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SignalMax Wireless PC Card LAN Adapter
SignalMax Wireless PC Card LAN Adapter
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Model: WLAN1500
Brand: Parker Vision
Manufacturer: Parker Vision
Average Rating:    (submit your review here)
Total Reviews: 8
Platforms: No Operating System
Form factor: Plug-in module
Hardware platform: PC
Data link protocol: IEEE 802.11b
 
Features:
One-Mile of open field distance when used with a SignalMax Wireless 4-Port DSL/Cable Router!
Will improve any existing 802.11b, 802.11g, or 802.11 b/g compliant wireless network
Toll Free U.S. based technical support
128 WEP encryption security
Includes one PC Card LAN adapter, CD-ROM, Quick Start Guide
 
Description:
ParkerVision's breakthrough D2D technology is now being offered in a family of wireless networking products engineered to deliver unmatched performance for consumers seeking hi-speed data rates over maximum distances, in real world conditions.The WLAN1500 Wireless PC LAN Card connects a notebook computer to any 802.11b, 802.11g, or 802.11b/g compliant wireless network, and is designed to maximize the users experience when connecting wirelessly at home, work, or favorite hotspot.
 
User Reviews (8 total):
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    not 802.11 b/g, January 19, 2007
By user (Indiana, USA)
was let to think that this was 802.11b/g, but it is only 802.11b, which limits speed to 11 Mbs, not exactly the speed I was looking for. Also, the software isn't seamless, you have to run the software, and pick the connection you want each and every time, adds to startup time. I could have done better....

    Flawless, January 23, 2006
By user (Santiago, Chile)
The signalmax works as is supposed to be. I have 67% of signal where the my laptop built in wifi doesn't have any and it's quite cheap.

    good, but not enough, September 10, 2005
By user (Lokeren, Oost Vlaanderen, Belgium)
First of all,

the cd with the drivers didn't work.
When i downloaded the drivers from there website, it gave me an amateur impression.
The product though does what they say, if you can get connect to the network first. You can get connected if you are in normal paramaters ( first 100 meters). if you move then, no problem, you can internet, but you can't connect if you get disconnected.

Maybe the product does more with there router, but I doubt it.
I don't want to return the item because they do what they say, you get a longer range, and that's all about that, but if you can choose for a repeater of the signal or this product, then i suggest an repeater.

If the price was a bit lower, then i really suggest this product, but it isn't worth the amount of money

Just my two cents.


    Hardware good, software not ready for prime time, May 5, 2005
By user (Virginia)
After about 5 hours of work with the installation software, I find these problems:
1) A user must have Windows ADMIN RIGHTS to use the network connection. This is a problem in a house with kids, or similar situations. I've confirmed this limitation with their tech support, and will be returning the product because of this.
2) The software doesn't load and recognize the connection automatically. You have to click on the icon to get it going, rather than making startup seamless.
Seems to be great hardware, but the firm is small compared to vendors like Cisco, so it seems software development may not be up to par.


    works great!, January 15, 2005
By user (Florida)
I have tried several other wireless products, none have been able to cover my entire home, until I purchased the ParkerVision wireless card and router. Not only am I able to cover my entire house, but I can walk down the street to my neighbor's house and still get online!!!

    Great Signal, January 15, 2005
By user (Salem, NH)
I've struggled with picking up my Linksys wireless router signal when 3-4 rooms away. I've tried a Linksys booster as well as high gain antena but got only a marginal increase in reception. That all changed when I installed this card. I now get a "verry good" or "excellent" signal from anywhere in my home. I can even get a good signal from my back yard, 1/2 an acre away from my house! The trick is to configure the card precisely per the directions and not to allow windows to install it automatically.

    Fantastic range, December 1, 2004
By user (washington DC)
Had a Linksys router and card, couldn't access the network from several rooms in my house. Got the SignalMax card and have a great signal everywhere - even now picked up my neighbor's wireless network! A huge boost in range compared with the Linksys.

    Horizons Wireless HZ1500 LAN Card Review, May 8, 2004
By user (Aliso Viejo, CA United States)
Range is not significantly better than my previous Linksys USB Wireless - speed is somewhat faster. The range is certainly not over 10 times other systems (don't believe the fantastic claims in the ads).

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