You are buying a Lucent Orinoco WaveLan PCMCIA Wireless GOLD PC Card.

This is it, the ultimate wireless card with the Hermes chipset

This listing has been going continuously since "Start time: Jun 15, 2009 17:41:20 PDT"

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While the "# sold" is around 400, I sold about 1,500 of these between Oct 2006 and June 2009

In 2021, these cards are getting harder to find

This card works with most Computers/OSes & Embedded devices

PDAs, Laptops, Desktops (with an adapter), Embedded Devices, Robot Dogs, Even the Plan 9 OS from Bell Labs

Basically, if you have a Type II PCMCIA slot, this card will more than likely work--if you have something either rare or old, please check with me before ordering.

Unlike most cards, this one has an antenna jack. . . the sky's the limit on what you can plug into it

I did some range testing with a PowerBook Wallstreet

I took a RG-1000 access point, hooked up one of the external antennas I sell (see my other items) and placed it outside my window. I then took one of these cards, put it in my laptop with one of those external antennas hooked up as well, turned on a shoutcast 128kbps stream on winamp and started walking straight away from my house

At about 2050 feet, I walked over a berm and the audio finally stopped and the signal meter went to "no signal" and back a few times, I could move the external antenna around and winamp would start buffering, but it wasn't too reliable. If I had a longer straight stretch, I definately could have gotten more range.

This is a used card, please ask if you need a new card, I occasionally come across some.

The card is 5V, and 16bit, so it will work with older as well as newer machines.

This card is capable of 802. 11b @ 11mbps--in real terms, you would be able to transfer a 5 Megabyte file in about 3. 5 Seconds. 11mbps is also faster than almost all Internet connections.

Got an older Macintosh laptop? This card will work in it-Compatable with OSes 7, 8, and 9 and OSX.

System 7 to 9 drivers here ---> "REMOVED BY ">REMOVED BY

OSX drivers can be found here ---> [link removed by ]

This driver may not work for everyone, One person could not get it to work on a Powerbook G3 Pismo (Bronze Keyboard) running OSX. The driver here--> [link removed by ] seems to work for him, but I do not guarantee OSX compatability.

The Orinoco Driver and Airport Driver cannot be installed on Macintoshes at the same time, please make sure to only have one running to prevent problems.

Also works with Windows 95/98/98SE/ME/2000/XP/Vista. Also works with Linux

Compatible with Windows CE 211/212/3. 0/4. 0

This card will work with some versions of the Apple Newton Messagepad and the eMate. I just got an email from someone that got it to work in theirs. Check here for details.

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This card will supports 14 channels for worldwide support.

This card is an upgraded GOLD Card.

This allows 128RC4 encryption

You may receive a card with a different brand label on it, these have the exact same part number. These companies bought the cards from Lucent and just put their sticker on it, they do not have any functional difference, and all of my wireless cards are tested before they are shipped.

This card has a range of 1750 feet, but tranfer rates will decline as the distance increases.

includes a port for an external antenna(MC connector), try using one of those chip cans or even an old satellite dish [link removed by ] they claim you can have full bandwidth at 10 miles.

I have been getting response on the wireless cards I have sold and buyers have been using them with success in Apple PowerBook 1400 running MacOS System 7. 6. 1. I have also used, and test these cards in my Powerbook G3 WallStreet running OS 9. 1.

I have used these on a Windows Machine with a PCI Adapter and a USB Adapter (Plese check my other sales)

One buyer has also used it in both Windows 2000 and Linux.

These pictures are of the 3rd party cards I have been selling, but the only difference is a brand name and different stickers. MacOS 9 sees it as a Gold Card, it says 3rd party gold card, but that screenshot was taken with one of my offbrand cards(Yes, there is signal, but I have no idea where it is coming from--Just sitting in my home, the meter keeps changing and showing different networks and MAC addresses)

If you have any issues, feel free to contact me after the sale. Please do not click the blue "Return this item" Button. Click the popup below it and click "Contact Seller".

Due to recently finding out that if a sale happens, the buyer gets it and changes their mind, then the item automatically gets sent back, and I have to pay shipping and fees, the "No Returns Accepted" is marked on my listings. However if I totally miss something, just let me know and we'll work something out.

