Microsoft Home Networking Wireless Notebook Kit

Microsoft Home Networking Wireless Notebook Kit
by Microsoft

List Price: ~~$109.95~~
Our Price: $54.99
You Save: $54.96 (50%)
Availability: Usually ships in 2-3 business days
Buy Used: from $29.99 (click here)
Category: CE
See more product details

Customers in the UK, buy this product at amazon.co.uk for British Pounds

Digital Photo Product Details

Manufacturer: Microsoft
Audio: English (Original Language)
Model: L21-00005
Product features:

Easy-to-use Setup Wizard
Strong security features, including a built-in firewall, Network Address Translation (NAT), and default 128-bit wireless security (WEP)
Universal Plug and Play for seamless UPnP applications such as voice messaging, video messaging, and games
Includes a Wireless Base Station and Wireless PC Card Adapter
Toll-free product support, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Accessories:

Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Microsoft Home Networking Wireless Notebook Kit

Customer Review: Great Product
Summary: 5 Stars

Like many out there, I was biased by the fact that this is a Microsoft system. Throughout the years, I too have grown to greatly dislike anything from Microsoft. Man, was I shocked with this product! Everything works flawlessly.

I first purchased the Linksys wireless kit, but it gave me the same problems everyone else was saying, "no signal range, and the support is terrible." When I called Linksys customer support, someone from another country basically was typing every question I said into a search engine, and was then reading the screen. They appeared to have absolutely no technical knowledge. After several hours of tech support (long hold times), I immediately brought the router and card back. My time is simply worth way more than any savings they could give me on the cheaper system.

Then, after much research this time, I purchased the Microsoft kit. It installed very quickly on XP (desktop) and believe it or not, even quicker on Windows 2000 (laptop)--go figure. The 128 (or 64) encryption was also a breeze to setup. Also, with the router located in the identical location the Linksys router was previously in, I was able to reach every corner of my house. Believe me, I tried everything with the Linksys. The Microsoft system software is intelligent enough to give up transfer speed to maintain signal strength. This is great! After all, who cares that they can transfer at full speed half of the time if you need to reboot the router and computer the other half of the time. Even at the reduced transfer speeds (~2 Mbits/s), it's still faster than my broadband connection at 1.5 Mbits/s. I tried everything with the Linksys, but the Microsoft system lived up to the hype. I still think they are too much of a monopoly, but to end the frustrations with this issue, they can stay a monopoly for now. I'm using it now, and it's great.

Write your own review about Microsoft Home Networking Wireless Notebook Kit

More Microsoft Home Networking Wireless Notebook Kit reviews:
1 2 3 4 5 6

Description of Microsoft Home Networking Wireless Notebook Kit

The Microsoft Wireless Notebook Kit includes everything you need to set up a secure wireless network between a desktop and a notebook computer. And the included software makes it simple to connect the computers to the internet through a single broadband connection, such as a cable or DSL modem. . Easy to use setup wizard helps you quickly connect computers and set up your network in minutes. . Creates an 802.11b/Wi-Fi wireless network to connect multiple computers to your broadband connection. . Includes an integrated 4-port Ethernet switch to add up to four wired computers to your network. . Connects your notebook computer to wireless 802.11b/Wi-Fi networks in airports, cafes, hotels, and at work. . Transfers data faster. . Enables you to share files and printers with other computers on the network. . Provides strong security features including a hardware firewall. . Supports virtual private networking. . Lets you play games with multiple players on the internet and within your own network.

The Microsoft wireless notebook networking kit comes with a wireless base station and wireless PC Card adapter. The kit makes it easy to add a notebook computer to your 801.11b network. Share a broadband connection by connecting to the base station, share files and printers with other computers on your network, and play games with multiple players on the Internet.

The wireless notebook adapter comes with an easy-to-use setup wizard, designed to make connecting your computers easier. It has strong security features, including 128-bit wireless WEP security, and support for 802.1x standards. The Microsoft broadband network utility makes it easy to monitor your network status.

The base station also features an easy-to-use setup wizard. The router comes with strong security features, including a built-in firewall, Network Address Translation (NAT), and access control lists. The 4-port router easily connects to your network using universal plug-and-play technology to allow voice messaging, video messaging, games, and more. You can also monitor your network status easily with Microsoft's broadband network utility.

System requirements include: a computer running Windows 98, 98 SE, 2000 Professional, Me, or XP Home or Professional editions; Internet Explorer 5.0 or later (setup will install Internet Explorer 6.0 browser components, if necessary, but will not displace your primary browser); 28 MB of available hard disk space if you already have Internet Explorer 5.5 or 6.0 (132 MB of available hard disk space if you are installing Internet Explorer for the first time); a 4x or faster CD-ROM drive; and a VGA or higher-resolution monitor.

Digital Cameras and Photo Categories