| D-Link DWL-G120 Wireless USB Adapter, 802.11g, 54Mbps |
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Model: DWL-G120
Brand: D-Link
Manufacturer: D-Link Systems, Inc.
Average Rating: 
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Total Reviews: 53
Operating system: Microsoft Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP
Form factor: External
Hardware platform: PC
Data link protocol: IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
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| Features: |
Provides Wireless Access for your USB-enabled desktop or laptop PC
Includes a configuration utility that discovers available wireless networks and creates and saves connectivity profiles
Backwards Compatible with 802.11b networks
Increased Security with WPA and 802.1x
Quick and Easy Set-up and Installation |
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| Description: |
| D-Link, the industry pioneer in wireless networking, introduces another performance breakthrough in wireless connectivity - the D-Link 802.11g AirPlus Xtreme G series of high-speed devices capable of transfer rates up to 54Mbps.The D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWL-G120 USB Adapter is an 802.11g wireless USB2.0 adapter featuring the very latest in advanced wireless silicon chip technology to deliver incredibly fast data transfer in the 2.4GHz frequency. The DWL-G120 also works with 802.11b standard wireless devices and when used with other D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G products delivers throughput speeds capable of handling heavy data payloads including MPEG video streaming.The D-Link 802.11g AirPlus Xtreme G DWL-G120 also includes a configuration utility to discover available wireless networks and create and save detailed connectivity profiles for those networks most often accessed.The DWL-G120 is a powerful USB2.0 adapter that installs quickly and easily into any desktop or laptop PCs with an available USB port. When used with other D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G products DWL-G120 automatically connects to the network. Like all D-Link wireless adapters, the DWL-G120 can be used in ad-hoc mode to connect directly with other 802.11g or 802.11b wireless enable computers for peer-to-peer file sharing or in infrastructure mode to connect with a wireless access point or router for access to the Internet in your office or home network. |
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| User Reviews (53 total): |
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Great Signal, August 23, 2004
By Crazijewel (New Jersey)
I have the D-Link 120 wireless adapter and I have absolutely no problems with it. I love it!!! I have a dell pc, I am two floors away from the router, and I get 100% strength. This is a must buy!!! For all those who are not getting perfect strength try going into your Wireless network settings--right click on your connection and hit properties. Go to your wireless network tab and UNCHECK "use windows to configure my wireless network settings" This will keep you online at all times.
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compare before you buy, August 19, 2004
By awong_88 (Plano, TX)
This device just don't work with DELL PC. I installed the driver for more than once, for some reasons I could not get any signal and when I call the technical support, he didn't seems like he wants to resolve this issue for me, instead he asked me to return this product to Best Buy and get another model. At this time, I don't know I would get another D-Link product or switch to other brand. I will do more research before I buy again.
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It's worth $35, August 1, 2004
By Techie (New York)
I got mine from CompUSA for $60 (...)
PROS:
- They give you a nice long 6 foot USB cable, so you can put it wherever you want.
- Supports WPA and WPA-PSK.
- Small form factor.
- Easy set-up.
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CONS:
- Signal is very flaky. Expect it to fade in and out as you use it. Where you place it is very important -- don't even think about putting it on top of your computer (if you have a desktop) because it will suck. It didn't seem to like being on a desk shelf either. For some reason, it works better on top of the monitor.
- D-Link's configuration software is horrible. If you're using Windows XP, you're better off using the Windows Zero Configuration service. If you're not using XP, good luck.
CONCLUSION:
Most wireless cards on the market don't support WPA yet, though a lot of the newer routers are starting to. If you're using it for a desktop (as I am), the increased security of WPA outweighs the inconvenience of having to place it in that "perfect" spot to get good reception. If you plan to use your wireless adapter with a laptop, get a different one.
This adapter is not worth $55.
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Hey it Works!, July 29, 2004
By Clint Gee (USA)
All I had to do was follow the instuctions and it works great!
I use this USB adapter instead of my built in wireless for my laptop because I get waaaaay better range and signal quality. Plus my internal wireless card/antenna is only for 802.11b. I wanted 802.11g speeds so I bought this USB adapter and it works wonders.
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Works pretty well for its intended use, June 3, 2004
By unknown
Background of my set-up: I have an HP computer with a cable modem internet connection with Comcast. I purchased a Dell computer for an office downstairs. I bought the DI-624 router and purchased the DWL-120 to connect the HP computer to the internet connection as the Dell is connected to the DI-624 router by an ethernet cable.
My conclusion: The router works great. I would highly recommend it. The DWL-120? My wife uses the HP for just occasional surfing and light internet use. It works great for that. If you are a heavy-duty internet user you will experience occasional delays as the signal constantly fades from good to poor. I believe another review stated the same. It may not bother you. All in all it's a great device with super easy set-up. I just can't say to the frequent, impatient internet user that you'll be totally happy with it. I have not tried any other wireless products so I cannot compare my impression with others.
Bottomline: This product was super easy to set-up and it's getting the job done and best of all, my wife doesn't complain.
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Form Over Function, March 2, 2004
By beowulf95125 (San Jose, CA United States)
Initially I purchased the D-Link DWL-G120 because it has an exceptionally nice design. Sleek, compact, slick. Afterall, I thought, all these 802.11 wireless adapters are pretty much the same internally, right? Wrong.I spent over three hours trying to get the DWL-G120 to work on my Dell 4600C system with Windows XP Professional. Despite the fact that the adapter was reporting a wireless signal in the 30-40% strength range, and the 95-100% quality range, I still couldn't get a stable internet connection with it. Pinging Yahoo.com always resulted in 50-100% packet loss. My other equipment with built-in 802.11g works just fine on my network, so I knew something was wrong with the D-Link product. To test my theory, I purchased the NetGear WG121 for roughly the same price as the D-Link box, and my Dell was on the web in less than 30 minutes. I rest my case. Caveat emptor.
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Hiccup from the G120 but so far so good., January 31, 2004
By microbubble (Belmont, CA USA)
I bought the G120 and a DI-620 rev C router to connect a new machine running XP. I had to reinstall the driver more than once after XP could not find the G120 USB hardware. I downloaded and installed a newer driver version (1.12) from the D-link site to correct "connectivity problems" acknowledged by D-link. I am not sure if everything is fixed yet, but it works. The reported signal surges to excellent then can drop to poor. The ExtremeG protocol uses multichannels, with a forced use of channel 6, to get the high bandwidth. I suspect cross talk from somewhere in the neighborhood is impacting reported performance, independent of hardware. The main bandwidth limit is the cable connection anyway. The router sofware control is powerful. The security features alone redeem any hiccups with the G120.
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Awesome Performance from such a Tiny Device, November 20, 2003
By Amy P. (Oregon)
I have this installed on my Windows 2K Professional loaded laptop. Installation was super quick and easy, and using it now only requires that you plug it in. Once plugged in it starts up the software and connects to your AP in seconds. Security is tight with the 128-bit WEP, and MAC filtering on my DI-624, plus the speeds and range are both great. I can be anywhere in my 1500 sq. ft. home with this wireless adapter on my laptop. Thanks D-Link
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This Works Great on my Shuttle XPC, October 30, 2003
By Vince Y.
I am running Windows XP on my new Shuttle XPC and this USB adapter plugs right in the back of it and sits on the top of my desk and receives strong reception from my wireless access point two rooms down the hall.The installation was simple, is easily plug and play now, plus it looks good and small on my desk. The software is nice and easy to use and it doesn't intrude on my desktop, or make annoying flashing/blinking icons. Speeds are fast, web surfing is the same speed as being wired, and playing games online is not effected by being wireless, even with 128-bit WEP enabled.
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