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| Brand: | GM 3COM |
| Item Height : | 11 centimetres |
| Item Width: | 28.5 centimetres |
Product Specifications
Product Features
- USB 2.0 connections support both desktop and notebook users
- Supports wireless speeds up to 54 Mbps
- 802.11g is backward compatible with 11b networks
- Advanced Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) and Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) encryption and basic Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP)
- 802.1X server authentication helps ensure that only authorized uses access the network
- Dynamic rate shifting automatically matches the best connection speed in response to changing traffic and environmental conditions
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Product Description
Manufacturer's Description
For simple, reliable, high-speed wireless connections for both desktop and notebook users, choose the 3Com OfficeConnect Wireless 54 Mbps 11g Compact USB Adapter. Users can access network resources, the Internet, and e-mail at speeds up to 54 Mbps - ideal for multimedia or other high-bandwidth applications. The USB adapter works with the 3Com OfficeConnect Wireless 11abg and 11g access points and the OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Cable/DSL Routers to create a powerful, high-speed, wireless network in minutes for home and branch offices, remote sites, and classrooms.To protect wireless connections, the USB adapter supports advanced WPA encryption as well as basic WEP encryption. It also supports the latest 802.1X authentication to help protect against unauthorized users. The sleek, compact USB adapter offers the flexibility and convenience of USB connections without sacrificing performance. The USB extension cable works with a variety of desktop and notebook designs. Wireless Card Manager creates profiles for mobile users that reflect specific wireless LAN settings for each place they travel: users just select the proper profile and they are configured for connection. Dynamic rate shifting automatically matches the best connection speed in response to changing traffic and environmental conditions.
Product Description
For simple, reliable, high-speed wireless connections for both desktop and notebook users, choose the 3Com OfficeConnect Wireless 54 Mbps 11g Compact USB Adaptor. Users can access network resources, the Internet, and e-mail at speeds up to 54 Mbps-ideal for multimedia or other high-bandwidth applications. The USB Adaptor works with the 3Com OfficeConnect Wireless 11abg and 11g access points and the OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Cable/DSL Routers to create a powerful, high-speed, wireless network in minutes for...
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
I purchased this item in April 2006, thinking that since it came from a reputable manufacturer like 3Com it would provide excellent performance. Unfortunately, it appears I was mistaken. My particular adapter has a tendency to drop WLAN and almost constantly reports a "Low" signal strength. This despite being located only one meter away from a pair of laptops that always report "Excellent" signal strength from my router. I've also attempted placing my WiFi-enabled mobile phone behind this adapter to see if it was the location that was causing the problem, but my phone also reports an excellent signal. The router is 10 meters away, passes through only one wall, and is using a channel that none of the other access points in the area appear to be using.
I have tried the various drivers on 3Com's website, except for the one dated 16 May, 2006, since that one is meant only for units with serial numbers starting with 0300/. The latest drivers are dated 22 April, 2005 and do not fix the issues mentioned earlier.
I have tried the various drivers on 3Com's website, except for the one dated 16 May, 2006, since that one is meant only for units with serial numbers starting with 0300/. The latest drivers are dated 22 April, 2005 and do not fix the issues mentioned earlier.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Thought the first item was faulty but the replacement also keeps dropping the WLAN that my internal WLAN of the laptops logs onto without any probs whatsoever ... I assume that there are flaws in the design, as I still have the same problem: it connects to my WLAN for about 1-2 seconds when first installed and then doesn't recognise it after it has initially dropped it. So after 4-5 de- & reinstalls, this had to go back as faulty, so do purchase the item bearing that in mind!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
I bought this to provide a wireless connection to my BT Voyager router principally because it runs with all versions of Windows and the OS on the PC I was adding to the network is Windows ME. The equivalent BT wireless adapter does not run with 98, 98SE or ME.
No problem getting it up and running once I worked out where to enter the network key code. The 3Com software interface looks a bit complicated to begin with but the "Help" function is excellent and clearly explains each field. Updated drivers can be downloaded from the 3Com website.
Note that, while the adapter will function with USB1, you will only get optimum performance if your PC has USB2
No problem getting it up and running once I worked out where to enter the network key code. The 3Com software interface looks a bit complicated to begin with but the "Help" function is excellent and clearly explains each field. Updated drivers can be downloaded from the 3Com website.
Note that, while the adapter will function with USB1, you will only get optimum performance if your PC has USB2
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