Reviews of the Linksys WPC300N Notebook Adapter
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CNET Review
The Good: The WPC300N has some good things going for it, including adequate maximum throughput, a painless setup process, clear documentation, an excellent configuration utility, and a long warranty.
The Bad: The WPC300N's mixed-mode performance is merely mediocre, and it's especially sluggish at long range.
The Bottom Line: Solid maximum throughput is not nearly enough to make us recommend the Draft N-based Linksys WPC300N. Sit tight to see how the other Draft N gear fares.
Manufacturer: Linksys Inc.
Part number: WPC300N
General
- Device Type Network adapter
- Form Factor Plug-in module
- Width 4.9 in
- Depth 2.1 in
- Height 0.4 in
- Networking Device Type Network adapter
- Weight 1.8 oz
- Interface (Bus) Type CardBus
- Form factor Plug-in module
Networking
- Data Link Protocol IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft)
- Wireless Capability This product uses the draft version of the upcoming 802.11n standard. Its compatibility with other and future products is not guaranteed, and it may interfere with current 802.11b and g products.
- Connectivity Technology Wireless
- Networking type Network adapter
- Status Indicators Power, Link OK
- Features MIMO technology
- Compliant Standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft)
- Line Coding Format 16 QAM, CCK, QPSK, OFDM, BPSK, 64 QAM
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) None
- Interfaces 1 x Network - Radio-Ethernet
- Compatible Slots 1 x CardBus
- Connections None
- Port(s) Total (Free) / Connector Type:Port(s) Total (Free) / Connector Type Port(s) Total (Free) / Connector Type 1 Network Radio-Ethernet:
- Expansion Slot(s) Total (Free) None
Miscellaneous
- Encryption Algorithm 128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA2
- Compliant Standards FCC
Power
- Power Device None
- Power Supply / Device None
Software / System Requirements
- Software Included Drivers & Utilities
- OS Required Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows XP SP1 or later
- Min Processor Type 600 MHz
- System Requirements Details Windows 2000/XP - RAM 256 MB
- Peripheral / Interface Devices CD-ROM
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 3 years warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 3 years
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 32 ?F
- Max Operating Temperature 122 ?F
- Humidity Range Operating 10 - 80%
Expansion / Port(s) Required
- Slot(s) Required 1 CardBus
- Port(s) / Connector(s) Required None
Warranty
- Service / Support Details Limited warranty 3 years
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