| D-Link DWL-650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter, 802.11b, 11Mbps |
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Model: DWL-650
Brand: D-Link
Manufacturer: D-Link
Average Rating: 
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Total Reviews: 150
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: Plug-in module
Hardware platform: PC
Data link protocol: IEEE 802.11b
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Data transfer rates up to 11 Mbps
Fully compatible with 802.11b products
Plug and Play
128-bit WEP data encryption for a secure wireless network
3-year limited warranty |
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| Description: |
| The D-Link DWL-650 is an IEEE 802.11b compliant PC Card Type-II 11Mbps wireless LAN adapter. The DWL-650 will operate in 2.4 GHz Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) for wireless networks in the home or office environment. It is designed to operate in 3.3V or 5.0V DC slots. In addition, the DWL-650 uses a 64/128-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) Encryption for a secure network connection. The D-Link DWL-650 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-650 can be connected to a broadband residential gateway or a DSL/Cable modem for high-speed wireless Internet access on the existing network. The DWL-650 can transmit data at 11, 5.5, 2 or 1 Mbps per channel. The DWL-650 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-650 has full mobility and seamless roaming from cell to cell as well as across access points. |
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| User Reviews (150 total): |
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Simple and Successful, May 20, 2003
By web developer (Long Beach, CA USA)
I purchased this WiFi card and signed up for T-Mobile's Wireless HotSpot service, and all I had to do was take my laptop to Starbucks, pop in the WiFi card (and go through one-time automatic installation), and then open my web browser (and log into T-Mobile) to surf the web. It was incredibly easy, and now I can surf the web, check email, and even connect to my company's VPN from Starbucks, the airport, or Borders.
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Just about destroyed two laptops, May 17, 2003
By Gadget Freak (San Diego, CA USA)
I installed two of these cards on my Mom and Dad's laptops. One, a Compaq Presario running Windows ME, became completely hosed after the install software destroyed the registry. I'm going to have to reinstall the whole machine.The other, a Dell Latitude running Windows 2000 Pro, goes into an endless reboot loop if the card is plugged in. Both the HW and SW are junk in my opinion.
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DWL-650, May 1, 2003
By cajet (Los Gatos, CA)
Best bang for the buck if you are using Windows 98 or 2000. I had fantastic reception on a compaq and toshiba laptop. I was using the first generation Linksys Access point with this card...works great! The Dlink DWL-650 had better reception than the first generation linksys PC card does. I upgraded my OS to Windows XP and the card DOES NOT WORK WITH XP. I believe the 650+ works with XP. Do not buy the DWL-650 if you have Windows XP on your laptop.
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The Worst Wireless-Card Ever!, April 22, 2003
By joshua_pan (Philadelphia, Pa United States)
D-link wireless card is simply the worst wireless card I've ever seen. I bought this card to use it at my university's library. However, this card failed to provide a stable connection with their network. The problem was the card was showing a strong connection for one minute and for another minute the network was unavailable!! Get a Microsoft's card instead of this card
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D-Link generally is ok, March 28, 2003
By tranomaha (OMAHA, NEBRASKA United States)
I have the D-link router 614+ and the DWL-650, among others. First, they are priced okay. Second, they are easy to set up. Third, the web-site support is pretty decent. I'd bypass the phone tech support because of the same problems other reviewers have cited elsewhere, but this limited tech support is generally true for all of these low-cost items. Lastly, however, the range is very limited. I'd have the connection dropped off intermittently 2 floors up/down or 2 rooms away from the router. I'd probably buy it again, nevertheless, because other made-for-home products (e.g., Linsys) are more or less the same. One must recognize its limited range, which is a lot less than advertized.
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Didn't work at first, but AMAZING customer tech support, March 22, 2003
By Amazon User (MI, United States)
I felt the need to write this review just to compliment the amazing customer service I received. I actually bought this at a warehouse type retailer, and of course you aren't going to get any technical support from oneof those places. I called the 800 number and (GASP) got a person who was polite, helpful, and very patient with me as he walked me through upgrading the firmware. In this day & age when customer service is an archeological relic, they were amazingly helpful, responsive, and effective. I have had no trouble using it in my house with the D-link wireless router, and I use it at a distance of >120 feet from the base station regularly.
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Wireless Range is not as declared, March 13, 2003
By unknown
Everything works fine with this product except that the wireless range is much shorter than specified. Connection drops often in a distance just two rooms away on the same floor or from upper stairs to down stairs.
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Extremely quick and easy to set up, March 2, 2003
By Tom Hubbard (Newcastle, WA USA)
I had low expectations for this very low-priced wireless network card, but could not pass up the price and bougt it anyway. I was amazed that within 10 minutes of opening the box, I had connected to my current wireless access point (WAP) with perfect reception.I now have two WAPs and two wireless-enabled notebooks, al working perfectly. I only regret that I paid over $...for my first wireless network card. I am running Windows2000 Professional, and my WAPs are made by Linksys and Netgear.
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Awful Range, February 28, 2003
By chejordan
This is a good card for someone who's going to use it in an apartment near your Wireless Access Point. Otherwise, if you plan on using it in a public area like a Starbucks, a university or an airport go elsewhere. This card has A LOT less range than a 3 year old Linksys card I'm using on the same laptop. Don't use the CD when installing on XP, but run windows update while the card is in the slot... there is a XP certified driver there, although I haven't noticed any improvement in range. Overall, it's better suited as a doorstop rather than a Wireless card and the tech support is really awful as well.
