Linksys Dual-Band Wireless-N USB Network Adapter, WUSB600N | 
| Brand: Linksys
List Price: $106.86
Buy New: $57.99
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New (38) Used (4) from $45.00
Rating:  38 reviews
Sales Rank: 588
Format: Cd
Platform: Windows
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Operating System: Windows
Network Interface: Hi-Speed USB
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3
Dimensions (in): 0 x 0 x 0
nv:Device Type: Wireless Adapter
Interface: USB 2.0
Wireless Network Standards: IEEE 802.11g
Wireless Network Standards: IEEE 802.11b
Wireless Network Standards: IEEE 802.11a
Wireless Network Standards: IEEE 802.11n
Wireless Network Configuration: Ad-Hoc (Peer-to-Peer)
Wireless Network Configuration: Infrastructure
Wireless Transmit Power: 16 dBm
Security Protocols: WPA
Security Protocols: 128-bit WEP
Security Protocols: 64-bit WEP
Security Protocols: WPA2
MPN: WUSB600N
Model: WUSB600N
UPC: 745883573189
EAN: 0745883573189
ASIN: B0011E324K
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: New in Box, We Do Not ship to Hawaii, Alaska,P.O.Box,APO,FPO,Thanks
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| Features:
| • | Features | | • | - High-speed Wireless-N (draft 802.11n) networking for notebook and desktop computers | | • | - MIMO technology uses multiple radios per band to create robust signals for maximum range and speed, with reduced dead spots | | • | - Operates in the 2.4 and 5GHz radio bands -- choose the one with least congestion in your area | | • | - Also connects to Wireless-G, -B, and -A networks |
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Product Description
The Ultra RangePlus Dual-Band Wireless-N USB Network Adapter is the simple way to add or upgrade wireless connectivity in your desktop or notebook computer. Just plug it into your computer's USB port and enjoy incredible high-speed wireless network access. The Dual-Band Wireless-N USB Network Adapter uses the very latest wireless networking technology, Wireless-N (draft 802.11n). By overlaying the signals of multiple radios for each band, Wireless-N's "Multiple In, Multiple Out" (MIMO) technology multiplies the effective data rate. Unlike ordinary wireless networking technologies that are confused by signal reflections, MIMO actually uses these reflections to increase the range and reduce "dead spots" in the wireless coverage area. The robust signal travels farther, maintaining wireless connections much farther than standard Wireless-G. And with Wireless-N, the farther away you are, the more speed advantage you get. It works great with standard Wireless-G, -A, and -B equipment, but when both ends of the wireless link are Wireless-N, the throughput can be increased even more by using twice as much radio band
Dual-band wireless networks operate in both the 2.4 and 5 gigahertz radio bands at the same time, effectively doubling the available wireless bandwidth. For instance, you could set up your network to handle video streaming on one radio band, and use the other band for simultaneous data transfers -- avoiding any interference or collisions that would degrade the video performance. The Dual-Band Wireless-N USB Network Adapter allows you to connect using whichever band works the best for your situation. Operates in the 2.4 and 5GHz radio bands -- choose the one with least congestion in your area Also connects to Wireless-G, -B, and -A networks
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| Customer Reviews: Read 33 more reviews...
 Disappointing performance May 14, 2008
T. A. Waniuk (Lake Forest, CA United States)
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
I purchased this client adapter along with the WRT600N dual-band router and the WGA600N dual-band gaming adapter (everything was Linksys dual-band). After setting up the router and gaming adapter with no problems, I attempted to connect a computer to the network using the WUSB600N.
This adapter comes with a USB extension cable with a base at the end, so you can position the adapter in a favorable location. With the best reception, Windows reports the 802.11N connection as 270 Mbps. After connecting to my router, which was almost exactly one floor above, the connection quickly slowed and settled between 12 Mbps and 27 Mbps. This means that the 802.11n performance of this adapter was worse than the performance of the previous 802.11g adapter I was running on the same computer. In addition, I found that I could not transfer any large files across the network (802.11n to LAN, 802.11n to 802.11n, and 802.11n to 802.11g on the other band). The transfer would simply hang, and the connection would stop working. I could only restore the connection by unplugging the adapter and plugging it back in. I eventually found that I could get large files to transfer by plugging the adapter directly into my USB port, but the reception was very poor there.
