SMC Networks SMC2802W EZ Connect g Wireless PCI Card (54 Mbps)

by SMC

Product Details

Product Manual [1.09mb PDF]

• Item Weight: 3 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00008V9EU
• Item model number: SMC2802W
• Average Customer Review: 2.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: March 12, 2003

Product Description

The EZ Connect g 54Mbps Wireless PCI Card (SMC2802W) is another cutting edge introduction in 2.4GHz wireless communication for your desktop. Designed for both business and home users, this new adapter provides the speed, coverage, and security expected by today’s wireless users. Based on the IEEE 802.11g standard, the new EZ Connect g Wireless PCI Card is 5 times faster than the widely used 802.11b wireless networking devices and is 100% compatible with existing 802.11b wireless networks. The SMC2802W is extremely fast and can handle streaming video, multimedia and all other bandwidth-intensive applications. Wireless clients can now easily obtain instant, seamless high-speed network connection. The EZ Connect g Wireless PCI Card includes an EZ Installation Wizard that enables quick and easy setup. Simply put the EZ Installation Wizard CD into your CD drive, click on Install Driver/Utility Link, the wizard will perform the installation automatically. Then plug in your EZ Connect g Wireless PCI Card into the desktop computer, you are now ready to enjoy the freedom of wireless networking.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars easy setup, easy to use, July 18, 2003

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markzero "markzero" (Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: SMC Networks SMC2802W EZ Connect g Wireless PCI Card (54 Mbps) (Personal Computers)

My install was on par with the best wired NICs I've used, including 3Com's. (I can't compare to wireless cards because this is my first) The included systray icon seems to do a good job at scanning for networks in both ad hoc and full network mode, and Netstumbler seems to see it as well.

The included antenna is short but very sturdy, and stays out of the way. The connector is reverse-SMA, but third-party antenna cables are readily available to adapt to the standard N-connector used with external antennas.

If you get this card, make sure you update the drivers! The SMC website has newer "Nitro" drivers, promising a much faster burst mode in mixed environments.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not good for linux, July 20, 2007

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matt (Boston) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: SMC Networks SMC2802W EZ Connect g Wireless PCI Card (54 Mbps) (Personal Computers)

This card works ok in Windows, but the linux drivers are not mature. Don't buy it if you're interested in running linux.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars HORRENDOUS RECEPTION, January 12, 2005

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D. Choi - See all my reviews
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This review is from: SMC Networks SMC2802W EZ Connect g Wireless PCI Card (54 Mbps) (Personal Computers)

Installation was easy: plug the card and use the CD to insert its drivers.

The reception, however, totally sucks. It's very inconsistent; one moment XP tells me the signal is "very good" and the next momemt it's "very low." The router is no more than 25 ft a way (granted, through a wall and many objects). Still, I have another comp. that's at least 30 ft away (with many obstructions) and the signal it gets is "very good" most of the time (Linksys wmp11).

DO NOT buy this card!