Epinions Recent Content for Network Adapters

Works As Expected

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 13:50:25 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author the_blake - This product was purchased recently for my USB docking station. All the USB docks include a 100 MB Fast Ethernet port, but at this time, none include a Gigabit network card. The price was right on this unit, about $35. The unit...

A GREAT QUICK FIX FOR A MAJOR HOOKUP PROBLEM!

Fri, 3 Jul 2009 11:18:29 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author DennisM - So here I am! My new Samsung BD-P 3600 BluRay player with NetFlix & Pandora Radio built in to provide total entertainment. The problem is, the home theater set-up is downstairs all the way on the left side of the house, while my router is upstairs at...

Easy, Simple - For Emergencies

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 21:58:24 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author nad_masters - If you're a techie, you'll need something like this. Seriously! I know it's rare to find a PC or laptop without built-in Ethernet, but sometimes they do go bad. Maybe the physical connector is bad, or maybe it went so horribly wrong...

More Reliable, Less Hassle than Wi-Fi, and Very Fast

Sun, 28 Dec 2008 20:37:56 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author ian4 - The ideal, most secure network you can own is a home pre-wired for Ethernet. Since most of us don't have that, wireless has become the network of choice- much cheaper than re-wiring a house or apartment!Wireless, though, has its...

Easy way to extend your broadband connection to remote part of your house

Wed, 1 Oct 2008 00:59:37 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author cookiecooky - This review is being written for Epinions.com on 9/30/2008 forthe Linksys PowerLine AV (PLK200) Network Adapter.Summary:Al
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this is a very expensive way to extend your Ethernet connectivity in your home, it may be attractive to...

A Solid, No Frills Low Profile Ethernet Adapter

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 18:08:29 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mmpickering - For those of you that have computer systems that do not allow for full size PCI card installation, a low profile network controller is probably what you need. Although most mini, mid and full sized tower PCs offer easy installation of a normal PCI...

Quick and easy networking

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 17:30:43 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dtv_engineer - The D-Link DUB-E100 is a Fast Ethernet adapter that plugs into a USB port on a Windows-based PC. While it is designed for USB 2.0 speeds, it is also compatible with slower USB 1.1 adapters. Similarly, the Ethernet connection automatically selects...

This D-Link Network Adapter is D-Lightful!

Sun, 10 Feb 2008 00:14:46 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author xiphoid - Ok, I know the title is corny...but it's true! Why I needed it... I was given a Lenovo 3000 C100 series notebook (running WinXP) a little over a year ago, and it came with pre-installed network and wireless cards. Unfortunately, the network...

flimsy, breaks easily

Fri, 4 Jan 2008 17:08:05 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author crpeck - I bought mine to use with my Tivo, it worked until I had to move the Tivo, then the plastic "door" that holds the cable in place broke - now I can't get the cable to stay in. I've tried taping it but can't get the cable aligned correctly. Basically,...

12 of these Allied Telesyn AT-2931SX NICs failed in 10 months

Tue, 20 Nov 2007 21:55:04 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author somesysadmin - This Network Interface Card (NIC) is an Allied Telesyn GigE Fiber card for "SC" fiber connectors (Subscriber Connector / Standard Connector). I purchased these for a fiber-network that we migrated to GigE. This card was considered because it is a...

Linksys Compact 2.0 10/100 Network Adapter: Bite the Bullet and Go WiFi

Sat, 11 Aug 2007 11:03:33 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author pippadaisy - Luckily, I can't think of many things that would necessitate using the Linksys Compact 2.0 10/100 Network Adapter, because that means I can spare you from the pain and agony of actually having to use this. ::: Tech Specs ::: The...

Gigabit network speed for notebooks: Netgear GA511

Tue, 17 Jul 2007 05:35:08 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author daoswald - Let's face it, files are getting bigger, and so is our need for network speed. Between streaming video, editing photographs, performing backups, or whatever else it is you do on your network, you are probably wishing your network were faster. I...

Strong Linux Compatible Wifi Card

Mon, 16 Apr 2007 00:50:26 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mookiekong - Intel Pro Wireless 3945abg Card I picked up a new notebook the other week and it had a built-in wireless card. The card was based on a Ralink chipset, which has some support for Linux. I had no plans of running the Windows Vista Basic that was...

