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8 stars
worked better than i thought
by LordOrwell on December 26, 2008
Pros: worked great. was very cheap considering it was revision A and on sale for $35 at radio shack.
Cons: doesn't come with vista drivers on the cd. If you run it on vista you will need to download the driver on a different computer or use a different connection method.
Summary: It was really worth the money. I bought one and was told by the salesman "we've had them returned because they don't work with vista". I had it ...
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Summary: It was really worth the money. I bought one and was told by the salesman "we've had them returned because they don't work with vista". I had it working in vista within ten minutes. Latest drivers support everything EXCEPT windows 64. This sucks because i dual boot x64. I also was disappointed to see there weren't any osx drivers available since i have a dual-boot on a dell with osx. Other than that it works flawlessly with vista and xp both, although there's a problem with the factory software you are given. You are given the option to skip install of the dlink software and use windows zero wireless config, but it installs it anyway and it can prevent windows from auto-connecting to your wireless network.
Updated on Mar 30, 2009
as a follow-up, i would like to point out another flaw that makes the thing pretty much unusable with a media center system. If you go into standby the adapter will never come back out of standby. You have to reboot to get internet to work again. Even unplugging it and plugging it into a different port is the same. I did find a fix. You have to go into hardware properties and lower the speed of the usb port it is plugged into. This will cap your internet to about 4mb/sec. It's a software issue but they haven't released a driver update since i've owned it, and they haven't released any firmware updates either even though you are supposed to be able to update it when wireless n is finalized.
Updated on Oct 27, 2009
as an update, drivers crash in standby mode if you have them plugged into a 2.0 usb slot. It won't wake from standby. 1.1 doesn't do this. As well, there is no firmware update even though wireless n has been finalized.
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10 stars
Cheap, Sexy, Slim, & Easy to use
by patrickbaker214 on May 16, 2010
Pros: I love how easy and fast it is I wouldn't expect to find a better adapter at this price ever. Works great with windows 7. I really like the adapter wire that comes with, comes in handy when trying to keep out of reach of kids! 10!!!
Cons: Some people are actually crazy enough to pass this up!
Summary: All in All get it. If it isn't what youre looking for send it back but i can assure you you wont regret this product!
Summary: All in All get it. If it isn't what youre looking for send it back but i can assure you you wont regret this product!
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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10 stars
excellent product
by tangled20 on June 6, 2009
Pros: easy to install and manage
cheap price
does what it says on the box
doesn't nag you constantly
Cons: nothing as of yet
Summary: highly recommended
Summary: highly recommended
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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10 stars
Excellent, cheap and easy to setup and use
by crvols on December 13, 2008
Pros: Speed, price and ease of setup
Cons: None so far
Summary: I was concerned when I read some of the reviews, but since I had just installed a Dlink DIR-615 N wireless router I picked up for $30, I decided to ...
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Summary: I was concerned when I read some of the reviews, but since I had just installed a Dlink DIR-615 N wireless router I picked up for $30, I decided to take a chance. I put in the cd fully expecting to download a Vista driver as others have done and found that by pressing a button on my new router, setup was automatic! It does not get hot like others have mentioned and my connection speed is much improved at 130mps. Since I got this on sale for $40 which is almost half of what I could find other N series adpaters for, I consider it a real bargin. I can only speak for my own installation which was necessitated by my HPTX1000 lossing the WLAN function, but it is great when coupled with the Dlink router and is the best $70 I have spent on technology in my memory.
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2 stars
Glad I got it for free from a guy i know...
by on May 24, 2012
Pros: Works decent once you can get it to see your network.
Cons: Dosent work after after sleep or a reboot, have to uninstall then re-install the drivers every time to get it to see wireless networks.
Using an ASUS laptop with win 7
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10 stars
Easy set-up, Lightning Speed!
by derve777 on January 24, 2010
Pros: 5 minute set-up. Comes with USB cradle for quick disconnect. Improves network connection and makes it simple.
Cons: Absolutely nothing.
Summary: My internet speed tested 10 Mbps faster than Verizon FiOS says it's supposed to be. Verizon says it's 25 Mbps but it tests at around 35 Mbps. Awesome!!!
Summary: My internet speed tested 10 Mbps faster than Verizon FiOS says it's supposed to be. Verizon says it's 25 Mbps but it tests at around 35 Mbps. Awesome!!!
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9 stars
Easy XP setup, decent price, 150MB fast, attractive
by Twillits on January 2, 2010
Pros: I was able to get this up and running in a pinch!
BE SURE TO INSTALL THE DRIVERS FIRST (IOW, follow the instructions...)
Cons: No issues on my part
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10 stars
Cheap and yet it works!
by zaphire22 on November 28, 2009
Pros: Works on 32 bit Windows 7 OS
Affordable ($19 sale in Office Depot)
Fast and reliable
Easy to install
Comes with a cradle which is of big help
Cons: If only it's a plug and play device then it would be much better since installing a driver thru CD is a thing in the past.
Summary: This device just gave a new name to my computer "WIFI enabled Desktop". I just loved it. I exceeds my expectation considering that the salesperson nor me knows if this ...
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Summary: This device just gave a new name to my computer "WIFI enabled Desktop". I just loved it. I exceeds my expectation considering that the salesperson nor me knows if this adapter works on 32 bit Windows 7 OS and yet it did. It's affordable ($19 in Office Depot) but I would not say it's cheaply made since it look well constructed. It comes with a USB extension cradle which is of big help especially in tight areas and limited spaces. It took me just few minutes to install and there I am, watching streaming videos online smoothly, without no hasle nor cut off signal. Well actually it happened to me once but no big deal since all I did was to refresh the screen and there I was, back on track again. I really would recommend this product to anybody looking for an affordable wifi adapter since I myself would guarantee that this thing will sove your problem especially on dealing with long and cluttered wires just to hook an internet unto another computer. There's a lot of wifi adapter out there but so far this is the lowest priced adapter I've seen in local stores and yet it works just like everything else.
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2 stars
DOES NOT WORK WITH WINDOWS 7
by bobgunnell on November 13, 2009
Pros: IT WORKS FINE WITH XP AND VISTA
Cons: COULD INSTALL USING VISTA CD BUT WOULD NOT CONNECT TO NETWORK.
LOOKED HIGH AND LOW FOR A W 7 DRIVER BUT COULD NOT FIND ANY.
Summary: OK TO USE WITH XP AND VISTA BUT ON W 7 UNTIL THEY PROVIDE DRIVERS.
Summary: OK TO USE WITH XP AND VISTA BUT ON W 7 UNTIL THEY PROVIDE DRIVERS.
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2 stars
It lasted about a little of 8 months
by Jerry_neuman on August 23, 2009
Pros: easy to use
Cons: it heats up quickly. In my case, it died just over 8 months. No warrenty info could be found
Summary: I will stay away from D-link.
Summary: I will stay away from D-link.
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