The Netcomm access point is very similar in design and size to the Sparklan unit.
The unit itself stands on its end and has a single removable antenna. However the quality of materials and construction of the Netcomm AP is superior to that of the Sparklan. The Netcomm NP5430 PCMCIA card is 802.11g compliant.
The Netcomm came in fourth overall in this test, primarily due to the fact that it refused to interoperate with the Acer Centrino notebook. The test with the generic wireless LAN did little to restore the Netcomm's standing, coming in second last. The Netcomm picked up its act in the last test, with the 3Com 802.11g PCMCIA card, coming in equal second place with the Netgear.
It seems that the Netcomm is possibly better equipped to utilise the 802.11g range, performing very well even at quite long distances.
| Product | Netcomm NP5400 |
| Price | AU$328.90 |
| Vendor | Netcomm |
| Phone | 02 9424 2000 |
| Web | www.netcomm.com.au |
| Interoperability |  |
| Supports 802.11g. | |
| Futureproofing |  |
| A basic 54Mbps access point; should support your needs into the future. | |
| ROI |  |
| Average price for this type of unit. | |
| Service |  ½ |
| Very strange warranty arrangement; one year as standard, but will be extended to three years if you register online. | |
| Rating |  |
The writer of these reviews was not aware that the word "however" is an adverb and not a conjunction. This word was used incorrectly in practically every review, e.g., "Excellent value when everything is considered, however purchasers must intend to use all its features to get good ROI."
An example from the net,
and I can recommend the cheap and useful Strunk & White "Elements of Style",
which is an updated version of the below.
William Strunk, Jr. (1869–1946). The Elements of Style. 1918.
V. WORDS AND EXPRESSIONS COMMONLY MISUSED
http://www.bartleby.com/141/strunk3.html
"However. In the meaning nevertheless, not to come first in its sentence or clause.
wrong: The roads were almost impassable. However, we at last succeeded in reaching camp.
correct: The roads were almost impassable. At last, however, we succeeded in reaching camp.
When however comes first, it means in whatever way or to whatever extent.
However you advise him, he will probably do as he thinks best.
However discouraging the prospect, he never lost heart."