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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.
It went from 1 bar to 3-4 bars when I adjusted the location and antenna direction (use the base and do this). I did need to put it up on a shelf and secure it in one direction to get the best signal. I think this would get an even better signal if the router were able to be set to "Wireless N only". 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 is plugged into my computer with the USB cable. 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".
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. 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. I have either dropped signals or no signal. The N router is horrible. This new router was sold to me before they mentioned that I needed N adapters for two older computers. 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). 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.
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. 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. As a general rule, I have found their tech support to be the worst I've ever dealt with. I ordered this adaptor to replace a wireless G adaptor that I've had for a few years. I also purchased a new Linksys wireless N router. I'm 99% sure that their tech support is based out of India which isn't unique but makes it difficult to communicate.
I get slower speeds with this than with my built in wireless b/g adapter in my notebook (in the same location). That said the adapter does work and seems to be reliable thus the 3 stars. This wireless n adapter is slower than any other adapter in my house. Even with the two "antennas" it has poor reception range.
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