Cisco-Linksys Wireless-G Compact Flash Card WCF54G
- Compatible with 802.11g and 802.11b (2.4 GHz) standards
- Compatible with Microsoft Windows CE 3.0 or higher
- Operates in the 2.4 GHz frequency spectrum with throughput of up to 54 Mbps
- Supports up to 128-bit WEP encryption security
- Free technical support: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, toll-free US calls
Product Description
Linksys Wireless-G Compact Flash Card Connect Your Pocket PC to Wireless Networks!Experience the speed and convenience of wireless networking on your PDA. The Wireless-G CompactFlash Card installs directly into your Pocket PC using a CompactFlash Type II slot. The user-friendly software makes it a snap to set up, and you’re ready to share data, printers, or high-speed Internet access over your existing wireless network at speeds up to 54Mbps. It’s also compatible with Wireless-B (802.11b) wireless networks.Use the Wireless CompactFlash Card to connect your PDA to wireless networks at the office, at home, or in any of the growing number of public wireless hotspot venues springing up in coffee shops, airport lo… More >>
Cisco-Linksys Wireless-G Compact Flash Card WCF54G
Easy enough to use, install the software and plug it in.
There are a couple of small issues with it though:
When setting it up, the field for the network id on a WEP connection will not let you enter a long value. It appears to run out of space, at least it stops accepting characters. You have to write it elsewhere and cut/past it in.
The power management is poor. The power management setting of on (or even auto) drains the battery. The manual is no help, just repeatedly stating:
Power Management is a power saving mode. The lower power consumption may also lower the wireless performance. To enable Power Management, select On. To disable Power Management, select Off.
The power LED stay on, even when the PDA hibernates. I have to remove the card to prevent this.
it is a good card, but if you have a WM 5.0 PPC, e.g. Axim 51, then this will not work for you. Linksys do not have any plan to release a updated driver for WM 5.0.
This unit is great!!! I have a Dell Axim X5, and most cards do not work with my Axim..But this card.. right out of the box I was searching the web in a matter of minutes. Accessing Wi-Fi HotSpots.. and having a great time.. If you can find it (I understand it’s been discontinued) get it. It might cost a little more than most compact flash cards… but it is well worth the money. You won’t be disappointed. I just don’t understand why they discontinued this item. The installation Cd is easy to follow..1-2-3 and you’re installed.
I opened the box. I read the quick installation guide.
I made sure the axim was in sync with the PC. I put the
disk into the CD drive. I followed the onscreen instructions,
and bingo! I was connected! it was that easy.
I wouldn’t consider myself to be a devout Linksys aficionado, but it’s rare that I consider any other brand when it comes to my networking needs. The setup for every other Linksys product I own or have owned was effortless – until this puppy came along.
The drivers on the disk are trash – you’ll need to download the good ones directly from the Linksys site. Unlike other reviews I’ve read, connecting to your network – especially if you run Pocket PC 2003 – may be a bit taxing. I had to repeat the configuration setup cycle about five times before the card even recognized my network; and another three times before I was able to connect and get online.
Aside from the initial connection issues, it works like I expect every Linksys product to work – excellent. Overall, a good product – just get the right drivers!!