Proxim ORiNOCO 11a/b/g ComboCard Gold ( 8480-WD )

Average customer rating: 3.0

Proxim Orinoco 11a/b/g Combo Card Gold
Bad Reception Range
I also thought it had an external antenna connector
Disappointing performance by a former leader
not suitable for MAC or wardriving

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Proxim ORiNOCO 11a/b/g ComboCard Gold ( 8480-WD )

Manufacturer: Proxim, Inc.
Product Group: CE
Binding: Electronics
ASIN: B00009OLLY

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Product Description

The ORiNOCO 11a/b/g ComboCard gives you the flexibility to connect to any 802.11 wireless network, via a single, convenient card. Just plug the 11a/b/g ComboCard into the Cardbus slot of your notebook computer and you have everything you need for maximum wireless productivity in an enterprise, public building, or at home. The 11a/b/g ComboCard is part of ORiNOCO's family of client and infrastructure products - everything you need to work anytime, anywhere and the way you want.Proxim's ORiNOCO ComboCard delivers the utmost in mobile convenience and performance, allowing secure connections to 802.11b, 802.11a, and 802.11g networks from a single card. With the ORiNOCO ComboCard, you can move easily between 802.11 networks at work, home, and in public spaces. The ComboCard provides wireless networking data rates of up to 54 Mbps in 802.11 mode and 108 Mbps in Proxim's 2X mode.Fully compliant with all 802.11 standards, the ComboCard delivers proven high performance for a broad range of applications and host computer systems. The 11a/b/g ComboCard protects your network investment by allowing you to deploy and simultaneously support new higher speed 802.11a and g infrastructure within legacy 802.11b networks. The ORiNOCO ComboCard provides multiple security levels, with encryption up to 152-bit WEP and 802.1x authentication for enterprise-class security.

Customer Reviews:

Proxim Orinoco 11a/b/g Combo Card Gold.......2007-01-18

It worked out of the box and has worked since. A very reliable unit and easy to set up.

Bad Reception Range.......2006-11-03

I needed a wireless card for a new notebook with better range that the installed by the manufacturer in my computer However, after installing this Card I have been frustrated by dropped signals and dramatically reduced range of the card compared to the intel installed by the manufacturer in my computer. Rarely can I maintain a wireless connection between my AP and this card. on 30 feet connections (with some wall) or more.

I also thought it had an external antenna connector.......2006-06-03

I had the same problem - it turns out the card with the external antenna connector is the Orinoco 11b/g PC Card Gold.

Disappointing performance by a former leader.......2004-05-20

I have used and been a fan of the Orinoco wireless network cards since they were first introduced by Lucent. I needed a wireless card for a new notebook and thought this would be a great opportuity to upgrade from my old B Gold Classic to a newer A/B/G Gold Combo card. However, after installing the Combo card, I have been constantly frustrated by dropped signals and dramatically reduced range of the card compared to my old B Gold Classic. Rarely can I maintain a wireless connection between my AP and the Combo card over 30ft.(through 1/2 drywall and wood stud walls). My Gold Classic was rock solid to at least 150ft. Further, the new Combo card's management and diagnostic utilities aren't nearly as useful for identifying and solving problems -- particularly signal strength and competing APs -- as the Client Manager utility available for the Gold Glassic. I have been a fan of Orinoco products but Proxim seems to be letting quality control slip. The Combo is going back and I just ordered another B Gold Classic.

not suitable for MAC or wardriving.......2004-05-11

Well when I got the card I was disappointed to see no external antenna port. I will see if there is a restocking fee. The documentation that I read stated that it did have it. The only ones good for war driving is the old Gold classic i think its an 8421 or something in that range. Also it doesnt work too good on a Mac. This is meant to be the creme-de-la creme of cards. hmm more like cream of a filet-o-fish.

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