Linksys Wireless-N USB Network Adapter WUSB300N > Reviews > A little thing reaches a long way!

Author's product rating:   

Speed	Very fast
Ease of Installation	Excellent - very quick and easy
Ease of use	Very easy
Reliability	Good
Value For Money	Good

Advantages:	Small, strong signal, styligh looks
Disadvantages:	A little clumsy and obtrusive

Recommend to potential buyers:

yes

Full review

This is a review of the Linksys Wireless N USB adapter. Following my review of the Linksys wireless N router I thought I’d follow it up with the other component that makes the system complete!

So what’s this then?
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This is a USB adaptor for laptops and PC’s that connects to the wireless network in your home or at work and allows you to access the internet, email, download stuff etc. (even post more reviews on Ciao!)

What’s different about this?
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Wireless N is the new upgraded wireless protocol to wireless G. The range and spped is increased so when you’re sat upstairs with your laptop or in the garden, the signal will be faster and stronger. Wireless N is much more adapted to travelling through walls and obstacles. The download speed is also up to 12 times faster than wireless G which is the next best thing.

So what do I do with it?
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You install the drivers, plug in the adapter, and connect to the wireless signal, then away you go!

Can I use this with any PC then?
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I’d recommend you use it with a USB 2 connection then the signal is very fast compared with older USB 1 connections. Also the newer the PC the better the PC will be able to handle the fast flow of data. Also check with the Microsoft website that Windows Vista will be ok with this. You can also make use of the expanding qireless signals in pubs, restaurants hotels etc.

Ok, what’s it look like?
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It’s a blue adaptor with a USB connector on the end. The adaptor can be plugged directly into the PC or via an extension wire so the adaptor is not obtrusive and hanging on the back of the laptop or PC.

What’s in the Box?
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Wireless adaptor, extension wire, cd rom.

Will this only work with Wireless N systems?
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No its backward compatible with older versions of a wireless signal. The wireless system is only as strong as the weakest point. So if you have a Wireless G base unit then this adaptor will not make any difference. Both parts of the system need to be Wireless N. See my review of the Linksys Wireless N router for more info.

So how much is it?
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It’s approx £62 at current time.

Anything wrong with it then?
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If your current signal is satisfactory then ask your self what you’d be gaining with a new wireless system. If you want to surf the net, speak to family over instant messaging whilst sat in the garden etc then this may be for you. The base unit and this adaptor will set you back approx £110. The adaptor can be a little obtrusive and fiddly when using it with a laptop.

Thanks for reading this review.

Have a good day!