Go to Windows 7 Insider GuideConnect Plus 128 MB + Wi-Fi CompactFlash Card
Manufacturer: SanDisk Corp. Part number: SDWCFB-128-768
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- Bottom Line:
- This is the most versatile CompactFlash Wi-Fi adapter we've seen, and it's the best option available for adding wireless to a PDA.
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CNET editors' review
Connect Plus 128 MB + Wi-Fi CompactFlash Card price range: $99.99
- Reviewed by: Jim Aspinwall
- Reviewed on: 11/25/2003
- Released on: 07/15/2003
The good: Wi-Fi certified; includes 128MB of storage and a PC Card adapter; easy to install.
The bad: Lacks WPA support; no external antenna connector; not yet supported by common sniffer apps, such as AirScanner or MiniStumbler.
The bottom line: This is the most versatile CompactFlash Wi-Fi adapter we've seen, and it's the best option available for adding wireless to a PDA.
The SanDisk ConnectPlus CompactFlash card is a must-have if you want to add a wireless adapter to a PDA running Pocket PC 2002 or 2003 (Windows CE 3.0 and above). This single CompactFlash card gives you extra storage and an 802.11b adapter all in one unit. Plus, the SanDisk card comes with a PC Card adapter that lets you use the adapter and the storage with notebooks running Windows Me, 2000, and XP. If you switch between a PDA and a notebook, you can save yourself a bundle getting two devices in one for both of your mobile units.
SanDisk's card is easy to install, too. In fact, you don't even need to install a driver to use it for storage. When you insert it into the slot on a Pocket PC device, the SanDisk card's storage appears as a new folder named CF Card on the Pocket PC under Start > Programs > File Explorer. On a Windows PC, it appears under My Computer as a removable disk with a new drive letter.
You will, however, need to install drivers to use the SanDisk card's 802.11b adapter. A CD that ships with the ConnectPlus includes drivers for PCs running Windows Me, 2000, and XP, as well as for PDAs running Pocket PC 2002. If you're running Pocket PC 2003, you'll need to download the latest drivers from the SanDisk Web site. The software installation routine begins automatically when you insert the CD and asks you to do no more than click through a few onscreen prompts. Next, you simply insert the card and configure wireless security to access a network. The ConnectPlus supports 64- and 128-bit WEP, but it lacks support for the newer WPA encryption scheme. SanDisk claims that WPA support will soon be available for the Windows platform, to be followed by WPA for the Pocket PC.
The PC version of the software includes a Wi-Fi Settings Utility. The Utility lets you establish, save, and recall profiles for each Wi-Fi network you use, making it easy to switch between networks. You use the utility to monitor SSID, network type, network channel, signal strength, and data rates available for nearby access points. Unfortunately, you don't get a utility with this functionality for the Pocket PC, leaving you with Windows CE's meager Wi-Fi features. Even worse, third-party utilities such as AirScanner or MiniStumbler also lack support for the ConnectPlusÂ's Prism2 chipset, making it hard to use the adapter for PDA-based site surveys.
CNET Labs tests showed that the ConnectPlus is a strong performer, delivering solid 802.11b throughput over a long distance. The CompactFlash card adapter edged out the Linksys WPC11 in maximum throughput at close range with a remarkable 5.4Mbps. At 175 feet, its range was not as good as our best 802.11b performer, the Linksys WUSB12, but this is to be expected because of the small form factor of the antenna. Still, 175 feet is in line with most wireless PC Card-based adapters, and in informal testing, we found that the ConnectPlus could hold signal strength and transfer rates with the same range and reliability as a Linksys WPC11 PC Card.
The ConnectPlus comes with a three-year limited warranty. It took two days to get a response to an e-mail support question we submitted through the company's online form. Phone support is available for the life of the product via a toll call, Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT. On the whole, this is a far weaker support package than that provided by most networking-gear vendors.
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User reviews
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Very good product if you know how to use it
Pros: Since the original driver from Sandisk doesn't allow you to turn the wifi off in Windows Mobile 2003, you will have to use the Intersil driver. Here is how I did it. 1. Remove all drivers from my Ipaq 2. Restart 3. Install the Intersil driver. You can ge
Cons: Requires a lot of researching and trying to make it works the way I want to.
