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it's really good to use where you are not able to have internect connection even though you have internet connection in your house.
This adapter enables me to get onto our wireless network on a different floor, with the signal going diagonally down through walls, a rock/metal fireplace, the washer and dryer, and into a closet. It went from 1 bar to 3-4 bars when I adjusted the location and antenna direction (use the base and do this). It is plugged into my computer with the USB cable. I did need to put it up on a shelf and secure it in one direction to get the best signal. Our router is a Linksys WRT300N, but since we have other computers in the house that are b/g, the router is set to "Mixed". I think this would get an even better signal if the router were able to be set to "Wireless N only".
Ironically, my old USB G adapter is able to pickup my neighbors internet signal no problems, but I can not pickup my own signal from the WRT160N router in my own house. The N router is horrible. This new router was sold to me before they mentioned that I needed N adapters for two older computers. When I first called, the helpdesk gentleman put me on hold for 15 minutes while I could hear laughing in the background and then he hung on me with no call back. Before, I was able to access WiFi with the Ipod Touch and now I can not access the Net at all, even with my computer(s). I have either dropped signals or no signal. The next person (woman) was nice, but stated that I now needed N adapters and that my poor /lost signal was unavoidable. I purchased two N adapters and I am still waiting for an overdue shipment.
I ordered this adaptor to replace a wireless G adaptor that I've had for a few years. Tech support couldn't figure out any way to get it performing better so I returned it and I'm sticking with the G for now.Regarding customer service, I have had numerous Linksys products and I'm not sure why I keep putting myself through the headache. I also purchased a new Linksys wireless N router. After several hours on the phone with Linksys I got it working, but discovered that it was actually slower than the wireless G router I currently have. I'm 99% sure that their tech support is based out of India which isn't unique but makes it difficult to communicate. As a general rule, I have found their tech support to be the worst I've ever dealt with.
This wireless n adapter is slower than any other adapter in my house. I get slower speeds with this than with my built in wireless b/g adapter in my notebook (in the same location). Even with the two "antennas" it has poor reception range. That said the adapter does work and seems to be reliable thus the 3 stars.
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