D Link AirPlus DWL-900AP+ Wireless 22MBPS Access Point Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought another one of these to repeat my existing 900AP+'s signal to extend the range of my wireless network. It works great since I set it all up 2 weeks ago. I am not able to go all the way out to my backyard by the pool and still have Internet access on my laptop. This is very convenient when swimming or just laying and you get the urge to look something up on the Internet, but usually you don't because the PC is so far away. Not anymore. I am now able to bring my laptop out with me and maybe watch a DVD outside while I BBQ or just drink with my friends.
The repeater function looks like it only repeats other D-Link products. It also brings the speeds down to 11Mbps when you are connected to the network via the repeater. If you can get a signal with the main AP, then you are able to maintain your 22Mbps speeds.
Everything else about this AP has worked great for me as well and I'd highly recommend it.

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The D-Link AirPlus DWL-900AP+ can be configured to perform in any one of four modes--as a wireless access point, as a point-to-point bridge with another access point, as a point-to-multipoint wireless bridge, or as a wireless client. It also includes an embedded DHCP server that, once enabled, will automatically assign IP addresses to wireless clients. It also eliminates the need for a separate DHCP server on the network. This unique feature is ideal for quickly creating a wireless local area network in offices or other workplaces, or a temporary network at trade shows or other events.
The DWL-900AP+ also features 256-bit WEP encryption for a higher level of security for your data and wireless communications.
The DWL-900AP+ is fully compatible with the IEEE 802.11b standard, making it interoperable with all existing 802.11b-compliant devices. But unlike standard 802.11b access points, its data transfer rate can be up to 20 percent faster. When your wireless network is comprised of other D-Link AirPlus products, such as the DWL-520+ wireless PCI adapter, the DWL-650+ wireless CardBus adapter, and the DI-614+ wireless router--transfer rates can be as high as 22 Mbps.

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D-Link AirPlus DWL-650+ Wireless 22 Mbps PC Card Review

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(More customer reviews)I've been running the D-Link AirPlus DI-614+ with a D-Link DWL-650+ wirless card for about 6 months.
The good:
Easy install (READ the instructions FIRST!)
Good connection quality and decent speed.
Worked great for sharing my cable modem for Internet access, file sharing across computers, printer sharing.
The utility that comes with the DWL-650+ card allows you to setup separate profiles for different wireless networks, a great convenience if you want to switch easily between home, work and Starbucks!
The bad:
The DWL 650+ PCMCIA failed after a few weeks.
Tech support was really bad, blamed everything but the card. After about a dozen e-mails & phone calls I finally got a tech to admit the card wasn't working since the indicator wouldn't even light up.
Replacement card required securing with my credit card and signing / faxing a 'cross shipment agreement' so they could ship immediately while my old card was being returned. Well they got my old card in a couple days but didn't ship the replacement for several weeks!
After finally getting the defective card resolved (2 months!!) everything worked again fun until ..
It wouldn't support my company's VPN connection through the wireless. (Wired connection does work though!) They're documentation says it supports PPTP VPN Pass through but after several more calls to their tech support, a bunch of configuration changes, the last tech finally said I 'had to understand that VPN requires too many packets for a wireless connection'. So why do my coworker's Linksys systems work fine then?!
Bottom Line:
It's fine for setting up a home network and sharing a broadband internet connection. But be wary if you need to do anything more sophisticated, especially if you ususally need support. Me? I'm buying a Linksys and selling the DLink stuff!

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The DWL-650+ is an enhanced 802.11b CardBus that is fully compatible with the IEEE 802.11b standard, making it interoperable with all existing 802.11b-compliant devices. Now you can transfer files or communicate up to 20 percent faster than with earlier 802.11b solutions, even when connected to a standard 802.11b network. When you're connected to other D-Link AirPlus products, the performance is even greater--up to 22 Mbps. The DWL-650+ also features 256-bit WEP encryption, giving you a higher level of security for your data and communications.
The D-Link AirPlus DWL-650+ also includes a configuration utility to discover available wireless networks and create and save detailed connectivity profiles for those networks accessed most often. The DWL-650+ is a powerful 32-bit CardBus adapter that installs quickly and easily on laptop PCs, and, when used with other D-Link AirPlus products, automatically connects to the network. And all D-Link wireless adapters can be used in ad hoc mode to connect directly with other cards, or in infrastructure mode to connect with a wireless access point for access to the Internet in an office or home network.

