Advantages: Reliable, lot of features Disadvantages: Problems when installing on Win98 and WinMe
ready (the third slot on the card, but you ask the vendor if that specific card is)
- Integrated Ethernet LAN, modem and telephone handset pass-through connectors provide reliable cable-free connectivity
?16 bit
- PC Card detects both 10 and 100 Mbps Ethernet through a single connector for faster performance
- Dimensions(WxDxH)/Weight-86 x 54 x 10.5 mm/36 g
- Hot-swappable (you can just plug it into the card slot and the system will see it, but I recommend to do this with a Win2000 or WinXP)
- System Requirements - IBM OS/2, Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, Microsoft Windows 3.x/95/98/2000/XP.
2. Xircom® RealPort CardBusEthernet10/100+Modem56GlobalACCESS (RBEM56G-100)
This card has THE SAME specs (except the fact that it is a 32 bits card, making it faster than its ?sister? + it has the power saving feature ...
Advantages: No dongles to loose or break, quality, speed Disadvantages: Takes up both PCMCIA slots
on - its like there was a normal socket there. They only problem is that it will take up both slots to make space for the full sized socket.
The card its self is of a very high quality. It supports all sorts of special features like SNMP network management, BatterySave (tm) for increased battery life, and of course full 10/100mbps speeds (because this card uses the CardBus feature of the more recent laptops you really can get 100mbps, just make sure your laptop can support it). Another neat feature is the network status lights are integrated into the socket - when they are on it illuminated the actual plug so you know what is going on. Even just the feel of it in your hands suggest quality - its very solid and well put together unlike some PCMCIA cards I have seen.
I've found the card to be absolutely faultless and of great quality. I ...
When I recently upgraded my network to 100mb I needed to find a new network card for the laptop. The Xircom RealPort CardBusEthernet10/100 was my first choice due to the quality of the card, the speed of the card was not so important but this card performs excellently. The installation was extremely easy, I just inserted the card and installed the software from the supplied CD, after one restart the laptop was back on the network. The card seems extremely robust and it looks like it will take a lot of damage. This is not the cheapest card but will become the cheapest overall due to the useful length. ...
Product Information for "Xircom CardBus Ethernet 10/100 + Modem 56 GlobalACCESS" »
Modem
Interface Type
CardBus
Connectivity Technology
Wired
Max Transfer Rate
56 Kbps
56K Technology
V.90, K56Flex, V.90
Protocols & Specifications
Bell 212A, ITU V.22, ITU V.22bis, ITU V.29, ITU V.32, ITU V.32bis, ITU V.34, ITU V.90, ITU V.17, ITU V.23, ITU V.27ter , Hayes AT command set
Error Correction Protocol
MNP-4, ITU V.42, MNP-2, MNP-3
Data Compression Protocol
MNP-5, ITU V.42bis
Fax Compatibility
G3
Max Fax Transfer Rate
14.4 Kbps
Cellular Enhancement Protocol
GSM
Features
Auto answer, auto call detection, Auto configuration
Manufacturer's product description
Enjoy the industry's first 32-bit, multi-function solution for notebook PCs. It is a single adapter that offers 10 and 100 Mbps Ethernet and modem functionality in a single device. Its GlobalACCESS features allow the most reliable connections worldwide. GSM connection capability gives you greater flexibility to connect from more locations. This adapter features Plug and Play capability in Windows 95, 98, 2000, Windows NT, and Windows XP.
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