Netgear MA521 802.11b Wireless PC Card
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Manufacturer: NetgearAudio: English (Original Language)
Model: MA521NA
Product features:
- 802.11b wireless access with 802.11g compatibility
- Speeds up to 11 Mbps
- Superior range -- up to 300 feet
- 40/64 and 128-bit Wired Equivalency Protection (WEP)
- Supports any PC equipped with a processor faster than 400 MHz
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Digital camera reviews of Netgear MA521 802.11b Wireless PC Card
Digital camera Review: A Really Great Product!!!!! A+ All The way!!!!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I just purchased this card, and had it up and running in about 20 minutes! The package arrived in a Netgear box and was sealed from the factory. Instructions were clear, and easy to understand. However, the sales ad stated that it came with an installation cd with the drivers on it, but only came with instructions on how to download the drivers from thier website instead. I can understand this due to the fact that drivers are always being updated. No big deal, but it would have been nice to have been told that up front. As for functionality, this card rocks it hard! Don't waste your money on 802.11g, 802.11b has enough power to surf the web wirelessly without any problems at all. I have used both 11mps and 54mps, and don't notice any difference between the two. I have it installed on my IBM T22 Thinkpad, in conjunction with a Linksys Wireless 802.11b Router model BEFW11S4, and have 98% signal strength at over 100 feet away, and a signal that never drops! Even comming out of hibernation the signal is still up and running! People have said that the drivers are a pain, but I have not had a problem installing them on XP. Others complain that the drivers are not compatible with thier operating system, and take thier frustration out on the product, and give it a bad review.
Remember, just because a driver is not functioning properly, does not mean that the card is bad. As for install problems with Windows XP, it is usually the user who messes up the installation of the drivers, or downloads the wrong ones form Netgear! I did exactly what the instructions from Netgear told me to do, and had no problems!
Also, when purchasing any wireless card, you must take into account your wireless router! Alot of customers who have purchased this card, state that they have problems with dropped signals. Your wireless card will only work as good as your wireless router! If you have your router in a bad location, it will greatly effect the performance of your wireless card. If your walls are made of concrete, it will effect your range as well. I recommend not paying attention to customers who state that this card is crap, just because they have a poor or frequently dropped signal.I highly recommend this card!
In conclusion, this is a great wireless card that never drops signal at a great price! It arrived in a timely manner with no problems. I highly recommend this card!
Summary of Netgear MA521 802.11b Wireless PC Card
NETGEAR MA521 -- Stay connected wherever you go with this Wireless PC Card. Once the card is inserted in your notebook computer, you can access the Internet from home or office, from campuses, parks, airports, or public hotspots in bookstores and cafes. Configured to interoperate with other NETGEAR wireless products Secure 40/64 and 128-bit Wired Equivalency Protection (WEP) encryption Compatible with 400MHz+ notebook PCs running Windows 98SE, ME, 2000 & XP Size - 3.93 x 2.13 x 0.2 with antenna; weighs 1.3 ounces 3 year limited warrantyNetworking
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