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Microsoft 11Mbps 802.11b Wireless PCMCIA Adapter

Microsoft 11Mbps 802.11b Wireless PCMCIA Adapter

(MPN: MN520)
Description: The Broadband Networking Wireless Notebook Adapter lets you easily add your notebook computer to an 802.11b wireless network. Simply plug it in to enjoy wireless freedom and mobility as you share files, printers, and a broadband Internet co.... Read More

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3.5 Star Review(6 Reviews)

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Date Reviewed:  06/08/2004
  • myxp
  • from NY
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    Apr 2004

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    Product Experience:
    3 Weeks
Strengths: Easy to use, cheap price. Well designed (MS work), and compatible with other wireless routers.
Weaknesses: Sometime drop connections with my Netgear wireless routers. Also, MS stopped its wireless product.
Summary: This card is very good to use and can have ~11Mbps. Singal strength is high even in my living room. Although Microsoft has stopped its wireless product, this card is still under warranty.

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Date Reviewed:  06/20/2005
  • bobhop
  • from NE
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    May 2005

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    21 Days
3 Star ReviewI've used the Microsoft Wireless Base Station to l ...
Strengths: Very easy to setup and install.
Weaknesses: Creates a "clicking" sound when in use. I'm not sure why.
Summary: I've used the Microsoft Wireless Base Station to link to a second computer in our house for a couple of years. I chose it because of its ease of setup and was pleasantly surprised when I initially set it up. Adding wireless to my laptop was equally easy using this network adapter. I'm completely satisfied.

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Date Reviewed:  02/24/2005
  • qnju
  • from OH
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    Nov 2004

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    10 Months
3 Star ReviewI bought this device since my laptop has the slot ...
Strengths: Easy to insert into my laptop. Looks nice.
Weaknesses: Signal reception is not as good as I expected.
Summary: I bought this device since my laptop has the slot for it, and it is easy to use. But I cannot say that it is very good at catching signal. Once I went out my door, the signal became weak. And some times the connection will even be cut. I got it from a deal, so it is OK to keep it:)

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Date Reviewed:  08/03/2004
  • notlikely
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    Aug 2004

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1 Star ReviewMSBN prevents functionality with my access point ( ...
Strengths: None
Weaknesses: Many
Summary: MSBN prevents functionality with my access point (DELL) - cannot use the product without MSBN, as it breaks native XP WIFI support. When using it with a MS AP it drops the session every 10 min

Strongly advise staying away from all MS WIFI products.

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Date Reviewed:  07/14/2004
  • jen05
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    Apr 2004

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    Product Experience:
    1 Months
Strengths: Great signal strength, easy to install and configure. Never dead in the system
Weaknesses: May drop signals, but this may also due to router problem.
Summary: I have owned this card for a month and never have big problems with it. It is compatible with most wireless routers and is very easy to use and install. It is also not expensive since most stores have this item on sale. Recommended to use.

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Date Reviewed:  06/16/2004
  • user291212
  • from NY
  • Member Since:
    Dec 2003

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    Product Experience:
    1 Days
Strengths: Easy to Install, Good Signal Strength
Weaknesses: None so far
Summary: This network card was really easy to install just like my other microsoft network products. i get a pretty strong signal throughout the house (using the microsoft base station). My experience with microsoft network support has also been very good.

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