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D-Link DGE-530T 10/100/1000 Gigabit Desktop Adapter Review

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(More customer reviews)I'm having the same connectivity issues as the other two reviewers (Noah and Casey). We have two servers where I installed the cards, running Windows 2003 Standard Server with SP1 and all updates; the servers are connected to 3COM gigabit switch. The connection starts just fine, but it cuts off in about 2 to 4 min of medium file traffic, and the servers become inaccessible - not even responding to pings. The card needs to be reset to restore the connection - only to drop it again in the next 3 minutes. We tested the switch to ensure it's working, and we tested the cabling, as well, - everything seemed working fine. Finally, we gave up and installed more expensive Intel 82541PI Gigabit cards. No problems since then.

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D-Link AirPlus G DWL-G122 - Network adapter - Hi-Speed USB - 802.11b, 802.11g Review

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(More customer reviews)Mine ver B1 fw 2.02 which d-link stopped making in 2007. This device works great on xp and has drivers online for vista but no drivers for win7 or linux unless you use are using version C or later. Spend money instead on wifi usb dongles that uses chipset drivers like Realtek RTL8187 instead of a major name brand which builds these things for planned obsolescence. I bought a generic usb dongle for far less that seems to be compatible with all operating systems and I have yet to encounter an environment it doesn't work on. I also don't like the fact that you have to install the driver as a program first to have the folder with the drivers, I have to copy this elsewhere so I can uninstall the d-link software since I use a third party software that will also delete the driver folder. They should give us the option to simply download the drivers separately so we can use windows for wireless management without the d-link's software.

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D-Link, the industry pioneer in wireless networking, introduces the DWL-G122 Wireless USB Adapter, part of the AirPlus G family of 802.11g wireless networking devices.Using the DWL-G122 Wireless USB Adapter, you can now enable 802.11g wireless connectivity for your PC using the convenience and speed of a USB 2.0 interface. Featuring the latest in wireless technology, the DWL-G122 delivers incredibly fast performance and industry-wide compatibility. By adhering to the 802.11g wireless standard, the DWL-G122 is capable of streaming video and transferring large files across a wireless network.The DWL-G122 Wireless USB Adapter includes an easy-to-use configuration that discovers available wireless networks wherever you go. The utility can also create detailed connectivity profiles to save your most frequently used networks. You can also enable support for WPA and 802.1x, for better data encryption and user authentication.The DWL-G122 is a Wireless USB 2.0 adapter that installs quickly and easily into any desktop or laptop PC with an available USB port. You can simply plug in the DWL-G122 to enjoy the freedom of wireless networking. When used with other D-Link AirPlus G products in their default configuration, the DWL-G122 automatically discovers and connects to the wireless network.Like all other D-Link wireless adapters, the DWL-G122 Wireless USB Adapter can be used in peer-to-peer mode (ad-hoc) to directly connect to other 802.11b/g wirelessly enabled computers for direct file sharing, or in client mode (infrastructure) to connect with wireless access points or routers.

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D-Link DCM-202 DOCSIS 2.0 USB/Ethernet Cable Modem Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this cable modem when I moved into my new apartment because it would be cheaper than renting one from Comcast in the long run. Everything worked fine for about a month, but then I wouldn't be able to connect to anything outside of my local network. Comcast technical support said that from their end it didn't look like anyting was connecting to their network, and my router could release and renew its IP address, so that narrowed it down to the cable modem. Unplugging the modem and plugging it back in would make it work again for 30-45 minutes at a time, but it would cut out at random without warning.
I downloaded and installed new firmware from d-link's website that was specifically for Comcast customers and everything seems to be working ok again, but I know a lot of non-technical people who wouldn't be comfortable doing that. If you are a technically unsaavy person and use comcast, you may want to purchase another cable modem all together.

