Compaq IPAQ CP-1 Broadband WAP - $99 - CUSA B&M

[aceswild]

Compusa has the CP-1 wireless access point for $99. The cheapest I have found this elsewhere is $199 @ Outpost.com. Here's a link for specs.

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[Mattazuma]

FYI - The CP-1 is NOT 802.11b. It's homeRF wireless. The CP-2W is 802.11b.

 

[redcalf]

This thing is amazing. This router actually bridges 10/100 ethernet, HomePhoneline2 (10Mbs), and HomeRF wireless (1.6Mbs) into one. Plus, it has it's own built in dial-up modem, so even though I don't have broadband anymore, I still don't have to use one PC all the time for ICS, which still had its own problems from time to time even with WinXP. True, it doesn't include support for 802.11b, but HRF adapters are much much cheaper and I never get interference or slowdowns. A 150 foot radial distance is more than enough, and 1.6Mbs is still fine for broadband. When I want something faster (LAN gaming) I'd rather use my 10/100 than wireless 802.11b anyway. Stumbling accross these HRF products was great for me. The best part is, since everyone wants 802.11b now, these HRF products just get cheaper and cheaper. This Compaq CP-1 retailed for over $400 I think last summer. Check eBay for well under $100 now. My two cents and then some.

 

[EliteForces]

THIS is only for ipaq right i mean i am still confused about this product.

is this a built in router i have an SMC router now can i replace it and hookup my 2 desktop pc's to this and share my cable

 

[redcalf]

<< THIS is only for ipaq right i mean i am still confused about this product.

is this a built in router i have an SMC router now can i replace it and hookup my 2 desktop pc's to this and share my cable >>



iPAQ here refers to Compaq's line of networking devices, not the PDAs. This device is a router and a bridge too. For ethernet routing to more than one PC you will need a switch or a hub also though since there is only one RJ-45 port on the back.

 

[emonkey]

I picked up an iPAQ CP-2W (802.11) for $87-30rebate at best buy last week thanks to the heads up on this thread. They still have them on clearance for $87 but the rebate is over. Its still a good price.