SMC SMC2835W EZ Connect g 2.4 GHz 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card Adapter

Product Description
The EZ Connect g 54 Mbps Wireless Cardbus Adapter (SMC2835W) is another cutting edge introduction in 2.4GHz wireless communication for your laptop. Designed for both business and home users, this new adapter provides the speed, coverage, and security expected by today's wireless users. Based on the IEEE 802.11g draft standard, the new EZ Connect g Wireless Cardbus Adapter is 5 times faster than the widely used 802.11b wireless networking devices and is 100% compatible with existing 802.11b wireless networks. The SMC2835W is extremely fast and can handle streaming video, multimedia and all other bandwidth-intensive applications. Wireless clients can now easily obtain instant, seamless high-speed network connection. The EZ Connect g Wireless Cardbus Adapter includes an EZ Installation Wizard that enables quick and easy setup. Simply put the EZ Installation Wizard CD into your CD drive, click on Install Driver/Utility Link, the wizard will perform the installation automatically. Then plug in your EZ Connect G Wireless Cardbus Card into the PCMCIA slot of your laptop, you are now ready to enjoy the freedom of wireless networking.

Product Description:
SMC EZ Connect g Wireless Adapter - Wireless networking has taken off in popularity with 802.11 based products. This card is one of them, and features 802.11g technology, allowing your notebook computer to connect to either an 802.11g, or 802.11b wireless networks. With 802.11g you can enjoy speeds of up to 54 Mbps, which makes for speedy Internet surfing. So whether you're networking at home, work, or any of the numerous public "hot spots" around the nation, pick up the SMC2835W for optimal performance & compatibility.

CardBus Compatible

128-bit WEP Encryption

Profile Management that lets you create & save multiple profiles for different wireless network settings

Site Survey Utility which lets you scan for all available Access Points on the wireless network

Supports Windows 98/Me/2000/XP

SMC SMC2835W EZ Connect g 2.4 GHz 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card Adapter

Average customer rating:

'Loves Linux laptops.
Technical problems
Good start, bad finish
Mixed Results with SMC 2835w
Not a good card

SMC SMC2835W EZ Connect g 2.4 GHz 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card Adapter

Manufacturer: SMC
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

EZ Installation Wizard
High Speed Wireless LAN Connection
802.11g draft and 802.11b compliant
High Performance
High Security

ASIN: B00008PGJ7

Product Description

SMC EZ Connect g Wireless Adapter - Wireless networking has taken off in popularity with 802.11 based products. This card is one of them, and features 802.11g technology, allowing your notebook computer to connect to either an 802.11g, or 802.11b wireless networks. With 802.11g you can enjoy speeds of up to 54 Mbps, which makes for speedy Internet surfing. So whether you're networking at home, work, or any of the numerous public "hot spots" around the nation, pick up the SMC2835W for optimal performance & compatibility.

Customer Reviews:

'Loves Linux laptops........2006-12-28

Hey, it's not super fast and it's not very powerful but it works like a charm with Linux. There's no need to install extra drivers or use wrapper software. Ubuntu 6.06 recognizes it, SuSE 10.0 recognizes it, and I'd be surprised if I can't find any other Linux distributions that also recognize it.

Bottom line, if you've got a Linux laptop computer, and if you've got a small apartment/townhouse/dorm or a powerful wireless transmitter/router then this card will work for you without hassle.

'Picked mine up used for very little money. Sweet! I rescued a laptop from a trash heap that I can now use to send e-mail and browse the web for free at Starbuck's or Panera Bread and other wireless hotspots like our local library.

'Glad to hear that this card also usually works with Windows OS's; that way they'll keep making more, I hope.

Technical problems.......2005-05-10

I've had the same issue as some other reviewers. The card worked great at first, but for a while now it will hold a good connection for 30 seconds or so and then lose it for a while. I decided to try it on a brand new machine with a clean software install and new drivers but had the same issue. You're best bet is to probably go for another card.

Good start, bad finish.......2004-10-05

It was easy to install this on my Toshiba Windows XP notebook. The first dozen or so times I used it, the card worked fine. I didn't use it daily- probably about once or twice a week. But recently when I try to use it, my computer freezes up. It won't even connect before it freezes. My computer runs great otherwise, so I know that the freezing is because of the card.

Mixed Results with SMC 2835w.......2004-05-29

I was using this PCMCIA wireless card with an old SONY Vaio laptop with windows 98se installed, and it worked great. (I'm also using the SMC 2804WBR router as a WAP). Now I upgraded to Compaq Presario 2199US with AMD Athalon and WIndows XP (SP1a) and the board looses the connection every 30 seconds or so at a distance of 60 feet. I've tried installing the latest drivers, searchig the web for answers, but no luck yet. I have found the SMC router to work great and it was cheap, however, their tech support, manuals, web site, and documentation all stink. Personally, I would stay away from this card unless you like wasting alot of time.

Not a good card.......2004-05-19

I bought two of these cards along with the Barricade router. The cards worked flawlessly for several weeks. Now, they work for a few minutes, and then crap out. They can see the network, but not connect. Interesting that this happens with both cards, and with two different laptops.

Junk.

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