I had get one of the wireless adapters for my laptop. I could either go for the pcmia slot, or the usb slot. I opted for the usb version because i could then use it other desktop computers as well. I bought this one for 15 quid and didn't research how good it is before. I had to install the ... Read review
With the 3Com OfficeConnect Wireless 54 Mbps 11g PC Card notebookusers can access ... more
network resources the Internet and e-mail atspeeds up to 54 Mbps and at distances up to 100 meters (328 feet).That's almost five times the speed of existing 802.11b wi
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The 3Com OfficeConnect Wireless 54 Mbps 11g Access Point offers high-speed, reliable, ... more
secure IEEE 802.11g wireless networking with speeds of up to 108 Mbps. Compact, streamlined and versatile it ships with a custom cradle for mounting on a desktop or a wall. Displaying impressive deployment capabilities this access point features four different operating modes. Access point mode enables wireless connectivity between wireless client adapters and the access point and the client mode provides wireless connectivity to a remote access point for a non-Wi-FI equipped PC. Additionally, for more flexibility the point-to-point bridge mode can be used to link two LAN segments connected by two units and the repeater mode to repeat the signals of a remote access point to increase its range. Enabling wireless roaming in the office this access point facilitates access to Internet and network resources with speeds of up to 108Mbps and distances of up to 100 meters (depending on physical conditions, building construction, electrical devices in the area and other environmental factors). Performance-boosting features such as packet bursting and compression increase the effective transmission speed. Compatibility with 11b and 11g wireless devices helps preserve existing wireless network investment and Wi-Fi certification assures interoperability with similarly certified products. Furthermore, this access point supports Wi-Fi Multi-Media (WMM) and Wireless Distribution System (WDS) and is RoHS- compliant. With security in mind the access point supports 128-bit WPA/WPA2 with TKIP/AES encryption for maximum security, along with 40-/60- and 128-bit WEP encryption for legacy clients. Dynamic rate shifting automatically matches the best connection speed in response to physical and traffic conditions so wireless connections stay reliable. Clear Channel Select enables the access point to scan the spectrum and select the least busy channel. Supporting up to 30 simultaneous users plenty of room
Postage & Packaging:free Super Saver Delivery Availability:Usually dispatched within 24 hours...
With the 3Com OfficeConnect Wireless 54 Mbps 11g PC Card notebookusers can access ... more
network resources the Internet and e-mail atspeeds up to 54 Mbps and at distances up to 100 meters (328 feet).That's almost five times the speed of existing 802.11b wi
Postage & Packaging:Free! Availability:Usually dispatched within 24 hours...
The 3Com OfficeConnect Wireless 54 Mbps 11g Access Point offers high-speed, reliable, ... more
secure IEEE 802.11g wireless networking with speeds of up to 108 Mbps. Compact, streamlined and versatile it ships with a custom cradle for mounting on a desktop or a wall. Displaying impressive deployment capabilities this access point features four different operating modes. Access point mode enables wireless connectivity between wireless client adapters and the access point and the client mode provides wireless connectivity to a remote access point for a non-Wi-FI equipped PC. Additionally, for more flexibility the point-to-point bridge mode can be used to link two LAN segments connected by two units and the repeater mode to repeat the signals of a remote access point to increase its range. Enabling wireless roaming in the office this access point facilitates access to Internet and network resources with speeds of up to 108Mbps and distances of up to 100 meters (depending on physical conditions, building construction, electrical devices in the area and other environmental factors). Performance-boosting features such as packet bursting and compression increase the effective transmission speed. Compatibility with 11b and 11g wireless devices helps preserve existing wireless network investment and Wi-Fi certification assures interoperability with similarly certified products. Furthermore, this access point supports Wi-Fi Multi-Media (WMM) and Wireless Distribution System (WDS) and is RoHS- compliant. With security in mind the access point supports 128-bit WPA/WPA2 with TKIP/AES encryption for maximum security, along with 40-/60- and 128-bit WEP encryption for legacy clients. Dynamic rate shifting automatically matches the best connection speed in response to physical and traffic conditions so wireless connections stay reliable. Clear Channel Select enables the access point to scan the spectrum and select the least busy channel. Supporting up to 30 simultaneous users plenty of room
