Linksys WCF12 Wireless-B Network CompactFlash Card (Type I)

Amazon.com Product Description
Experience the speed and convenience of wireless networking on your PDA. The Linksys wireless CompactFlash card installs directly into your Pocket PC using a CompactFlash Type I or Type II slot. The user-friendly software makes it a snap to set up, and then you're ready to share data, printers, or high-speed Internet access over your existing wireless network at speeds up to 11 Mbps.

Use the wireless CompactFlash card to connect your PDA to the wireless network at the office, at home, or in any of the growing number of public wireless hot spots springing up in coffee shops, airport lounges, hotels, and convention centers.

With the Linksys wireless CompactFlash card you'll get more of what you own a PD A for--information at your fingertips with total mobility.

The Linksys wireless CompactFlash card is compatible with Pocket PCs with a Type I or Type II CompactFlash slot; any ARM-, SH3-, or MIPS-based PDA running Windows CE 3.0 or later and Microsoft ActiveSync Utility 3.5 or later; and PCs or notebooks with at least a 200 MHz CPU, 64 MB RAM, a CD-ROM drive, and running Microsoft Windows 98 SE, 2000, Me, NT 4.0 SP6, or XP.

See a comparison diagram of the different wireless technologies.

Wireless networks are rapidly becoming more popular and coming down in price. Since they don't require cables, you can use the devices anywhere in an office or home, even out on the patio. There's no need to roll out an Ethernet network cable to each room of a house; you can network anywhere -- without wires. Outside of the home, wireless networking is available in hotspots at coffee shops, businesses, airports -- great when you're on the road and need to get some work done. For convenience, wireless networking is the answer.

What Wireless Standard is Right for Me?
Now that you've decided to create a wireless network, the next step is to figure out which wireless standard to use.

Basically, a standard is a set of specifications for a device. All devices that follow a specific standard share operating characteristics, such as the radio frequency used and maximum data transfer speed.

For wireless networking, there are three standards to choose from at this time:

802.11b

802.11a

802.11g

To learn about the differences between the standards and select the right one for your network, click here for an easy-to-understand chart.

Product Description:
MODEL- WCF12 VENDOR- LINKSYS FEATURES- Instant Wireless Series Wireless CompactFlash Card Connect your PDA to a wireless network. Experience the same speed and ease of wireless networking with your CompactFlash Type I ready personal digital assistant as you do with your laptop or desktop computer. The Wireless CompactFlash Card is a Type I CompactFlash card that connects directly to your PDA. Just plug it in and youre ready to share data printers or high- speed Internet access over your existing wireless network. Plus user-friendly software makes it a snap to set up. The Wireless CompactFlash Card is not only esy to install and use but also powerful. Your PDA can send and receive data at speeds up to 11Mbps. A high-powered built-in antenna keeps you connected at distances of up to 984 fett. The Wireless CompactFlash Card is also versatile and easily configurable through your PDA. Includes Wireless CF Card CD-ROM with drivers and user guide. * Up to 11 Mbps high-speed data transfer rate with automatic fallback. * Compatible with Windows CE 3.0 and higher. * Built-in Power Management saves battery power. * Supports up to 128-bit WEP encryption security. * Compliant with 802.11b DSSS 2.4GHz standard. STANDARDs - IEEE 802.11b INTERFACE - Type I CompactFlash standard CHANNELS - 11 Channels (US Canada) RANGE - Indoor: 196 ft. (60m) Outdoor: 984 ft. (300m) DATA RATE - up to 11Mbps (with Automatic Fall Back) INDICATORs- LED for Link APPROVALS - FCC B CE MARK REQUIRES- Pentium 200MHz or faster 64MB RAM CD-ROM drive Microsoft ActiveSync Utility PDA with available Type I CompactFlash slot Windows CE 3.0 or higher Windows 98/Me/2000/XP to load drivers. POWER- 3.3V DC 250mA SIZE - 2.37 x 1.70 x 0.13 WT.- 0.63 oz. MANUFACTURER WARRANTY: 1 YEAR

Linksys WCF12 Wireless-B Network CompactFlash Card (Type I)
Average customer rating:

Another winner from Linksys

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Rocks right out of the box!

WCF12 and a Sharp Zaurus

If you have a Dell X5 - Don't buy this!

