- Reliable 40/64 and 128-bit WEP encryption
- Roam between 2.4 GHz 802.11b Access Points without resetting or reconfiguring
- Works with Pocket PC or other Windows CE-based mobile computers
- Works with both Type I and Type II card slots
- Supports Ad-hoc and Infrastructure modes
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If you're a mobile professional using a Pocket PC or other Windows CE-based mobile computer, you'll want to get hold of Netgear's MA701 CompactFlash card. It gives handheld devices a new level of connectivity and versatility. Slip it into either a Type I or Type II card slot on your handheld device and you can send and receive e-mail, wirelessly synchronize with your notebook computer, and browse the Internet--all from the palm of your hand. The indispensable MA701 delivers the ultimate in convenience to enterprise and public IEEE 802.11b wireless LAN systems for access to the Internet, e-mail, and corporate servers. Now you can work wherever you're most productive--in a conference room, on the road, in a coffee shop or hotel, or at the airport. The reliable MA701 protects your privacy with 40/64- and 128-bit WEP encryption and allows you to roam between 802.11b access points without resetting or reconfiguring.
The MA701 lets you make the most of your wireless network by giving you the freedom to roam throughout the office and stay connected. It plugs into your PDA so you can immediately share data, printers, or high-speed Internet access over your existing 802.11b wireless network at speeds up to 11 Mbps at distances as great as 500 feet (150 meters).
The ability to work on the road or away from the office or school is becoming more important to today's mobile computer user. Netgear's MA701 lets you take full advantage of public hot spots--such as coffee shops, hotels, shopping malls, and airports--as they increasingly offer wireless Internet access based on the Wi-Fi 802.11b standard.
The MA701 features built-in flexibility. It works with both Type I and Type II card slots. User-friendly software guides you smoothly through installation and configuration. Auto fallback automatically adjusts the speed of the adapter according to its distance from the access point. The MA701 supports both ad-hoc mode (for point-to-point wireless networks) and infrastructure mode (using your existing 802.11b wireless access point), and is compatible with Windows CE 2.11, 3.0, and later.
Hardware-based, secure 40/64- and 128-bit WEP encryption provides shielded data communication across the network without degrading network performance.
Thorough testing ensures quality and dependable operability, and Netgear backs this up with a three-year limited warranty. Upgradeable firmware allows for future enhancements.
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NETGEAR - Network adapter - CompactFlash - 802.11b
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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
It works on both PocketPC and PC,
By "ltiger" (Seattle, WA United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Netgear MA701 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Adapter (Personal Computers)
I use this card on my Audiovox Maestro. It works fine and makes PDA really powerful and having a lot of fun. Potability and mobility, that is really PDA should do. But without internet connection, the functions of PDA are really limited. Another great thing is it also works on laptops if you buy a PCMCIA to CompactFlash adapter (less than $10 anywhere). Netgear doesn't provide the driver of MA701 under Windows, but you can install MA401's driver for MA701. It works perfectly. If you have both laptop and pda, it will save a lot of money to buy another PC wireless card... Problem I have met: sometimes it (used on PDA) takes long time (more than 1 min) to get connection while the signal is weak. However no such problem if used on my laptop. Overall it is a good product and highly recommended.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars
Yet Another 3-4 Month Problem,
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This review is from: Netgear MA701 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Adapter (Personal Computers)
Bought it in February or so, and it worked great.Until about a month ago when it (like it did for others here!) started dropping connections after about 3-6 minutes of connectivity. One has to power down the PDA for a while and then power it back up to restore connectivity. I tried to RMA it, but after being DROPPED from their 2nd-tier tech support queue for the SECOND TIME (third? I called them quite a bit) after a MULTI-HOUR WAIT, I gave up. I got an email about a week ago, and the previous tech on the food chain hadn't given them enough information (about 5 words, I kid you not!), so the whole email was worthless (the standard stuff that tier-1 tech support had gone over with me several times (and stuff I'd already done before starting on this annoying voyage of dismay)! I emailed them back giving them one week to contact me. So, down about 70 bucks or so, I've just put in an order for a Linksys (WCF12). Maybe this one will work for me. CONCLUSION: CARD DIES, TECH SUPPORT IS TERRIBLE. DO NOT BUY!! (unless you're the gambling sort).
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
No Pocket PC 2003 drivers,
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This review is from: Netgear MA701 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Adapter (Personal Computers)
This card is extremely flaky with Windows Mobile 2003. Watch out... there aren't any drivers available (yet). Too bad because it's (relatively) inexpensive.
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