Linksys Instant Wireless WPC11 Network Adapter

Pros: Easy to install, Works wonderful for me
Cons: HMMMM

The Linksys Instant Wireless WPC11 and the Linksys's EtherFast Wireless AP + Cable/DSL Router w/ 4-Port Switch (model BEFW11S4) has been my first step into the world of home networking. We recently got a Cable Internet Connection and...

Pros: Great Dependable Product, Wireless Connectivity
Cons: Limited Range on Original Card (version 3 far better)

I purchased my Linksys WPC11 card on sale. They were just coming out with the version 3 card and I used the opportunity to obtain the original v1 of the card and test wireless at a relatively low price. Combined with the Linksys wireless LAN gateway, I...

Pros: Price, Current Version 3 card seems to resolve some range issues.
Cons: Buggy configuration software, antenna still very directional.

Having recently purchased a Linksys wireless hub, I purchased the Linksys WPC11 wireless PCMCIA card at the same time. With rebates, and an initially low selling price to begin with, this card was *very* attractive when it came down to the decisive ...

Pros: Easy standered setup, small footprint, Supported by windows, Pocket PC, and linux
Cons: slow?

This is the WPC11 model 3.0, using the latest prism 3.0 chipset. the prism chipset the most common chipset used in budget PC wireless cards, and is a solid chip. Unfortunatly because there are so many versions of the card out, it's hard to tell if a...

Pros: one PCMCIA slot, Link/Activity lights, good drivers, WEP,
Cons: Range is so-so, Instructions

This is one of the only cards I have seen that says it supports Windows '98. Since I had a Windows ...

Pros: Works well
Cons: Am sometimes afraid I'm going to snap it off.

For my birthday a few months ago, I bought a LinkSys Access Point and DSL Modem Router, as well as this Instant Wireless Network PC Card.

I didn't have DSL at the time (was between providers) and I could not get the software for the Access...

Pros: Very easy to use configuration software.
Cons: Really bad range.

Those of you who have read my reviews have probably noticed that I don’t write too many negative opinions. In general, I am a careful shopper. I like to research, read reviews, and just do my homework before making a purchase. Occasionally, however, I...

Pros: Easy to install
Cons: Limited range

Background:
I should start out by saying that my purchase of the WPC11 and Linksys's EtherFast Wireless AP + Cable/DSL Router w/ 4-Port Switch (model BEFW11S4) has been my first experience setting up and using an 802.11b wireless...

Pros: Easy set-up and good documentation.
Cons: It stopped working after a month of use.

To finish off my reviews of the different components of the L inksys Wireless-B Network Kit, all that’s left is the Linksys Wireless-B Network Adapter (WPC11). In this case, we’ve saved the worst ...

Pros: Connect is solid and date transfer is as advertised.
Cons: Range appears to be extremely limited.

The power to roam free throughout the house and surrounding grounds of my home while staying connected to my small home network is one of the main reasons I switched our wired network to a hybrid wireless/wired configuration. Of course another reason is...

Pros: Installation was fairly simple
Cons: Working distance is terrible

I have been a big fan of Linksys products for more than 4 years. Between my personal and professional purchases, I have experienced just about every product line produced by Linksys and have always found their products to be a great value.

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Pros: Good transfer rate. No problems once installed.
Cons: More complicated installation for Win ME. Shorter range than expected.

When I first got DSL in my apartment, I purchased the Linksys BEFSR41 Router/4 port switch to run my main computer and my laptop. At that point I didn't much care about running the cables on the floor, as long as it worked. When my wife purchased her...

Pros: Ease of installation
Cons: None

After setting up a wireless home by first purchasing a Linksys BEFW11S4 EtherFast Wireless AP Cable/DSL Router w/ 4-port Switch, then the Wireless USB Adapter WUSB11, I was ready to add wireless connectivity to my laptop.

I prepared...

Pros: None
Cons: Would not install, poor tech support

I have a 150MHz PI laptop that does nothing but hardware control, and I wanted to add a wireless card to it. The laptop had Win95, and this was one of the only cards still around that claims Win95 support, so I got it. I followed the install ...

Pros: none
Cons: regularly corrupts the WIN98 registry

I will echo the comments by reviewer Pepper99 regarding the WPC11 wireless pc card. It REGULARLY cor ...