Cisco WUSB54GS Product Guide - Page 1

The easy way to connect your PC to a high-speed wireless network. Now with SpeedBooster Technology! Connect your USB-equipped desktop or notebook computer to a wireless network at incredible speeds with the Linksys WirelessG USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster. Using your highspeed USB 2.0 port, the Adapter delivers incredible data rates without the trouble of opening up the case of your computer. The Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster incorporates the next generation of Wireless-G. In standard Wireless-G (802.11g) mode, the USB Adapter can connect to wireless networks at up to an amazing 54Mbps. With our new SpeedBooster technology enabled, your "real-world" wireless High-speed wireless networking for your desktop or notebook via USB 2.0 New SpeedBooster technology increases Wireless-G performance by up to 35% network performance increases by up to 35%! Unlike other speed-enhancing technologies, SpeedBooster is 802.11 compliant, fully compatible with standard Wireless-G, and a "good neighbor" to other wireless devices and technologies, using a single 2.4GHz channel as specified by the official wireless standard. And with SpeedBooster you'll see an overall speed improvement even when running a mixed network of SpeedBooster and regular Wireless-G devices. To install, simply plug the Adapter into any available USB port. (It's compatible with both USB 1.1 and 2.0 ports, but 2.0 will yield the fastest speeds.) It gets its power through the USB connection, so no power cord is necessary. The included Setup Wizard walks you through configuring the Adapter to your wireless network settings, step by step. The Adapter is also compatible with the Wireless-B (802.11b) network standard, with data rates up to 11Mbps. And your wireless communications can be protected by industrial-strength Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) encryption, so your data stays safe. The high-gain antenna lets you put your computer almost anywhere in the building, without the cost and hassle of running cables. Now you don't have to drill holes in your walls and climb through the attic or cellar to get connected to the network. Once you're connected, you can keep in touch with your e-mail, access the Internet, use instant messaging to chat with friends, and share files and other resources such as printers and hard disk storage space with other computers on the network. So don't hassle with running cables through your house - get connected to Wireless-B, Wireless-G, and SpeedBooster wireless networks the easy way with the Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster. Easy, no-tools setup on any desktop or notebook computer with USB support Wireless communications are protected by WPA encryption Wireless-G Wireless USB Network Adapter Product Data with SpeedBooster Model No. WUSB54GS