Cisco Aironet 350 Series 11Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card Adapter ( AIR-PCM352 )

Average customer rating:

Old tech, but superior

You can get it cheaper

Works with Fedora Core 2

Solid performer

Terrific product; but terribly priced

Cisco Aironet 350 Series 11Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card Adapter ( AIR-PCM352 )

Manufacturer: CISCO SYSTEMS - ENTERPRISE
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Notebook Cards | Wireless | Networking & Online Communication | Computer Add-Ons | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics
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Product Features:

2.4GHz/802.11b wireless stnd.

11Mbps DSSS Type II PC Card

Up to 128-bit WEP encryption

Indoor range of 130 feet at 11 Mbps, 350 feet at 1 Mbps

Compatible with Windows 95, 98, NT 4.0, 2000, ME, XP, CE 2.11, CE 3.0, CE .NET (CE 4.0, CE 4.1), Mac OS 9.x, Mac OS X, MS-DOS, and Linux

ASIN: B00006HOZB

Product Description

Cisco Aironet series access points ensure maximum network coverage efficiency in a variety of information systems and facilities. Cisco Aironet series access points perform functions similar to a hub in a wired network; in addition, they add the vital, price/performance benefits of security, management features, and mobility services. For example, the innovative roaming functionality provided by Aironet access points enables users equipped with wireless client adapters to freely move throughout a facility while maintaining seamless, uninterrupted access to the network. The Aironet family of access points features easy integration to a wired network backbone, flexible configuration, management capabilities, and a wide range of product configurations.

Customer Reviews:

Old tech, but superior.......2006-05-10

I've been using one of these for several years, in 3-4 computers. It's a superb, robust, unstoppable 802.11b card (that means it's only capable of 11 Mbps).

The real value is not just in the card, but in the latest software from Cisco for it. Update to the most recent firmware, the Aironet Client Utility (ACU) 6.6.0.0 (as of this writing), and their separate site survey utility, and you've got more functionality, configurability (including World Mode) than most PC Cards. The ACU is a fantastic location switching program, allows you associate more than one SSID with a profile (say, "CAFE," or "LIBRARIES"), set specific power and sensitivity settings for each, etc. It will also work with IBM's Access Connections if you use a ThinkPad.

If you want the best, you've found it (short of a newer a/b/g card); otherwise, settle for less with the rest.

You can get it cheaper.......2005-09-09

I purchased this card because the unique capabilities of our network required it. So I can't speak for it's features...

But I only paid $25.00 for it. If you shop for this item on on-line auctions, you can get a very good deal.

Works with Fedora Core 2.......2004-09-23

I got from a friend this card 3 weeks ago. It was very easy to install on Linux Fedora Core 2. I am using it on my Compat Evo N1020v and it works well.

Solid performer.......2004-07-09

I have 4 Linksys 54G cards ( 2 desktop and 2 laptop ) and 2 Cisco 11B 350s and I think the 350s are much easier to work with. Especially on the road with a laptop - they always work. Set up a new profile and your are connected.

We use the 350s at work and they are just great, solid, predictable cards. For the price difference, unless you have a homogeneous 54G environment, the 350s are winner.

My choice for ease of use and consistent performance.

Plus, I like the Cisco monitoring software, profiles, etc. When I go out of town, I set up a new profile and almost always can get associated right away with whatever wireless provider ( maybe except for the Spokane airport but that's a different rant ).

Terrific product; but terribly priced.......2003-07-11

I have been using Cisco Aironet 350 series for a while, with a netgear wireless router. The range and the quality are pretty decent and I never had a problem with it. Interestingly the product I got was a used one. So, I guess it should work well, for a long time for you.

The software has some good diagnostic tools to test the link status and performance and proves that this is a standard Cisco product. The automatic network detection and switching makes it even better to seamlessly move from the office to home and to Starbucks if you like, without much hassle (I haven't tried it in starbucks personally though).

One small issue. The Aironet Client Monitoring software disables the fast switching capability in the Windows XP and gives the typical Windows 2000 login screen. Though not a big problem for me, it might be a serious issue for some.

Except for the price, the product is very likable. If you are more conscious about price, you might want to try the linksys alternative (from Cisco/Linksys group afterall)

Average customer rating:
Cisco Aironet 350 Series 11Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card Adapter (40-Pack) ( AIR-PCM352/40 )

ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Notebook Cards | Wireless | Networking & Online Communication | Computer Add-Ons | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics
Product Features:

2.4GHz/802.11b wireless stnd.

