Date: Fri, 26 Sep 1997 03:06:24 +0930 From: Mike Smith <mike@smith.net.au> To: itojun@itojun.org Cc: Mike Smith <mike@smith.net.au>, mobile@FreeBSD.ORG Subject: Re: Replacement dongle for 3C589? Message-ID: <199709251736.DAA04935@word.smith.net.au> In-Reply-To: Your message of "Fri, 26 Sep 1997 02:25:13 %2B0900." <27987.875208313@coconut.itojun.org>
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> > >Having just recovered my laptop after having had it stolen, I need to > >replace the dongle off the 3C589. I seem to recall stories about how > >hard this is - what experiences have people had with this? > >Anyone have a spare? 8) > > At some of the stores in Tokyo area, you can buy the attachment > cable for 3c589C/D alone. > (I believe you mean this by "dongle"... I don't have "dongle" on my > e-j dictionary) Therefore, I believe you can order one to 3com. A "dongle" is a highly technical term for a thing that hangs off the end. Yes, I mean the MAU for the '589. 8) > However, the attachment cable costs almost $50, and brand-new > ne2000-compatible PCMCIA card costs $70. Which do you choose? :-) Hmm. Not so cheap here. Prices in Australian Dollars; which of these would you recommend for adventure? NewMedia $159 (BNC, TP) Hypertec $149 (BNC, TP) D-Link $138 (TP) Alloy $139 (BNC, TP) Eagle $119 (TP) Socket $119 (TP) Topware $139 (BNC) (I haven't called 3Com, if indeed they have an Australian spares agent.) mike
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