Sabrent PCI-G802 Wireless LAN 802.11g PCI Network 54MPS Wi-Fi Card Adapter - VISTA Ready Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this Sabrent 54Mbps wireless-g PCI card from BuyPCdirect through Amazon.com. I chose it because it was inexpensive and seemed to have everything that I was looking for in a wireless card. When I received the card, I installed it in the PC and installed the software provided on the small CD which came in the box with the card onto my computer. My PC was running the Windows XP SP2 operating system. However, the card installed ok, but then would lose the wireless signal every few minutes. The disconnecting and reconnecting to the network was slowly driving me crazy! I tried uninstalling and reinstalling the software provided, but the same thing happened. I was going to return the card and purchase a Linksys card instead, since my wireless access point was a Linksys brand as well. I had even packaged the card and contacted the seller about a refund, when I decided to search for more drivers online. I came across a driver for the Ralink WMP-RT2561ST chipset (which is the actual chipset on the Sabrent PCI card) at this website [...]. I installed the card again and installed this new software onto my PC and the card worked like lightning. No more irritating dropouts, and it was getting a great signal from the wireless access point. I then used Windows Update to get the latest November 2008 driver and the card now works like a charm. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a cheap, reliable PCI wireless card, but don't use the CD provided with the card.

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Product Description:
The PCI Wirelress LAN adapter gives you the flexibility to install the PC in the most convenient location available, without the cost of running network cables. This Wireless PCI 802.11G adapter enables 54 Mbps wireless internet access to your computer. It simply plugs into the PCI port of your PC. Gain full mobility with your computer and place your desktop anywhere in your home, without the need of unsightly Ethernet cables. The Wireless-G PCI Adapter connects you with Wireless-G networks at an incredible 54Mbps! And for added versatility, it can also interoperate with all the 11Mbps Wireless-B (802.11b) products found in homes, businesses, and public wireless hotspots around the country. And in either mode, your wireless communications are protected by industrial-strength Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA), so your data stays secure. With the Wide Range intellective antenna, the Adapter can adapt to different operational environments and let the user connect to the Wireless network easily. the card also supports Seamless Roaming and is compatible with other 11b, 11g WLAN equipments.

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