Belkin Wireless 802.11b 11Mbps PCI Adapter

From the Manufacturer
The Desktop Antenna is an excellent solution for extending the wireless range of your 54g and 802.11b Wireless Desktop Network Card. The Antenna is an ideal solution for allowing you to re-locate the antenna for better signal quality and strength by extending the antenna to your desktop. Its omni-directional design allows for uniform coverage area around the antenna. It simply attaches to the Wireless Desktop Network Card's built-in antenna jack and extends up to 5' away from the card.

Product Description:
Belkin F5D6001 802.11b Wireless Desktop Network Card - This networking card gives your desktop PC the freedom of wireless networking. In a wireless network, your desktop will be able to wirelessly access other computers, peripherals, and the Internet!

Utilizes the 802.11b protocol for speeds of up to 11Mbps

Configures using any web browser

Installs internally via an available PCI slot

WEP Encryption

Supports Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, & XP

Includes an external antenna with wire that connects to the PCI card

Belkin Wireless 802.11b 11Mbps PCI Adapter

Average customer rating:

Works great with XP and Win 2K
Worthless scrap of metal
Stay away from this piece of junk
Great product!
Works with my crazy home network

Belkin Wireless 802.11b 11Mbps PCI Adapter

Manufacturer: Belkin Components
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

Installs easily into the Wireless Desktop Network Card's Built-in antenna jack
The Antenna complies with the IEEE 802.11b standard in order to communicate with other 54g and 802.11b compliant wireless devices.
Operates in the 2.4-2.5 GHz frequency
Compatible with all 802.11 coaxial connections using a SMA reverse male connector
Provides wireless coverage up to 590 foot from the antenna

ASIN: B00007G32F

Product Description

Belkin F5D6001 802.11b Wireless Desktop Network Card - This networking card gives your desktop PC the freedom of wireless networking. In a wireless network, your desktop will be able to wirelessly access other computers, peripherals, and the Internet! Includes an external antenna with wire that connects to the PCI card

Customer Reviews:

Works great with XP and Win 2K.......2007-01-15

I have used this card in both an XP machine and a Win 2K machine for years. Worked great, even with WEP encryption. I had to update to the latest software and I also discovered that some Linksys software for a similar card did not completely uninstall properly. Once I resolved these issues, the cards worked great! I think most complaints come from not resolving issues like these, and I have seen these type of issues with cards from Linksys and D-Link as well. This card has the same performance as those cards in my experience.

Worthless scrap of metal.......2005-02-24

Stay far, far away from this one. Card refuses to authenticate on my small home network. Have tried mulitple security settings on my router to try to fix this. Each time, other wireless PCs can connect - all except the one with THIS wireless card.

Was able to connect ONCE, after endless attempts. Connection lasted a good week, then dropped. Have been unable to reconnect since. Card will frequently [though not always] make a strong connection to the network - but even when it does, it refuses to authenticate the connection, no matter what settings or protocol [WEP or WPA]. Customer support is a joke.

Other danger signs - Drivers are two years old for this product ... the 'update' on the Belkin website is dated more recently, but the drivers provided with the 'update' are the same as the old ones that ship with the CD in the box with the card [makes one wonder what was actually updated..?]

Save yourself the loss of sleep and the added frustration ... AVOID this Belkin wireless card, even if it is on sale dirt cheap. It's not worth it if it doesn't work.

Stay away from this piece of junk.......2004-06-22

I bought this card because I thought I would save a few dollars compared to cards from more reputable brands. But this card is a piece of junk. I am experienced with wireless networks and have installed many such cards before. The software/drivers are nests of bugs. The range of the card is pathetic. Stay away from this.

Great product!.......2003-06-14

I have an XP Laptop and I've had no problems.

Works with my crazy home network.......2003-05-30

I'm using two of these cards, one in a Windows 98 SE system and one in a Windows XP system, to top it off they all go through an Apple Airport Base station and link with my Apple iBook. Using WEP, too, with the hex key produced by the Base station. Working fine!

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