Pluscom WU-RT2571 USB adapter - works for 10.3, 10.4 & 10.5

[CptDodge]

Hi,

 

Like many of you i have tried the wireless drivers for Intel 2100/2200 mini pci cards and have had nothing but trouble with them. Plug, un-plug issues not seeing the adapter (have tried un-plug kexts), intermittent issues with using WPA & WPA2. I even tried a windows linksys wireless usb adapter which had the ralink chipset in it but that too suffered from intermittent WPA & WPA2 security issues.

 

Now i am extremely happy because i just recently purchased a Pluscom WU-RT2571 wireless adapter and it works a treat. I have no problems with it working on my laptop. I have tried it with JaS 10.4.8, uphuck 10.4.9 and Jas 10.5.2 (has drivers for 10.3, 10.4 and 10.5 only). It automatically detects the usb adapter when OSX loads up, the ralink icon opens up automatically in the dock. I have had no security issues what so ever, works perfectly with WEP, WPA/WPA2 64,128, 256 bit security.

 

The best feature was it's price UK sterling £9. I got it from this place www.swiftcomputershop.co.uk OK it's abit chunky in size compared to other usb adapters but it comes with an extender cable so you dont have to plug the adapter in directly to the laptop.

 

I dont have a computer capable of running 10.6 so if anyone wishes to try, get hold of the usb adapter where you are and try it, as i've already stated, i can confirm that is does work for 10.4 and 10.5 osx versions. I've been using it for just over a week now and have had no issues with it what so ever, so i am no one happy osx user

 

Rog