Back to listings
1 / 7
Electronics
Vintage Cabletron Systems RoamAbout 802.11 DS Wireless LAN PC Card - Wi-Fi History
$50.00
This item is open to: Buy at asking price · Make an offer · Propose exchange
Safe meetup tips +
- Meet during daytime hours — mornings are ideal
- Choose a busy public place — coffee shop, mall entrance, or police station parking lot
- Bring a friend or let someone know where you are going
- Never pay in advance, by wire transfer, or via gift cards
- Inspect the item thoroughly before handing over money
- Test electronics before paying — ask the seller to power it on
- Do not share your home address with buyers or sellers
- Trust your instincts — if something feels off, cancel and walk away
Own a piece of the early Wi-Fi revolution with this Cabletron Systems RoamAbout PCMCIA card. Released in the late 90s/early 2000s, this was one of the first high-rate 11 Mbps wireless adapters that helped transition the world to the 802.11b standard we still recognize today.
Selling for $50 (OBO)
Product Details:
Brand: Cabletron Systems (a legendary name in 90s networking)
Model: RoamAbout 802.11 DS High Rate (CSIBD-AA)
Interface: PC Card (PCMCIA) Type II
Speed: Up to 11 Mbps
Sold as-is due to age (untested).
Why it’s cool:
Cabletron was a massive player in the dot-com era, and their RoamAbout line was the gold standard for early enterprise wireless networking. This card is a perfect accessory for a vintage Windows 95/98 laptop or an early Apple PowerBook G3/G4 collection.