Re: IRDA data transfer (AirPort)

[plexxus@inforamp.net (John Allman)]

>To: Ivo Welch <ivo@next.lbs.lon.ac.uk>
>From: plexxus@inforamp.net (John Allman)
>Subject: Re: IRDA data transfer
>
>Ivo Welch asked:
>>
>>[1] Is there a Thinkpad-mode compatible IR receptor for desktops for sale  
>>anywhere? (i.e., the type that can transfer about 1MBit/sec).
>>
>Yes. Adaptec has a new product, the name of which escapesme at the moment,
that will do this.  There are two pieces available. One conects to the
serial port of non Infra red port equipped machines. (Which you do not
require.) The second connects to your desktop system's serial port and has a
short (maybe 3 foot or 1 metre) cable.  The software supplied is Lap-Link
like in it's functionallity.  My guess is that the unit you need is under
US$100.00.
>
>If you need more details, send me a note and I will dig out the data sheet.
(Which is at the office and I am not.) Any decent reseller should be able to
obtain this for you.
>
>John
>
I found the data sheet to day. The product is the Adaptec AirPort.

John
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