Netgear MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card
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Manufacturer: NetgearAudio: English (Original Language)
Platform: Windows, Windows 2000, Windows 2000 Server, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows NT 3.5, Windows NT 4, Windows NT 5, Windows XP
Model: MA 401
Product features:
- Wireless connectivity for notebook PCs
- High-speed 11 Mbps data rate
- Operating range up to 500 feet indoors and 1,650 feet outdoors
- Supports Windows 95, 98, Me, NT, and 2000
- 5-year limited warranty
Digital camera reviews of Netgear MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card
Digital camera Review: A breeze to set up and use
Summary: 4 Stars
The card works just fine. The real-world operational range of Netgear's MR314 router/MA401 PC card product package, though, is quite limited. I have a 1960's house with relatively thin walls. When I take my laptop from the bedroom with the router into a bedroom 20 feet down the hall, my signal strength and throughput speed drop to "poor." When I go into an open living room 40 feet away but around one corner, the signal similarly degrades.In summary, performance is reliable, but the operational range of the Netgear "system" is limited, probably due to the router.
Summary of Netgear MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card
Netgear's 802.11b wireless PC Card allows you to connect to your local area network without any wires. Whether you're setting up a new office or extending your existing workplace, it lets you quickly network your work force--including employees in remote locations in your building--without the time or expense of Ethernet cabling. With an operating range of 175 to 500 feet indoors and 835 to 1,650 feet outdoors, the MA401 enables roaming throughout your office from one access point to another to send and receive e-mail and share other network resources, such as files and printers, at a high-speed 11 Mbps data rate. Standards-based 802.11b technology and 128-bit wired equivalent privacy (WEP) encryption ensure maximum reliability and privacy for your network.The MA401 performs with a wide range of wireless Internet services available in airports and hotels, and supports PCs running Windows 95, 98, Me, NT, and 2000 and most notebook PCs. Netgear provides a five-year limited warranty on the MA401 802.11b wireless PC Card.
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