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I was looking for a relatively inexpensive way to go wireless with my iBook. I already had a Linksys Cable/DSL router, so I did not want a combination unit. The Airport base station is way over priced. I was able to get an Airport card for $[money] used. Put that together with the Belkin unit, and you have excellent bang for the buck.
The unit worked right out of the box. My iBook found the Access Point and the signal was strong throughout my house and outside to other parts of my property. I live in a split level ranch and I was able to move everywhere in my house on all 3 levels. Problem was that I was not able to see it with the Belkin management software. I was hoping to turn on WEP.
After a bunch of experimentation, I called Belkin and they shipped me a new one. The new unit worked immediately.
A few things of note:
-the Access Point software is PC-based so don’t expect to manage the unit from your Macintosh (or other OS) based machine
-the documentation is not that great. Really nothing specific regarding Macintosh machines. If you want to use WEP, you will need to be careful about the syntax of entering your password on the Mac side. Here’s information that’s useful on that front: [web address] (this is specific to LinkSys, but is essentially the same for the Belkin unit).
Belkin F5D6130 Wireless Network
I absolutely LOVE my Kindle! I was able to convert all my current files into Kindle files and put them on immediately. This was very important to me because I already had over 200 ebooks in a different format and I wanted to be able to read them on the Kindle. It worked easily. I also love that I can listen to the Kindle read to me on my commute to and from work each day.
Belkin Network Cable 20
Qualifiers; I use a MacBook Pro, won’t use AT&T, visit many facilities that do not permit cameras of any type past the lobby.
The iPod Touch has been an outstanding tool for my business travel. The amazing amount of Apps facilitates meeting my requirements. Acquiring the right Apps is a time and money investment you must consider before purchasing.
Belkin Wireless G USB