Super G 802.11BG Wireless Pci 64 Bit Xp Compliant Turbo Mode | 
| Brand: MSI
List Price: $24.99
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Rating:  62 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Network Interface: PCI
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3
Dimensions (in): 0.9 x 5.3 x 4.8
MPN: PC60G
Model: PC60G
UPC: 816909016512
EAN: 0816909016512
ASIN: B000M5U9GI
Availability: Usually ships in 3-4 business days
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| Features:
| • | TURBO G WLS PCI CARD 802.11B/G 2.4 - 2.48GHZ |
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Product Description
The MSI PC60G Wireless 11g Turbo G PCI card offers higher data rate than standard 802.11g based on the MSI Turbo G Mode technology. Experiencing the high throughput of the MSI Turbo G Mode, MSI Turbo G series wireless products are highly recommended as your best choices, and are suggested to function with MSI Turbo G series wireless products to optimize performance. In addition, the PC60G comes equipped with the ability to help prevent access to sensitive data on the network to secure over the air transmissions with 64/128-bit WEP, WPA, and WPA2 encryption.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 57 more reviews...
 Beats out the competition for XP compliant Wireless PCI cards December 23, 2007
Skeeter (Portland, Oregon)
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
I had nothing but trouble with the Netgear wireless PCI card (NETGEAR WG311 Wireless-G PCI Adapter) that came with my XP PC. It kept locking up my PC at the worst possible times, and nothing I tried, even with the help of Netgear's tech support, was able to eliminate the problem. An attempted Trendnet replacement (Trendnet TEW423PI 54Mbps 802.11g Wireless PCI) was worse; I couldn't even get any driver to load. In contrast, this MSI Turbo mode wireless PCI card has worked like a charm and with its little separate antenna gets a much better signal from my wireless router. This is an inexpensive wireless PCI card that is compatible with my XP PC system and that instantly resolved my PC's locking-up problem.
Flawless install on Vista and runs beautifully April 26, 2008
Mary Jo Sminkey (Carlisle, PA USA)
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
I recently upgraded my old Dell computer to Vista and needed to add a wireless card to it as it was going to be moved away from the main router. This card seemed to have good reviews although I wasn't sure if it worked with Vista. But installation was fast and easy, the card was recognized and I was connected to my wifi router in no time at all. I liked that this had a little antennae that you could move up to the top of your desk to get a better signal, but the cord on it is pretty short and really only long enough for it to sit on top of the tower case. Which seems to work fine for me, I have a good strong steady signal and have had no problems at all with this card dropping connections, etc. Now if I could just get Vista to behave when it comes to networking, I'd be all set!
Great card April 4, 2008
Alex (Plano, TX USA)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I've tried several 802.11g cards from other big-name brands and had problems with all of them, so my expectations for this card were pretty low going in. All I have to say is I was pleasantly surprised by this card and so far it has proven to be the only card that works the way it's supposed to. A word of advise - don't waste your time installing the software included with the card; it's pretty much useless and does this otherwise perfect piece of hardware disservice by being unusable. It couldn't even detect a single network upon scanning, even though Windows could see at least half a dozen of networks available. I ended up uninstalling the software and letting the Windows (Vista) do its job; it detected the card, installed the drivers (Windows Update also found a newer driver available), and I was up and running in no time. It automatically reconnects after rebooting (which is something the Netgear card, for example, refused to do for some reason, so I had to manually re-connect it every time PC restarted). This card has got to be the best kept secret of 802.11g networking, and I would have gladly paid twice as much for it seeing how well it works.
 Functional, Reliable, Inexpensive May 22, 2007
Simon K. Cole (Nor Cal)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
The sturdy, extended antenna is a big plus. I do wish the extension was longer though. It's only about 18in. It does make a difference where I place it. Books seem to be more disruptive than walls.
I am using this on my HTPC (which sits on a bookshelf) with the wireless router about 50 ft away through 2 walls. I'm always getting at least normal "yellow" strength. Mostly "green" though.
I have XP Pro 64. WPA was fairly easy to setup and the supplied software is pretty intuitive.
If you're having problems setting up security though, don't expect much help from the book.
Overall a great, inexpensive product. For the price, it could have gotten 5 stars, but I'm picky.
Great and affordable wireless PCI card, with one caveat. June 30, 2008
Justin Harrison (Texas, USA)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
The MSI PC60G wireless PCI card works very well, the performance is spectacular, and it is certainly easy on the wallet. Installation was relatively simple on my Windows XP SP3 system, and I was up and running in short order. The only reason this card didn't merit a 5 star rating is due to the following. I thought I'd share my experience in the event someone else comes across this issue.
I use ATT Yahoo! DSL service at home. We have two Desktop computers (Windows XP SP3) and a PlayStation 3 all hooked up via wireless to a fairly new 2WIRE 2701HG-B Gateway (proved by ATT Yahoo! and with built-in router and wireless access).
As an extra security layer, I wanted to enable MAC address filtering on the 2WIRE gateway. I realize MAC addresses are easily spoofed, that it's a low form of security, and that many find MAC address filtering unsafe. I do have WPA2-PSK AES enabled for top-level security.
With all that aside, one of the Desktops and the PlayStation 3 connect just fine with MAC filtering enabled. However, the Desktop with the MSI PC60G installed absolutely will not connect. The moment I disable MAC filtering on the 2WIRE, the MSI PC60G connects immediately. I tested the issue with my old D-Link 802.11b 11Mbs wireless card, and it worked flawlessly.
The Desktop's onboard Ethernet connection has been disabled, so the only available network connection is through the MSI PC60G. And as a result, the only available MAC address belongs to it.
Since I was able to use MAC address filtering with my old D-Link card, and because the other Desktop and PS3 work fine with it enabled, I believe the MSI card is the culprit.
Still, once again, the card performs very well and I recommend it. I will keep it, but have had to disable MAC address filtering on our home network.
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