Linksys AE2500 Wireless-N Dual Band USB Adapter

Simple and efficient, just make sure you set it up right!
This arrived today, until now I'd been connecting to the internet via a slightly complex system using an old and unreliable router so it was time for some new technology.

As a Windows XP user, I avoided running the setup CD first which the manufacturers recommend doing. Instead, I put in the CD and plugged in the adapter, when my PC searched for the drivers I simply pointed it to the setup CD where it quickly found the drivers and did the rest of the work without any fuss. And that was it, I was ready to go!

One point I should make is that I had to tell my PC not to shut down the adapter to save power, as I know many people have had problems with it turning off which kills their internet connection. If you're having this problem and use Windows XP, here's your fix:

Go to control panel > system > the "hardware" tab > click on device manager button > find the adapter in the list, it should be under "network adapters" as "Linksys AE2500" > right click and...
Well Worth It
I didn't know it was possible to convert a hardwired PC into a Wi-Fi PC simply by sticking a dongle thingy in a USB slot - but it is. I had a choice between cheap generic adaptors probably made in China or more expensive ones, this one costing more than most. The reviews were good, the company had a respected history, so Linksys won out. And it hasn't disappointed. Very easy to set up and then away you go....... Initially the signal strength was good to low, but rather than blame the product I moved the BT Hub transmitter thingy into a less obstructed position (it's downstairs, the PC upstairs) and the signal strength increased immediately. All-in-all I'm well pleased with this.
Good choice
Easy setup and completly stable with Win 7 Pro. Transfer velocity depending of the router specifications. Manufacturer site very supportive.

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