| 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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Installation could not be any easier!, July 21, 2005
By dinosaw
Installed 2 of this model in 2 separate homes -- one with DSL, the other with Cable broadband, both use Linksys WRT54G router with 128bit WEP enabled. Install the driver from CD, reboot, plug in the USB adapter and WinXP will automatically detect and prompt you to search for drivers. Once the installed drivers are located and loaded, you'll be prompted for the router's WEP passcode (pretty much the same if you use WPA). With the correct passcode, WinXP will take over and make the connection.
The enclosed documentation (in the appendix) mentions not to let Windows do the set up. Do this only if you want to use the installed D-Link AirPlus Utility to set it up yourself, otherwise I think letting Windows do the work may perhaps be easier for most non-technical people. (BTW, I have WinXP Pro SP2 on both PCs installed with this wireless USB adapter.)
The product includes a USB extension cable with a cradle for the adapter (nice added feature) that allows you to move it around to locate a spot with the best possible reception.
Of course signal strength will always depend on the distance/walls from the router. Comparing with Netgear's WG311 PCI wireless adapter, the D-Link G122 actually got better signal strength in my case. To test, I installed the D-Link and Netgear adapters on 2 separate PCs sitting side-by-side, same distance from the router. Some people prefer the speed of the PCI bus, but the ease of USB installation is definitely recommended for the average user. Besides, the USB adapter is portable and can be easily moved from one PC to another.
An update:
While moving the wireless USB adapter around, I unintentionally plugged the cable into a different USB port than the one I had intially installed on. My system kept crashing until I plugged it back into the same USB port. It could be a fluke on my system, but in case you experience the same thing, it's something you could try first before you uninstall and reinstall the drivers.
Also of note: Check your hardware version number - it could be A1, A2, or B1. the drivers posted on D-Link's website for HW ver. A2 is older than those that came with the installation CD. Until D-Link updates their web posting, don't lose the CD that came with the adapter.
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Simply doesn't work, July 14, 2005
By Andre (Mountain View, CA)
Bought this one few days ago. Just tried to install it.
The supplied CD appeared to be not readable at all (tried on 2 different PCs ..).
Got the driver from D-Link site, installed it following their instructions (quite lame ones, really ...).
My Windows XP just cannot install it...
Have to return it.
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Very pleased, June 30, 2005
By Slartibartfast (Magrathea)
I bought this adapter to plug into an older computer that I was putting in my son's room. The setup could not have been easier. He was surfing the Web in about 5 minutes. His computer only has USB 1.1 ports, but this adapter (which is USB 2.0) works just fine and I am getting speeds ranging from 36-54 Mbps depending on signal strength (which is ranging from good to very good and sometimes excellent). The router I have is a Linksys and there are no problems with mixing these two brands of gear. Highly recommended.
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Nice little interface, June 20, 2005
By Michael Borella (Naperville, IL USA)
I was up and running in no time on a WinXP box using this interface. D-Link has done a fine job.
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Works great, June 20, 2005
By jleigh7 (chicago)
I finally gave up on trying to get my Linksys PCI card to work with my ShuttlePC. There is some bizzare conflict somewhere...
As the other reviewers had indicated, this unit works great. Install the driver and then plug in the gadget. The Dlink icon in the system tray gives you status info on the gadget. Clicking on the icon takes you directly to the standard WinXP networking interface, not a proprietary interface that seems to often conflict with what XP is telling you (ie with Linksys products).
The unit also comes with a USB extension adapter/cable in case it is inconvenient to plug the unit directly into your computer's USB port. It is also useful as a means to extend the range of the unit by keeping it away from the metal chassis of your computer.
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Another 5 Star Review for a 5 Star Product, May 26, 2005
By Chris Clad (Atlanta, Georgia)
I really like this little adapter as it allows me to go wireless on my older laptop with no hassle configurations and fits in my pocket or small pocket of my laptop case when I'm not using it. The setup with this device was very very easy, it gets good signal, and is alwasy ready to work. I never had any trouble getting this to power on, or boot up correctly, or anything like that. It's just like a PCMCIA/Carbus card (I have one in my other laptop)in the effect that it just works when you plug it in and it's easy to use. I recommend it for those that don't like messing around with settings or afraid of breaking the other types of adapters.
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Smaller than you think ..., May 9, 2005
By Major LAN (Wyoming)
I kept picturing this device to be bigger than it actually is in my hand. It's not super small, but it is definitely not big either. I'm stoked that they are able to fit this much technology into a little stick like this. And suprisingly enough the wireless range isn't bad either. I have this in my laptop and a D-Link DI-524 wireless router and I get great speeds and good coverage in my 2 bedroom town home.
The price is good, the software works fine, and there is no hassle with plugging it in or disconnecting whenever you want.
Overall a great product for a reasonable price.
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Nice and compact, May 3, 2005
By J. Lepe (Monterey, CA)
Easy set up and great connection. Do keep in mind that your speed is greatly diminished (about 40% slower) if you don't have USB 2.0. Otherwise, it's a great, stable device. Also, D-Link has a website with excellent support documentation. And if that's not enough, they also offer free tech support over the phone.
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Wireless USB Adapter that Actually Works!, March 26, 2005
By Rickii
I've had an other brand USB adapter but it didn't get good signal at all. I could barely connect to hot spots and my home network even if I was within feet of the access point. Obviously I was dissapointed with that.
But then I found this D-Link USB Adapter. The first thing I tested was it's wireless range. Fortunately it works great! I just plugged it in and I can wonder anywhere in my home. My other adapter, with same access point I have now, would only let me connect if I was in the same room as the AP, and even then it would disconnect randomly. This USB adapter is completely different and I am happy with my purchase.
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Nice Compact Wireless Adapter, March 24, 2005
By Geezer (the streets)
This works great in my laptop.
I installed the drivers, rebooted, and plugged this bad boy in and BAM! I was able to get onto my wireless network from anywhere in my home right after entering in my security key into the configuration software. Setup was a breeze.
Now when I want my old IBM laptop to go wireless I just whip this puppy out and plug it into my USB port. My laptop already knows about it so it just pops right up and asks which wireless network I want to connect to.
This thing must have good range because not only do I get enough signal all throughout my home I can also see my neighbors wireless network. It's nice to know that I can go further than my house. I haven't actually been outside to test the limits of the range, but why would I, it's cold out there. ;)
This wireless adapter seems to work great everytime I use it. very reliable, not very expensive, and not hard to use. Pick one up if you are looking for a USB wireless adapter. Make sure you have USB 2.0 so you can get the best speeds.
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bad reception, strange software, March 22, 2005
By genesis (Levittown, NY USA)
got it today, tested it, very poor reception.
strange software version.
hardware has a rev A2 #2. not sure if this is why the software version is different but dlink support says version 3.0 software doesn't even exist as they are still at version 1.x
returning this
maybe just a bad unit. :-(
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Good little device, March 22, 2005
By psych god (NJ, USA)
I picked this up for $20 after rebates at Circuit City. Worked very well under WinXP paired with my WRT54G router. Good range, steady signal.
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