universal pcmcia to usb

mailmail42 · 06-13-2004

I would like to use my pcmcia wireless cards(i.e. Orinoco,Cisco, Senao) with a computer (running windows XP) that doesn’t have a pcmcia slot, but it does have a USB port. I noticed a lot of pcmcia/USB converters seem to be proprietary and will only work with one type of pcmcia card(i.e. Orinoco USB client). Does anyone make a pcmcia card slot that attaches to a computer via usb, that will recognize pc cards like Cisco or Senao, or are there universal drivers available that can turn the orinoco USB client into a pcmcia slot that will read lots of different PC cards? Or is there a roundabout way of accomplishing universal pcmcia to USB (i.e. USB to PCI, then PCI to pcmcia)?
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NinjaPablo · 06-13-2004

You can buy a PCMCIA to PCI adapter (basically a PCI card that adds a PCMCIA slot to the back of your computer). Most of these adapters are generic and not tied to a particular card. I don't know of any PCMCIA to USB adapters.

Jan Herman · 06-14-2004

Been looking for PCMCIA to PCI adapter for XP desktop system. Couldn't find. Do you have a clue where? Meanwhen bought Netgear 54mbps 802.11g USB adapter thinking I could use that. Hasn't yet but current location could be the problem. (Travel remote areas in RV.) If I installed PCI adapter and got a card would that give more range. When I see another RV with rooftop internet gear we talk tech. I'm obviously dumb and they want to help so next time I want to have the right equipment on hand.

NinjaPablo · 06-15-2004

You can head on over to http://www.fab-corp.com, click on Accessories, and look for the RICOH chipset PCI adapter. It's $34.99.

peekitty · 06-15-2004

JanHerman: What's the problem with the USB adapter, are you having trouble making it work with NetStumbler? USB could be the way to go in your RV if you can get it up above the roofline. The range could probably be increased further with an antenna hack.

NinjaPablo: I wasn't aware of any USB-PCMCIA bridges other than the Orinoco unit until I saw one of these units from Zcomax on eBay the other day. Apparently it only works with their Xi-300 card and it didn't get any bids...

patcat88 · 01-28-2005

I think I found a universal Computer-usb cable-usb to pcmcia-pcmcia wifi card. Now I can put a senao 2511 on a cord!!!!!! I'll see if I can con my *rents into buying it.

http://www.arstech.com/usb2pcmcia.htm

Monitr7 · 01-28-2005

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Originally Posted by patcat88

I think I found a universal Computer-usb cable-usb to pcmcia-pcmcia wifi card. Now I can put a senao 2511 on a cord!!!!!! I'll see if I can con my *rents into buying it.

http://www.arstech.com/usb2pcmcia.htm

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06-13-2004	#1 (permalink)
mailmail42 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 7	universal pcmcia to usb I would like to use my pcmcia wireless cards(i.e. Orinoco,Cisco, Senao) with a computer (running windows XP) that doesn’t have a pcmcia slot, but it does have a USB port. I noticed a lot of pcmcia/USB converters seem to be proprietary and will only work with one type of pcmcia card(i.e. Orinoco USB client). Does anyone make a pcmcia card slot that attaches to a computer via usb, that will recognize pc cards like Cisco or Senao, or are there universal drivers available that can turn the orinoco USB client into a pcmcia slot that will read lots of different PC cards? Or is there a roundabout way of accomplishing universal pcmcia to USB (i.e. USB to PCI, then PCI to pcmcia)? __________________ So long, and thanks for all the fish

06-13-2004	#2 (permalink)
NinjaPablo Unvisibual Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: West Michigan Posts: 91	You can buy a PCMCIA to PCI adapter (basically a PCI card that adds a PCMCIA slot to the back of your computer). Most of these adapters are generic and not tied to a particular card. I don't know of any PCMCIA to USB adapters. __________________ SmashTech

06-14-2004	#3 (permalink)
Jan Herman Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Home is where I park it Posts: 1	Finding PCMCIA to PCI adapter Been looking for PCMCIA to PCI adapter for XP desktop system. Couldn't find. Do you have a clue where? Meanwhen bought Netgear 54mbps 802.11g USB adapter thinking I could use that. Hasn't yet but current location could be the problem. (Travel remote areas in RV.) If I installed PCI adapter and got a card would that give more range. When I see another RV with rooftop internet gear we talk tech. I'm obviously dumb and they want to help so next time I want to have the right equipment on hand.

06-15-2004	#5 (permalink)
peekitty Macaca Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S. Florida Posts: 1,056	JanHerman: What's the problem with the USB adapter, are you having trouble making it work with NetStumbler? USB could be the way to go in your RV if you can get it up above the roofline. The range could probably be increased further with an antenna hack. NinjaPablo: I wasn't aware of any USB-PCMCIA bridges other than the Orinoco unit until I saw one of these units from Zcomax on eBay the other day. Apparently it only works with their Xi-300 card and it didn't get any bids... Last edited by peekitty : 06-15-2004 at 05:21 AM.

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06-15-2004	#4 (permalink)
NinjaPablo Unvisibual Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: West Michigan Posts: 91	You can head on over to http://www.fab-corp.com, click on Accessories, and look for the RICOH chipset PCI adapter. It's $34.99.

01-28-2005	#6 (permalink)
patcat88 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 17	I think I found a universal Computer-usb cable-usb to pcmcia-pcmcia wifi card. Now I can put a senao 2511 on a cord!!!!!! I'll see if I can con my *rents into buying it. http://www.arstech.com/usb2pcmcia.htm