2 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great idea if it worked
Pros: Great idea to put a Wifi + 128mb memory
Cons: I bought it for my LOOX 600, it never worked though I tried to install it several time, the memory is ok but when I try to connect the Wifi the PDA freezes, then I when to my laptop a HP ze5500 same story, I went to the website no solution, I phoned to HP
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Does not work wit Linux PDA or Linux Desktop
Pros: Brutus1177 claims that the card is running with his PDA and with his (gentoo linux) Laptop
Cons: He did not tell how he got it working. If the card works well with your linux setup consider to post installation Details to http://www.dsitri.de/phpBB2/v iewforum.php?f=21 to help the others, including me ;-)
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Question here
by fry_fish on February 10, 2007
Pros: I don't know...
Cons: Watching this
Summary: Why SanDisk 128MB + Wi-Fi CompactFlash doesn't work on Windows XP Prof. service pack 2 ????
Summary: Why SanDisk 128MB + Wi-Fi CompactFlash doesn't work on Windows XP Prof. service pack 2 ????
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Getting the wifi to work is very difficult
by halifaxguru on December 21, 2005
Pros: Two in one functionality
Cons: Wifi does not work
Summary: I am finding it increasingly hard to make this card work with my jornada 928. Tried installing the drivers from the mini cd and their website as well but nothing ...
Summary: I am finding it increasingly hard to make this card work with my jornada 928. Tried installing the drivers from the mini cd and their website as well but nothing works. Sandisk technical support is not very helpful. I am not sure if this card is compatible with Jornada 928 running Pocket PC 2002 Phone Edition. Any help please?
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Do you think this would work with my Cassiopia BE-300 ?
by jimmyr on July 4, 2005
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I purchased this wonderful item days ago. If works very good. Very versatile. The best at its price.
by batmannn on June 13, 2005
Pros: Good price. It works for both my PDA and Laptop
Cons: If the memory is 1GB or larger :)
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CHEWS BATTERY, CAN'T TURN OFF
Pros: great idea and value with mem card, easy install on PPC2003 and setup
Cons: chews thru battery in 10 minutes (using ipaq cfplus jacket), no software to manage the card, but at least it works, which is better than 3COM who don't bother to reply
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A card that does not work with DELL Axim5
Pros: I could not say that there is a pro for this card b/c I did not have a chance to use it.
Cons: The card driver/software slow down Dell Axim5(Pocket PC 2002) almost hang I figure that I should return it and get Socket WiFi CF Card.
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I am on 3rd one,with Ipaq3955
Pros: Great features when it works. Better range than my linksys PCMCI card in my laptop. The first one the wifi worked great but the memory did not show up. The 2nd one everything worked for about 2 weeks then the wifi stoped working at all. The 3rd same thin
Cons: Stops working with Ipaq 3955 and CF expansion pack plus after short time. Slow product support.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: SanDisk Corp.
- Part number: SDWCFB-128-768
- Description: SanDisk's Connect Plus 128MB + Wi-Fi CompactFlash card combines flash memory and wireless communications into a single card giving PDA and notebook users the freedom to quickly transmit and receive data, images and music from thousands of hotspots worldwide. PRODUCT FEATURES: Up to 11 Mbps High Speed Data Transfer Rate; Free PC Card Adapter for Laptops; Battery optimized for lowest power and highest performance; Powerful and easy to use security feature makes WEP encryption easy; Extends the memory and brings new functionality to the device; Single slot solution - can be used as a memory card or a Wi-Fi card to store and move files.
General
- Device Type Network adapter
- Form Factor Plug-in module
- Networking Device Type Network adapter
- Interface (Bus) Type CompactFlash Card
- Form factor Plug-in module
Networking
- Data Link Protocol IEEE 802.11b
- Connectivity Technology Wireless
- Data Transfer Rate 11 Mbps
- Networking type Network adapter
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) None
- Compatible Slots 1 x CompactFlash Card, 1 x PC Card
- Connections None
- Expansion Slot(s) Total (Free) None
Power
- Power Device None
- Power Supply / Device None
Software / System Requirements
- OS Required Microsoft Windows 2000 / XP, Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition, Microsoft Windows Mobile for Pocket PC 2002, Microsoft Windows Mobile for Pocket PC 2003
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 3 years warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 3 years
Expansion / Port(s) Required
- Slot(s) Required 1 CompactFlash Card, 1 PC Card
- Port(s) / Connector(s) Required None
Warranty
- Service / Support Details Limited warranty 3 years
Manufacturer info
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- Website: http://www.sandisk.com/
- Address:
140 Caspian Ct.
Sunnyvale, CA 94089 - Phone: 408-542-0500
- Email: support@sandisk.com
- Fax: 408-542-0503
