| D-Link DWL-G122 Compact Wireless USB Adapter, 802.11g, 54Mbps |
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Model: DWL-G122
Brand: D-Link
Manufacturer: D-Link
Average Rating: 
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Total Reviews: 99
Platforms: Windows
Form factor: External
Hardware platform: PC
Data link protocol: IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
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Provides wireless connectivity for any USB-enabled computer
Compact size and easy installation
Up to 54 Mbps transfer rates
User-friendly Web-based interface for management and configuration
Can be used for peer-to-peer networking with other 802.11b/g wirelessly enabled computers for direct file sharing |
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| Description: |
| D-Link AirPlus G Wireless 802.11g USB Adapter - With this adapter you can give any USB-equipped desktop or laptop computer the ability to wirelessly access e-mail, the Internet, and other computers. It supports the Wi-Fi 802.11g standard for data transfer speeds of up to 54Mbps. Perfect for transferring large files. Range (indoors) - up to 328 feet Range (outdoors) - up to 1,312 feet Can be run in peer-to-peer (ad-hoc) or client (infrastructure) mode Backward compatible with 802.11b equipment Connects to a PC via USB 2.0 (backwards compatible to USB 1.1 - will result in lower transfer speeds) |
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| User Reviews (99 total): |
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Great with XP but, February 8, 2008
By B. Patel (Canada)
I have been using this adapter for almost 3 years now. Works flawlessly with windows XP. Vista, however is different story.
Caution: Only version D1 of this product may work with Vista. D-link only provides beta version of drivers for D1 meaning it may or may not work. I have version A2 for which D-link did not bother to update the drivers and hence 3 stars. Not wanting to spend another $50, I will be sticking with XP.
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RETURNED, February 8, 2008
By Clarence Nichols (USA)
I had to returned the item due to error on my part. Returned handled professionally.
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Just as Good as It Gets!, January 5, 2008
By Jazz Lover (Hamilton, NJ)
I've been using this adapter for more than a year with very few problems, I would say it works 99.9% of the time.
Trust me it works as well as any other top of the line adapter.
I have owned Linksys and other brands and I prefer the D-link one.
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D-Link make it pretty easy to get a wireless network up-and-running, December 14, 2007
By Film, Music & Book lover (New Zealand)
The G-122 works like a dream with Vista once you can find the driver at the D-Link site. Vista sorts out all the configuration for you.
Also works well with Windows 2000 but you have to configure it using a utility, which is not that intuitive to use - required a visit to D-link support site to figure out how to set up a secured network.
Didn't work on my Windows ME PC when the wireless network was secured but did work when it was unsecured.
Had to change my router to channel 11 to avoid interference from my 2.4GHz Panasonic cordless phone.
Altogether a pretty good product for D-Link.
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worked great (for one week), July 29, 2007
By Bob (Sacramento area, CA)
Inexpensive ($30) and easy to install on my Dell Vista desktop. Worked fine for one week, then kept having problems detecting the signal from my wireless access point. Coughed up $69 and bought a Linksys wireless-G USB adapter which works almost problem free (at 54 Mbps speed). Guess you get what you pay for....
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I think you can do better., July 27, 2007
By D. Christiansen (Kuwait)
I bought this antenna and the NETGEAR WG111 antenna to compare the two products. The D-LINK DWL-G122 regularly connects at only 36Mbps while the NETGEAR WG111 plugged into the same computer sitting in the same spot connects at the advertised 54Mbps. Perhaps this is just a fluke with my computer or the way the factory default step downs are set up but this is what I have observed.
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OK but gave out, July 22, 2007
By Sunray
Signal was okay + spotty at times, had to adjust the adpapter by pulling it out and plugging back in to USB port to reconnect the wireless signal. W/in 6 months, adpater has died. Purchased replacement adapter: Trendnet TEW423PI 54Mbps 802.11g Wireless PCI Adapter - and has worked great so far, stronger signal/connection although it has to be connected inside your PC.
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D-Link DWL-G122 does what it's supposed to do, June 21, 2007
By munisco (Garfield, NJ)
D-Link DWL-G122 does what it's supposed to do
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Didnt work!!!, June 18, 2007
By Victor Villanueva (Colorado)
I did not find this product to be easy to use at all. In fact I have not been able to use it with the internet yet. It took so long to connect with my DSL, and finally when it showed that it was connected it still did not show any display of webpages. Very unhappy with this product. Not as easy as it claims to be. However, this is just me I've read really good reviews and this is why I purchased this product. I tried calling the costumer service, but it's more complicated than any other costumer service out there. So many buttons to press in order to get to where you think you want to get. Not happy with this product, but that's just me.
