Advantages: Wireless N technology is good for speed and data throughput... Disadvantages: ...but if the adapter keeps dropping out (like this one does) then it is useless
...ability.
I summarise the D-Link DWA-140 as follows:
D-Links Woeful Adaptor
Dodgy Wireless Ability
Doesn't Work Always
Dis Was Awful
Don't Want Another
Don't Waste Any (money on this adapter)
Recommend it? That will be a 'No', then
ps I researched the drop out problem on the internet - apparently it is well known so I am not alone in this - you have been warned!! ...
Cyber-Mark 23.08.2008
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Advantages: Works at long range, easy to install, powerful Disadvantages: Bit more expensive than some
...around. Fortunately it did.
D-link are a reliable manufacturer of wireless products and I've bought several things from them. Our router was D-link, which might affect the quality of the improvement - perhaps it helps to have both router and adapter from the same company. It worked in the USB port of the PC, was reasonably quick to set up and install and it could be encrypted in both WEP and WPA. It guided through everything so I think quite an ... ...* D-Link Wireless Manager for easy access to frequently accessed networks
* Plug and play installation in local language
(taken from their blurb)
In summary, I'm happy with it - it let us do what we wanted to do in the house, was easy to install and use, and is pretty powerful. Given what we needed, it was worth paying the extra price for, as we needed it to keep a strong signal downstairs and round a corner from the router. If you only want to ...
sadoldbag 05.02.2008
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Quick review of D-Link RangeBooster N USB Adapter DWA-140
Using with a d link dir 655 and it works well. I am using my laptop upstairs in my house diagonally away from the router and speed averages 162mpbs so a big improvment on the internal wireless card whcih averaged 24mpbs. Signal generally stays low but this has not caused any problems so far and using the usb stichk in the adaptor stops it getting to hot. ...
garygridley 25.03.2008
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Amazing product. Easy to install and good connectivity. Bought it in very reasonable price from PC world. Highly recommended to everyone. ...
anoopkr_2000 28.05.2008
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(Networks Network Accessories) Enhance your Internet experience with a faster wireless connection and enjoy smooth digital phone calls, gaming, downloading and video s...
The DWA-140 Wireless N USB Mini Adapter is a draft 802.11n client device that delivers ... more
high performance wireless networking in a small form factor. Compliant with the IEEE 802.11n specification (draft), it is faster than 802.11g wireless adapters.
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