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Description
The Xtreme N DWA-552 Desktop Adapter is IEEE 802.11n (draft) client device that delivers unrivaled wireless performance for your desktop computer. It delivers 14x faster speeds and 6x faster range than IEEE 802.11g while staying backward compatible with IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11b networks. Once connected you can share high-speed internet connection, photos, files, music, videos, printers and storage.
Quick Glance
Network Type: Wireless Ethernet - 11 Mbps IEEE802.11b, Wireless Ethernet - 300 Mbps IEEE802.11 Draft N, Wireless Ethernet - 54 Mbps IEEE802.11g
Device Type: Wi-Fi Adapter
Slot/Port Type: PCI
Summary
Product Title: D-Link Xtreme N DWA-552 Desktop Adapter
Manufacturer: D-Link
Lowest Price: $36.49
Power Score: 3.0 | 7 Reviews
Wireless Device
Device Type: Wi-Fi Adapter
Slot/Port Type: PCI
Networking
Network Architecture Supported: Wireless Ethernet - 11 Mbps IEEE802.11b, Wireless Ethernet - 300 Mbps IEEE802.11 Draft N, Wireless Ethernet - 54 Mbps IEEE802.11g
Wireless Security Features: Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA and WPA2) WEP
Networking Standards
Network Architecture Supported: Wireless Ethernet - 11 Mbps IEEE802.11b, Wireless Ethernet - 300 Mbps IEEE802.11 Draft N, Wireless Ethernet - 54 Mbps IEEE802.11g
Frequency Band: 2.48 GHz
Wireless Security Features: Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA and WPA2) WEP
Network Status Indicators: Activity Status, Link Status
Interface
Interfaces: PCI Card
General
Device Type: Wi-Fi Adapter
Height: 3.80 in
Width: 4.70 in
Depth: 4.7 in
Weight: 3.20 oz
Dimensions: 3.80" Height x 4.70" Width x 0.10" Thickness
Warranty Information: 1 Year Limited
URL: Manufacturer Link
Interfaces: PCI Card
Dimensions
Weight: 3.20 oz
Dimensions: 3.80" Height x 4.70" Width x 0.10" Thickness
Height: 3.80 in
Width: 4.70 in
Depth: 4.7 in
Warranty
Warranty Information: 1 Year Limited
More Info
URL: Manufacturer Link
Warranty Information: 1 Year Limited
Features
Interfaces: PCI Card
Network Architecture Supported: Wireless Ethernet - 11 Mbps IEEE802.11b, Wireless Ethernet - 300 Mbps IEEE802.11 Draft N, Wireless Ethernet - 54 Mbps IEEE802.11g
Ports
Slot/Port Type: PCI
Additional Specifications
Thickness: 0.1"
Wireless Transmission Speed: 54 Mbps
ISM Band: Yes
ISM Minimum Frequency: 2.40 GHz
ISM Maximum Frequency: 2.48 GHz
Strengths: N-network capable, b and g networks backward copatible.
Weakness: Still showing 54mps even when paired with my D-ling N-router.
I got this wireless adapter hoping to improve my desktop's wireless performance and since I already have the matching D-link's top of the line N-router with the latest firmware installed I was hoping for optimum compatibility and performance. To my surprise I found out that this card still showed 54mps connection speed the same as my previous G-network card. D-link has firmware updates available...
Strengths: Speed and coverage
Weakness: Have to open your box to install a PCI card. Is that a weakness?
Wow! I really have had a different experience than the first reviewer. I am running Vista Ultimate and it loaded the card without any need for my help. I live in an apartment with lots of walls and steel between me and the router in the closet (matching DIR-655).
Strengths: None
Weakness: Dosent Work Under Vista
D-Link Has Up So Called Vista Drivers...And They Even State They May Not Work...Pretty Sad For A Company To Release A Product After The Launch Of Vista And Dont Have Working Drivers...For A 129.00 Adapter...This Thing Sucks...DO NOT BUY THIS ADAPTER IF YOU RUN VISTA!!!!
Strengths: High speed
Weakness: Drops connection
Running windows 7 this card cannot maintain a connection to the wireless router, signal strength fluctuates between 2-5 bars even though the router is 8 feet away, drops connection 3-4 times a day and requires a restart of the computer in order to re-connect as it will not recognize any wireless networks. forums.dlink.com/index... Or go to forums.dlink.com and find the page for DWA 552. You will...
Strengths: Easy install, picks up signal good, easy to understand / straight forward, security.
Weakness: May slow down your computer, doesn't work with vista.
Works like a charm. The install was easy, connecting is pain less, picks up signal very well. The only problem i had was that my computer is a little outdated so it slowed it down a little. But other than that it worked great, i used it for several months in my current computer before i bought a portable modem from rogers so i moved it to another computer downstairs haven't had a problem with it...
The D-Link DWA-552 is a draft 802.11n wireless client designed for delivering high-quality wireless performance for at-home use. Designed for N-networks, the DWA-552 outputs up to 14x faster and 6x farther than a typical 802.11g network. However, it still maintains backward compatibility for use with an 802.11g network. In addition, the DWA-552 boasts three external antennas for enhanced...
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Great, but not really...
Strengths: Powerful speeds, improvement even under g compatibility
Weakness: No Vista 64-bit support, even though there are so called "drivers" that cause BSoD's.
Sure, it works great, and I bought this looking at the DLink website and seeing that they had support for Windows Vista as well. On my dual boot box, I installed it on XP 32 bit and the connection was excellent. No problems here. However, booting up to Vista Ultimate 64-bit caused me great problems once I installed the latest drivers. Every five minutes (or more like 2 minutes after logging in),...
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