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D-Link DWA-130
$55.00
Released May, 2007
The Pros:Good range and throughput performance, when it works. Includes a wired USB cradle that allows the user to place the adapter at an optimal location.
The Cons:Major driver issues with buyers reporting issues with operating systems ranging from Windows XP SP3, Vista 32/64 bit, to Windows 7 64-bit, beware. Must register the device on D-link in order to obtain drivers, which then does not work... Adapter overheats, and drops connection, or throughput massively decreases.
The D-Link DWA-130 is a simple Wireless N USB adapter that works with Windows desktops and laptops. The transmitter utilizes 2.4GHz wireless technology to transmit to a wireless router or access point, and can in fact reach full Draft N speeds of up to 300Mbps.
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There are some things to keep an eye out for though. The DWA-130 is advertised as 100% Vista compliant, but many users have complained that the unit doesn’t work with 64-bit Vista. Plus, it has zero compatibility with Macintosh computers, and retails at a relatively expensive price. One user did manage to make his unit work with Windows 7 using the included Vista drivers though.
Features
- Wireless N USB Adapter
- 802.11n Transmission Speeds
- 802.11g Backwards Compatibility
- Windows Compatibility
- Works with Windows 7
- Doesn’t Work with 64-Bit Vista
- 1-Year Limited Warranty
Specifications
- Standards: 802.11g/n
- Interface: USB 2.0/1.1
- Frequency: 2.4GHz – 2.462GHz
- Security: WPA/WPA2
- LEDs: Link, Activity
- Compatibility: Windows Vista, XP, 2000
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Good range and throughput performance, when it works
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Includes a wired USB cradle that allows the user to place the adapter at an optimal location
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Major driver issues with buyers reporting issues with operating systems ranging from Windows XP SP3, Vista 32/64 bit, to Windows 7 64-bit, beware
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Must register the device on D-link in order to obtain drivers, which then does not work...
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Adapter overheats, and drops connection, or throughput massively decreases
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Issues with the provided driver installation disc, does not find the drivers on disc
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Adapter does not work well even with D-Link's own router products
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