Opening a "Request" just complicates things and will cause delays in giving a price adjustment or replacement part

Thanks for Looking. . .

Please do not click the blue "Return this item" Button. Click the popup below it and click "Contact Seller".

Due to recently finding out that if a sale happens, the buyer gets it and changes their mind, then the item automatically gets sent back, and I have to pay shipping and fees, the "No Returns Accepted" is marked on my listings. However if I totally miss something, just let me know and we'll work something out.

This is the Card.

If you have any issues, feel free to contact me after the sale. Please do not click the blue "Return this item" Button. Click the popup below it and click "Contact Seller".

Due to recently finding out that if a sale happens, the buyer gets it and changes their mind, then the item automatically gets sent back, and I have to pay shipping and fees, the "No Returns Accepted" is marked on my listings. However if I totally miss something, just let me know and we'll work something out.

Opening a "Request" just complicates things and will cause delays in giving a price adjustment or replacement part

Thanks for Looking. . .

Please do not click the blue "Return this item" Button. Click the popup below it and click "Contact Seller".

Due to recently finding out that if a sale happens, the buyer gets it and changes their mind, then the item automatically gets sent back, and I have to pay shipping and fees, the "No Returns Accepted" is marked on my listings. However if I totally miss something, just let me know and we'll work something out.

And here it is in my Wallstreet PowerBook G3.

If you have any issues, feel free to contact me after the sale. Please do not click the blue "Return this item" Button. Click the popup below it and click "Contact Seller".

Due to recently finding out that if a sale happens, the buyer gets it and changes their mind, then the item automatically gets sent back, and I have to pay shipping and fees, the "No Returns Accepted" is marked on my listings. However if I totally miss something, just let me know and we'll work something out.

Opening a "Request" just complicates things and will cause delays in giving a price adjustment or replacement part

Thanks for Looking. . .

Please do not click the blue "Return this item" Button. Click the popup below it and click "Contact Seller".

Due to recently finding out that if a sale happens, the buyer gets it and changes their mind, then the item automatically gets sent back, and I have to pay shipping and fees, the "No Returns Accepted" is marked on my listings. However if I totally miss something, just let me know and we'll work something out.

And finally here is a picture of the Antenna jack-to significantly improve your range.

If you have any issues, feel free to contact me after the sale. Please do not click the blue "Return this item" Button. Click the popup below it and click "Contact Seller".

Due to recently finding out that if a sale happens, the buyer gets it and changes their mind, then the item automatically gets sent back, and I have to pay shipping and fees, the "No Returns Accepted" is marked on my listings. However if I totally miss something, just let me know and we'll work something out.

Opening a "Request" just complicates things and will cause delays in giving a price adjustment or replacement part

Thanks for Looking. . .

Please do not click the blue "Return this item" Button. Click the popup below it and click "Contact Seller".

Due to recently finding out that if a sale happens, the buyer gets it and changes their mind, then the item automatically gets sent back, and I have to pay shipping and fees, the "No Returns Accepted" is marked on my listings. However if I totally miss something, just let me know and we'll work something out.

Thanks, for looking, and if there are any other questions about the card, let me know, and I'll try to find out the answer.

I found some specifications about the card, maybe these will help someone: Nominal Output Power: 15 dBm, Transmit Mode: 280 mA, Receive Mode: 180 mA, Doze Mode: 10: mA. Receiver Sensitivity: 11Mb/s: -83 dBm, 5. 5Mb/s: -87 dBm, 2Mb/s: -91 dBm, 1Mb/s: -94 dBm.

I get a lot of questions about international shipping. I ship to most countries, there are a few exceptions International shipping requires me to fill out a form and to drive to a different post office than I normally go to, so it may take a day or two more than shipping within the USA.

These cards are based on the Hermes Chipset and I've been told they can work in Monitor Mode

The Part number of this item is PC24E-H-FC

Questions:

1. Why should I buy from you?
Well, I've put a lot of effort into really getting to know these cards. I've sold a couple thousand since September 2006 and can tell you what they will work in and what they won't. I also upgrade and test every card--you will not get a bad card from me

2. Do you have any plastic cases for these?
Please check my other lisings. If you order one at the same time as a wireless card, the shipping for the case will be free

3. Why is the label different from the picture?
These cards were very popular and several companies just put their label on them. . . the hardware in the case is all the same in them.