Linksys WCF12 Wireless-B Network CompactFlash Card (Type I)

Manufacturer: Linksys
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Product Features:

Compatible with Windows CE 3.0 or higher

Up to 11 Mbps high-speed data transfer rate with automatic fallback

User-friendly software provides simple installation and configuration

Compliant with 802.11b, DSSS, 2.4 GHz Standard

Supports up to 128-bit WEP encryption security

ASIN: B00006ELLL

Product Description

Experience the same speed and ease of wireless networking with your CompactFlash Type I ready personal digital assistant (PDA) as you do with your laptop or desktop computer. The Wireless CompactFlash Card is a Type I CompactFlash card that connects directly to your PDA. Just plug it in, and you're ready to share data, printers, or high-speed Internet access over your existing wireless network. Plus, user-friendly software makes it a snap to set up. The Wireless CompactFlash Card is not only easy to install and use, but also powerful. Your PDA can send and receive data at speeds up to 11Mbps. A high-powered, built-in antenna keeps you connected at distances of up to 984 feet. The Wireless CompactFlash Card is also versatile and easily configurable through your PDA.

Amazon.com Product Description

Experience the speed and convenience of wireless networking on your PDA. The Linksys wireless CompactFlash card installs directly into your Pocket PC using a CompactFlash Type I or Type II slot. The user-friendly software makes it a snap to set up, and then you're ready to share data, printers, or high-speed Internet access over your existing wireless network at speeds up to 11 Mbps.

With the Linksys wireless CompactFlash card you'll get more of what you own a PD A for--information at your fingertips with total mobility.

Customer Reviews:

Another winner from Linksys.......2005-09-21

This card was very difficult to install. I had to:

1) Open the package
2) Power up the Zaurus 5500 (V3.10 ROM)
3) Plug in the Linksys card
4) Configure the network connection
5) Surf the net and get email

I wish everything in life was this difficult. :) The WCF12 seems to have very good range. It constantly indicates a higher quality signal strength than the built in wireless card in my Sharp SL6000 in any given location.

I'm not sure how I'd rate power consumption as this is the first and only wireless card I've got for my 5500. The 5500's aren't known for their battery reserves anyway. About 45 minutes of surfing and it's time for a recharge.

It doesn't block the stylus port either which is a big plus. So, sure I'd buy another for my Zaurus anytime.

linksys card.......2005-09-15

The card took some playing around with but once I got all the software installed it worked ok. I just have to play around with the internet settings to get it to work.

Rocks right out of the box!.......2005-09-08

First, kudos to Amazon's super speed. Even with "Super Saver" free shipping, I got the item delivered to my New York apartment in less than 36 hours of ordering, eight days before the estimated arrival (shocking, catches you off guard, doesn't it).

Unlike those here that the Wi-Fi card didn't work for, I had a great experience. I have an HP iPaq 2110, with Windows Pocket PC 2003 SE. The Linksys card worked right out of the box, with the software on the CD that was provided (i.e., I did not even need to go to their website to get the latest installation software). The available Wi-Fi networks were detected seamlessly as soon as the card was plugged in. The connection speed is great, and pages load up surprisingly fast (even heavier ones, like Yahoo mail, have exceeded my expectation). So far there has not been a single glitch. I had tried a Sandisk Wi-Fi card prior to this, with disastrous results (apparently Sandisk is getting out of the Wi-Fi business altogether). I could not get my PDA to recognize the card after it went into standby, and in general, connectivity was very erratic, and I had to send it back. Sandisk had blamed it all on "Windows Pocket PC 2003 Second Edition", which they had not guaranteed compatibility with. Neither had Linksys, but their card had no problem with the operating system. The power on the card turns off as it should whenever the PDA goes into standby, and 'wakes up' again when the PDA is turned on, all quite naturally. Thanks to Linksys for a product that finally works.

WCF12 and a Sharp Zaurus.......2005-08-23

Reading a review about the WCF12 and a Zaurus 5500 from user on Amazon almost kept me from buying this device, but then I found a useful tidbit of information. As long as you have updated the Zaurus' ROM, the WCF12 will work right out of the box.

If you have a Dell X5 - Don't buy this!.......2005-07-28

I have a Dell X5. It does not recognize this device at all. After contacting Linksys product support and waiting days for a reply, they were not even remotely helpful. I carefully detailed all the steps taken to install the device and the problems reported by my X5. They apparently do not take the time to read details and told me to follow the instructions on the shipped documentation. In my message I asked them if I should buy the Socket Low Power device and they recommended I do that if I can't get their product to work. I did just that after returning the Linksys to Amazon. The Socket Wireless works great and installed very easy.

As an aside, Amazon cheerfully refunded my money for the Linksys device! 5 stars for Amazon!!!!!!!

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