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| Wireless USB Adapter Rangebooster N Draft 802.11N | 
| Brand: D-Link
Category: CE
List Price: $89.99
Buy New: $29.99
You Save: $60.00 (67%)
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (13 reviews)
Sales Rank: 1998
Format: Cd
Platforms: Windows Xp Professional, Windows Xp Home Edition, Windows 2000
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
CPU Manufacturer: Intel
CPU Speed: 2.1
CPU Type: PowerPC G4
Processors: 1
System Memory: 2000
Memory Type: SDRAM
Hard Drive Size: 1
Network Interface: Hi-Speed USB
Special Features: nv:Device Type^Wireless Adapter|Interface^USB 2.0|Form Factor^Desktop|Wireless Network Standards^IEEE 802.11g|Wireless Network Standards^IEEE 802.11b|Wireless Network Standards^IEEE 802.11n|Wireless Data Transfer Rates^300 Mbps|Wireless Network Configuration^Ad-Hoc (Peer-to-Peer)|Wireless Network Configuration^Infrastructure|Wireless Frequency Range^2.4 - 2.462 GHz|Security Protocols^128-bit WEP|Security Protocols^64-bit WEP|Security Protocols^WPA2
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3
Dimensions (in): 9 x 3 x 6
MPN: DWA-142
Model: DWA-142
UPC: 790069298295
EAN: 0790069297441
ASIN: B000J5JQKG
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Dimensions - Height 0.8 x Width 3.8 x Depth 3.8 inch | | • | Weight - 0.1 pounds |
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Product Description
The DWA-142 RangeBooster N USB 2.0 adapter is a draft 802.11n client device that delivers real world performance gains. It is faster than 802.11g wireless adapters with the added benefit of portability between notebooks and desktop PCs. A USB cable is supplied, which allows the position of the adapter to be adjusted for convenience and to gain maximum levels of reception.Powered by RangeBooster N technology, this adapter provides wireless coverage that is up to 4 times farther than 802.11g. With raw data throughputs of up to 300Mbps, this high performance wireless adapter is designed for use in bigger homes and for users that demand higher networking performance. Wireless performance will be maximized by connecting this adapter to a RangeBooster N router or Access Point so users can stay connected from virtually anywhere in their home. It can also be used with 802.11g and 802.11b wireless networks to enable significantly improved reception. This adapter supports WPA/WPA2 security and WEP data encryption to help prevent outside intrusion and protect personal information.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 8 more reviews...
 Good but not great. January 6, 2009
In order to use this product with Windows Vista Home Premium (64 bit), I had to search the net for drivers. I finally found the right driver which was actually the one for a Netgear WN111 USB wireless adapter. When installed, the D-Link adapter worked. The only continuing problem that I and others have had with the adapter is that it quits working if the computer goes into sleep mode. You must then either restart the computer or disable then re-enable the wireless adapter to get the D-Link working again. If you can live with these issues, the adapter is fast and works well.
 D-Link USB Adapter for Wireless N (Draft 802.11N) December 16, 2008
I have setup and used this usb adapter on two machines in my house with nominal setup time. I have had issues with it connecting to my d-link n-gateway, having to input my gateway password serveral times. Once connected, the speed is amazing if you are used to using G.
 Does what it says September 17, 2008
I have two of these at home, and use them with laptops in order to achieve maximum signal strength. The result was a faster and stronger connection.
Install the latest driver and then use XP's Zero Wireless Utility August 25, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I have the D-Link DIR-655 router (I upgraded from a Netgear FWG114P), and one by one have been upgrading my wireless adapters (almost all Netgear) to D-Link adapters. While the Netgear WG111v2 worked fine and supported WPA2, it's limited to 54G speeds (forget the WG111v1 and WG511--no WPA there). When I saw the DWA-142 selling for less than some of my older adapters I jumped, even though there are more recent adapters from D-Link made specifically for the DIR-655.
Here's the deal--properly configure your router, and in the case of the DIR-655 set it to use a bandwidth of 20-40MHz. At the client, install the most recent driver for the DWA-142 (version 130). Connect the adapter, then disable the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager from the Startup folder and use XP's Zero Wireless Utility to configure the DWA-142. Reboot as necessary. Make sure you have matching security codes at the router and the adapter and pay attention to whether it's shared or not, and whether you're using WPA-PSK AES or TKIP (same for WPA2). Be sure to check your PC's SERVICES (services.msi) to make sure you haven't disabled the Zero Wireless Utility and/or any other networking services if you can't get things running.
A few notes: the system works MUCH better with WPA encryption than with WEP--signal levels are stronger and speeds are faster. Placement of the adapter is important, so watch your signal on your router's status screen while you move it around. I get a consistent 300Mbps on all machines within a 100' radius through 2 floors and several walls (I do have D-Link's external antenna for the router, but that didn't help all that much). Even at the most distant point--basement to second floor, end to end of the house--I get above 200Mbps since I went to WPA-PSK, even though I have to set the router to N-G mode since some clients still run 54G. Also, some adapters can't see hidden SSIDs (like the WG511), so make your router unhidden until you're finished installing everything.
Lastly, while you can leave DHCP on for visiting laptop users, employ fixed IP addresses for permanent PCs on your LAN (wired and wireless). It simply works better. Keep a log and make sure you don't assign more than one machine the same address.
This is the most stable setup I've used in nearly 10 years of wireless networking, and I've used everything from Intel's Anypoint to Netgear MA101's, WG121's, WG511's, and so forth. For a notebook with a PCMCIA slot, get the DWA-652 PCMCIA adapter and run it in WPA mode--it simply will not run over 54Mbps with WEP encryption.
When I say stable, the router has not locked up ONCE in the months since I installed it, which was not the case when I began overloading the Netgear FWG114P--it caused me to take a trip to the basement once a day (or more).
(Disclaimer--I was a Systems Engineer for Novell, Inc. during the Golden Years, which is to say when we OWNED Microsoft in the PC networking market space.)
Out of the box and running in 5 minutes July 21, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Setup was a snap. Took it out of the box, downloaded the latest driver from the D-link website and attached it to my wireless network without a problem. In terms of setup/configuration, it has been the easiest wireless adapter I've ever used. Range is excellent too. I may have avoided problems others have experienced by downloading the latest driver from the website, as opposed to using the one included on the CD.
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