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D-Link, the industry pioneer in home networking, introduces another performance breakthrough - the D-Link DCM-202 High-Speed DOCSIS 2.0 Cable Modem. Powered by TurboDOX bandwidth acceleration software, the DCM-202 increases your download speeds at up to 20 times for your enjoyment of popular Internet applications, such as file sharing, audio and video streaming, and website uploading.The DCM-202 Cable Modem makes your broadband connection more efficient and effective by clearing network congestion, resulting in a boost in download speeds. With the DCM-202, you will get more out of your broadband connection with increased bandwidth and enhanced performance.The DCM-202 Cable Modem is DOCSIS 2.0 CableLabs Certified, which ensures compatibility with all DOCSIS compatible cable providers. The DCM-202 is also backwards compatible with DOCSIS 1.1/1.0 standards.The DCM-202 Cable Modem offers you the choice of Ethernet or USB connectivity. It is easy to install and is compatible with Windows 95, 98, 98SE, Me, 2000, XP, Mac OS, Unix and other popular operating systems (USB connectivity is limited to Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, XP).Connect with confidence to a certified cable Internet provider with the DCM-202 Cable Modem and enjoy a new and enhanced broadband experience.

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High Gain 2x power WiFi Antenna for all D-link routers and newer Linksys models Review

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(More customer reviews)Nothing spectacular about the increases in range or performance. I had to eventually go buy a wireless repeater to reach the far bedroom in our ranch-style home. These antenna additions couldn't do the job themselves.

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To extend the range or increase the speed of all D-link routers, access points, and PCI cards, and some Linksys models, install this high gain omni-directional WiFi antenna. Manufactured to exacting specifications, it performs as well or better then the Linksys model HGA7S. Lifetime Warranty and Lifetime Technical Support are included at no additional charge. (** actual range and performance increase is dependent on environmental conditions and local interference.) *** Please check with your WiFi manufacturer to determine which model antenna will fit your device - this antenna will ONLY fit RP-SMA connectors - this is NOT compatible with older models of Linksys and Cisco products which use the RP-TNC connector. These antennas are not manufactured by Linksys.

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Cisco-Linksys Power Over Ethernet Adapter Kit Review

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(More customer reviews)
Linksys makes a version of this unit ( WAPPOE12 ) - that is designed for 12 volt systems.

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The Linksys Power Over Ethernet Adapter Kit lets you put your access points almost anywhere, by removing the requirement of nearby power outlets. By using the existing Category 5 Ethernet cabling to deliver power to any standard 5 volt access point or other network device, you save the time, hassle, and expense of running AC power to the access points installation location. The best position for a wireless access point is usually on the ceiling, in the center of the area to be covered. Second best would be high on a nearby wall. Unfortunately, theres usually no easily accessible AC power plugs available in these locations. With the Power Over Ethernet Adapter Kit, installing the access point in these preferred spots becomes far less trouble.

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Belkin F5D8000 Wireless Pre-N Desktop Network Card Review

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(More customer reviews)I went completely Belkin PreN - Router, Desktop card, Notebook card, and Print server.
It was hell when I tried installing the PreN Desktop Card (this is in place of having an antenna) into the PreN PCI CardBus adapter on my new Dell Win XP SP2. The instructions tell you to install your Card "label side UP, into the PreN PCI Adapters' CardBus". Well, both sides have labels, so I took it to mean the words 'Belkin' and two small LED's as the 'UP' side. The Computer would not recognize the card. After multiple attempts, I thought I would have to return the PreN Desktop card due to incompatibility. I tried surfing the net one more time and came across a forum message with someone having this same problem. They spoke with Belkin tech support and were told that the Belkin installation guide is wrong. The card needs to be inserted facing 'DOWN'. I tried it and it immediately was recognized. As frustrating as it gets, I guess it just takes a little perseverance versus giving up.

