Elan U132 - USB Adapter for PCMCIA 3G Cards

AlanY · EVDO Newbie Joined: 07 Aug 2006 Posts: 1

Let me know if Verizon VZAccess works. I have remote RTU's which I want to connect using the Verizon PCMCIA card. I'll have a working laptop on site to configure the card so I can verify strength before using the card. However, I want to be able to connect seamlessly.

storm300 · EVDO Newbie Joined: 06 Aug 2006 Posts: 3

Is there any information on if/how this works for Alltel Axcess Mobilelink customers like myself? I purchesed a brand new Dell Inspiron E1505 which does not have PC card slot, only the new ExpressCard. I am wondering if this USB device would be worth my investment so I can still use my KPC650? Thanks for any info..

ambdest · Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2006 10:38 am Post subject: MAC and Linux drivers for U132

I spoke to a rep at VM Systems today and they said the Linux drivers are available and the MAC drivers are scheduled for November 2006.

http://www.vm-systems.com/vms.shtml

$38 shipping to US

Now I can get a Macbook!

I can't believe Elan is the only company in the world making something like this. Anybody have any other lead on a similar product?

Michael · Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2006 12:01 pm Post subject:

If the company doesn't have a track record of creating Mac Drivers, I would wait until they have something you can download first.

It is hard to tell from their web site, what products or services they actually provide.
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jray · EVDO Newbie Joined: 09 Oct 2006 Posts: 1

I have the U132 and although it works, it seems to dropped connection at a frustrating rate. Is there something I can do about this? I purchased this around 6 months ago.

I have the Dell Inspiron E1505 running XP media.

Thank you

Jim
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xenophon · EVDO Addict Joined: 30 Aug 2005 Posts: 2004

I'm getting a new personal laptop and have an S720 card. My work laptop only has PCMCIA slots so I can't upgrade my card yet.

I've been looking for laptops that have HDMI, ExpressCard, PCMCIA and only found a Sony AR series that have all three but I don't want a gigantic 17" screen. There is an FZ series 15" that has HDMI and ExpressCard slot only so I'd have to use a USB/PCMCIA adapter such as this to use the S720.

So does this adapter or another one work with Vista/XP and S720 card?

I've also found this, which claims to work with 3G cards...
http://www.quatech.com/catalog/drives_pcmcia.php

Alex · Posted: Sat Jun 09, 2007 5:40 pm Post subject:

i believe the elan only worked with the S620, and many who had it said it worked badly if at all.

the quatech is the elan 132... and at that $200+ price, aren't you better off with a router?

another option for you might be the dueladapter. i think mike is dusting it off and will write a review now that there is a beta driver for osx 10.4.9

xenophon · EVDO Addict Joined: 30 Aug 2005 Posts: 2004

Thanks, I may consider the dueladapter. I might also consider swapping my card for a U720 but would rather wait.

BTW, I looked at Apple notebooks and was surprised that none have HDMI out and I don't think any have ExpressCard/54. Apple is a little too minimal for power users surprisingly, especially for the price.

If anyone knows of a notebook with around 15" screen, HDMI out (with audio), ExpressCard and PCMCIA slots and Bluetooth 2.0, please PM me. The Sony AR series is exactly what I want except the big 17" screen - too big to carry.

amanda · EVDO User Joined: 19 May 2007 Posts: 42

I realize this is a real old thread but has there been any updates to having a usb to pcmcia adapter that works effectively with the Merlin S720?

Thank you for any input.