All in all, I would say that this thing is not worth the money I paid for it. It would probably suffice as a last resort for connecting to an 802.11n network, but it seems to be pretty finicky about the USB power, and I never got a satisfactory connection with it, even though I am using all Linksys hardware.
Marginal performance - marketing triumph ... engineering flop May 23, 2008
Rudy (Columbia, SC USA)
10 out of 12 found this review helpful
After stellar performance of the parent dual-band WRT600T router with my plain jane laptop some 50 feet removed - and the exciting image of the happy family computing all over a multi-story house on the box - I purchased this multi-band wireless receiver to join the cheerful crowd. Not so! Had hoped to 'unwire' my cabled net of 3 desktops for neater appearance; surely not with this underperforming weakling.
Using a big Dell (XP/SP3), the vaunted automatic link with the router failed - even after placing the antenna within 3 feet of the router. Laborious manual installation, though eventually succesful, was a pain; not helped a bit by differing terminology for arcane topics between master unit and slave receiver. The final signal at a desktop less than 30 feet away, separated by a thin plaster wall (no hindrance to laptop reception) was just 2-to-3 wavering bars ("weak"), and switching to the 5 GHz band required tedious reentry of the 16-digit security code.
A dual antenna USB plugin receiver sounds like an ideal solution for interconnecting desktops in a Wi-Fi environment -- but this premature release needs a lot more work before being ready for prime time. And online help is an annoying 'Catch-22', without direct email link to tech support. Shame on Linksys for not matching its outstanding router to this prematurely released underachiever. Better off to get a generic unit at half the price.
Oh, and not so by the way, this unit installs only only a PC. On my MacPro it went totally unrecognized - further negating any chance of one happy computing family. Two stars for 2-out-of-5 reception bars underperformance.
 Works Great - No Problems (with Caveat) September 8, 2008
Tetsu Uma (Illinois Native in Manassas Park, VA)
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
I purchased the WUSB600N wireless network adaptor to support my 5.5 year old Sony Pentium 4. The WUSB600N is the size of a large thumb drive and it uses a USB connection on one end. It comes with a USB stand for use with desktops but can also be connected directly to laptops.
Thus far, the unit has worked great but . . . I did not install the unit as instructed by the directions. Having had problems with Linksys software on a previous wireless card, I took a hint from another reviewer and I hooked it up and used the Windows XP install hardware utility to install the unit. Just use the driver off the Linksys install CD. I use the XP wireless network connection to manage it. The Verizon wireless G router is on the second floor and I use this in the basement with no connectivity problems.
I think the WUSB600N is great, the small size takes up almost no space on my desk and the USB format means I can swap it between machines. I am completely satisfied and recommend it - with the installation caveat.
N but Defaults to G 2.4 April 29, 2008
D. Schultz (Seattle, WA)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
It works but starts in G - 2.4 gigahertz mode. You have to re-start it in N - 5 gigahertz to get the benefit of the fast connections. Support hung up before a solution was made. Poor support! The adviser was just a nag screen and gets in the way!
 Interference and battery drain March 30, 2008
B. Jones (Seattle, WA)
4 out of 7 found this review helpful
I was lucky if I could connect with this wireless adapter. As well the adapter wreaked havoc with my other nearby wireless devices. I tried two different models of Logitech wireless mice, both of which moved erratically and dropped clicks while this wireless adapter was plugged in. Not to mention that my battery life was nearly cut in half while I was connected. I promptly returned the adapter.
I have a Netgear WG-111 which works great, doesn't drain my battery or interfere with my wireless mice.
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