D-Link RangeBooster N PCI Desktop Adapter Review

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(More customer reviews)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 installing cards, the very first thing they would tell you is to ALWAYS get the latest drivers from the manufactures website. The only time you'd want to use the CD is if there is some software that you can't get on the website. Scanners and Printers are a good example of this.
And even if you have to install them from the CD, you still want to go the website and see if there are any updates, patches, drivers, etc. This is even more important with new technology (ie. 802.11n). I should also note that I never use the utility that is installed by wireless cards. In this case, I just used Vista to manage the wireless connection. It connected to my WPA2 secured network without any issues.
I've been transfering several GB of data via wireless for the past severals days without any issues. No dropped connections, lockups, etc. Just like all of my other wireless devices really. I cleared my house of any other devices on the 2.4Ghz frequency years ago to ensure there is as little interference as possible. And while this isn't the final 802.11n standard (not due until Dec 2009), it is latest Draft 2.0. Which so far appears to be the most stable.
Pros:
* Includes low-height bracket
* Inexpensive
* Easy installation
* 802.11n Draft 2.0
* Reliable
Cons:
* They should include a note that tells you go download the latest drivers. :)
Overall I have no issues or complaints and would recommend this card. I suspect the older reviews are a bit more negative simply given the fact that they were written awhile ago and/or relied on the old drivers on the CD. Just get new drivers and you'll be happy.

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D-Link DI-624 Wireless Cable/DSL Router, 4-Port Switch, 802.11g, 108Mbps Review

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(More customer reviews)This is my third wireless system. The last either had bad reception problems, bad connection problems or just stopped working. They both were SMC systems. They both were small nightmares to get up and running, and of course customer support sucked. I got rid of my last wireless system which was 802.11a which I bought because I thought it was much better. I am not a computer wiz I'll admit that but this technology should be easy for people like me to set up and use. I am who they sell this stuff to.
I read reviews and decided to get this system with the D-link DWL-G650. I held my breath when I started setting it up. I was waiting for the minute when I would realize that I would need to call customer support. That didn't happen. This system did almost set itself up. I have a 2.4GHz phone and it doesn't seem to effect the range. I live in a brick house and I just went outside in my driveway, on the other side of house from where my wireless router is set up and I was getting almost 100% full signal strength. The online interface is very easy to use and the instructions are easy to follow. I did upgrade the firmware before I set up any of the hardware and the 108Mbps system is up and running. I can't say if this system will work tomorrow, but today I am very suprised at how it works.

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D-Link continuously stands at the leading edge of wireless networking as it delivers the 802.11g ultra high-speed Wireless Router with up to 108 Mbps transfer speed at 2.4 GHz. The advance filter feature allows the user to predefine the filter to block any unwanted websites. The DI-624 features enhanced firewall security as the Network Address Translation allows you to share a single IP address and protects you from outside intruders gaining access to your private network. Several wireless client can also securely connect to the network using 802.1X for wireless user authentication, as well as WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) providing you a much higher level of security. When you have multiple VPN clients on your network, the VPN multiple/concurrent session helps give you better security.

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