Motorola WKT850G-RS 802.11g Wireless Net Set - $70

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The Geeks are liquidating this set at $70 - anyone got any experience with the router ?

Here's the writeup:

Get ready for Wireless Networking!

Motorola's WKT850G-RS 802.11g Wireless Net Set is a do-it-yourself networking solution that connects everyone in your home or office with or without wires! It includes a Broadband Router, Notebook Wireless Adapter and a PCI Network Card!

The Motorola WR850G 802.11g Wireless Broadband Router features four (4) 10/100 Mbps auto-sensing LAN ports, 802.11g wireless connectivity and supports up to

54 Mbps data transfer rates!

With the included Motorola WN825G 802.11g Wireless Notebook Adapter, you can access your network anywhere. The WN825G includes all the features of the Broadband Router plus dual integrated antennas, stand by power consumption and a 32-bit cardbus interface!

Take advantage of blazing network speeds of up to 100 Mbps with the Motorola LPCI810 10/100 Mbps PCI Network Card! The LPCI810 features the ADMtek chipset and connects your PC to a wired network!

These high performance networking components are bundled together to get you started with sharing the Internet, files, printers and other resources!

Features/Specifications:

  • Motorola WKT850G-RS 802.11g Wireless Net Set
  • General Features: * Do-it-Yourself Networking Solution * 802.11g wireless technology * Easy to setup
  • Motorola WR850G 4-Port 802.11g Wireless Broadband Router Features: * Four (4) 10/100 LAN ports * One (1) 10/100 WAN port * Offers both wireless or wired connectivity * 802.11g wireless technology * Supports up to 54 Mbps data transfer rates * Up 5x faster than 802.11b networks * 64-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption * +15 dBm maximum transmit power * WPA with TKIP or AES Encryption * 802.1X access control * Supports Cable or DSL modems * Power/Modem/Wireless/LAN LEDs * External removable antenna * Easy to install
  • Standards: * IEEE 802.11g/b Wi-Fi Certified * IEEE 802.3 * IEEE 802.3u * IEEE 802.11b * WPA certified
  • Channels: * 1 - 11 (US and Canada)
  • Frequency: * 2.4 to 2.4835 GHz
  • Network Protocols: * TCP/IP, UDP, DGCP, HTTP, TFTP * DHCP, PPPoE, PPTP, DNS, HTTP * IPSec, VPN Pass-Through, TFTP * SMTP, Static and Dynamic routing
  • Modulation: * CCK, DQPSK, DPBSK, OFDM
  • Operating Range: * 328 feet indoor range * 1312 feet outdoor range
  • Data Rates: * 1/2/5.5/6/9/11/12/18/24/36/48/54 Mbps with auto-fallback
  • Unit Dimensions: * 5.95 x 5.78 x 0.98-inches (L x W x H) * Weight: 11.9 oz
  • Regulatory Approvals: * FCC * CE
  • Motorola WN825G 802.11g Wireless Notebook Adapter Features: * 32-bit PCMCIA type II interface * 802.11g standards (802.11b compatible) * 54 Mbps data transfer rate * 64/128-bit WEP encryption * WPA with TKIP or AES encryption * 802.1x access control * +15 dBm maximum transmit power * Dual integrated antenna * Power and Link LEDs
  • Modulation: * CCK/DQPSK/DPBSK/OFDM
  • Data Rate: * 1/2/5.5/6/9/11/12/18/24/36/48/54 Mbps with auto fallback support
  • Frequency Band: * 2.4 to 2.4835 GHz frequency
  • Channels: * 1 - 11 Channels (US and Canada)
  • Range: * Indoors: up to 328 feet * Outdoors: up to 1312 feet
  • Protocols: * TCP/IP, UDP, DHCP, HTTP, TFTP
  • Regulatory Approvals: * FCC * CE
  • Motorola LPCI810 10/100 Mbps PCI Network Card Features: * ADMtek chipset * PCI interface * 10 Mbps 10BASE-TX * 100 Mbps 100BASE-TX * RJ-45 port * Plug and Play * Activity LED
  • Regulatory Approvals: * FCC * CE
* UL

Package Includes:

  • Motorola WR850G 4-Port 802.11g Wireless Broadband Router * Motorola WN825G 802.11g Wireless Notebook Adapter * Motorola LPCI810 10/100Mbps PCI Network Card * Getting started Guide * Installation CDs * Cat5 network cable * Router stand * AC adapter for router (120VAC, 60Hz)

Additional Information:

  • Notes: * Model: WKT850G-RS * P/N: 515704-001 * UPC: 6 12572 11570 1 * Package includes a Free Rhapsody music download. This offer has expired.
  • Product Requirements: * Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP * Broadband Connection * CD-ROM drive * Available PCI slot * Available PCMCIA type II interface * Available power outlet * Internet Explorer 5.2 or Netscape Navigator 6.2 or higher

Information Links:

  • Broadband Router Link * Notebook Adapter Link * PCI Adapter Link
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Do you actually need all (3) of those components?

If all you need is a wireless router, go for the Linksys WRT54G, which you can get for around $50 - It's a far more proven unit.

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