Reviews of the Wireless Pre-N Notebook Network Card
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CNET Review
The Good: Fast; great range; simple setup.
The Bad: Pricey; requires MIMO adapter to achieve its full potential.
The Bottom Line: If you're looking for a PC Card adapter with great range, this is it.
Manufacturer: Belkin
Part number: F5D8010
General
- Device Type Network adapter
- Form Factor Plug-in module
- Width 9.5 in
- Depth 6.0 in
- Height 2.0 in
- Networking Device Type Network adapter
- Weight 0.6 lbs
- Interface (Bus) Type CardBus
- Form factor Plug-in module
Antenna
- Antenna Internal integrated
Networking
- Data Link Protocol IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft)
- Wireless Capability This product uses the draft version of the upcoming 802.11n standard. Its compatibility with other and future products is not guaranteed, and it may interfere with current 802.11b and g products.
- Connectivity Technology Wireless
- Data Transfer Rate 108 Mbps
- Networking type Network adapter
- Selectable Channels Qty 11
- Max Range Open Space 300 ft
- Status Indicators Link OK, Link activity
- Network / Transport Protocol TCP/IP, UDP/IP, IPX/SPX, AppleTalk, NetBEUI/NetBIOS
- Frequency Band 2.4 GHz
- Features True MIMO technology
- Compliant Standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft)
- Spread Spectrum Method DSSS, OFDM
- Line Coding Format CCK, BPSK, QPSK, DBPSK, DQPSK, 16 QAM, 64 QAM
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) None
- Compatible Slots 1 x CardBus
- Connections None
- Expansion Slot(s) Total (Free) None
Miscellaneous
- Encryption Algorithm AES, WPA, TKIP, 64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP
- Compliant Standards CE, FCC
Power
- Power Device None
- Power Supply / Device None
Software / System Requirements
- Software Included Drivers & Utilities
- OS Required Microsoft Windows 2000 / XP
- Min Processor Type Intel Pentium
- Min Processor Type Intel Pentium
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support Limited lifetime warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Lifetime
Expansion / Port(s) Required
- Slot(s) Required 1 CardBus
- Port(s) / Connector(s) Required None
Warranty
- Service / Support Details Limited warranty Lifetime
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