So, aside Belkin's Topsy Turvy joke, I'm glad I got it to work because it's a screamer.


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Wireless Pre-N desktop network card.

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D-Link DWL-520 Wireless PCI Adapter, 802.11b, 11Mbps Review

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(More customer reviews)The following answer on the D-Link tech support site says it all: "The DWL-520 requires a PCI 2.2 compliant motherboard (3.3v) in order to function. If your PCI slot is 2.1 compliant, or if the PCI slot is using 5v, then the card won't be detected by Windows and unfortunately will not work." And how will you know if you have a PCI 2.2 compliant board? Essentially, you won't, until you try the card or dig deep into the specs on your computer's motherboard. I have a very reputable ASUS Pentium III motherboard, that won't recognize this card. Very frustrating...

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The DWL-520 from D-Link is a 802.11b PCI adaptor with data transfer rate up to 11 Mbps. It can operate in either Ad-Hoc mode (Peer-to-Peer networking without an Access Point) or Infrastructure mode (Peer-to-Peer networking using an Access Point), which brings high flexibility to your wireless network. The DWL-520 also supports high 128-bit WEP encryption to give you a secure wireless network. The adaptor has an effective range of up to 230 feet indoor and 984 feet outdoor, along with the 2.4 GHz Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) technology to ensure the robustness and efficiency of your data transmission.

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D-Link Skype USB Phone Adapter Review

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(More customer reviews)I just got this from BEST BUY and the price was same as Amazon ($60), for now. I went out looking for a USB Skype Phone and bumped into this one and bought it right away. I am very pleased with this product and my purchase and would highly recommend it and here is why.
I have both SkypeIn (allows you to have a phone no. of your choice for 30 Euros, approx US$ 38, per YEAR.) and SkypeOut (allows you to call any phone in the world much like a prepaid phone card) and I wanted to be able to use Skype away from my PC/Laptop so that I was not "tied" to one place in my apartment. So I started looking into USB Skype phones. A good one with a cord costs around $ 40 and a good cordless one costs $ 80 (I am referring to the one from Linksys and that one doesn't have the best reviews in the world so I was bit skeptical). Now for $ 60, this adapter plugs right into your USB port and allows you to use any good old phone (corded or cordless) with Skype. It doesn't need any separate power supply and is a nice little self contained unit.
Installation was a breeze and took less than 2 minutes and no computer reboot was necessary. I fired up Skype and plugged in a old corded phone and was good to go!! I made and received calls via Skype using my old phone and the voice quality was great. Next, I tried a cordless phone and it worked great too. So now I have a wireless Skype phone and I am very pleased with it. Not to mention I am putting my old discarded phones to good use now.
You can use the same phone for both Skype and your regular phone line if you want to but since I got rid of my landline phone long time back I couldn't try that feature. So I can't speak for that part. The manual does say that it's possible. Overall, I would highly recommend this if you are looking to go wireless with Skype using your good old cordless phones or just want to have the convenience of using a corded phone away from your PC. Believe me, even if you have WiFi in your place you would still want this. I have WiFi but I would rather use a cordless phone to talk on Skype out on my deck rather than lug a laptop and a headset out with me. I think most of you would agree with me on that one. Also, Skype website has similar adapters for a little less money ($ 10 less I think), so you can check those out as well if you like. I was familiar with the D-Link brand name from before compared to the brands on Skype so I went in for this one.

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D-Link DWL-120 11 Mbps Wireless USB Network Adapter Review

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(More customer reviews)Being that this is a wireless and USB device it is extra easy to install. Just one cable to the USB port. Especially when your USB port is on the front of your computer, like mine.
It recognized the Access Point right away and didn't even have to configure much. I just followed the quick install guide and everything was fine.
I also thought since it is a USB device it wouldn't transfer data as quickly. I was wrong. Everything was just as fast as the rest of my wireless network. THANK YOU D-Link!

