CNet Wireless-G Long Range USB Adapter CUA-854L Review
May 11th, 2009 | Viewed 14218 times
It’s bigger than your average adapter and looks like a magic wand from Harry Potter – how good is it?
The Package and Bundle
The package comes with the USB device, Driver CD and installation manual. No USB extension or anything, simply because the device itself comes with a pretty long cable.
It comes with a huge base to support the antenna.
The base even comes with 2 strong magnets, so be careful where you place them. 
The strong magnets allow you the flexibility to place it on your casing, any part of it that allows magnetism to hold.
Installation and Performance
Installation was a breeze, it’s just a matter of plugging the device and installing the driver.
I installed this on one of my machines placed at the most secluded part of the house. Here’s the signal when I’m using my original device, which is the Netgear MA111.
And with the CNet from the exact same location, the base was placed exactly where the Netgear was.
interesting, LZ78 and WL-AM604g were from the same location and we see a drop on LZ78′s signal by 2 notches and WL-AM604g remained as it is. The other WiFi signal called Bad WiFi was boosted up 2 notches, this is not my WiFi. It’s from my neighbor who I have no idea who or where he is (hey dude, if you’re reading this. Thanks!)
The location of LZ78 and WL-AM604g was upstairs while the testbed was downstairs in a secluded room.
Not satisfied, I did another test and this time on the Eee PC with the onboard WiFi vs the CNet. Here’s the signal before the CNet was installed.
And with the CNet.
Bad WiFi got boosted LZ78 remains unchanged while WL-AM604g dropped a notch.
What can I draw from this? I think the Bad WiFi could be on the same level as the testbed which explains the better boost in reception.
Conclusion
Do I see a signal boost? Yes, I do see drops too.
Basically if you’re looking for a wifi device with huge reach, then I think this device works great for you. If you already have an existing WiFi device and would like more reach? I think it’s a gamble, you might see a boost.
Nevertheless the device works fine and shouldn’t be dismissed. RRP is RM 110.
September 15th, 2009 at 6:43 pm
what it the range that this antenna will search for wifi connection(approximate range also okay) and what is the approximate price and approximate speed of this antennes wifi connections?
September 28th, 2009 at 3:45 am
price as stated on the article, could’ve changed by now.
i don’t have the approx range for you, my test was within confines of walled of a multi-storied house.
February 2nd, 2010 at 7:47 am
i have CNet® Wireless-G Long Range USB Adapter drivers and i lose the cd driver
how i get one?
March 29th, 2010 at 1:48 am
hello
i have cua-854xl but i need vriver for windows7
thanks
April 4th, 2010 at 4:57 am
kindly I need your help
I’ve lost my cd and i want to reinstall the driver
so how can I get it?
thanks
August 17th, 2010 at 12:47 pm
I bought it but it doesn’t work with Windows7 could you help me?
October 21st, 2010 at 1:51 pm
how can i get the cd for installation as mine is lost
November 9th, 2010 at 12:36 am
my cd lost please i want to your help installation
August 21st, 2011 at 1:40 pm
I lost my cd please help me to install this Cnet Wireless-G to my computer?
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