11Mbps DSSS Type II PC Card

Up to 128-bit WEP encryption

ASIN: B00006HRXN

Product Description

Wireless client adapters are the key to adding mobility and flexibility to an enterprise - increasing productivity by enabling users to have network and Internet access anywhere within a building without the limitation of wires. The Cisco Aironet 350 Series Client Adapters are a complement to Aironet 350 Series infrastructure devices, providing an enterprise-ready solution that combines mobility with the performance, security, and manageability that people have come to expect from Cisco. Wireless client adapters connect a variety of devices to a wireless network either in ad hoc peer-to-peer mode or in infrastructure mode with APs. Available in PC Card (PCMCIA) and Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) form factors, Cisco Aironet 350 Series Client Adapters quickly connect desktop and mobile computing devices wirelessly to all network resources. With this product, you can instantly add new employees to the network, support temporary workgroups, or enable Internet access in conference rooms or other meeting spaces.

Amazon.com Product Description

Adding a fashionable touch to Research in Motion's formidable arsenal of telephonic, PIM, and media tools, the BlackBerry 8320 Curve for T-Mobile is also the smallest, lightest BlackBerry phone that includes a full QWERTY keyboard. This amalgam of the svelte BlackBerry Pearl and the more business-oriented 8800 combines RIM's long-valued corporate email and messaging platform with a host of advanced multimedia features, including a 2-megapixel camera and stereo Bluetooth (for listening to music via wireless headphones). In addition to its quad-band GSM and EDGE connectivity, it also offers Wi-Fi connectivity for access to the Internet and email as well as access to T-Mobile's Hotspot @Home service. This version comes in pale gold, but it's also available in titanium.

The Curve's full QWERTY keyboard and the innovative trackball navigation system (placed above the keyboard) makes accessing your data and writing email a breeze..

The 2-megapixel camera makes it easy to capture pictures to send via email or upload to your online photo collection.

T-Mobile Service Options
With T-Mobile HotSpot @Home service, you'll effortlessly transition between Wi-Fi calling and T-Mobile's wireless network while you talk. You can get unlimited nationwide calls over Wi-Fi--at home via your wireless router or at any U.S. T-Mobile HotSpot. You can also use the HotSpot @Home service via most open, or unsecured, wireless routers, as well as any secured wireless router for which you have access to the password from the owner. This phone is compatible with the 802.11b/g Wi-Fi standard as well as the following wireless security protocols: WEP, WPA (TKIP), WPA2 (AES-CCMP), LEAP, PEAP, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, EAP-FAST, EAP-SIM, EAP-AKA. Whenever you're not using a Wi-Fi network, the Curve works just like a regular mobile phone, using your Whenever Minutes under your T-Mobile voice plan.

This phone also includes compatibility with T-Mobile's myFaves service, which allows you to call up to five of your most common contacts--on any network, even landlines--without using any of your minutes. Learn more about myFaves from T-Mobile.

Staying Connected
With BlackBerry's push email technology, your email will find you without having to initiate a connection. BlackBerry devices are designed to remain on and continuously connected to the wireless network, notifying you as new email arrives. In addition to the text, you can also receive and view attachments in a wide range of popular file formats, including Microsoft Office, Corel WordPerfect, and Adobe PDF.

Browse the web with the integrated, full-featured browser, which quickly and efficiently displays HTML pages as well as enables you to set up RSS feeds to stay connected to up-to-the-minute news and blog posts. And keep up with your contacts using a variety of instant message (IM) networks, including the integrated Blackberry Messenger as well as downloadable clients for Google Talk, Yahoo! Messenger, and Lotus Sametime.

For corporate users, the Curve delivers all the enterprise email and messaging capabilities you've come to expect. It's supported on BlackBerry Internet Service, giving you access to up to 10 work or personal email accounts (including most popular ISP email accounts), as well as BlackBerry Enterprise Server, enabling advanced security and IT administration within IBM Lotus Domino, Microsoft Exchange and Novell GroupWise environments.

Phone Features

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The Curve is fashioned in a liquid silver finish with chrome highlights and subtly curving corners. Measuring 4.2 x 2.4 inches, the Curve is just as slim as the Pearl (0.6 inches) and weighs in at 3.9 ounces--just 0.7 ounces heavier than its predecessor. It features a bright 2.5-inch color TFT screen that provides 65,000 colors and a 320 x 240-pixel resolution, and it includes a light-sensing feature that automatically adjusts backlighting for indoor, outdoor and dark environments. Like the BlackBerry 8800, the Curve includes a trackball navigation system located on the top of the QWERTY keypad, and it also features an integrated spell checker with a customizable dictionary to help maintain accuracy while on the go. It has 64 MB of internal ROM memory, and is expandable using MicroSD memory cards. The battery provides up to 4 hours (240 minutes) of talk time and up to 17 days (408 hours) of standby time.

