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SPECS: IntelŪ PentiumŪ 4 1.80GHz Processor 128MB Memory 40GB Hard Drive CD-ROM / CDRW Drive (Same Drive Performs Both Functions) 56K Modem Microsoft Windows ME Operating System Keyboard Included Mouse Included The Network I am going to get is. . . HUB: The D-Link DSB-H4 is a 4-port Universal Serial Bus USB hub that allows a user to connect up to four USB peripherals or devices to their USB ready PC or iMac. It provides an out of the box industry standard Bus. The DSB-H4 is targeted at PC and iMac users that are expanding the number of USB ports on their system. The DSB-H4 is designed to provide quick and easy access to the four type "A" downstream ports for connecting peripherals with USB support, other USB hubs and devices. A single type "B" upstream port is provided for connecting to the host computer, or another USB hub. Configured directly by the operating system, the DSB-H4 operates seamlessly with both Microsoft''s OpenHCI and Intel''s UniversalHCI. The item number is D700-1054. And it costs $29.99. Specifications: Guaranteed Compatibility. Works with Macs and PCs. USB Cable Included. Simple Plug-and-Play. High Speed 12Mb Support Comes with Power Supply Network Cables: Buslink USB Wireless Starter Kit Includes 2-PC Cards & 2 USB Adapters. The BUSlink Wireless LAN Starter Kit contains two wireless LAN card, and two USB adapters for you to connect 2 PCs or notebook without wires. With the Starter Kit, you can quickly, and easily hook up a wireless network for your home or office. BUSlink PC Card Wireless LAN Adapter is a 2.4GHz IEEE 802.11 compatible, high-performance wireless LAN adapter available in a PC Card form factor. It is ideal for business or SOHO networking applications where performance and ease of installation are required. BUSlink is ideally suited as a complementary solution to wired LAN infrastructures. It is targeted at a wide range of wireless LAN applications including: in-building roaming workers, temporary work groups, point-of-sale terminals, inventory management, and peer-to-peer networks. These applications are predominant in a number of horizontal industries such as corporate/business and small office/home office, as well as, vertical industries such as healthcare, academic, system integration/accounting, manufacturing and retail. Applications: Ad-Hoc (Peer-to-Peer) Wireless LANs Printer Sharing / Internet Sharing / File Transfer Training / Educational Facilities Wireless Extensions to Ethernet Networks Small Office / Home Office Products Features: PC Card Type II Standard, version Feb/95 2 Mbps Data Rate Up to 1000 Feet Range Up to 500 feet range in normal office environments (coverage range might vary) 2.4GHz Frequency Hopping Spread-Spectrum technology Supports peer-to-peer (ad hoc), client/server and roaming operation (through BUSlink wireless Access Point) Supports operation with Windows 95/98 ME/XP and Windows 2000 Radio Specifications: Frequency: Range 2.400 to 2.4835 GHz Typical Range: Up to 500 feet in normal office environments, up to 1000 feet in open space Data Rate: 2 Mbps Transmit Power: 100mW Power Requirements: +5 Vdc +/- 10% Transmit Current: 365mA @ 5Vdc Radio Type: Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum Features: Network Topologies Supported: Peer-to-Peer and client/server based through an Access Point MAC Protocol: IEEE 802.11 (CSMA/CA) Certification: FCC Class B, Part 15 Physical Dimensions: 2.2" x 5.7" x 0.8" (includes extended antenna element) Security: User authentication, Frequency Hopping algorithm, Data Scrambling Voltage Requirements: +5 Vdc +/- 10% Temperature: 0 C to 55 C (operating), -20 C to +60 C (storage) Compatibility: Bus Interface: PC Card Type II standard, version Feb. 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