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This is a very handy card to help me stay connected to the internet on my Axim X5. It is easy to configure. I wished that it would automatically connect to available networks instead of having to type them in though.
It doesn't block the stylus port either which is a big plus. The 5500's aren't known for their battery reserves anyway.
I had to:1) Open the package2) Power up the Zaurus 5500 (V3.10 ROM)3) Plug in the Linksys card4) Configure the network connection5) Surf the net and get emailI wish everything in life was this difficult. This card was very difficult to install.
I'm not sure how I'd rate power consumption as this is the first and only wireless card I've got for my 5500. :) The WCF12 seems to have very good range.
It constantly indicates a higher quality signal strength than the built in wireless card in my Sharp SL6000 in any given location. About 45 minutes of surfing and it's time for a recharge.
So, sure I'd buy another for my Zaurus anytime.
The card took some playing around with but once I got all the software installed it worked ok. I just have to play around with the internet settings to get it to work.
Unlike those here that the Wi-Fi card didn't work for, I had a great experience. I had tried a Sandisk Wi-Fi card prior to this, with disastrous results (apparently Sandisk is getting out of the Wi-Fi business altogether). First, kudos to Amazon's super speed. The available Wi-Fi networks were detected seamlessly as soon as the card was plugged in. The power on the card turns off as it should whenever the PDA goes into standby, and 'wakes up' again when the PDA is turned on, all quite naturally. I have an HP iPaq 2110, with Windows Pocket PC 2003 SE. So far there has not been a single glitch.
Sandisk had blamed it all on "Windows Pocket PC 2003 Second Edition", which they had not guaranteed compatibility with. Even with "Super Saver" free shipping, I got the item delivered to my New York apartment in less than 36 hours of ordering, eight days before the estimated arrival (shocking, catches you off guard, doesn't it). I could not get my PDA to recognize the card after it went into standby, and in general, connectivity was very erratic, and I had to send it back. The Linksys card worked right out of the box, with the software on the CD that was provided (i.e., I did not even need to go to their website to get the latest installation software). The connection speed is great, and pages load up surprisingly fast (even heavier ones, like Yahoo mail, have exceeded my expectation). Neither had Linksys, but their card had no problem with the operating system. Thanks to Linksys for a product that finally works.
Reading a review about the WCF12 and a Zaurus 5500 from user on Amazon almost kept me from buying this device, but then I found a useful tidbit of information. As long as you have updated the Zaurus' ROM, the WCF12 will work right out of the box.
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