Buying a KPC680

coleman · EVDO Newbie Joined: 25 Jan 2008 Posts: 4

If anyone has a specific recommendation I'll look there, otherwise I'll probably get one from eBay.

Is there anything I need to watch out for in terms of buying equipment that way(like something that would cause it to be unusuable etc?) Seems like I remember there was something that should be checked out first, but I can't remember what it was now.

Also, why do so many of those listed on ebay have the PCMCIA adapter removed from the package?

Thanks!

karlyn · Posted: Sat Feb 09, 2008 4:21 pm Post subject:

Jeff33UK · EVDO User Joined: 07 Jan 2007 Posts: 35

I recently got one from kikaenterprisesinc (http://www.kikaenterprisesinc.com/) on eBay to replace my kpc650, and would recommend the seller. The card was a return from AllTel (check listings carefully, they usually say open box). Works fine though, and had all the bits.

Bigdave · EVDO Addict Joined: 08 Nov 2006 Posts: 1069

thorcomm · Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2008 9:45 pm Post subject:

PCMCIA adapter for KPC680.

Here's some email exchange between myself and DLink tech support.
It almost makes me want to buy a KPC680 with adapter from ebay and activate it.
(PLease read from bottom to top for correct chronological order):

D-Link Email Case ID: DLK399294429
From: ustechs@dlink.com
Sent:Wed 2/06/08 5:31 PM
Dear XXXXXX,
Your Case ID is DLK399294429.
Date of Reply: 2/6/2008
Products: DIR-450Operating System: Windows XP Pro.

Use the included PCMCIA adapter to plug in the KPC 680 Express card.
Sincerely,
Derek Fontenot, D-Link Technical Support

============Begin of Original Message============
The Kyocera KPC680 is on the compatibility list.
Please explain how it works in the DIR450 which has a PCMCIA slot, but not an express card slot.
Also, please look at my original message, which asks about the KPC680's included PCMCIA adapter.
Thank you
============End of Original Message============

From: ustechs@dlink.com
Subject: D-Link Email Case ID: DLK399294429
Date: Mon, 4 Feb 2008 14:43:09 -0800

The card that works is a Kyocera KPC 680 Express card so it doesn't plug into a PCMCIA slot.
We are not aware of any particular issues.
Should you require further assistance with your D-Link products, please reply to this message, or call toll free at 877-453-5465. Thank you for networking with D-Link.
Sincerely,
Derek Fontenot D-Link Technical Support

============Begin of Original Message============
I am currently using a Kyocera KPC650 in my DIR450 router.
I would like to upgrade to a Kyocera KPC680, which is in the compatible list.
Will this aircard work with its included PCMCIA adapter?
I have heard that the included adapter causes problems in the Kyocera KR-1 router.
============End of Original Message============

Bigdave · EVDO Addict Joined: 08 Nov 2006 Posts: 1069

Sorta makes ya feel all warm and fuzzy, huh.

Makes me even that much more thankful for 3GStore.

Can you spell M O R O N S?

thorcomm · Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2008 9:43 am Post subject: