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MOTOROLA WPC-1810G
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Substitute for Airport card . I used it as a substitute for an Apple AirPort Card; it uses the same chipset. It fits into a PCI slot and OS X recognizes it as an Airport card, providing all the same functionality without additional drivers. In addition, it's new hardware at a fraction of the cost of a used Apple card (I found one for $18.95). My configuration is Power Mac G4 (QuickSilver 2002), OS X 10.3.9. The card operates on 802.11g, receiving a signal from a Westell router.
Substitute for Airport card . I used it as a substitute for an Apple AirPort Card; it uses the same chipset. It fits into a PCI slot and OS X recognizes it as an Airport card, providing all the same functionality without additional drivers. In addition, it's new hardware at a fraction of the cost of a used Apple card (I found one for $18.95). My configuration is Power Mac G4 (QuickSilver 2002), OS X 10.3.9. The card operates on 802.11g, receiving a signal from a Westell router.
Motorola 498467-001-00 Wireless PCI Adapter (54 Mbps) Reviews
Not a bad card . I experienced the same lack of signal strength after I first installed this card. The main issue seems to be the install sequence. You must install the software and drivers BEFORE you add the card to your system. After I actually read the instructions, everything worked perfect. I give this card a 4 star rating just because it can be very tricky to install right out the box.
Not a bad card . I experienced the same lack of signal strength after I first installed this card. The main issue seems to be the install sequence. You must install the software and drivers BEFORE you add the card to your system. After I actually read the instructions, everything worked perfect. I give this card a 4 star rating just because it can be very tricky to install right out the box.
Motorola 498467-001-00 Wireless PCI Adapter (54 Mbps) Opinions
Not a Good Choice . I have two computers which I wanted to ad hoc network with wireless. Previously, they were wired 100baseT. I decided to purchase two of these Motorola adapters because I could get them locally at a price cheaper than I could buy them off the Internet. Bad decision. The two computers, being only 30-40 feet away in wide open space, was a problem for these adapters. The connection was there, and the two PC's networked great. However, the signal strength was always low to very low (1-2 bars out of 5). It reminded me of my wireless phone service sometimes.
Anyhow, even though the adapters performed (at 1Mbps actual, 11Mbps reported), I would expect a better signal strength at such a short, open distance. I even re-oriented the PC's so the antennas were actually looking at each other... still, 2 bars, and sometimes a very temporary 3 bars.
Like I said, the reported throughput was 11Mbps, which is common for an ad-hoc environment, and that is sufficient speed until I decide to get a switch or router to take advantage of the 54Mbps. However, in an ad hoc environment, the signal strength should not be reduced, and the actual throughput should be more than 1Mbps.
I later read an Internet post of someone having the same issue. I even read that a larger PC power supply would help. Anyhow, these are going back to the store, and I'll be paying about $10 more for another brand. To bad since I was hoping to give Motorola my first wireless business.
It gets three stars because of the installation ease and definite operation. However, it misses out on stars 4 and 5 for insufficient power output.
And, oh yeah, there are no 2.4GHz phones interferring with the signal.
Not a Good Choice . I have two computers which I wanted to ad hoc network with wireless. Previously, they were wired 100baseT. I decided to purchase two of these Motorola adapters because I could get them locally at a price cheaper than I could buy them off the Internet. Bad decision. The two computers, being only 30-40 feet away in wide open space, was a problem for these adapters. The connection was there, and the two PC's networked great. However, the signal strength was always low to very low (1-2 bars out of 5). It reminded me of my wireless phone service sometimes.
Anyhow, even though the adapters performed (at 1Mbps actual, 11Mbps reported), I would expect a better signal strength at such a short, open distance. I even re-oriented the PC's so the antennas were actually looking at each other... still, 2 bars, and sometimes a very temporary 3 bars.
Like I said, the reported throughput was 11Mbps, which is common for an ad-hoc environment, and that is sufficient speed until I decide to get a switch or router to take advantage of the 54Mbps. However, in an ad hoc environment, the signal strength should not be reduced, and the actual throughput should be more than 1Mbps.
I later read an Internet post of someone having the same issue. I even read that a larger PC power supply would help. Anyhow, these are going back to the store, and I'll be paying about $10 more for another brand. To bad since I was hoping to give Motorola my first wireless business.
It gets three stars because of the installation ease and definite operation. However, it misses out on stars 4 and 5 for insufficient power output.
And, oh yeah, there are no 2.4GHz phones interferring with the signal.
Worked great on old Mac G4 . Great for adding wireless to a Mac G4
My house was hit by lightning and it fried my hard wired network router. It also blow my Ethernet card in my older Mac G4
I wanted to avoid having my computers on the hardwired network so I researched what products would work on my older Mac. After researching I found this as the best fit and most affordable. I was happy with how easy it was to install.
The machine is mostly used for internet browsing. The wireless card allows my other computers to use the printer that is directly connected to it. I am happy that it works as I hoped.
My house was hit by lightning and it fried my hard wired network router. It also blow my Ethernet card in my older Mac G4
I wanted to avoid having my computers on the hardwired network so I researched what products would work on my older Mac. After researching I found this as the best fit and most affordable. I was happy with how easy it was to install.
The machine is mostly used for internet browsing. The wireless card allows my other computers to use the printer that is directly connected to it. I am happy that it works as I hoped.
Hardware is good SW not so good . I have no problems with the hardware, and it works great using the Windows XP Wifi connection manager. However, the Connection manager that comes with the product lacks some important features, while it has many useless features. The key features missing are: The ability to setup a connection to connect on demand only and the ability to disconnect a connection. These features are needed to make temporary connections, which I cannot understand why the Motorola SW Engineers thought was unimportant. In my opinion, this product is not so good if the user is forced to use the connection manager that comes with it.
Works Great + Unique features . This installed easily and still works great. The system tray icon indicates the signal strength. Plus, a unique feature is that the icon has additional separate indicators, one for sending and one for receiving. Very useful so that you know what is going on.
Stable . The Motorola wireless adapter is better than Trendnet that I have, but overall I don't satisfy with this because I always get low or verylow signal and of course low speed. Compare to my laptop, I move my laptop far double distance , double wall from linsys router and still get excellent signal while this adapter is just about 15 ft with one wall. However, this one is very stable when It already connect to network. I never see drop or lost signal when it connected.
Mac Compatable . A great alternative for an original Airport card adding 802.11g capabilities to older Macs
The card is automatically recognized by the Mac and treated as an Airport card.
The card is automatically recognized by the Mac and treated as an Airport card.
NO PROBLEMS . This worked great. From the box to the internet in less than 5 minutes. I used it on Vista and connected to my wireless router with no issues.
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Feature Motorola 498467-001-00 Wireless PCI Adapter (54 Mbps)
- Installation Wizard makes networking simple
- Enables users to place desktops whereever they want
- Automatically detects available wireless networks
- Includes 802.11g technology and is backward compatible with 802.11b access devices
- Provides a wireless range almost anywhere up to 328 feet inside the home and up to 1312 feet outside
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Product Details
EAN : 0012871531866UPC : 012871531866
MPN : WPC-1810G
Brand : Motorola
Weight : 1 pounds
Height : 2 inches
Length : 10 inches
Width : 7 inches
Binding : Personal Computers
Manufacturer : Motorola
Model : 498467-001-00
Publisher : Motorola
SKU : DHWPCI810G
Studio : Motorola
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