4. You sent me a Silver card.
No, I sent you a card with a Silver label, the Hardware inside is GOLD. When these cards were new, the government did not allow export of high encryption to some countries. Rather than make a totally different card, the manufacturer just disabled the high encryption feature of the card and put a different label on. I have a program that re-enables the high encryption.

5. A link in your listing doesn't work.
Please let me know, I'll try to fix it, or get you the driver you need.

Apparently, these cards work with the Graphite G4 MiniTower, but with an issue. They work on OS 9 with the Airport driver, but the other two drivers didn't want to recognize it. . . not sure what the issue was. Also, with the card installed, you cannot close the case. Basically, if you were to take the front of the case off, cut a hole in the metal where the neon green is, you can close the case, and then install the card. Just make sure to remove the card before you try to open the case again.

If you have any issues, feel free to contact me after the sale. Please do not click the blue "Return this item" Button. Click the popup below it and click "Contact Seller".

Due to recently finding out that if a sale happens, the buyer gets it and changes their mind, then the item automatically gets sent back, and I have to pay shipping and fees, the "No Returns Accepted" is marked on my listings. However if I totally miss something, just let me know and we'll work something out.

Opening a "Request" just complicates things and will cause delays in giving a price adjustment or replacement part

Thanks for Looking. . .

Please do not click the blue "Return this item" Button. Click the popup below it and click "Contact Seller".

Due to recently finding out that if a sale happens, the buyer gets it and changes their mind, then the item automatically gets sent back, and I have to pay shipping and fees, the "No Returns Accepted" is marked on my listings. However if I totally miss something, just let me know and we'll work something out.

If you have any issues, feel free to contact me after the sale. Please do not click the blue "Return this item" Button. Click the popup below it and click "Contact Seller".

Due to recently finding out that if a sale happens, the buyer gets it and changes their mind, then the item automatically gets sent back, and I have to pay shipping and fees, the "No Returns Accepted" is marked on my listings. However if I totally miss something, just let me know and we'll work something out.

Opening a "Request" just complicates things and will cause delays in giving a price adjustment or replacement part

Thanks for Looking. . .

Please do not click the blue "Return this item" Button. Click the popup below it and click "Contact Seller".

Due to recently finding out that if a sale happens, the buyer gets it and changes their mind, then the item automatically gets sent back, and I have to pay shipping and fees, the "No Returns Accepted" is marked on my listings. However if I totally miss something, just let me know and we'll work something out.

Not seeing images or just seeing tiny images? You might be on a mobile device.

The standard setting for mobile devices only shows the only the first picture, and just a small version of it

If you want to see my listing the way its meant to be seen, please scroll to the bottom of the page and choose the "Classic Site" link. Thanks

Some cards may have issues with really old versions of the Orinoco driver for MacOS: If you are using Mac OS 8. 5 or before or if you are using Apple's Airport drivers this will affect you, otherwise please disregard. The notice is here because I have made the discovery that some of my cards do not work with the Apple Airport drivers or the Orinoco drivers older than version 7. 2. To prevent problems, please let me know that you need a card that will work for those setups after you win the sale. I will then send you a card that I know will work for you. For those of you wondering what the issue is: Some of my cards have different brand labels, the cards are indentical inside, with the exact same part number, but there is a slight difference on some of them. When you insert a card into your computer with no driver installed it will appear on the desktop with its real name. Airport and Older versions of Orinoco only work if the name is "WaveLAN/IEEE" Some cards show up with different names. I have found two solutions to this problem. 1. I just send you a card where the name is WaveLAN/IEEE. Everything works, everyone's happy. 2. I have found a way to edit the firmware in those cards with different names to change it to "WaveLAN/IEEE". This involves Windows 98, DOS and command line commands. This works fine too. So as long as you tell me before I get the card shipped out, you don't have to wory about anything.