to reclaim the memory, or just return the whole thing as a defective product and get another adapter (e.g., Netgear)....[-0.6400000000000001]
• ...Cisco merger) which has to run a static IP and 2 which have been returned for weak reception. In the same room with my $15 special G card (85%...[-0.6400000000000001]
• ...and had posted about it on the internets, needless to say, I returned this product as defective ....[-0.6400000000000001]

sound quality (2)

• ...cost of support. 3.99 a minute. ( I don't know if that includes listening for many minutes to bad music.) You can get 3 months support for $199, 6 months for...[-0.6400000000000001]
• ...I don't know if that includes listening for many minutes to bad music .) You can get 3 months support for $199, 6 months for $299 or...[-0.8]

throughput (2)

• ...to install (see exception below), reliable and they provide great throughput / speed. I use one on an XP machine and the other on a Vista...[0.8]
• ...adapter would work. Would I experience connectivity problems? Throughput problems ? I'm happy to say that the USB adapter performs as reliably...[-0.8]