Best (and cheapest) option for Ethernet (non-wifi) on Zaurus

[TonyOlsen]

I have a CF Wifi and SD Wifi.  The SD Wifi doesn\'t work on Zaurus (darn the SDIO patents, etc).  The CF Wifi DOES work fine, but at work they are using a proprietary Cisco wireless system.  *Gag*

So... I\'m in the market for a CHEAP Ethernet option for my Zaurus (Other than the USB connection to a Windows XP machine... I want the Zaurus to be able to work on its own).  I don\'t want to spend much money on it because I don\'t think I\'ll be needing it long (my contract is up in 2 months), and after that I assume everything will be Wifi!

I know of 3 options that are available to me:

Which options have you gotten to work?  What are the pro\'s and con\'s of each?

Thanks in advance!

[DrWowe]

The CF card is probably the simplest solution.  I don\'t think they are terribly expensive.

The USB solution could work, but would be awkward because you need either a 6000 or a USB host card, and would still drivers.

[lardman]

I\'m also looking for the same thing - wired ethernet.

Ethernet -] CF are rather cheap, but I had a look for Ethernet PCMCIA cards and most of them were either CARDBUS or didn\'t specify.

I\'d be tempted by a CF ethernet card but over here in Blighty they\'re rather dear. I\'d also be grateful for any suggestions.


Si

[doc]

I found a socket CF low power ethernet card w/ dongle on ebay for $24.99.

I like it, because at work we can\'t use wireless due to \"security reasons,\" so I can hook to home or work and just rebroadcast for DHCP each time I connect.

[TonyOlsen]

at work we can\'t use wireless due to \"security reasons,\"

Same here...

[datajerk]

I use a Buffalo LPC-CF-CLT on my c860 and I do not like it.  At first it was appealing because it was a single small card with no dongle to lose with a flip up adapter.  Picture here: http://buffalo.melcoinc.co.jp/products/cat...m/l/lpc-cf-clt/

After using it I do not like how the buffalo sticks out making it hard to type.  A dongle connection may or may not be better.

Another issue I have with the buffalo is that it is 10 mbit only.  Some switches that I have connected to support 100 mbit only or 100/1000 only (it is usually a configuration issue that I have no control over).

I have yet to use it except for test and prefer Bluetooth or WiFi NAT through my Thinkpad.  I also carry a small cheap WiFi bridge with me.  I can plug in any Ethernet switch port and WiFi to it.  APC has a new one that is very small and can be powered by USB as well.

[doseas]

TrendNet TE-CF100, about $30.  I use it when I\'m away on business trips & also when I need a network diagnostic tool at work.

[lardman]

Price sounds good, where would you recommend buying one of these? - it\'ll need to be shipped to the UK.


Si

[zxerx]

Keep an eye on eBay. I picked up a bundle of 4 Socket Low Power CF ethernet cards for about US$20. They are excellent cards and worked right out of the box on all roms I\'ve tried.

[zaurusbs]

10/100BT Pda Compactflash Enet Card (tp Only) Led Indicator
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00...rettsingeassocl
Works great on my 5600, recognized immediately. Kinda want a wi-fi card, though :-)