Linksys Wireless

Compatibility is the name of the game, so a Linksys wireless system made up of only Linksys products should ensure everything works together right out of the box. The same should be true for components made by Belkin, Netgear, D-Link, and others. For this final section, we'll take a look at examples of hardware by a single manufacturer, in order to show what's available. All this gear (from Linksys, as well as the other companies named above) is available from our online store.

Linksys Wireless Router

The WRT54GX4 Wireless-G Broadband Router is an excellent example of a router that is also a wireless access point, 4 port switch for wired devices, and of course the router itself. It uses the wireless 802.11 g standard (also compatible with 802.11 b). It works with a cable modem, or directly into a DSL wireless connection. The security features include WPA encryption, as well as a built-in firewall. It's also wall-mountable, to give you a stronger signal than sitting on a desk. This is a very good example of a Linksys broadband router, designed to function as the core of your wi fi network.

Linksys Access Point

This Linksys WMP54GX Wireless G PCI Adapter, like the router, is a Linksys wireless g device, designed to keep you connected at the 54Mbit/s standard speed. And it's compatible with any older 11Mbit/s wireless 802.11 b equipment. It also uses WPA security, as well as the less reliable WEP 64 and 128 bit key encryption. Like any other PCI card, it requires an empty card slot in your computer. This particular model uses a three-meter antenna cable that allows you to run it up the wall behind your computer to give you an excellent wireless range.

Linksys Wireless Card

As with the other devices on this page, the Linksys WPC54GX4 Wireless-G Notebook Adapter is a Linksys access point utilizing 802.11 g with WEP strong security features. If you need a wireless g notebook adapter, a model like this will allow you to connect to your wifi network with 54Mbit/s speed.

So, here are three fine examples of what kind of wireless connection hardware is available from a single manufacturer. Similar examples can be found with any other brand. Hopefully these articles have helped you make informed choices about what you want from a network, and how to go about getting the devices that are right for you.