D-Link Wireless N Nano USB Adapter DWA-131 - network adapter
Manufacturer: D-Link Part number: DWA-131/E
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- D-Link's Wireless N USB Nano Adapter delivers high performance wireless networking to a laptop or desktop PC via the ultra-fast USB 2.0. Its exceptionally small size means that you can keep it plugged in even when you're on the move. With Wireless N technology, you get more speed, extended coverage and virtually no dead spots with the ... Read more
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2 stars
D-Link DWA-131 N300 should be renamed to N150
by 1228665 on January 28, 2013
Pros: Nano size; It works consistently
Cons: It works consistently slow
Summary: When I bought this wireless adapter, I was attracted by "N300". I expected the speed should be very close to 300Mbps. Sadly, it was only up to 150 or lower ...
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Summary: When I bought this wireless adapter, I was attracted by "N300". I expected the speed should be very close to 300Mbps. Sadly, it was only up to 150 or lower on my N300 router. Recently, I upgraded my router to N900. The speed of the transmit signal obviously is higher and the coverage is better. However, this D-Link wireless USB adapter still does not exceed 150Mbps. There should not be any excuses to have this poor performance.
I tried the D-Link N600 router. The signal is worst than my non-DLink N300 router. So, I refunded the D-Link router. The N900 router that I am using is, of course, a non-DLink product. I am trying to stay away from D-Link product.
I agree with the first reviewer that D-Link is misleading. I don't trust D-Link product any more except that I am still stuck with this so call "N300" D-Link wireless adapter. I will definitely replace it with something else better when the price comes down.
I bought a non-DLink N600 wireless dual bands USB adapter for my wife's PC. It's cheaper than this D-Link N300 wireless adapter and it really works up to 300Mbps. What a difference!
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4 stars
Top Speed is 65 Mbps
by FLmediamaker on July 27, 2012
Pros: It works...
Cons: It works slowly...
Summary: I have a D-Link 300 N wireless router. Used with the built in wireless adapter in my Dell laptop, the transfer rate is 130 Mbps. Nowhere near the advertised 300 ...
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Summary: I have a D-Link 300 N wireless router. Used with the built in wireless adapter in my Dell laptop, the transfer rate is 130 Mbps. Nowhere near the advertised 300 but slightly better than a 100 base T network cable.
I hooked up the D-Link Nano N 300 adapter to another computer and put the router 6 feet away from it. Max rate is 65 Mbps. 12 feet away it dropped to 26 Mbps. In other words, the adapter is made with a maximum transfer speed of 65 or slightly better than half the speed of a 100 base T network cable.
D-Link is careful not to mention maximum transfer rate anywhere on their website. In fact, no actual transfer rates are ever mentioned, only that it works with an N 300 router. Very misleading.
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- Manufacturer: D-Link
- Part number: DWA-131/E
- Description: D-Link's Wireless N USB Nano Adapter delivers high performance wireless networking to a laptop or desktop PC via the ultra-fast USB 2.0. Its exceptionally small size means that you can keep it plugged in even when you're on the move. With Wireless N technology, you get more speed, extended coverage and virtually no dead spots with the assurance that devices remain compatible with previous network standards. Securing the wireless network has never been easier, with Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) which works at the touch of a button. The DWA-131 supports WEP, WPA and WPA2 encryption methods and includes a configuration utility to find available wireless networks and show quality/signal strength. Installation is a breeze: simply insert the enclosed CD into your computer and the installation wizard - available in 18 languages! - will do the rest. No experience required.
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Device Type Network adapter
- Form Factor External
- Width 0.7 in
- Depth 1.3 in
- Height 0.3 in
- Networking Device Type Network adapter
- Interface (Bus) Type Hi-Speed USB
- Weight 0.1 oz
- Localization Continental Europe
- Form factor [Jul 2, 2008 from CDS: Networking] External
Antenna
- Antenna Internal integrated
Networking
- Data Link Protocol IEEE 802.11b ,
IEEE 802.11g ,
IEEE 802.11n (draft 2.0) - Wireless Capability This product uses the draft version of the upcoming 802.11n standard. Its compatibility with other and future products is not guaranteed, and it may interfere with current 802.11b and g products.
- Connectivity Technology Wireless
- Networking type Network adapter
- Status Indicators Link activity
- Frequency Band 2.4 GHz
- Features Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
- Compliant Standards IEEE 802.11n (draft 2.0),
IEEE 802.11b,
IEEE 802.11g Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slot(s) x None
- Compatible Slots None
- Connections 1 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A
- Expansion Slot(s) Total (Free) None
Miscellaneous
- Encryption Algorithm WPA2,
WPA - Microsoft Certifications Compatible with Windows 7
- Compliant Standards FCC Class B certified,
IC,
C-Tick Software / System Requirements
- OS Required Microsoft Windows Vista / 2000 / XP
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 104 °F
- Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90%
Expansion / Port(s) Required
- Slot(s) Required None
- Port(s) / Connector(s) Required 1 Hi-Speed USB 4 pin USB Type A
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