Cisco-Linksys WUSB600N Dual-Band Wireless-N USB Network Adapter

I got this for use with a new D-Link Wireless N router, but I haven't installed the router yet, so I've just been using it with my current Wireless G router. I'll update my review if I experience any problems with the N connection.I installed this adapter on the back of my new desktop Windows XP machine (the wired cradle is helpful, too, should you need to position the receiver for better reception). I opted for a wireless network, rather than running cable through the walls, and I think it was a good decision. I ran the installation disk to get the drivers, and when I plugged in the adapter, it picked up the signal immediately. It has its own wireless configuration utility, and it makes it easy to identify and connect to any nearby networks. I'm in a small condo complex, and I'm pulling in more network signals with this little guy than my girlfriend's Mac notebook. So, it seems to be a good choice if you're in a crowded building, or if you need extended range out of your Wi-Fi receiver.The wireless connection has so far been rock-solid. I'm only connected over G (Netgear WGR-614v8 from a broadband Cable modem), and I haven't even noticed that I'm wireless. I am one floor above the router, and I have full-bars signal all day. I get remarkable and reliable download and uploads speeds, and I haven't experienced any disconnects that I've noticed. I can fly around Google Earth seamlessly.I'll report back if my opinion changes once I hook up with the Wireless N router. My only complaint might be the price. It's not the cheapest USB-N adapter out there, but I went with the good reviews. I'd imagine the prices on all of the N equipment will drop very soon, once the standard becomes official.A final update: I've been using the adapter with a D-Link wireless-N router for a few months now. It has worked perfectly. It is one floor up, directly above the router, so the connection is no problem. The speed is unquestionably fast. I've seen some really quick transfer rates from my cable modem. The effect is exactly what I wanted--as if it were a wired connection.

I purchased this Linksys N adapter to replace a historic Microsoft MN-510 802.11b adapter on one Windows XP desktop computer to take advantage of a new Linkys WRT400N router on my home network.The adapter works flawlessly, allowing me to connect to either the mixed 2.4GHz or pure-N 5GHz radio on the WRT400N. Signal strength, as expected, is better over distance for the 2.4GHz band. But it's still good for 5GHz. At 30+ feet on the same floor with two walls in between, the 5GHz radio routinely showing a connection at 160-240Mbps (although at 2.4GHz at the same distance, it's routinely at 270-300Mbps).The desktop stand for the USB-form factor adapter is solid and appreciated, as it makes it easy to position the adapter for a desktop computer. The stand and adapter are glossy black, with a blinking blue light showing operation.The major flakiness (and what cost this adapter a star) is the installation wizard software.I removed the old wireless adapter and followed the Linksys adapter instructions as written. When it came to confirming that the adapter was installed correctly, the installation software displayed an error message saying it may not be. I hit Retry (as the wizard suggested), and after a couple of minutes got the same message. However, the Wireless Network Connection icon in Windows XP showed a working connection throughout. I exited the so-called "wizard" and finished configuration manually with no problems.But it appears Linksys simply can't do decent installation software. I had similar problems with the WRT400N router install, which I also had to complete manually. I have to wonder if the Linksys software only assumes a new install without previous wireless equipment and a network, and fails when it finds any existing wireless network that's being upgraded.(One tip, by the way, that applies to Windows XP: If you get an error when connecting stating, "Windows was unable to find a certificate to log you onto the network," you'll need to go into the Properties for that particular wireless network connection in Windows and uncheck the box "Enable IEEE 802.1x authentication for this network.")All in all, a good piece of N adapter hardware with flexible 5GHz and 2.4GHz operation. A poor piece of installation software that should be avoided. Either use the CD, as others have suggested, just to install the needed drivers when prompted after plugging in the adapter, or try the installation software and be prepared to complete the configuration manually if you have problems.

5 stars to Cisco-Lynksys WUSB600N!!!!!Been having a huge problem with Dlink DWA 160 HW Ver B1 FW ver 2.00 adapter dropping wireless connection all the time (every 5 or 10 minutes), large downloads fail, web pages stop loading, etc. Using DLINK 655 wireless router. "Received Deauthentication Token", "wireless system with MAC address ... associated, wireless system with MAC address ... linked" entries endlessly in wireless router log. As an IT professional, decided to figure out and fix the problem. On the phone with tech support for hours and hours, no changes. Days on the web researching, lots of people with the same problem, but no fix. Tired of BS from vendors saying its "interference" or some other externel problem. Starting to look like a problem with the 802.11n specification.Had to buy a new wireless adapter for daughter's computer, decided to try the Cisco-Lynksys WUSB600N, and following suggestions from others, inserted the adapter first, then manually selected the driver location onthe CD. Up and running in less than 2 minutes. PROBLEM WITH DROPPING SIGNAL COMPLETELY CURED. Not a single error in wireless router log for 2 days now, not a single dropped connection, downloaded 3GB file with absolutely no problem at all.