Product DescriptionThe D-Link RangeBooster N Desktop Adapter (DWA-542) is a draft 802.11n client device that delivers advanced wireless performance for your desktop computer. Upgrade your desktop's wireless connectivity with this desktop adapter to enable faster wireless signal rates. Once connected, access your network's high-speed Internet connection while sharing photos, files, music, video, printers, and storage. Enhance your Internet experience with a faster wireless connection and enjoy smooth digital phone calls, gaming, downloading, and video streaming.
Customer Reviews
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Rating: - Everything works as advertised
I purchased this card for use in a media center PC that's about 20ft away from the access point. But since it's across a hallway, I didn't want to run a cable over there. It's also going through a wall and a cabinet, yet still manages a very reliable and fast connection.
Installation was very straight forward. Simply install the card, attach the 2 antennas, and install the latest drivers from the D-link website. You'll note that I didn't mention the CD. :) If there were a course on ... Read More
Rating: - Total POS
This thing simply doesn't work well. D-Link is right up there with Linksys in my book of absolutely worthless wireless networking equipment providers.
Rating: - Unstable
The DWA-542 is simple to install and set up, but the software is really unstable. My Dell Dimension 8300 (3.20GHz Pentium 4; 1.5GB RAM) locks up at random times with the D-Link installed. There seems to be no rhyme or reason as to why it freezes the computer; it just lets me down every time. Sometimes it freezes on reboot; other times it locks up after a few minutes.
I'd avoid this product until they get the bugs ironed out.
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Electronics : Wireless Pci Adapter 2 Antennas Rangebooster N Draft 802.11N
- Everything works as advertised
- Total POS