You can snap vivid photos (though no video) using the 2-megapixel camera on the back of the Curve, which also features a 5x digital zoom, built-in flash, self-portrait mirror and full screen viewfinder. It can capture images in up to three picture quality and size resolutions that can be shared instantly by email, MMS or BlackBerry Messenger, or even uploaded to your Flickr account with the Yahoo! Go service. Photos can also be immediately set as a unique caller ID or Home Screen image. You can edit photos and create albums within the Curve using the PhotoSuite application. Pictures can be cropped, rotated and straightened, and flaws can be fixed by removing redeye or changing the brightness, contrast, and saturation levels.

Listen to your favorite music and watch downloaded videos using the included stereo headset, or use an optional wireless headphone thanks to the Curve's support for the Bluetooth stereo audio profile (A2DP/AVRCP). The Curve is compatible with a wide variety of file formats, including MP3, WMA and AAC/AAC+/eAAC+ audio and WMV, MPEG4 and H.263 video. Dedicated volume controls are conveniently located on the side of the handset.

With the Voice-Activated Dialing (VAD) feature, you can initiate a call just by telling the Curve who to call from your contact list--either via the integrated speakerphone or using an optional Bluetooth wireless headset. Other advanced phone features include advanced sound technology that cancels out background noise and echo, dedicated volume and mute keys, and the ability to customize the Curve with polyphonic and MP3 ringtones.

Vital Statistics
The Blackberry Curve 8320 weighs 3.92 ounces and measures 4.2 x 2.4 x 0.6 inches. Its lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 4 hours of talk time, and up to 408 hours (17 days) of digital standby time. It runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies.

Customer Reviews:

Great Compact Lightweight Phone.......2007-12-30

There simply isn't a better full-featured phone that feels this solid in your hand. It has a nice 'flash' factor, and is easy to use. All of my friends are getting iPhones, but I opted for this more compact, lightweight option. I'm glad I did. The camera takes great pictures as well, and the reception on the phone is very good. The ringer is quite loud and the speaker phone works nicely. The only thing I can think of that might be a con is the fact that the internet is a bit pokey, but it is a small price to pay for such a great phone with so many features.

Best smartphone!.......2007-12-12

I have owned this phone since it came out. I have owned a lot of PDA phones like Eten, HTC, (Windows Mobile) and two Treos (650 and 680). This is by far the best smartphone I have ever owned. The voice quality is outstanding, the reception on T-Mobile wonderful and I can use it traveling to other countries. I love the keyboard, it is easy to type emails and text messages! It also takes great photos with the 2mp camera. And it fits into your shirt pocket. The screen is just gorgeous to look at! Very sharp! This is my first BlackBerry and I am sold on the phone and the company!

First one shipped defective BOO HOO .......2007-12-12

Found out that the Sim chip metal holder would not open. was unable to install the chip to use the phone. My ATT phone already had it installed Hummmm. Amazon stepped up and is shipping new phone. T-mobile on the other hand created a very poor first impression I hope is not the standard. They make ATT look good Yikes.

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Love it.......2007-11-29

Best deal EVER. Perfect for busy people who don't want multiple gadgets to keep track of. It has everything I need to stay organized--email, calendar, internet, maps, task list.

I can't find anything to complain about!.......2007-11-28

Over all, this phone is amazing. I was afraid when I saw how small the buttons were that I would have trouble by accidentally hitting multiple ones at the same time, or the wrong ones, but I haven't had that problem at all. Actually, they seem to be just the right size.

Another worry I had was using the internet on my phone. I'll be the first to admit I don't know much about mobile internet, but the Curve opened up a whole new world for me. If you're looking for something that gives you access to the basics of internet without forcing you to use only mobile websites, this phone is perfect. Pages load very quickly and it is very functional.

Also, the e-mail function is so quick and easy to use! I didn't need anything more than my usernames and passwords for my e-mail accounts to have access to mail as soon as it reached my inbox.

I'm basically a casual user of the blackberry. I didn't NEED a phone that could do everything, but I really wanted one. And this phone is perfect. The sound when using the phone to call people is crystal on both ends. The trackball took some getting used to, but it's very useful.

I really can't find something I don't like about this phone, though I do wish they had put more themes on the phone. But then again, it wasn't overloaded with a bunch of things I didn't need.

I love my phone. :)

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