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Great product for a travel... and locate signals..., June 16, 2007
By IngeChuVenezuela (Venezuela, Caracas)
I bought two of them. The first one two years ago, was a spensive item at that time but do all that i want. I put it in the window and receive several signals for wireless routers very well; the cord its a good design according to the product. I bougth a USB extension cable to try to rise more signals but only work with a short usb extension(like the pendrives bring). I try to use with a 5 feet extension USB cord and the device doesn't work.
In a travel i use the extension cord like a tv antenna some times i want internet in my room when is only available in the lobby. But some times the device do the job properly. When i was in the lobby the i use directly in the usb port and get all excellent signals.
My second device was bought after my boss want my first one. He gime a offert even that his laptop has an internal Intel Wifi G, he want to put outside his window to get free routers because the range of laptop wirelless was poor.
But the sad news was that one night i forget to put the device inside the room and start to rain; i dry the device properly and works again. I left in a pocket in another opportunity and i wahs my clothes. I dry again and clean and works fine. I left again outside my window in a direct sun place(i'm in a tropic zone), and after try to use again was not recognize anymore. Its sad i believe that only have 2 lives.
But i recommend by price and hardworker. If you need more connection capability and range maybe you need to chose a spensive device like linksys.
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Thanks, June 9, 2007
By Mohamed Abdelhafez
Thanks for the good and cheap product, although I received the item after more than 3 weeks!!
Thanks again
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Very happy with this purchase, May 13, 2007
By J. Garcia (Dallas, TX United States)
I was skeptical when I purchased this item several months ago. However, I have to say that not only was this adapter easy to set up, but it has worked very well thus far. I have a secured home network in my home and this item was a welcome addition to a third computer that had a bad modem. Now, all of my computers are able to access the internet and print off the same printer. I recommend this product.
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A gift for my son, May 12, 2007
By William Mark (York, PA United States)
I bought this for my son for his birthday and he is quite pleased with it.
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45 Feet away from Netgear router @ 75% signal strength!, April 10, 2007
By William R. Hill (Flat Rock, mi United States)
And thru one floor and two walls! It's a great device! The heavy base lets you set it out of the way and the installation is always a breeze no matter the PC operating system. Lol, I pick up my nieghbors network 150 feet away and across the street! So, not bad D-Link. :)
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Mac user - it really does work..., April 1, 2007
By S. Raneri (Lancaster, PA USA)
I purchased the D-Link AirPlus G Wireless USB adapter - model DWL-G122
I use an I-mac powerPC G4. OSX 10.4.9 - My computer is almost 4 years old.
I tried to install the software provided by D-Link, but there is nothing for the mac on the install disk. I called D-Link Tech Support and they told me the USB Adapter I purchased was not compatable with my computer. After researching the reviews on here, I was able to get the necessary drivers that DOES allow this product to work with my computer. This product works perfectly with my computer... no thanks to D-Link tech support!
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USB Wireless Adapter, March 28, 2007
By WEN (Westcoast)
It works as required to set up a PC into the Wi-Fi. Easy to set up.
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Good product, March 4, 2007
By Robert Hearne (Denver, CO USA)
Generally a good item although for use on our home network it seems to be a little in and out at times. But that could just be the PC, too.
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No Problems, March 2, 2007
By R.C. Collins (Albany, NY)
I installed the drivers for this [then a quick restart was needed under WinXP], plugged the device in, and was up and running. No connection problems experienced so far - functions as expected.
I have pretty much stuck to D-Link networking equipment for many years now. I was connecting this adapter to a D-Link wireless router. I have not tested it on any non-D-Link networks so I cannot comment on how well it interoperates. I would expect that it would be fine as 802.11g is a mature standard at this point but one can always be surprised.
I have not tested this device under Linux or OS X so I cannot comment on its functionality in that respect.
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Great Product, but does not work with MAC, February 21, 2007
By Sam (FL)
I've worked a lot with D-link products and I must say they're very good, but if your looking for USB WIFi Adapter that works on macs go for the DWL-122 not the G122, that small letter (G) tells you it wont work on MAC, I got distracted when making my order, so I didn't notice the model diference, and it's very easy to make that mistake. Other than that great product.
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No problems, February 13, 2007
By kujhawk94 (Plainville, KS)
Seems to work just fine - only two "complaints":
1) depending on the laptop, it seems to be easily jostled loose from its usb connection and therefore loose connection
2) range is acceptable for my purposes, but my father had problems getting to talk from the second story of his home to the router in the basement. An alternate linksys card worked just fine. Not sure if this is a universal problem.
I've used the adapter for some some impromptu lan gaming since it saves tracking one more wire across the room and had no problems with it.
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