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The D-Link DWL-120 wireless LAN USB card is a high-performance wirelessUSB network adapter. At 11 Mbps, the DWL-120 is the fastest wireless networkadapter on the market today. The USB interface makes the DWL-120 easy to installand use, and the wireless adapter enables you to share hard disk drives, DVD-ROMand CD-ROM drives, Zip drives, and printers. The adapter also provides sharedaccess to an analog, cable, or DSL modem for Internet access.
Designed for desktop PCs and laptops with a USB port, the D-Link DWL-120 can beused point to point (ad hoc) or in conjunction with an access point(infrastructure mode) to extend the reach of its communications capability.Strict adherence to the latest IEEE 802.11b networking standard for wirelessconnections and USB standards makes the DWL-120 compatible with any complianthardware. The network adapter is fully mobile and seamlessly roams from accesspoint to access point. The range of coverage per cell is 100 meters indoors andup to 300 meters outdoors.
The DWL-120 operates in 2.4 GHz direct-sequence spread spectrum (DSSS) forwireless networks in the home or office. It also uses a 40-bit Wired EquivalentPrivacy (WEP) encryption for a secure network connection. It includes aninternal nondetachable diversity patch antenna and one built-in green LEDindicator for power, network link, and activity. The DWL-120 is compatible withWindows 98 and Me; Windows 2000 compatibility is expected by late 2001.
D-Link provides a lifetime warranty on parts and labor for the DWL-120.

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D-Link DWL-650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter, 802.11b, 11Mbps Review

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(More customer reviews)If all you want to do is use your laptop on the front porch, or in an unwired office at work, this adapter may be fine. But if you were lured into wireless by the promise of high speed internet access in airports, hotels, coffee shops and such, it is virtually worthless. To connect to a network, the DWL-650 must be specifically configured to have the same SSID (identifying name) as the network. That is fine if you only connect to one network and you know its SSID. It is a nuisance if you want to connect to several networks and have to reconfigure each time. It is fatal, however, if you want to connect to a strange network and do not know the SSID. Networks that are intended to be open to the public use "broadcast SSID" to send the network ID over the airwaves. Adapters that can receive broadcast SSID can then automatically configure themselves to log on. The DWL-650 cannot do that, and there are plenty of other comparably priced adapters that can.

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A notebook computer is all about portability, so why should your network cable keep you tethered to one place? The D-Link DWL-650 PC card Type-II 11 Mbps 802.11b wireless LAN adapter, known as the D-Link Air for short, gives you back your mobility, letting you connect to your home or office wireless network from whichever desk (or couch) you happen to be at. Plus, as wireless networks continue spreading to hotels, airports, and even coffee shops, it will help you keep connected no matter how far you travel.
The DWL-650 installed easily, as a PCMCIA card should. We just ran the setup program from the included CD and plugged the card into an empty Type-II slot on our notebook PC. Windows XP immediately recognized the card and installed the drivers. Then, using the D-Link configuration utility, we configured it for our specific LAN. Once connected to the LAN, the little green LED on the end of the card stopped blinking, telling us we were good to go. The printed manual and online help gave helpful guidance on getting the card installed and connecting to our network.
As we tested our wireless setup, we reveled in the freedom the D-Link Air gave us. Using it in a two-story house, we were able to go from room to room, never losing our Internet connection. We even could go outside on the patio and browse the Web from a chaise lounge. Of course, the card worked equally well in an office environment, letting us take our notebook from the conference room to the lunchroom without losing our network connection.
In general, we found that the construction of the walls between the wireless card and the access point had as much to do with reception quality as did distance. So, for instance, if you're separated from the access point by several thick walls, reception will be much poorer than if a glass partition is all that separates you. The manufacturer suggests a range of up to 328 feet indoors and up to 984 feet outdoors, and we found that to be a decent approximation of the maximum range you can expect. The D-Link control utility has a graphical status bar that shows the wireless signal strength, so it's easy to know when you've wandered too far.
At 11 Mbps, the speed's plenty fast for most uses, like browsing the Web, accessing a file server, updating a database, etc. You can also configure it to transmit at slower speeds, depending on your network environment. The card supports both 64-bit and 128-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) encryption, a vital feature that keeps your communications secret.
The D-Link Air will keep you well-connected whether at work, at home, or through a public WiFi (wireless fidelity) network at places like an airport or coffee shop. Since it's a PCMCIA card, it's easy to swap in and out if you need to use a wired connection in some places and wireless in others. Bottom line, if you have a notebook PC and have access to wireless capabilities, you'll love the freedom of movement this little card delivers. --Ken Feinstein
Pros:
Easy installation
Uses IEEE 802.11b standard for broad compatibility with wireless networks
Supports 64-bit and 128-bit encryption
Good range
Cons:
Not as fast as a 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet wired connection

