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Compare prices : Computer Systems : Networking : Adapters/NICs : Where to buy Linksys WPC300N Notebook Adapter

Linksys WPC300N Notebook Adapter

Manufacturer: Linksys Inc.   Part number: WPC300N
$15.01 - $89.99at 15 online stores.
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CNET Editors' rating: 6.7 out of 10
Average user rating: 5.3 out of 10

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CNET Editors' review - Linksys WPC300N Notebook Adapter
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6.7

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CNET Editor's rating: 6.7 out of 10
Reviewed by Stephanie Bruzzese
Review date: 4/25/06
Release date: 4/24/06

The good: The WPC300N has some good things going for it, including adequate maximum throughput, a painless setup process, clear documentation, an excellent configuration utility, and a long warranty.

The bad: The WPC300N's mixed-mode performance is merely mediocre, and it's especially sluggish at long range.

The bottom line: Solid maximum throughput is not nearly enough to make us recommend the Draft N-based Linksys WPC300N. Sit tight to see how the other Draft N gear fares.

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User opinions - Linksys WPC300N Notebook Adapter
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5.3

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Average user rating from 6 users

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9 out of 10 - Spectacular
Works great - but has issues at distance
I'm very pleased with the WPC300N and really don't have anything bad to say. However, when I move... Read more
by dcurtis987 (see profile) - January 9, 2008

5 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.

1 out of 10 - Abysmal
Better suited as a paperweight
With a matching Linksys 300N router and for $100 it still underperforms my laptop built-in a/b/g... Read more
by gchancel (see profile) - May 17, 2008

2 out of 10 - Terrible
Poor range
I paired this with the wrt160n but about the only thing I can say about it is it pick up the 20mhz... Read more
by westlyw (see profile) - April 26, 2008

9 out of 10 - Spectacular
Works very well for me
I get a consistent 130 MBPS connection. Sometimes I get a 210 MBPS connection. Works great for me. Read more
by MrDeveloper (see profile) - July 17, 2007

9 out of 10 - Spectacular
So far so good
I have my router in my basement office and I was getting either no signal or a very weak... Read more
by TavoD (see profile) - December 29, 2006

2 out of 10 - Terrible
range is very disappointing
This new draft-N technology from Linksys can not mantain a connection where my nearly 3 year old... Read more
by unwireme (see profile) - April 26, 2006





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Full specifications - Linksys WPC300N Notebook Adapter
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Manufacturer: Linksys Inc.
Part number: WPC300N
General
Device Type Network adapter
Form Factor Plug-in module
Width 4.9 in
Depth 2.1 in
Height 0.4 in
Networking Device Type Network adapter
Weight 1.8 oz
Interface (Bus) Type CardBus
Form factor Plug-in module
Networking
Data Link Protocol IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft)
Wireless Capability This product uses the draft version of the upcoming 802.11n standard. Its compatibility with other and future products is not guaranteed, and it may interfere with current 802.11b and g products.
Connectivity Technology Wireless
Networking type Network adapter
Status Indicators Power, Link OK
Features MIMO technology
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft)
Line Coding Format CCK, BPSK, OFDM, QPSK, 16 QAM, 64 QAM
Expansion / Connectivity
Expansion Slots Total (Free) None
Interfaces 1 x Network - Radio-Ethernet
Compatible Slots 1 x CardBus
Connections None
Port(s) Total (Free) / Connector Type:Port(s) Total (Free) / Connector Type Port(s) Total (Free) / Connector Type 1 Network Radio-Ethernet:
Expansion Slot(s) Total (Free) None
Miscellaneous
Encryption Algorithm WPA, WPA2, 128-bit WEP
Compliant Standards FCC
Power
Power Device None
Power Supply / Device None
Software / System Requirements
Software Included Drivers & Utilities
OS Required Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows XP SP1 or later
Min Processor Type 600 MHz
System Requirements Details Windows 2000/XP - RAM 256 MB
Peripheral / Interface Devices CD-ROM
Manufacturer Warranty
Service & Support 3 years warranty
Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 3 years
Environmental Parameters
Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
Max Operating Temperature 122 °F
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 80%
Expansion / Port(s) Required
Slot(s) Required 1 CardBus
Port(s) / Connector(s) Required None
Warranty
Service / Support Details Limited warranty 3 years
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Manufacturer Info - Linksys WPC300N Notebook Adapter
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Linksys Inc. 

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Website: http://www.linksys.com/
Address: 17401 Armstrong Ave.
Irvine CA 92614
Phone: 949-261-1288
E-mail: support@linksys.com
Fax:949-823-3002

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