In addition to the Z-Wave giveaway (see previous post), we having another giveaway on the CQC support forum. This one is a complete setup for someone who is looking to do an 802.11b wireless Ethernet network. If you want to enter, sign up on the support forum and post a message to the giveaway thread. All giveway threads are in the General Automation section. A link to the support forum is on the bottom of the main web page at www.charmedquark.com.


* Winners of previous giveaways within the last 2 months are not eligible, so that we can increase other's chances of winning

* This equipment is 'open box' but all in perfect shape and [b]very[/b] lightly used. It is in original packaging and with documentation

This giveaway includes:

1. LinkSys WAP11 wireless access point. This is a box that sits on the wired network and provides the wireless access to the network. [Link: linksys.com]

2. LinkSys WUSB11 wireless adaptor. This is a wireless network adaptor that is for those places where a plug in card isn't quite enough. This one is an external USB box with a little antenna. So it could be used for a remote machine in a fixed position, or outdoors with the laptop where you need more power/coverage. [Link: linksys.com]

3. LinkSys WCF12 wireless compact flash adaptor. This one is a CF card that provides wireless access for a PocketPC or other device that takes a CF card and that has networking capabilities. [Link: linksys.com]

4. LinkSys WPC11 wireless PCMCIA card. This one is a PCMCIA card that provides wireless access for a laptop or other device that accepts PCMCIA cards. [Link: linksys.com]


So, there it is. A pretty good starter kit. Keep in mind that this is all 802.11*B* hardware, not the *G* varietal. So it's in the 10Mb/s range.