D-Link DWL-905 Laptop Wireless Network Kit (Access Point + 2 PC Cards)

Amazon.com Product Description
The D-Link Wireless Laptop Kit includes one wireless access point (DWL-1000AP) and two 11 Mbps wireless PC Cards (DWL-650). The DWL-1000AP is an IEEE 8.02.11b-compliant, 11 Mbps wireless Ethernet access point designed for use in home and office environments.

Supporting 40-bit Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption, MAC address control, and user authentication, the DWL-1000AP ensures a secure network connection. When connected to an Ethernet LAN, the DWL-1000AP automatically identifies the IP of the host PC as well as the subnet, or you can assign the IP manually. You can also set the bandwidth data transmission rate to automatically use the dynamic auto-sensing configuration or to a manual rate of 11 Mbps, 5.5 Mbps, 2 Mbps, or 1 Mbps.

The DWL-650 is an IEEE 8.02.11b-compliant, high-speed, 11 Mbps Wireless LAN card that plugs into your notebook computer's PCMCIA slot and lets you send and receive information wirelessly from anywhere in your LAN. Once connected with other networked computers, this card enables you to share printers, a modem for Internet access, and hard disk, DVD, CD-ROM, and Zip drives.

Both the DWL-1000AP and DWL-650 operate in a 2.4 GHz direct-sequence spread spectrum (DSSS), which provides transparent bridging and roaming capabilities to wireless nodes at ranges of up to 100 meters indoors and 300 meters outdoors. Like the DWL-1000AP, the DWL-650 bandwidth data transmission rate can be set manually at 11, 5.5, 2, or 1 Mbps, or it can be set on a dynamic auto-sensing configuration.

D-Link provides a lifetime warranty for both cards.

Product Description:
The D-Link DWL-905 Laptop Wireless Kit is a high-performance 11Mb standard compliant wireless network in a box. It comes with everything you need to connect two laptops together into a Local Area Network or connect the laptops into an existing Ethernet/Fast Ethernet or Wireless network. The DWL-905 includes two DWL-650 PCMCIA Wireless adapters and one DWL-1000AP Access Point.The D-Link DWL-1000AP is an IEEE 802.11b compliant 11 Mbps Ethernet wireless Access Point. Once activated with the network, it provides Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) operation for wireless networks delivering transparent bridging and roaming capabilities for wireless nodes. The D-Link DWL-650 is a high-speed 11 Mbps Ethernet wireless network adapter that plugs into your notebook PC's PCMCIA slot. Once connected with other networked PCs, it allows you to share hard disk drives, DVD drives, CD drives, Iomega Zip drives, printers and provides shared access to a modem for Internet access.

D-Link DWL-905 Laptop Wireless Network Kit (Access Point + 2 PC Cards)
Average customer rating:

Easy Install, and Good Range

Careful of Purchasing a D-Link product with Linksys Routers

Very Dissatisfied User

D-Link DWL-905 Laptop Wireless Network Kit (Access Point + 2 PC Cards)

Manufacturer: D-Link Systems, Inc.
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

Wireless access point acts as an Ethernet bridge

No cables between computers

Fast 11 Mbps speed

Easy to connect

Bundled with 2 11 Mbps PC Card adapters

ASIN: B00005ATY9

Amazon.com Product Description

The D-Link Wireless Laptop Kit includes one wireless access point (DWL-1000AP) and two 11 Mbps wireless PC Cards (DWL-650). The DWL-1000AP is an IEEE 8.02.11b-compliant, 11 Mbps wireless Ethernet access point designed for use in home and office environments.

D-Link provides a lifetime warranty for both cards.

Product Description

The D-Link DWL-905 Laptop Wireless Kit is a high-performance 11Mb standard compliant wireless network in a box. It comes with everything you need to connect two laptops together into a Local Area Network or connect the laptops into an existing Ethernet/Fast Ethernet or Wireless network. The DWL-905 includes two DWL-650 PCMCIA Wireless adapters and one DWL-1000AP Access Point.The D-Link DWL-1000AP is an IEEE 802.11b compliant 11 Mbps Ethernet wireless Access Point. Once activated with the network, it provides Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) operation for wireless networks delivering transparent bridging and roaming capabilities for wireless nodes. The D-Link DWL-650 is a high-speed 11 Mbps Ethernet wireless network adapter that plugs into your notebook PC's PCMCIA slot. Once connected with other networked PCs, it allows you to share hard disk drives, DVD drives, CD drives, Iomega Zip drives, printers and provides shared access to a modem for Internet access.

Customer Reviews:

Easy Install, and Good Range.......2001-06-06

I bought this to go with my D-Link Router and two laptops obviously. I have to say that this Kit has exceeded my expectations. I didn't think I would be able to nearly as much range as I do. I can have the Access Point plugged in downstairs in one corner of the house and get "Good" Signal Strength upstairs on my balcony on the other side of the house. All throughout my home I get a "Good" Signal Strength or above. It is when I start roaming outside when the connection gets cut-off.

The installation was simple thanks the Quick Install Guides and I probably could have figured it out since everything connects with each other with the out-of-the-box default settings.

Careful of Purchasing a D-Link product with Linksys Routers.......2001-05-27

After reading some of the reviews and the purchasing the D-Link access point I've determined that there could be some problems when combining the D-Link Access point with a Linksys Router (with DHCP). There is a technical solution read my review under the D-Link DWL-1000 product page. But be prepared for problems if you have a LinkSys. Wonderful product otherwise.

Very Dissatisfied User.......2001-04-23

I purchased a Linksys Cable/DSL router for my home network, had up and running in 20 min and have had operational and trouble free for nearly a year. I was tempted to get the Linksys wireless solution as a result of my good luck with the router. Unfortunately, I decided to get the D-Link product because of its lower price point at the time. I had multiple configuration issues, had running for while, then lost all connectivity. The installer (an uninstaller) froze my laptop and caused errors on boot...needless to say a bad experience. Not sure why PC Mag rated this unit high. I returned the D-Link and bought the Linksys wireless product the same day. Back to what I know is a reliable company.

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