PLANEX 2.4GHz IEEE802.11g 54Mbps Wireless LAN USB Adapter GW-US54GXS designed in Japan
PLANEX 2.4GHz IEEE802.11g 54Mbps Wireless LAN USB Adapter GW-US54GXS designed in Japan
GW-US54GXS links network users to LAN services without the hassle of cabling or wiring, which significantly brings mobile workers the freedom of staying connected to the network while roaming around a building or multiple buildings maintaining access to the Internet, e-mail, networked applications, and print services.
This device is the perfect solution for your wireless network applications based on the IEEE 802.11g standard that offers a data rate up to 54Mbps in a wireless LAN environment. It is a high-speed wireless network card that plugs into your system and accesses to the LAN or peer-to-peer networking easily without wires or cables. No matter where it allows you to share printers, files, and other network resources.
User Ratings and Reviews
4 Stars Need different drivers for Snow Leopard
If you want to use this USB adapter for Snow Leopard you need to track down some different drivers. At least, my experience was that the drivers from the manufacturer (even most recent ones) did not work. Instead, I used drivers from hField Technologies who have a product with the same chipset. You need to install their software and use their connection manager application, but once you do everything seems to work great. Search for hField technologies wi-fire.
5 Stars Outstanding Value and Dependability
Just like the title: Outstanding Value and Dependability!
We bought this USB internet device after being disappointed with the setup and operation of a competitor. Not only was this easy to install, but it delivers dependable connections day in and day out. The software interface could stand to be more robust in the way of having more security functionalities. There are no dropped connections and a wireless distance of 30 feet provides about a 50-60% level. I would not hesitate in recommending this as I would buy more of their products.
1 Stars Not for MacBook
The installation manual is in Chinglish. The words are English but the meaning is nonsensical. The software won’t load on my MacBook (OS X 10.5.8). The Planex web site is useless. Returned for refund after wasting hours trying to install.
5 Stars Great wireless G adapter for the price
I was very happy with the wireless adapter upon receipt. It took me a time to initially set-up but if you’re tech. savy, it’s not difficult. I believe it would be a challenge for anyone who isn’t. However, I tend to dive into things first, and only reference documentation if I experience a problem.
You can’t beat the price, and it functions well. However, the driver is not supported on Vista or Win 7 (and it’s stated on Amazon).
I would recommend this to anyone looking for an inexpensive and very dependable wireless adapter.
Note: I just provided mine to my sister, as she needed one, and I’m thinking about another purchase.
2 Stars Disappointing
I just couldn’t get this little guy to
work with my Mac based wifi system.
I kept getting caught up in a set-up loop
and never got it to connect to the router,
although it did seem to know it was there.
I returned it and was cheerfully refunded
what I paid for it.
I’m happy with the seller, just disappointed
that the product wouldn’t work for me.
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