Buffalo WLI-USB-G54
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| Wikipedia | Buffalo Inc. | ||||||||||||||||
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| Brand • Model • Rev | Buffalo WLI-USB-G54 | ||||||||||||||||
| Interface | USB 2.0 | ||||||||||||||||
| Connector | Female B | ||||||||||||||||
| Form factor | corded (modular) adapter | ||||||||||||||||
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ID:0411:004b | |||||||||||||||||
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| FCCID | QDS-BRCM1005 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Chip1 | Broadcom BCM4333 | ||||||||||||||||
| Chip2 | Broadcom BCM4306 | ||||||||||||||||
| Chip3 | Broadcom BCM2050 | ||||||||||||||||
| Antenna Connection | MC | ||||||||||||||||
| Wireless Standards | IEEE 802.11b/g | ||||||||||||||||
| 802.11g | up to 54 Mbps | ||||||||||||||||
| 802.11b | up to 11 Mbps | ||||||||||||||||
| Operating Frequency | 2.4 GHz | ||||||||||||||||
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| Manuf/OEM/ODM | Gemtek WUBB105GM | ||||||||||||||||
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Probable Linux driver | |||||||||||||||||
| Retail | |||||||||||||||||
| FCC approval date | 16 December 2002 | ||||||||||||||||
| (Est.) release date | March 2004 | ||||||||||||||||
| (Est.) initial retail price (in USD) | $49.99 | ||||||||||||||||
| UPC |
747464108711 (UPC DB, On eBay) | ||||||||||||||||
| ASIN |
B0000A3H0T | ||||||||||||||||
| Country of manuf | Taiwan | ||||||||||||||||
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For a list of all currently documented Broadcom chipsets with specifications, see Broadcom.
For a list of all currently documented Buffalo devices with specifications, see Buffalo.
- • 54 Mbps - 2.4GHz 802.11g = G54 class
Overview
Per a disassembled unit...
- "MIB100GS_V01" and "109-501-4500" is silkscreened on the WiFi module (soldered to the Mini PCI retaining clips...).
- "WUBB105GM_V01", "109-501-6700", and a date code of 0335 is silkscreened on the bridge board.
- There are two unpopulated headers - J25 (likely including CPU data lines, can connect to external UART) - 20 pin and J1 - 12 pin
- The MC connector is attached to a breakout board (Buffalo logo, "AR2C-BA", and 0334 date code SSed on it) w/ another antenna and a U.FL connector connecting it to the radio.
- "WL280ANT_V05", "109-700-0201", and a date code of 0336 is silkscreened on the standalone antenna.
This device has a coaxial power connector (w/ plastic sticker covering it) and a recessed unlabeled button.
According to Tom's Hardware, the device is based on the BCM94333U reference design (BCM4333 + BCM4306+BCM2050).
Per this FatWallet forum thread, the retail price seems to have been $49.99.