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D-Link Wireless HD Media Player Review

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(More customer reviews)I was a bit apprehensive after reading all of these negative reviews, but I thought I'd give it a try myself, and return it if it didn't work out.
Turns out I am as pleased as can be. The main thing I bought it for was to watch downloaded AVI movie files on my TV over my wireless network, and it does the job perfectly. I was surprised at the quality of the picture. No video pauses or skipping issues. I haven't had it lose the network once.
It was simple to set up. For a while it wasn't detecting my wireless network, but then I realized it wasn't the units fault, it was my wireless network. I just needed to reboot the router. After that it was effortless.
If the main thing you are purchasing this for is video playback, then buy it. It works great. But if your main objective is music or photos, it is somewhat sub-par. Its not unusable, it just could use some improvement in those areas and I'm sure there are better units out there for a music player.
I think a lot of the negative reviews are the result of people having setup problems and giving up, or people who wanted to use it mainly for photos or music.


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All your videos, photos, and music on the big screen. Sound like a good idea? The folks at D-Link have made it easy with the DSM-520 MediaLounge Wireless HD Media Player. And when it comes to video, this device kicks it up a serious notch by supporting HD video streams-- delivered directly from your computer to your home entertainment system. Enjoy all your digital content from the comfort of the living room with the DSM-520 -- and do it all wirelessly, as the device supports high-speed 802.11g wireless technology. Of course, you can also use a wired ethernet connection if you like.
Formats Galore Thanks to the DSM-520's support for a wide range of media formats, it's ready to handle virtually all of your media, including high-definition video in either Windows Media Video 9 or MPEG-4 format. Enjoy videos with resolutions of up to 1080i from your high-definition television for the best picture quality. Plus, D-Link has partnered with premium online service providers to offer access to a vast array of online radio stations and music download services. You can use the Windows Media Connect feature of Window XP SP2 to playback files protected by Windows Media Digital Rights Management (WMDRM) on the DSM-520. Or, access your entire library of premium downloaded songs and videos directly from the device.
Picture Perfect For compatible television systems, the DSM-520 features a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connection. HDMI offers a pure digital connection for both audio and video. Other video connectors include component, S-video, and composite output, ensuring compatibility with virtually all televisions. Meanwhile, optical and coax audio connectors provide clear digital output and support surround sound when used with a compatible A/V receiver. Enjoy your entire music library in high fidelity from your home entertainment system, rather than from your PC speakers.
Good Looks and Expandability A sleek 17-inch black aluminum chassis with smoked mirror front panel houses the DSM-520, and the stylish unit blends in perfectly with your other home entertainment devices, making your home theater setup complete. Plus, the DSM-520 includes a USB 2.0 port in the front panel for instant access to music, photos, and videos stored on removable USB flash drives or hard drives. Simply insert a USB drive filled with photos into the DSM-520 to showcase them on your home entertainment center. You can also attach a USB hard drive to expand the storage capabilities of the DSM-520. Your stored files on the USB drive can be easily accessed from the unit's user-friendly interface.
Easy Setup A built-in Setup Wizard makes setting up the DSM-520 simple. Configuring the wireless settings is made even easier with Windows Connect Now. Simply run the Wireless Network Setup Wizard from Windows XP SP2, and transfer the wireless settings to the DSM-520 using a USB flash drive. What's in the Box DSM-520 Wireless HD Media Player, remote control (2 AAA batteries included), ethernet cable, A/V composite cable, S-video cable, detachable Antenna, CD-ROM with software and manual, and quick installation guide.

