It could be that as the Bronze version does not offer encryption it isn't allowed to talk to the WLAN - and so is basically useless with more recent Access points. Doug > > This is a guess but I bet the Bronze card uses > different firmware so requires different drivers, > seeing as Bronze is older and the Silver and Gold are > newer. > > If you get one make sure it comes with the drivers or > check the Proxim website.(they now own the > Lucent/Orinoco product line) > > The Silver cards are fairly inexpesive I got a new one > a couple of months ago for my 2400. - $30.00. > > Brian >