| D-Link DWL-120 11 Mbps Wireless USB Network Adapter |
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Model: DWL-120
Brand: D-Link
Manufacturer: D-Link
Average Rating: 
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Total Reviews: 33
Platforms: Windows NT, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows NT 3.5, Windows NT 4, Windows NT 5, Windows Me, Windows XP, Windows 2000 Server, Windows
Form factor: External
Hardware platform: PC
Data link protocol: IEEE 802.11b
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| Features: |
No cables between computers
Fast 11 Mbps
Connects up to 100 meters indoors, 300 meters outdoors
IEEE 802.11b compliant
40-bit Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption |
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| Description: |
| The D-Link DWL-120 is an IEEE 802.11b Wireless LAN USB adapter. The DWL-120 will operate in 2.4 GHz Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) for wireless networks in the home or office environment. In addition, the DWL-120 uses a 40-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) Encryption for a secure network connection. The D-Link DWL-120 can operate in either Ad-Hoc mode (Peer-to-Peer networking without access point) or Infrastructure mode (Peer-to-Peer networking using an access point). In Infrastructure mode, the DWL-120 can be connected to a wireless broadband residential gateway for high-speed wireless Internet access on the existing local network. The DWL-120 data range is 11, 5.5, 2 and 1 Mbps per channel. The DWL-120 transmit rate values can be manually selected for Auto Select 1 or 2 Mbps, Fixed 1 Mbps, Fixed 11 Mbps, Fixed 2 Mbps, Fixed 5.5 Mbps and Fully Auto. The DWL-120 has full mobility and seamless roaming from cell to cell as well as across access points. |
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| User Reviews (33 total): |
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Great for Laptops!, June 15, 2001
By unknown
This device, coupled with either an access point or router (or both), gives fabulous performance and maximum flexibility. I network my laptop with my main machine, and can move my laptop anywhere around the house (even the backyard) with no obvious degradation in performance. Thus, I can access the internet or share (and print) files from any room in the house with no additional wires. Also, the technical support folks are great - they didn't treat me like a moron, etc. and they actually helped! I highly recommend this device or other D-Link stuff. (I also have D-Link's DI-713P access point/broadband router).
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If I can ever get this working I'll up the rating..., June 12, 2001
By unknown
...but for now, D-Link gets only one star due to hassle.I know the hardware is good because I've managed to set up a wireless network between this and my PCMCIA wireless card (also D-Link) using the USB adapter on someone else's PC. On my own desktop PC, the configuration utility usually refuses to run, and twice now, installing the D-Link USB adapter has trashed my DSL connection (also USB), requiring a lot of reinstallation and rebooting before it would work again. I will credit D-Link tech support with being prompt in replying to an e-mailed tech support question; they'd responded before the end of the business day after the evening when I wrote (i.e. less than 24 hours). But the reply wasn't overly helpful, and when the configuration utility doesn't run, "you don't really need it anyway" is not a very reassuring answer. Modes and such are all set identically, but this and the PCMCIA card won't see each other. I'm not even using encryption just yet, so as to keep things as simple as possible. I'm not sure how many hours of my life I'm really willing to devote to fooling with this thing. Be warned.
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Works for me and a Great Convenience, April 7, 2001
By unknown
A good friend of mine had this USB adapter and a couple of other USB devices like a webcam, a zip drive, and his wireless keyboard and mouse. He was getting poor transfer rates (2-3Mbps) with this USB adapter so he decided to sell it to me and get one of the PCI type Wireless adapters. This was the perfect choice for both of us. He now gets about twice as much speed as he did with this USB adapter and I get about 5-6Mbps with this USB adapter. It seems as though he hade too many USB devices and the bandwidth allotted for this device wasn't what he wanted.We also found out, after actually reading the manual thoroughly, that placing wireless devices near monitors, TVs, radios, and anything else that uses radio waves could suck up the signal strength of the wireless products. (His USB adapter was on top of his monitor, since that was the highest point he figured it was best.) Turns out it wasn't. So I ended up getting a good deal, and a great product. And he ended up finding a good alternative. I would like to send my thanks to my friend Matt for the good price and D-Link for the useful documentation.