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Wireless USB Adapter Rangebooster N Draft 802.11N Review

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(More customer reviews)I have the D-Link DIR-655 router (I upgraded from a Netgear FWG114P), and one by one have been upgrading my wireless adapters (almost all Netgear) to D-Link adapters. While the Netgear WG111v2 worked fine and supported WPA2, it's limited to 54G speeds (forget the WG111v1 and WG511--no WPA there). When I saw the DWA-142 selling for less than some of my older adapters I jumped, even though there are more recent adapters from D-Link made specifically for the DIR-655.
Here's the deal--properly configure your router, and in the case of the DIR-655 set it to use a bandwidth of 20-40MHz. At the client, install the most recent driver for the DWA-142 (version 130). Connect the adapter, then disable the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager from the Startup folder and use XP's Zero Wireless Utility to configure the DWA-142. Reboot as necessary. Make sure you have matching security codes at the router and the adapter and pay attention to whether it's shared or not, and whether you're using WPA-PSK AES or TKIP (same for WPA2). Be sure to check your PC's SERVICES (services.msi) to make sure you haven't disabled the Zero Wireless Utility and/or any other networking services if you can't get things running.
A few notes: the system works MUCH better with WPA encryption than with WEP--signal levels are stronger and speeds are faster. Placement of the adapter is important, so watch your signal on your router's status screen while you move it around. I get a consistent 300Mbps on all machines within a 100' radius through 2 floors and several walls (I do have D-Link's external antenna for the router, but that didn't help all that much). Even at the most distant point--basement to second floor, end to end of the house--I get above 200Mbps since I went to WPA-PSK, even though I have to set the router to N-G mode since some clients still run 54G. Also, some adapters can't see hidden SSIDs (like the WG511), so make your router unhidden until you're finished installing everything.
Lastly, while you can leave DHCP on for visiting laptop users, employ fixed IP addresses for permanent PCs on your LAN (wired and wireless). It simply works better. Keep a log and make sure you don't assign more than one machine the same address.
This is the most stable setup I've used in nearly 10 years of wireless networking, and I've used everything from Intel's Anypoint to Netgear MA101's, WG121's, WG511's, and so forth. For a notebook with a PCMCIA slot, get the DWA-652 PCMCIA adapter and run it in WPA mode--it simply will not run over 54Mbps with WEP encryption.
When I say stable, the router has not locked up ONCE in the months since I installed it, which was not the case when I began overloading the Netgear FWG114P--it caused me to take a trip to the basement once a day (or more).
(Disclaimer--I was a Systems Engineer for Novell, Inc. during the Golden Years, which is to say when we OWNED Microsoft in the PC networking market space.)

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TRENDnet 300Mbps Wireless N Home Router TEW-632BRP (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this wireless router for a small home network. It took a while to set up -- an hour or so initially and then a week's worth of tweaking -- but now it's working relatively reliably.
PROS:
- It's an n router, so it has at least the potential to be as fast as your wired connection.
- Aesthetically, it looks decent.
- Compatible with both Windows and Macs.
- For Windows computers, setup is probably pretty simple (so long as you don't want to fully customize the install) since the router comes with an easy install CD.
- The range is good. I have strong signal throughout my apartment and a good distance outside it as well.
- For the technology, the price is great.
- Nice options for security, whether you want firewalls or encryptions, etc.
CONS:
- For Mac users: It's compatible, but you'll have to go through manual setup, the steps for which aren't yet up on the Trendnet site. For either platform, though, just plug your modem into the router's WAN port, plug the computer into one of the router's LAN ports, then type 192.168.10.1 into your browser's address bar to take you to the manual setup.
- The router disconnected too frequently for my tastes (say, two or three times a day, at least) when I had its n capabilities enabled. The speed was great, but the disconnects weren't worth it. After restricting it to b and g only, the disconnects stopped. While the drop in speed is hardly significant, it is something to keep in mind.
- Constantly blinking green lights on the front are a bit annoying if you keep the router facing you.

