Linksys WCF12 Wireless-B Network CompactFlash Card (Type I)

List Price: $69.99

Features:

• Compatible with Windows CE 3.0 or higher
• Up to 11 Mbps high-speed data transfer rate with automatic fallback
• User-friendly software provides simple installation and configuration
• Compliant with 802.11b, DSSS, 2.4 GHz Standard
• Supports up to 128-bit WEP encryption security

Accessories:
SanDisk 8 GB Extreme III CF Card SDCFX3-8192-901 (Retail Package)	Viking IntelliFlash 6-in-1 USB Flash Memory Reader

Customer Reviews:

If you have a Dell X5 - Don't buy this! [Posted on 2005-07-28]
I have a Dell X5. It does not recognize this device at all. After contacting Linksys product support and waiting days for a reply, they were not even remotely helpful. I carefully detailed all the steps taken to install the device and the problems reported by my X5. They apparently do not take the time to read details and told me to follow the instructions on the shipped documentation. In my message I asked them if I should buy the Socket Low Power device and they recommended I do that if I can't get their product to work. I did just that after returning the Linksys to Amazon. The Socket Wireless works great and installed very easy.

As an aside, Amazon cheerfully refunded my money for the Linksys device! 5 stars for Amazon!!!!!!!

WCF12 and a Sharp Zaurus [Posted on 2005-08-23]
Reading a review about the WCF12 and a Zaurus 5500 from user on Amazon almost kept me from buying this device, but then I found a useful tidbit of information. As long as you have updated the Zaurus' ROM, the WCF12 will work right out of the box.

Rocks right out of the box! [Posted on 2005-09-08]
First, kudos to Amazon's super speed. Even with "Super Saver" free shipping, I got the item delivered to my New York apartment in less than 36 hours of ordering, eight days before the estimated arrival (shocking, catches you off guard, doesn't it).

Unlike those here that the Wi-Fi card didn't work for, I had a great experience. I have an HP iPaq 2110, with Windows Pocket PC 2003 SE. The Linksys card worked right out of the box, with the software on the CD that was provided (i.e., I did not even need to go to their website to get the latest installation software). The available Wi-Fi networks were detected seamlessly as soon as the card was plugged in. The connection speed is great, and pages load up surprisingly fast (even heavier ones, like Yahoo mail, have exceeded my expectation). So far there has not been a single glitch. I had tried a Sandisk Wi-Fi card prior to this, with disastrous results (apparently Sandisk is getting out of the Wi-Fi business altogether). I could not get my PDA to recognize the card after it went into standby, and in general, connectivity was very erratic, and I had to send it back. Sandisk had blamed it all on "Windows Pocket PC 2003 Second Edition", which they had not guaranteed compatibility with. Neither had Linksys, but their card had no problem with the operating system. The power on the card turns off as it should whenever the PDA goes into standby, and 'wakes up' again when the PDA is turned on, all quite naturally. Thanks to Linksys for a product that finally works.

linksys card [Posted on 2005-09-15]
The card took some playing around with but once I got all the software installed it worked ok. I just have to play around with the internet settings to get it to work.

Another winner from Linksys [Posted on 2005-09-21]
This card was very difficult to install. I had to:

1) Open the package
2) Power up the Zaurus 5500 (V3.10 ROM)
3) Plug in the Linksys card
4) Configure the network connection
5) Surf the net and get email

I wish everything in life was this difficult. :) The WCF12 seems to have very good range. It constantly indicates a higher quality signal strength than the built in wireless card in my Sharp SL6000 in any given location.

I'm not sure how I'd rate power consumption as this is the first and only wireless card I've got for my 5500. The 5500's aren't known for their battery reserves anyway. About 45 minutes of surfing and it's time for a recharge.

It doesn't block the stylus port either which is a big plus. So, sure I'd buy another for my Zaurus anytime.

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