D-link DWL-G132 (WUA-2340) 802.11g/b Wireless Adapter
- Interface Compatibility: USB 2.0
- WLAN Standards: IEEE 802.11g/b
- Form Factor: External Adapter
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Dependable and Portable 54g USB Network Adapter
Pros
Tiny, 2 USB connection options, fast speed, great range, portable
Cons
Might be lost if not very careful due to its size
Recommended it?
Yes
The Bottom Line:
An overall good value for a portable, reliable, and wonderfully fast wireless USB network adapter.
After moving into a new townhouse, I needed a solution to connect my desktop to a wireless network, as running wires was simply not feasible in my new building. I took a trip up to the local Best Buy, and did a very quick comparison between the various brands of wireless adapters. Since the price of a PCI adapter and the USB alternative is nearly the same, I figured that the USB portability (as well as ability to better direct toward a signal) would be a major plus. The D-link adapter was mid-range in price, if I recall (at $65), but there was a $20 mail in rebate that made the sale worthwhile.
I took the unit home, assembled it (extremely basic, as it only consists of the tiny adapter itself and an optional USB extension cradle) and installed the drivers. The card was instantly recognized afterward and I have yet to have any driver issues (Windows XP SP2).
I opted for using the USB extension cradle to get better reception and to not have to worry about leaving the adapter plugged into the invisible and potentially dangerous back of my computer. The cord is nice and long (about 3.5 feet or so), and you can always opt to just plug in the 2 inch adapter directly into a USB 2.0 or 1.1 port.
The performance for me has been excellent, even though I am accessing my friend's router about 3 units down, I get "Low" reception from Windows although it is a steady 54mbps connection! In other words, even at the far distance, I have a steady and fast connection.
All in all, I was impressed with the design and functionality of this rather small but powerful network adapter. It comes with all of the usual warranties that a product of its type would have, and these are frequently on sale at your local electronics store.
Specifications:
Standards IEEE 802.11b/g
Data Rates up to 108Mbps
Security 64/128-Bit WEP, 802.1x, WPA
Interface USB 2.0
Frequency Band 2.4GHz - 2.497GHz
Modulation 11g – OFDM, 64QAM, 16QAM, QPSK, BPSK
11b – CCK, DSSS, DBPSK, DQPSK
Transmitted Power 16dBm (Typical)
Antenna Internal Antenna
Operating Range Indoors: Up to 328 ft (100 meters)
Outdoors: Up to 1312 ft (400 meters)
Temperature 0 to 40?C
Humidity 20-80% (non-condensing)
Weight .006lbs
Dimensions 81mm*25*11(mm)
I took the unit home, assembled it (extremely basic, as it only consists of the tiny adapter itself and an optional USB extension cradle) and installed the drivers. The card was instantly recognized afterward and I have yet to have any driver issues (Windows XP SP2).
I opted for using the USB extension cradle to get better reception and to not have to worry about leaving the adapter plugged into the invisible and potentially dangerous back of my computer. The cord is nice and long (about 3.5 feet or so), and you can always opt to just plug in the 2 inch adapter directly into a USB 2.0 or 1.1 port.
The performance for me has been excellent, even though I am accessing my friend's router about 3 units down, I get "Low" reception from Windows although it is a steady 54mbps connection! In other words, even at the far distance, I have a steady and fast connection.
All in all, I was impressed with the design and functionality of this rather small but powerful network adapter. It comes with all of the usual warranties that a product of its type would have, and these are frequently on sale at your local electronics store.
Specifications:
Standards IEEE 802.11b/g
Data Rates up to 108Mbps
Security 64/128-Bit WEP, 802.1x, WPA
Interface USB 2.0
Frequency Band 2.4GHz - 2.497GHz
Modulation 11g – OFDM, 64QAM, 16QAM, QPSK, BPSK
11b – CCK, DSSS, DBPSK, DQPSK
Transmitted Power 16dBm (Typical)
Antenna Internal Antenna
Operating Range Indoors: Up to 328 ft (100 meters)
Outdoors: Up to 1312 ft (400 meters)
Temperature 0 to 40?C
Humidity 20-80% (non-condensing)
Weight .006lbs
Dimensions 81mm*25*11(mm)