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The D-Link disappoints., April 6, 2001
By Andrew (Knoxville, TN United States)
While the thought of being able to simply plug-and-play and get 802.11 wireless networking is appealing, the d-link doesn't deliver. The installation was fairly simple, requiring only a quick reboot (after setting IP addresses, etc). But! I have never been able to get more than 2Mbps out of this device, even 2 feet from the AP. I have a laptop with built-in wireless, and it easily gets 6mbps. Also, my Win98 computer is less than reliable while using the D-Link... Windows blue-screens after a short while -- generally when transferring moderate to large amounts of data.In all, you'd do best to check out the USB solutions from other manufacturers (I know for a fact Lucent ORINOCO and Linksys have similar products).
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USB is VERY EASY and Wireless makes it BETTER, March 28, 2001
By unknown
I bought this USB Wireless Network Adapter because I didn't want to take up a PC slot in my laptop and I could always use this with a Desktop whenever I needed to.The Setup was super easy, (install drivers from CD, plug it in, click "next" a bunch of times and it worked with default settings) It took me under 10 minutes to get this device working. Most of it was remembering what my network settings are. Recommended to anyone who likes to do things the Easy Way.
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Quick Installation and Great Documentation, March 20, 2001
By JB (Kentucky)
I own the Wireless Network Kit D-Link sells and it comes with two of these Wireless USB Network Adapters. I was able to set-up my network in about an hour and only ran into one problem. But it turned out to be my fault and thank to the documentation I was able to solve it rather quickly. Next time I will read the instructions a little better.The netowork runs fast and I am more than happy with the results. I highly recommend this product along with the Kit for people who are like me and don't want to run wires thoughout their home.
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Very Easy Install and is faster than I expected., March 13, 2001
By Alan W. (California)
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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Quick Install And Even Easier to Use, March 13, 2001
By the tech man (Seattle, WA)
The first thing I thought of when I saw this product was the fact that i didn't even have to open up the computer to install it. That is a big factor to me. And I am sure it is to others.I was able to get this product up and running in about 5 minutes. That is quicker than any other Networking product I can think of. If you want easy and wireless, this is the answer. Although it takes up a USB port, and doesn't allow you to use the USB connection for any other high demanding bandwidth device, it is an ease of use product and that is why I give it such a high score. Anyone can plug in a USB cable. Not everyone can install a PCI card.
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Ok but not as good as the competition, February 20, 2001
By unknown
I'm very happy with the D-Link DWL-1000 Access Point, however they have not done too well with this USB adapter. The range is much less than competing PCI or PC Card adapters from Lucent or Cisco and the software is rather lacking. If it wasn't for the fact that I NEED a USB adapter for my application, I would have returned this item a long time ago (having the antenna away from the back of the PC is quite important). By far the most annoying problem is an apparent bug that causes the speed to degrade over time from 3Mbps down to 1Mbps until the PC is rebooted. I don't know if this is an isolated problem, but D-Link has yet to respond to my technical support queries.Overall this is a decent choice for the average home user who doesn't want to deal with opening up the computer. Anyone planning on professional use should opt for one of the Cisco or Lucent cards with an external antenna.
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Nice product but NO support or help, January 28, 2001
By David J. Hrivnak (Kingsport, TN United States)
I purchsed the product and one should be able to load the software and have the unit discovered automatically. It would not auto detect on my network. When I checked help I was told the help files are not compatable with the language installed on my PC. So I went to my Win98 machine and had the same problem. I spent 30 minutes on hold with technical support before I gave up. They had NO help on ther web site and when I tried to contact support via e-mail I receved two automatic responses, saying go to the web site, but again no help or drivers for this new model. Through trial and error I did add manually and I got it working but, from my experience I will not buy another D-Link product. Cisco is to have a unit out in a matter of weeks and they do have a good support structure.
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Works Like A Charm!, December 31, 2000
By Hassen Fawaz (Plantation, FL USA)
Installs fast and Easy, simple to configure, finds access point immediately. Nice alternative to PCI card, and very flexible. Works with Win 2000, ME, 98.
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