The Linksys WMP300N is an internal PCI wireless card for a desktop computer. Designed to provide high speed wireless access to your desktop, this card boasts an external antenna that can be placed anywhere around your computer to help maximize the signal reception to your computer. As part of the current draft Wireless N standard, this card takes advantage of the latest wireless technology, Multiple Input Multiple Output or MIMO. With the MIMO technology, this generation of wireless can achieve speeds more than doubling the current rates found with Wireless G. However, it is also backwards compatible with Wireless G allowing you to receive and maximize on connections from an older router better than with a Wireless G alternative.

The WMP300N offers reliable wireless access that takes full advantage of the internal workings of your computer. Rather than have to fool around with a USB device that often will take up the neighboring port as well, this adaptor becomes a fully integrated component inside your computer. With some internal wireless adaptors this can be a problem as it means the antennas are stuck to the back of the computer. Put it under a desk, sit in front of it and it can really degrade your signal reception. The WMP300N solves this with an external antenna with an extension cord long enough to allow placement of the antenna anywhere around your computer desk. The antenna itself features three separate individual antennas providing maximum reception from your access point.

Being an internal component to your computer as opposed to an external adapter such as a USB wireless device, there is a slightly higher degree of technical skill involved. That being said, Linksys provides fairly detailed instructions for this adapter making it fairly easy to install for even the most basic of computer users. A few words of caution, always make sure that the computer is off and unplugged before adding and removing components. Also, make sure you are standing in an area free from extra static build up such as a carpet or rug. Static can discharge and damage your computer with a person not even able to feel it. Those warnings aside, if you follow the included instructions you should be just fine, but if you feel you need extra assistance look for either an unsuspecting relative that can help you, or a local computer repair shop that won’t charge as much as Best Buy.

The actual install process is fairly painless. Linksys has to run their CD, shut down the computer, install the card, turn the computer back and finish the setup. From their they provide their own console for connecting to wireless networks, which is fairly painless so long as you know all the proper information for your home wireless network. If your wireless is provided to you by your internet provider they should be able to give you all of the information over the phone.

Once the card is installed and configured you are ready to start taking advantage in the latest wireless technology. Again, Wireless N uses its MIMO technology to provide significantly faster data transfer rates over the previous G standard. Combine this with a Wireless N capable router to take full advantage of this technology and you will be rewarded with wireless that is a reasonable alternative even to a 10/100 wired connection, making this handy for people whose internet connection is not near their computers but still need a viable alternative to be able to get work done. The WMP300N is a great choice when paired with or without a Wireless N router in terms of picking up signals and maximizing data transfer rates.

With the increased proliferation of wireless networking, it is becoming much more important to be able to connect one’s laptop, or for that matter one’s desktop into a wireless router. Add to that the increase of Wireless N adoption it is that much more important to find an easy to use, but effective solution to connecting into these networks. Enter, Rosewill’s RNX-N100. Part of their Trident X series of adapters, the N100, is a USB 2.0 adapter making it easy to use with whatever type of system you want to connect to it. The ability to connect to any type of system, desktop, laptop, slimline, shuttle, and so on, a USB based adapter provides an easy solution especially if one needs to swap it between multiple systems.

Rosewill’s RNX-N100 adapter is fully functional with the latest version of Wireless N, or 802.11N Version 2.0. Wireless N offers more than double the transfer rate of the older Wireless G, plus an increased signal range helping to eliminate dead spots for wireless coverage in your home or office. The N100 is still backwards compatible with B and G networks though, so even if you are ahead of your favorite wireless hotspot technologically you will still be able to connect with ease.

The Rosewill RNX-N100 offers both superior performance and usability. The product comes right out of the box with a CD that contains drivers for both Windows and Macs, plus a full user manual for those that feel more comfortable with a full manual readily available. When you interest the CD, it automatically launches the console for the driver install, which is simple and harmless requiring just a few clicks until you are finished. Once that is done, all you have to do is interest the adapter into a free USB port and your computer will do the rest, automatically configuring the device to use the drivers you just installed. Make sure that when you install the adapter that you run the setup on the CD first, to avoid any conflicts with actually installing and running the device.

Once you get it installed, the RNX-N100 provides an easy to use and descriptive console for configuring your adapter. Once it is installed, you will see a red R logo, clicking on that will open the console. From there you can get stats on available wireless networks, what standard they are using, if there is any security, plus information on signal strength. Going to create new profile allows you to setup a new connection, just add in the information for your network and you are all set. Once that is done, the main page has an activate button to enable the connection and assuming that all the information you have entered is correct you should immediately be connected into the network.

To top off the portability and ease of use, the RNX-N100 comes with an amazingly low price tag, roughly half that of comparable Linksys and D-Link products, with, on average better reviews to back it up. The N100 is a superior product aimed at bringing affordable networking solutions to home and business users alike.