Cisco-Linksys WPC55AG, Stick w/ WPC54G card if you..

Overall Rating3.673.673.673.673.67

Stick w/ WPC54G card if you have only have G network

I have a Linksys WRT54G wireless G router and I have tried it with 2 card offerings from Linksys - the WPC54G (for 802.11 b/g) and the WPC55AG (for 802.11 a/b/g). I can honestly say that with my router (w/ latest firmware version 1.02.1) I have had very strong streaming connection w/ the WPC54G card, not so with the WPC55AG. Using the a/b/g WPC55AG, the connection was significantly weaker and I would lose connection at the same distance. My desk is about 20 paces away from the router as the crow flies, (ie: other end of the 2 bedroom condo). Here is a pic of the 2 cards side by side: http://….In conclusion, I would NOT recommend the linksys WPC55AG card if you DO NOT have to connect to a 802.11a wireless network.I have not had to connect to a 802.11a wireless network so I cannot comment on this card’s connection ability in a 5GHz network. Secondly, wireless 802.11a networks are quite rare. If you only have a Linksys WRT54G, then stick with the WPC54G card.I purchased the Linksys WPC54G laptop card and WRT54G wireless 4 port router on Amazon for $…(UPS ground shipping included).I purchased the Linksys WPC55AG laptop card for $…(SHIPPING included) on ….com. Their price unfortunately has since gone up ($…), but I was happy w/ their service. I received the product 5 days later via FEDEX. Look up WPC55AG on http://www…..com for the best deal. Enter your ZIP to see the bottom line price including shipping.One last tidbit, you could always go to Best Buy and purchase both cards to test them out for yourself. You are allowed to return the product withing 14 days. CompUSA will also probably have the product but imposes a restocking fee :( Hope this was helpful.- vw

Update (5/18/2012): I also found some auctions for this item here.

The featured review for this product, Cisco-Linksys WPC55AG Dual-Band Wireless A+G Notebook Adapter Electronics, was written by MyPenName.

The average rating for this item is 3.7 out of 5 stars, according to 3 reviews.

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Reviews (3)

MyPenName

April 12th, 2010 at 8:00 am    


Overall Rating33333

Stick w/ WPC54G card if you have only have G network
Rated 3 stars.


Jim Carson

April 18th, 2010 at 12:45 pm    


Overall Rating44444

Fine, but do you really need A?
I purchased this card to complement my WRT55AG, dual-band router. I’ve not had particularly good luck connecting in A mode; in fact, I rarely use it because it’s unable to maintain a solid connection. I don’t know if this is the hardware or just life with “A”, but I would not recommend using it in a residential setting. Save the bucks, stick with G/B.On the other hand, I”ve had no problems connecting to G (which I use at home) or B (on the road). The supplied software is pretty good for helping identify and select new networks, though it does take a few minutes to switch to a new network.Summary: unless you have a compelling reason, just stick with B/G.


Shiya

May 6th, 2010 at 7:50 am    


Overall Rating44444

Gets the work done
I am very satisfied with this wireless network card. It is much easier to configure than my last network card. It is able to detect the networks right away. The connection is fast. The only drawback is when leaving the “Autodetect” of both network speeds on (for the A and the G networks speeds), it takes about 30 seconds to figure out the speed. But if I disable autodetection, it works in just a few seconds. I guess you just have to remember to switch the network protocol/speed when getting to a different wireless network, but still this feature is very nice to have in the case of occassional visits to customer sites and coffee shops.


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