Receiving through walls, with the greatest of ease.
Pros:
Easy to install, and wildly capable.
Cons:
The antenna, while quite effective, evokes the occasional "what the hell is that?" from visitors.
The Bottom Line:
Costs a little bit more, and the antenna isn't the most attractive, but the function far outweighs the form.
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Author's Review
The WMP300N, a draft N wireless PCI adapter that has a price mark a bit higher than most ($65) but an ability to function far and above the competition. If it helps, one thing I couldn't find before my purchase is the length of the tether between the card and the antenna. It's about 44"
My layout: The cable comes into the duplex from the basement. The modem is in the basement. The router is in the basement. The computer is on the second floor, in a sturdy brick building.
The problem: The laptop is able to receive the signal, albeit weak and location sensitive. The desktop, a little more stationary, and usually resides in a corner opposite of the router. Even with the existing internal adapter, my signal was 1-2 bars with the occasional dropout.
The solution: The WMP300N. The box has the usual Linksys upbeat, self serving reference to how fast, and how far reaching it is. Long ago I and most others have written this off as a leap in marketing ability rather than engineering. Whilst this may still hold true, the 300N is proved to be an exception to this rule of wordplay.
Why I am happy: Plugged into Vista64, second only to XP64 as impossible to acquire drivers for anything, and it was recognized and self installed. From approximately 65 feet, and through two hardwood floors, I now have a full, unwavering signal.
My connection is through a G router, and the range is fantastic, although I have not tested its limits. The box proclaims Range 4X and Speed 12x. If your existing card is on the fringe, this is the adapter you're looking for.
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