Netgear MA701 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Adapter

Cut loose the invisible bonds that tether you to your workstation. The NETGEAR MA701 Compact Flash Card takes your handheld device running to a new level of connectivity. Bandwidth up to 11 Mbps at distances as great as 500 feet Supports both Ad-hoc mode (for point-to-point wireless networks) and Infrastructure mode, using your existing 802.11b wireless access point Auto Fall-Back adjusts for optimal distance Upgradeable firmware 3-year limited warranty If you're a mobile professional using a Pocket PC or other Windows CE-based mobile computer, you'll want to get hold of Netgear's MA701 CompactFlash card. It gives handheld devices a new level of connectivity and versatility. Slip it into either a Type I or Type II card slot on your handheld device and you can send and receive e-mail, wirelessly synchronize with your notebook computer, and browse the Internet--all from the palm of your hand. The indispensable MA701 delivers the ultimate in convenience to enterprise and public IEEE 802.11b wireless LAN systems for access to the Internet, e-mail, and corporate servers. Now you can work wherever you're most productive--in a conference room, on the road, in a coffee shop or hotel, or at the airport. The reliable MA701 protects your privacy with 40/64- and 128-bit WEP encryption and allows you to roam between 802.11b access points without resetting or reconfiguring.

The MA701 lets you make the most of your wireless network by giving you the freedom to roam throughout the office and stay connected. It plugs into your PDA so you can immediately share data, printers, or high-speed Internet access over your existing 802.11b wireless network at speeds up to 11 Mbps at distances as great as 500 feet (150 meters).

The ability to work on the road or away from the office or school is becoming more important to today's mobile computer user. Netgear's MA701 lets you take full advantage of public hot spots--such as coffee shops, hotels, shopping malls, and airports--as they increasingly offer wireless Internet access based on the Wi-Fi 802.11b standard.

The MA701 features built-in flexibility. It works with both Type I and Type II card slots. User-friendly software guides you smoothly through installation and configuration. Auto fallback automatically adjusts the speed of the adapter according to its distance from the access point. The MA701 supports both ad-hoc mode (for point-to-point wireless networks) and infrastructure mode (using your existing 802.11b wireless access point), and is compatible with Windows CE 2.11, 3.0, and later.

Hardware-based, secure 40/64- and 128-bit WEP encryption provides shielded data communication across the network without degrading network performance.

Thorough testing ensures quality and dependable operability, and Netgear backs this up with a three-year limited warranty. Upgradeable firmware allows for future enhancements.