Easy Installation, Works Like a Charm

Tue, 27 Feb 2007 20:05:21 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author flacorps - Although it's rare these days to buy a computer lacking a built-in ethernet card, we had an older one lying around that we wanted on the network and it lacked a card. My wife picked up this card at OfficeDepot along with a Linksys 5-port workgroup...

Belkin: We have Power.... and Connectivity!

Fri, 5 Jan 2007 15:49:15 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author banditosway - What does one do when dealing with a location that's not wired with CAT5 and isn't very conducive to a wireless signal? Go with a Powerline Ethernet Adapter and extend your network into locations that were previously difficult to reach...

If I Can Learn About Wireless Networking, So Can You!

Fri, 8 Dec 2006 14:47:56 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author meagandowney - I am not a computer expert in any way, shape, or form, but I play one at the nonprofit organization where I work. We strive to keep overhead expenses at a minimum, which means we all wear many different hats. For the past four days, I've been wearing...

Lousy card under Windows2000!!!!

Wed, 25 Oct 2006 03:27:24 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author matolomibolo - After loading the Windows 2000 drivers then the sound card drivers got corrupted. Then the device manager under Windows 2000 got corrupted. I finally opted to take this piece of crap back for a refund. You get what you pay for. Cheap is cheap. Not only...

Worked two months. Had to PAY to return!.

Tue, 19 Sep 2006 20:31:34 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author Seenalot - I would never buy a Netgear Product again and I will recommend to everyone not to buy one. I bought this PCI adapter at Circuitcity.com and it stopped working after two months. It took me considerable time to troubleshoot the problem-I am not a novice...

Thecus N2100 Barebone Personal IP Storage Device with 10/100 LAN, Firewire, USB 2.0, iTune Server (S... (NTNTTSN2100S) Network Adapter: Not Perfect, But pretty Close - Or Rather Close enough

Tue, 1 Aug 2006 14:39:39 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author nufun - I bought the N2100 about 2 months ago, with the intention of sharing my music over the network with a Sonos system (which I am yet to buy).. Anyway. Connected it, installed 2 Western Digital Drives 320 each, worked perfect. I have since loaded all my...

One of the best NIC's you can buy for any system.

Sun, 30 Jul 2006 14:09:56 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ernietwerbel - Although this card is discontinued by 3Com, and cannot support gigabit transfer, it is perfect for any modest computer system. If you are running DSL, you won't be able to take advantage of gigabit transfer rates anyway, so this card is excellent for a...

No Linux/BSD support

Mon, 3 Jul 2006 05:07:52 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author moochman26 - Have about 14 of these nics. I hate them all. Some get wicked hot, some WRITE CRAP TO MY RAID 5. Oh yea, no open source...

I made the XP driver on DriverGuide...so it works in XP

Fri, 16 Jun 2006 16:19:29 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author tokar - When you buy this product you are given a CD with the drivers. Unfortunately the driver is made for Windows 95, 98, ME, NT4 and 2000. The version of this driver is 2.29.0.1. It works great in Windows 2000. I used this product in Windows 2000 for...

Units consistently fail...look to Netgear for HPNA.

Fri, 16 Jun 2006 15:44:44 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author tokar - I have purchased 3 of these units for running my Home Phoneline Network. 2 of them both experienced a similar problem. The cards arrived at a point where I could install the drivers but Windows would say that the device could not be initialized. Two...

Innovative Gigabit PC-Card Adapter

Tue, 6 Jun 2006 00:22:15 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author brian100 - This is a Gigabit or 1000 Mbs (Mega-bits per second) PC-card adapter to give you an ethernet connection. PC-card is also known as Cardbus. Don't let the Gigabit scare you. This unit is backwards compatible with 100 Mbs and 10 Mbs ethernet. Even if you...

Not bad but not perfect!

Wed, 17 May 2006 17:41:18 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author hmuirco - Works great - but not everywhere! The caveat is that these adapters CANNOT be used with powerstrips (that is shown in the set-up diagrams) or with wiring that acts like a powerstrip (not stated in the book)! I have two offices that use modular wiring...