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GSKY High Power 500mW 27dBm 802.11b/g USB Wireless WiFi LAN Adapter With High Gain 7dBi Panel Antenna | 
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| Brand: GSKY
Category: CE
List Price: $49.99
Buy New: $16.44
You Save: $33.55 (67%)
New (4) Used (1) from $15.99
Rating:  74 reviews
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 8.2 x 6.4 x 1.8
MPN: GS-27USB-70
Model: GS-27USB-70
UPC: 878587000955
EAN: 0878587000955
ASIN: B002BU8LIK
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Connects at a full 54Mbps High Speed Transfer Rate for 802.11g. | | • | Detachable antenna with RP-SMA connector - upgradeable to a higher power antenna for a wider wireless coverage. | | • | High Output Power up to 500mW (27 dBm) for extend the coverage range up to 5x than standard USB adapters | | • | Operating distance of up to 1000 meters in free space | | • | Plug -and-Play compatible with all computers. Software AP Function Support PSP X-Link QoS WMM |
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Product Description
500mW High Power WLAN USB adapter fully supports the features and functional compliance of IEEE 802.11b/g standard. It enables the deployment the latest updated WMMTM (Wi-Fi Multimedia). Our WLAN USB palm provides competitive price, high power and stable performance to PC & NB in wireless network world.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 69 more reviews...
 WiFi antenna booster September 5, 2010
Derek J. Cusworth (Hollywood, CA, USA)
Works well and definitely improves signal strength reception. Had some minor problems loading as there was a software conflict with certain Malware programs but resolved easily. Otherwise am very happy with the device and especially at the cost.
Works well with XP PRO and Windows 7 64bit. September 4, 2010
Brian MCSE
This was my third wifi adapter purchase. It was also by far the least expensive, however, the price may be deceptive. This unit performs as well or better than my Netgear units. The panel antenna picks up a much stronger signal than any other wifi adapter I've used. I started out on windows xp pro and then changed over to windows 7 64bit on my new computer. The factory CD worked great to install with XP PRO, however, Getting this unit to work with windows 7 64 bit was a bit tricky. However, the issue is windows 7, not the GSKY unit. I had to try several different web sites advice before I finally located the right solution. The bottom line is that this unit requires the Realtek RTL8187 driver specifically designed for windows 7 64bit. There were several websites which said that the drivers required for windows 7 64 bit were the same as the windows vista drivers. I wasted a lot of time trying to get these to work with no success. Once I located the correct drivers, they installed very easily but with a completely different method than that which the factory software uses. Windows "installer" is used by the downloaded drivers. In addition, unlike the factory software, the system needs to "re-boot" after installing the new drivers but then "fires" right up.
Since installing the new drivers about two months ago, I have used this GSKY unit almost exclusively because of the strong signal it recieves. The usb cord which came with my unit is long enough to allow me to place it a few feet away in a window. I'm not sure if the panel antenna is the reason for the great signal or if it's the main unit but either way, for the money, you definately can't go wrong with this purchase. I recieved it on time and well packaged, I found the Amazon reviewers comments extremely helpful. Many thanks to all of Amazon's reviewers for all of their help!
P.S. I watch netflix almost every night using the GSKY and it works great! The movies stay buffered about ten minutes ahead of my viewing consistantly.
Great, cheap option for inhouse network September 3, 2010
S. Phillips
I bought this wireless adapter because, after my last netbook died and I decided to replace it with a desktop instead, I needed a wireless card since it wasn't installed with the desktop.
Let me state right off that I am running WINDOWS 7, and like other reviewers for this have stated, you'll need to look on the realtek website for their RTL8187L device for the Windows 7 driver download, since it doesn't come on the disk. Just do a search online (instead of through their website search bar, which didn't find the right page!) and you'll find it pretty quick! I didn't even bother with the disk after I read the reviews, just went online on my moms computer and downloaded the driver to an external drive so I could install it on the new PC. The driver installed REALLY fast, and after a restart was up and ready to go with no hassle. So really, this adapter is almost straight plug-and-go.
On the subject of signal, the adapter picks up my inhouse signal with absolutely no problems at a full 5 bars. It also picks up a bunch of my neighbors signals at 3 to 4 bars, and the free county wifi at 2 (which is amazing since I've never seen the county wifi at anything more than 1 bar no matter where I go in town). I have no idea how far this would continue to pick up my inhouse signal, since the computer I'm using it for is stationary, you'll have to refer to other reviews for that.
On a side note that's only slightly related, I had a bit of a hiccup when I first plugged it in. I had it attached to my USB hub because all my other USB ports on the tower are being used by other devices. However, even though it was receiving signals and showing everything clearly, it couldn't connect to the internet. After doing some rearranging, I got it plugged into the tower itself, and it worked just fine. Tech-savvy people out there would probably say that that's obvious, but in case you're someone who isn't quite so savvy, like myself, that might be useful to know.
I might edit this review after a few months if anything goes wrong, but for now, straight out of the box this is a great alternative if you need wireless access and don't want to pay $45-50 for the device.
Powerfull antenna! August 28, 2010
Zarteaga
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have a desktop PC in a concrete room that is 40 feet away from the wireless modem. This adapter gives me 80%-90% percent of signal strength (if placed near to an open window) I do recommend this product greatly.
PS. I went geek and placed the antenna outside (antenna is not waterproof hey). Used an extension cable I also got from amazon. And placed item on the arm of an old unused satellite dish. Signal boosted like crazy!
Hi Gain, You bet. August 28, 2010
Stephen L. Gray (Pensacola Florida)
High Gain 7dBi Panel Antenna is unbelievable, it draws in far away routers, never seen so many bars in my area:)
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