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Sonnett Technologies G54-PCI Aria Extreme Wireless PCI Card (54 Mbps) Review

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(More customer reviews)So you want wireless Internet for your home? This is what you need. This card, a wireless router and either a subscribed DSL or cable connection (modem usually provided by your Internet company).
Unless you want to connect solely to your PDA and cellphone, don't get a bluetooth adapter (I was hoping that would be the cheap alternative to get me hooked up, but it's not). You have to have the two pieces of hardware to make it work -- the pci card and the router.
I've been a PC girl all my life, but recently bought an Ibook. I also bought an airport express base station with itunes so that I could have my Ibook online at the same time as my PC, but you could buy any wireless router. However, the aiport base is so easy to use, I highly recommend getting one, takes the headache out of configuring your wireless and allows you to play your stereo in any room of your home (a neat perk). You basically just attach your Internet ethernet cable into it, then plug it into any wall socket and it's set. Even though it's an apple router, it works just as easily with a PC. It's brilliant.
I did a lot of reading to try to figure out a compatible format that would allow both my PC and Ibook to get online and found this. The other reviews are right, this is the easiest set up of wireless imaginable. And the beauty of it is that it works just as efficiently on a PC (I own a Dell Dimension) as it does on a Mac.
Before you install this card though, be sure to drop by http://www.sonnettech.com/ downloads and get the Aria extreme PCI Windows Utility & Driver -- just have it unzipped in a new file folder on your desktop, ready for installation. For some reason the company doesn't ship a CD, and while Windows XP is automated for almost every product out there, for this one, you need to do a bit of legwork by getting the download at the website. So you'll have to be attached to your Internet before you install this card to get the download first.
Next, open your PC, install the card in any open PCI slot, close the computer back up, attach the attena, tilt it vertically up, and then reboot your computer. XP will give you a prompt to install ... just ignore this and close out. Once you're booted up, double click the "setup" file from the aria download and it will install everything for you.
Unhook your Internet cable (you only need to unplug the part that would go into your PC normally), plug it into your wireless router and within minutes it will detect your signal. All set up for your PC. If you are encountering trouble with the signal .. go down to your taskbar.. you'll see a green icon next to your clock, bottom right, double click on it and go into the configuration tab. Mid-way down you'll see something that says Network name, with a pulldown menu. For me, because I'm using an apple router, I chose "apple network" and immediately got "excellent" connection. Experiment with the choices and pick the signal that gives you "excellent."
Now this may sound more complicated than it is. I wrote out the step by step instructions in case you ran into problems, but if your installation was anything like mine, it'll take you about 10 minutes at most to get back online and WIRELESS!
As for the card itself, the speed is stunning. I am impressed that the Internet can go much faster than I already had with a straight cable modem connection.
All in all, this is an excellent solution to going wireless. I highly recommend it, and the airport base, to get you wireless-ed in your home.


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pNeed an easy way to move files between computers or share an Internet connection, but dont have an Ethernet outlet nearby? Now you can add wireless networking to most any desktop computer the Sonnet Aria extreme PCI makes it simple. This affordable adapter card plugs into any available PCI slot, and configuration is a breeze; this is networking made easy. Whether you are creating a new network, or just adding on, the Aria extreme PCI does it without wires./p

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D-Link DWA-642 RangeBooster N Notebook Adapter Review

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(More customer reviews)Bought this to extend the range my notebook has for receiving 802.11g wireless signals. I pick up signals from all over now. Big improvement over the adapter the notebook came with. I have both XP and Vista running it with zero issues.

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