Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Notebook Adapter

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Summary: [e-mail] Microsoft Wireless Notebook Adapter
Review: I have been to severel stores looking for a wireless adapter that runs on Windows 98.I have 2 laptops that are running 98 and at the beginning of the year I purchased the Microsoft one and placed it in the first laptop. Since then I have acquired another laptop and wanted to do the same but could not find the same card in any of the local computer stores. In fact one salesperson told me that wireless does not run on 98 os.
Thanks to averageguy, I found what I needed and received it promptly. Thanks Joe
Joe Scalisi

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Summary: Solid performance
Review: I have had the Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Notebook Adapter for almost a year and it has given me surprisingly little trouble. The setup can be a little tricky for computer novices and when there is a problem with the network, it is difficult to pinpoint the exact source of the error. However, the quality of the connection that it receives from the base station is excellent and it works well through doors and walls, and even outdoors.

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Summary: Poor range
Review: I have two laptops and two desktops, all networked with different wireless cards. This Microsoft card is the worst of the bunch. I can go anywhere in my house with my SMC and Uniden cards, but with the same PC and the Microsoft card and get disconnects or no connection at all. This leads me to believe the problem is in the card itself. I would look for a different card. On the positive side, tech support was quick and helpful.

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Summary: Great!
Review: I have used for 1 year and there is no problem.

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Summary: Didn't work at first--frustrationville!
Review: I just received this adapter and installed it almost without any problems. The instructions in the booklet for inserting the card were different from the software--one said to turn off your computer. I tried it without turning it off and it worked (sort of). After completing the installation I still didn't have an interent or networking connection and the signal strenght was poor. (We have a Linksys wireless router--about five feet away).
After going through the help screen in the utility menu about four times--it was no help. I finally figured out that it needed the ssid--it didn't detect it automatically (like the usb version does). To make a long story short--I finally manually inputted the ssid and after tinkering a little more it worked.


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Summary: Poor Range .. Difficult Setup
Review: I never got this card to work. After installing the software, it detected a 'poor' connection to my home wireless network whereas my Netgear card shows a 'very good' at the same location. I never got the Internet to work after messing with setup for quite a while. The software routes you through the XP networking wizard and other REALLY UNHELPFUL software. I would advise everyone to go Netgear or something else. The range is bad, setup is way too difficult, and the product is not user friendly.

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Summary: Works great, would recommend
Review: Inserted the setup CD, followed the prompts, plugged in the card and it started working. I don't have any signal problems throughout my house. Comes with a neat graphical status program too. For the price, you can't beat it. Unless you want to run CAT 5 all over your house.

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Summary: Works Great!
Review: Installation was a breeze on my laptop with XP, and it took only a minute. Reception is great even when the indicator says no signal. Works better than my friend's linksys adapter at my school (better signal strength and speed). I trust Microsoft products because of their warranty (2 years) and customer service. In my prior experience with microsoft for optical intelli mouse, which stopped working after a year, they sent me a brand new one, and I didn't even had to ship the old one to them. So I bought it without hesitation knowing that if any thing happens during the first two years Microsoft will replace it.

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Summary: So far so good
Review: Originally bought the Linksys WPC11 which was a disaster on my Toshiba Satellite S173. The linksys continually locked up my computer. Installation of the Microsoft was a breeze on Win XP, set up and running in 5 minutes. Pleased so far with all other features.

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Summary: Poor range
Review: Plug in the Orinoco silver card and it's working perpectly. Plug in the M$ wireless PC CARD, it's not stable (80% of the time it loose connection) at all. Wast a lot of time trying it!