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Absolutely the worst tech support I have ever encountered, February 7, 2003
By Tony Jaeger (Seattle, Washington USA)
D-Link employs teenagers who can barely speak coherent English and who don't listen to the customer, even when you repeat the same simple and clear statement to them two or three times. Multiple calls produced a more inarticulate "tech" each time, most with what the average person would consider a profound lack of basic diction and communication skills.
They insist on following their flowchart regardless of whether it has any relevance to your stated problem. They often express technical concepts improperly or in a sloppy manner and don't appear to have a working knowledge of their own product line.
The first-level "techs" quickly run out of ideas to help with what should be elementary setup questions, promising to have a second-tier tech call you back. The call never comes.The printed manuals that come with the equipment are pure fiction and as such are useless, referring to nonexistent pages for essential information. If you are a professional networking wizard and have no need of tech support then by all means consider D-link if you enjoy endlessly playing around with equipment yourself on a test system and have no need for reliability or functionality.
If, however, you are a consumer with ordinary questions and ordinary equipment, stay away from D-link as the nonexistent "tech" support will quickly sour you to the company and make you passionately regret your purchase.
Do not buy D-Link equipment for a co-worker or family member unless you wish to inflict profound pain, anguish and heartache upon them and turn them into an enemy for life.
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Does what it is supposed to..., February 7, 2003
By unknown
I did not give it a 5 because if "An electronics fan from Skaneateles, NY USA"'s comment is true, then this card is not too portable.The card works really well with my Speedstream router and I could get the connection to work on main floor and in the basement. The router is hidden behind my desk door sitting on top of the computer, yet I have no problem getting 100% channel quality and strength. It is nice to get wireless connection. It is easy to set up too.
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Great wireless card, February 5, 2003
By charlyhad (Mesa, AZ United States)
I have the newest revision of the DWL-650 (L1). Installation and set up was a breeze (Laptop under W98SE). It connects wirelessly with DI-713P with great signal strength. I understand there are presumably "better" or "higher-tech" sophisticated and pricier wireless PC cards, but for your typical wireless home use, it more than meets the challenge and delivers (32 bit cardbus and up to 128 bit encryption). Definitely recommend.
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CHEAP is RIGHT!, February 4, 2003
By Taelon (One Taelon Ave.)
This card lacks the ability to sense SSID signals. You have to tell it the network is there. Also, while it is Plug-and-Play friendly with Win XP, the Dlink utility that comes on the CD-ROM doesn't work with XP Home (crashes when installing), so there is no way to control the level of WEP. I can only get this card to work with my Linksys WAP _WITHOUT_ WEP.
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I have a better suggestion., January 30, 2003
By Jacob (WI)
While D-Link makes very affordable products, they are poor in quality, and the tech support is horrible. I work where we sell these things, and they are trash. If you want a good wireless card, I strongly recommend the 3-com office connect X-Jack card, (B00006HX60). The 3com has a retractable antenna so you don't have to remove the card every time you pack your notebook. Trust me, it's worth the extra money. The 3com has a stronger connection and better drivers.
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It works on WinXP!, January 26, 2003
By andrew-at-cs (VA, USA)
I did not use it for too long, but it works! Don't even touch the CD you have in the box! For Windows XP just plug it in and follow instructions. When you want to connect to the network -- click on the icon in the right corner, and choose the network you need!
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Works ok for a low end card. Otherwise look elsewhere., January 25, 2003
By djjeff1080 (Pleasanton, CA USA)
I had this card along with a linksys, and a orinoco. The Dlink was not built well, in fact it broke just a week ago. The orinoco is without doubt the best for reception as well as physical stregth. Orinoco is packaged under names such as Dell True Mobile, IBM High Rate, and a bunch of others.
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Easy to setup. I am satisfied., January 22, 2003
By maylh (Texas)
Just a few min. to set it up to work with my Netgear MR814 wireless router on the second floor. Excellent connection anywhere inside my two story home. I tested outside my home. When the connection became lost I moved closer to the router but the connection wouldn't back on automatically. I need to pull and insert card again in order to have it connected again. Not sure this is common problem. No experience with other cards as this is my first one.
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Good... but you'd better have Windows XP, January 8, 2003
By Cyrille (Paris, France)
Good card - works just as well as a Cisco - but I faced installations problems with Windows 2000. Windows XP worked just fined though - so I upgraded my OS.
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This is a Cardbus adapter, January 6, 2003
By Pat Hegarty (Omaha, NE USA)
Like all the D-Link products I've purchased, this is a high quality card that is easy to install and works great. The product description is a little confusing. This is a 32-bit Cardbus adapter; therefore, it only works in a newer notebook computer. So if your 4 year old notebook supports Type-II PC cards, this card will not work.
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This is a Cardbus adapter, January 5, 2003
By Pat Hegarty (Omaha, NE USA)
This is not a Type II PC Card. It is a 32-bit Cardbus adapter. It works great it my new notebook, but I bought for my 5 year old notebook with the Type II slots.
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