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The 3Com OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 54 Mbps 11g Firewall Router combines an ADSL2/2+ ... more
modem, router, 80211g wireless access point, four-port switch, and firewall to enable up to 253 total (64 wireless) users to economically and securely share a share a single ADSL or ADSL2/2+ connectionThe high-speed routing engine and 54 Mbps wireless throughput easily handle large data transfers and Internet downloads, including those from multimedia applicationsProviding a high-speed, 54 Mbps wireless connection for users with 80211g-equipped PCs and laptops, it is also backward-compatible with 80211b wireless LAN equipment, preserving existing network investmentsThis Wi-Fi certified router also features support of Wireless Distribution System (WDS)WDS simplifies setup of an extended or completely wireless network (requires access points that support WDS)Advanced wireless security and multiple firewall features offer a strong levelof protection for the networkTo shield wireless connections, the 11g gateway router implements 128-bit WPA/WPA2 with TKIP/AES encryption for maximum security, along with 40/64 and 128-bit Wired Equivilant Privacy (WEP) encryption for legacy clientsA stateful packet inspection firewall, hacker pattern detection, URL filtering, IP and MAC address filtering and support for the SurfControl Web Filter service and other security features help protect the entire network from attacks and other Internet security risks
Postage & Packaging:£3.49 Availability:Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days...
Advantages: Handy, Cheap, fast Disadvantages: Protudes out, Get's hot
I had get one of the wireless adapters for my laptop. I could either go for the pcmia slot, or the usb slot. I opted for the usb version because i could then use it other desktop computers as well. I bought this one for 15 quid and didn't research how good it is before. I had to install the driver and software and then plug it in... and that's it. the internet was working. I tried it with a zoom router and with a belkin router. I use it on the first ... .... The signal strenght is 60(the software shows all the details of the link quality) but sometimes it flactuates with no obvious reasons. Sometimes the connection drops; when the signal strenght goes down to 40.
After a long use, the adaptor gets hot, and cannot say whether it is common or not.
The fact that it bulges out from the outside is quite irritating. I have to be carefull when using the laptop on the bed. Overall, it ... more
I had get one of the wireless adapters for my laptop. I could either go for the pcmia slot, or the usb slot. I opted for the usb version because i could then use it other desktop computers as well. I bought this one for 15 quid and didn't research how good it is before. I had to install the driver and software and then plug it in... and that's it. the internet was working. I tried it with a zoom router and with a belkin router. I use it on the first floor and the access point is in the ground floor . The signal strenght is 60(the software shows all the details of the link quality) but sometimes it flactuates with no obvious reasons. Sometimes the connection drops; when the signal strenght goes down to 40.
After a long use, the adaptor gets hot, and cannot say whether it is common or not. The fact that it bulges out from the outside is quite irritating. I have to be carefull when using the laptop on the bed. Overall, it is a very good cheap solution for wireless connectivity.
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For simple, reliable, high-speed wireless connections for both desktop and notebook users, choose the 3Com OfficeConnect Wireless 54 Mbps 11g Compact USB Adapter. Users can access network resources, the Internet, and e-mail at speeds up to 54 Mbps - ideal for multimedia or other high-bandwidth applications. The USB adapter works with the 3Com OfficeConnect Wireless 11abg and 11g access points and the OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Cable/DSL Routers to create a powerful, high-speed, wireless network in minutes for home and branch offices, remote sites, and classrooms.To protect wireless connections, the USB adapter supports advanced WPA encryption as well as basic WEP encryption. It also supports the latest 802.1X authentication to help protect against unauthorized users. The sleek, compact USB adapter offers the flexibility and convenience of USB connections without sacrificing performance. The USB extension cable works with a variety of desktop and notebook designs. Wireless Card Manager creates profiles for mobile users that reflect specific wireless LAN settings for each place they travel: users just select the proper profile and they are configured for connection. Dynamic rate shifting automatically matches the best connection speed in response to changing traffic and environmental conditions.
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