USB to PC Card Read-Writer 1 Slot 32-bit 3G Wireless U142

USB to PC Card More Like This Take your 3G wireless internet access anywhere using the U142! This USB adapter allows the use of a wide number of high speed datacards via a USB port enabling these PC cards to be used with a desktop or laptop without a CardBus slot. The U142 is ideal for customers who live in an area without high speed wired internet access, or whose laptop does not offer a PCMCIA/CardBus slot, as many new models utilize ExpressCard. The adapter is compatible with desktops, notebooks or specialist systems (such as Point of Sale machines). Only some CardBus 3G wireless modem cards are compatible with the U142; check the list below to find out whether yours is included or contact Elan for advice. Please note that the unique hardware design of the U142 has been developed especially for this type of wireless modems, so other card types are not supported. The U142 does not support memory cards. Check Elan's Frequently Asked Questions for more information. Supported cards: U142 Supported Cards List. With the exception of the Novatel 620 series, most cards require an arduous manual setup process: Please see our Full Installation Steps document to see how to do this.

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PCM-CR-U142 USB to PC Card Read-Writer 1 Slot 32-bit 3G Wireless U142
Only supports select 3G PC Cards: Supported Cards
N/A EOL

Features and Specifications

CE Mark

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Vista Compatibility Notes

Features
  • CE Approved
  • Supports a select number of 3G (CDMA/GSM/UMTS/EDGE/HSDPA) PC CardBus Cards
  • PCMCIA Version 2.1/JEIDA 4.1 Compliant
  • Up to 1.5 MB/sec Transfer Rate
Warranty Information
  • 1 Year Limited Warranty
PC Card Support
  • Supports a select number of 3G (CDMA, UMTS, EDGE and HSDPA) PC CardBus Cards
  • Supported cards: U142 Supported Cards List
  • Other PCMCIA cards, including Wireless LAN (802.11), are NOT supported
  • Other PCMCIA cards, including memory cards, are NOT supported
  • Elan's U111-530 supports a select subset of 16-bit cards
Standards
  • PC Card Version 2.1/JEIDA 4.1
  • Universal Serial Bus 1.1
System Requirements
  • System with USB 1.1 or 2.0 port
  • Windows 2000, XP, or Vista (32-bit versions only)
  • USB host port must provide specification standard of 5V @ 500mA [note]
  • Linux kernels 2.6.15+ (read notes), Beta for Mac OS X (read notes)
Transfer Rates
  • Up to 1.5 MB/sec
Electrical Characteristics
  • Operational Voltage: DC +5 Volts direct from USB
  • 5V at 400mA typ. with fault (over-current) protection for PC Cards
  • 3.3V at 400mA typ. with fault (over-current) protection for PC Cards
Operating Environment
  • Temperature Operating: 0 to 75°C
  • Mass: 140g, excluding USB cable
Physical Dimensions
  • Dimensions: 140 x 83 x 25mm (approx.)
  • Temperature Storage: -50 to 150°C
  • MTBF: Estimated MTBF for all Uxxx card readers is 100K hours under normal operating conditions

Support

W3 Document What happened to Elan Digital Systems Ltd's website?
What happened to Elan, their website, and what we're trying to do to archive and publish their information
W3 Document Full Installation Steps Online Version
Supplement to main documentation enumerating all steps for correct installation for manual modem (dial-up) connections
PDF Document Full Installation Steps PDF version
Supplement to main documentation enumerating all steps for correct installation for manual modem (dial-up) connections
W3 Document U142/U132/U111-530 Notes, FAQs, Troubleshooting, Downloads, Documents, and Links
A plethora of crucial information
Download Drivers For Uxxx Readers
Drivers for this device, we strongly recommend burning to and installing from CD-ROM as opposed to attempting to install from unzipped directory. Be sure to read the current release notes on the same page for information pertaining to a specific Uxxx model.
W3 Document Supported Card List
Elan's official listing of supported cards.
W3 Document Supported Card List Supplement for Option Wireless
Elan's supplemental page for Datacards from Option Wireless.

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