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TRENDnet TEW-221PC 11Mbps Wireless PCMCIA CardBus Adapter IEEE 802.11b

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SKU:
35648
MPN:
TEW-221PC
Condition:
Used
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Weight:
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  • TRENDnet TEW-221PC 11Mbps Wireless PCMCIA CardBus Adapter — top/front view showing IEEE 802.11b Wireless LAN label and TRENDnet logo
  • TRENDnet TEW-221PC Wireless PCMCIA CardBus Adapter — angled side view showing card edge connector and Wireless LAN label
  • TRENDnet TEW-221PC reverse side label showing FCC ID MQ4WB2K, CE mark, Made in Taiwan, and F/W 2.0 firmware sticker
  • TRENDnet TEW-221PC close-up of antenna end cap showing TRENDnet branding and Act/Link LED indicators
$18.90
Was: $40.00

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Description

TRENDnet TEW-221PC 11Mbps Wireless PCMCIA CardBus Adapter IEEE 802.11b

The TRENDnet TEW-221PC is an IEEE 802.11b wireless network adapter in CardBus PC Card form factor, designed for laptops and notebooks equipped with a PCMCIA Type II or CardBus slot. It provides wireless LAN connectivity at up to 11 Mbps and connects to standard 802.11b (and backward-compatible 802.11g) access points and wireless routers. The card slides into a standard CardBus slot and features a built-in antenna housed in the TRENDnet-branded end cap with Act and Link LED status indicators.

Specifications & What's Included

  • Brand: TRENDnet
  • Model: TEW-221PC
  • Wireless Standard: IEEE 802.11b
  • Maximum Data Rate: 11 Mbps
  • Interface: PCMCIA CardBus (Type II)
  • Form Factor: PC Card
  • Status LEDs: Act (Activity) and Link on antenna end cap
  • FCC ID: MQ4WB2K
  • Firmware Version: F/W 2.0
  • Country of Manufacture: Taiwan
  • Adapter only — no software CD, driver disc, manual, or accessories included

Applications

The TEW-221PC is a late-1990s to early-2000s era 802.11b wireless card from the first generation of mainstream consumer Wi-Fi. IEEE 802.11b, standardized in 1999, operated on the 2.4 GHz band and delivered up to 11 Mbps — the dominant wireless standard before 802.11g (54 Mbps) superseded it around 2003. Cards like the TEW-221PC were widely used to add Wi-Fi to older laptops running Windows 98, Me, 2000, or XP that lacked built-in wireless. Today they see use in vintage laptop restoration, legacy OS setups, and retro computing projects where a CardBus slot is available and a period-correct wireless adapter is needed. The card is compatible with any laptop or notebook that has a standard PCMCIA Type II or CardBus slot.

Condition: Used
This TRENDnet TEW-221PC 11Mbps Wireless PCMCIA CardBus Adapter has been inspected and appears to be in good condition. The card shows normal wear consistent with prior use, and the TRENDnet-branded antenna cap with Act and Link LEDs is intact. Please view our photo set and contact us if you have any questions.
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Warranty Information

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Additional Information

Brand:
TRENDnet
Model:
TEW-221PC
MPN:
TEW-221PC
Type:
Wireless PCMCIA CardBus Network Adapter
SKU:
35648
Wireless Standard:
IEEE 802.11b
Data Transfer Rate:
11 Mbps
Interface:
PCMCIA CardBus
Form Factor:
PC Card (CardBus)
Network Type:
Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi)
FCC ID:
MQ4WB2K
Firmware Version:
F/W: 2.0
Country/Region of Manufacture:
Taiwan
Compatible With:
Laptops with CardBus / PCMCIA Type II slot
Seller Notes:
Adapter only — no software CD, manual, or accessories included.
Condition Notes:
This TRENDnet TEW-221PC Wireless PCMCIA CardBus Adapter has been inspected and is in good condition with normal wear. Act/Link LED cap is intact. Adapter only — no software or accessories.
California Prop 65 Warning:
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and lead compounds, and DEHP (a phthalate), which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Go to P65Warnings.ca.gov
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Weight:
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Wireless Standard:
IEEE 802.11b
Frequency Band:
2.4 GHz
Maximum Data Transfer Rate:
11 Mbps
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IC ID:
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Condition:
Used – Pulled from Working Environment
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Adapter only; pulled from a working environment
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California Prop 65 Warning:
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and lead compounds, and DEHP (a phthalate), which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Go to P65Warnings.ca.gov