Product Description

The D-Link Xtreme N Desktop Adapter (DWA-552) is a draft 802.11n wireless client that delivers unrivaled wireless performance for your desktop computer. This wireless adapter delivers up to 14x faster speeds and 6x farther range than 802.11g while staying backward compatible with 802.11g and 802.11b networks. Once connected, you can share a high-speed Internet connection, photos, files, music, videos, printers, and storage.The Xtreme N Desktop Adapter is powered by Xtreme N technology and boasts three external antennas to provide superior wireless reception in your home or office. This adapter is designed for use in larger homes and offices, or for users running multiple bandwidth-intensive applications. This adapter enables you to simultaneously make or receive Internet phone calls, surf the Web, transfer files, and stream High-Definition (HD) media when connected to an Xtreme N Gigabit Router (DIR-655). The DWA-552 supports WEP, WPA, and WPA2 encryption that allow you to connect securely to a wireless network.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #5550 in Consumer Electronics
• Brand: D-Link
• Model: DWA-552
• Original language: English, French
• Dimensions: 7.00" h x 2.00" w x 10.00" l, 3.00 pounds
• Networking: PCI

Features

• D-Link's Quick Adapter Setup Wizard guides you step-by-step through the installation process. Configure this desktop adapter without having to call a networking expert to help
• Delivers up to 14x faster speeds and 6x farther range than 802.11g.
• Xtreme N technology enables HD video sreaming, file sharing, enhanced Internet phone calling (VoIP), and surfing the Web.
• Access a secure wireless network using advanced WEP, WPA, or WPA2 encryption.
• Easy to install and use with D-Link's new Quick Adapter Setup Wizard.

Customer Reviews

Amazing. Works perfectally.
I got mine at a local Best Buy for about $60 8 months ago, and ever since its been nothing short of awesome. I dont know what everyone else's problem with this is, i find it to work very very well. Its very fast, and it worked on both XP and my Vista Ultimate 64 bit. You just need the drivers from the site to get the 64 bit vista version. It works with very far range. love this thing.

Correct Driver Will Not Load
The installation utility provided with this adapter loads the wrong device driver and even the Manufacturers updated utility provided on the internet loads the incorrect device driver. We had to edit the installation routine to force it to load the correct device driver in order to get the adapter recognized by the computer and functioning properly. That is ridiculous.

Problems with driver 1.30 for Vista 32 - desktop adapter
I bought this adapter after upgrading to the DIR655 router, it initially installed and worked well for about 6 weeks, increasing the signal strength over my old belkin/linksys combination.
All of a sudden last week the PC refused to connect to the network despite repeated rebooting of both the PC and the modem/router.
So I tried to upgrade the driver - BIG MISTAKE. I got version 1.30 from the dlink site, and while the install appeared to go OK, when the PC rebooted it got as far as the Windows login screen and then froze up completely with a blue diagonal pattern or grid across the screen.
I've emailed Dlink and got a case number (DLK399427115) and have had 2 responses, the first one assumed I was dealing with laptop and PCMCIA card issues, even though I'd reported the issue for the "desktop" adapter. I replied to clarify the situation and was told I should upgrade the driver. AAGGGHHHHHHHH.
So I've replied again, we'll see what I get this time...
I've put the old Linksys adapter card back in, and removed the DWA driver software (thankgod for Revo, as the DWA uninstaller wouldn't work).
Lo and behold, my PC is now working again and connecting to the network.
Don't waste your money till D-link has a better handle on Vista drivers for this adapter.
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talks about using the XP drivers instead, but having put the old card back in and got the PC hooked back into the network again, I'm reluctant to put the Dlink one back in.