PCI to PCMCIA Adapter - Use EVDO on your desktop

Michael

Hello,

I just ordered a $25 PCI to PCMCIA adapter card that others have said works with the PC 5220 card (probably others as well). After I get it and had time to play with it, I will post my results in this thread.

If anyone is already using this adapter (or knows of others), please post them in this thread.
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Michael · Posted: Thu Mar 31, 2005 12:09 am Post subject: IT DOES NOT WORK!

The PCI PCMCIA Adapter from NewEgg, DOES NOT WORK.

For more information, see:

http://www.EVDOinfo.com/EVDO_Products/PC_Cards_%26_Antennas/Koutech_PCI_to_PCMCIA_Controller_Card_20050318103/

Also, we will be testing this PCI PCMCIA Adapter from Amazon. It is on order and we will report back after we test it.
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Michael · Posted: Thu Mar 31, 2005 8:07 am Post subject:

Someone at EVDOInfo.com added a comment that the card DOES WORK. Hopefully, they will post additional information in this thread with details. So for now, I am not sure if it works or not. It did not on my hardware, it may work on yours.

Hopefully, more information by others posted here.
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hobomike · EVDO Newbie Joined: 31 Mar 2005 Posts: 1

The Koutech adapter is currently working for me on 3 different PC's. One uses a recent Soyo motherboard, the other 2 use different older Asus motherboards.
It won't work on 2 PC's built with more recent Asus motherboards.
I don't know if it's a BIOS issue or what - I stopped trying to figure it out once it worked. It's not the OS, because it works (or doesn't work) with both Windows XP, and Linux.

I've used the adapter daily since January with the PC5220 and an Asus-based PC hooked up to a Linksys router to share the connection on a mixed ethernet and wireless g network.

CBD1 · Posted: Thu Mar 31, 2005 7:40 pm Post subject:

I am using a $30 SIIG brand from Fry's.. Works fine for me

Michael · Posted: Thu Mar 31, 2005 7:43 pm Post subject:

Can you please post a link to or part number to the product.

Thanks!
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djpubba · EVDO Fledgling Joined: 30 Mar 2005 Posts: 13

Ryan · EVDO Newbie Joined: 01 Apr 2005 Posts: 2

I bought a Belkin wireless adapter which includes the PCMCIA adapter and new wireless pc card that supports the Pre-N wireless (supposedly 600% faster than g wireless).

You can find it here: http://www.pcmall.com/pcmall/shop/detail.asp?dpno=519581

I was thinking I could use it to put my desktop on my wireless network, and I can use the EVDO card as backup broadband.

The EVDO card worked, but it required a wireless adapter to be running at the same time, because it somehow utilizes the connection. I only worked with it for a minute, but in order to get it to work, I had to install my other USB wireless adapter. It doesn't really make sense to me yet, but it did work. If I remove the wireless adapter, everything installs and loads up but doesn't connect... The connection manager displays a message about the missing wireless connection.

If I have time to play with it later, I'll post an update, but maybe that info will help someone. For me, it looks like I might even have to install a second PCMCIA adapter (if I want to use the new Belkin card). So, if you're thinking as I did about the Belkin adapter, keep this in mind...

Dog-One · Posted: Sat Apr 02, 2005 12:16 am Post subject: Re: IT DOES NOT WORK!

Michael · Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2005 6:10 am Post subject:

FYI,

I tried another PCI to PCMCIA adapter card in my HP Pavillion a220n and it didn't work. Some are reporting success and some are not. So, you need to do your research and either make sure that the PCI adapter you buy has a return policy OR research and buy a PC that works with these adapters.

Cables Unlimited PCI to PCMCIA Adapter Card by Amazon
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CBD1 · Posted: Tue Apr 05, 2005 7:27 am Post subject: SIIG Card

I am using it on an old PC with 440BX chipset. If you go to Siig.com, it is their "PCI to PC Card Pro"

Michael · Posted: Tue Apr 05, 2005 9:58 pm Post subject:

Update on the PCI card.

The card from Amazon also didn't work. From what others are saying, it is related to my PC and not the card. So, if you are trying to use EVDO in your desktop, make sure that there is a return policy for the card you purchase.

I also tried the Amazon card in the Mac G5, and it didn't even fit.

I tried the first PCI PCMCIA card in the G5 again, and it was recognized, but it looked like, the PC 5220 card was not getting any power. I plugged in a known good WiFi PC Card and it didn't get power either.

So, in summary, it is working for many others, I had some problems, you may or may not have problems.... depends on your PC.
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Ryan · EVDO Newbie Joined: 01 Apr 2005 Posts: 2

Michael · Posted: Sat Apr 09, 2005 9:28 am Post subject:

To help others who run try to use a PCMCIA PCI adapter for EVDO and who discover this thread, please post the folllowing information:

- PCI card that you used (link to buy also, or URL for more info)
- did it work, or did it not work
- what PC make & model, OS, etc.
- if you are running a build your own, include your motherboard used
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djpubba · EVDO Fledgling Joined: 30 Mar 2005 Posts: 13

I took a chance and got the card from New Egg and it worked for me. My PC is one of those MSI Mega PCs running XP Media Center Edition (2004, I think).

Edit: (with a v620)