| D-Link DWL-G550 High-Powered Wireless-G PCI Adapter |
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Model: DWL-G550
Brand: D-Link
Manufacturer: D-Link
Average Rating: 
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Total Reviews: 21
Form factor: Plug-in card
Hardware platform: PC
Data link protocol: IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
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| Features: |
Business Class Wireless Connectivity of up to 108Mbps for your Desktop
High Powered Output for Greater Signal Reception and Stronger Connection to Router or Access Point
Supports Both Personal and Enterprise versions of WPA and WPA2 Wireless Security
New Business Class WLAN Utility Including Multiple SSID Profile Log and Silent Installation Configuration Feature
Wi-Fi 802.11b and 802.11g, and Microsoft WHQL Certified |
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| Description: |
| Powered by D-Link 108G Technology, this High-Powered Desktop Adapter is capable of delivering a maximum wireless signal rate of up to 108Mbps when used with other D-Link Wireless 108G devices. The DWL-G550 is also backward compatible with virtually all 802.11b/g networks and devices. The high-powered output featured on the DWL-G550 offers extended wireless signal reception while adhering to industry standards. Higher output power allows this client device to receive and maintain strong signals from wireless routers and access points at further distances. |
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| User Reviews (21 total): |
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Picks up signals from the moon, July 17, 2008
By user (Tiburon, CA.)
Installs quickly and easily. This was on a system that was on the extreme far corner of the house from the base/router. Before, I could not see the base from this machine. Afterwards with this card and the external antenna on the floor behind the PC I pick up the wireless LAN effortlessly. If I raise the antenna high above the PC I get my LAN, my neighbor's LAN, my neighbor's neighbor's LAN... and these are widely spaced houses on a rugged hillside. Works for me.
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D-Link G550 expected more, June 23, 2008
By user
It was to my surprise that I only got a poor signal from the D-Link G550 Wireless Adapter specially after all the reviews I read about it. My laptop pc that was right next to the antenna received a "very good" signal. So the problem had to be with the D-Link. and changing the position or direction of the antenna had absolutely no effect on the signal range.
Other than that the adapter and cd installation was smooth even with vista.
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a BEAST, May 22, 2008
By user (California)
I replaced a Linksys Wireless-N PCI Adapter WMP300N with this unit - upon scanning there were over two dozen more visible wireless networks with the D-Link than with the former unit - I connected to open networks that the Linksys couldn't even detect. The configuration utility is simple to use and responds quickly to changes. The antenna is a bit light and it fell off my desk while I was screwing it into the case. I highly recommend.
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Excellent product, March 30, 2008
By user (Long Island, NY)
This device works flawlessly with my D-Link DGL-4300 wireless gaming router. I use it mainly for my living room PC which doesn't do a whole lot, but these two devices get the job done! I don't have much technical info for you, but if you are looking for a good and reliable setup, this device along with the DGL-4300 are the best solution IMO. I have tons of issues with Linksys, especially their client software which is just hideous, which is why I researched and switched to this combination. You can't go wrong with these two!
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Doesn't Work with older Operating Systems, February 27, 2008
By user (Newport RI)
I tried to use this with an Older computer that I have, which is running Windows ME. I know Windows ME sucks, but it also gives you a hard time when you try to upgrade. This is a second computer in my basement so it isn't worth the trouble. Anyway, check out which operating systems it will work with before you buy this product. I had to return it.
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Installed & Connected, January 24, 2008
By user (Lake Orion, MI)
Bought this for an older XP desktop upstairs. Little confusion from Quick Start Guide and Installation Manual. Quick Start says to install PCI card before drivers, Install Manual says the opposite, but I figured it all out. Then trying to find my network was a little exploration, but you have to use the D-Link Client, not Windows. All in all, it works, signal's strong and no wires to snake downstairs. Just wonder what'll happen if I replace desktop with a Vista machine.
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Great card, January 22, 2008
By user (columbus ohio)
I live in a big old farm house that has two foot thick plaster walls that i can't even get a cell phone signal through. I tried the Netgear WG311 v3 and would continually drop connection. Even when connected i would only have two bars lit up at most. With this new card, i have full signal anywhere i go. This card is truly great.
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Everything it claims to be, January 21, 2008
By user
They aren't kidding when they say 'High-Powered.'
Replacing my cheapo adapter with this D-Link has increased
average signal strength from about 12%-30% to over 88%,
and two to three APs found to as many as 16.
D-Link also provides an antenna wire of about 5 feet;
most others I've seen are only around 18 inches long.
In addition, it works under Windows Vista, which my previous
adapter did not; both do fine under XP however.
This may be worth considering for anyone using XP and
Vista on the same machine.
Sure, it costs more than a $15 no-name device, but those
cheapos can't come near the actual performance this one
provides.
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Great Wireless Card, January 2, 2008
By user (Hockessin, DE)
This card installed easily in a new Vista Media PC I built. Performance is as promised, with strong signal to router about 50 ft away through wall and floor.
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nice range, November 2, 2007
By user
Adapter has pretty good range. It installed without any problems on windows XP. Downloaded new drivers. It picked up several more wireless networks than before with laptop wireless card. Sometimes adapter will connect at 11mbps when it could connect at higher speed. After a few seconds it will connect at 54mbps.
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Everything I'd Hoped, September 11, 2007
By user (Southern CA, USA)
I purchased this NIC a few days ago to replace my dying, Microsoft, USB network adapter, and it's fantastic. If I have my two Dell laptops in the same room with the PC that is equiped with this card and, one at a time, do an internet speed test at dslreports.com, the PC equiped with this card consistently performs at about 150Kb/s faster than both laptops (my laptops rate at about 1500Kb/s whereas the PC with this card rates at about 1650Kb/s). My only very minor gripe is I wish the cord connecting the antenna to the card was a bit longer, but I'd imagine that could degrade the signal a little, so perhaps it's best the way it is. It may be a little more pricy than other NIC options out there but, in my opinion, it's well worth it.
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Solved the problem, August 23, 2007
By user (Brentwood, CA United States)
Having trouble getting a reliable connection in different parts of the house using the supposed best consumer grade Wireless adapters, I found this adapter and installed it in two different systems located at disperate ends of the house. So far, after 2 months, I have not had any complaints about the reliability of the connection. The setup was seemless. The only problem, which really isnt one, is that I neglected to delete the software for the old adapter and ran into some errors. Once I Uninstalled that software all worked perfectly. I think it was worth the extra cost for the extra strength signal.
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The BEST wireless NIC available., July 17, 2007
By user (Utah)
This card has 3 to 10 times the power of most other cards at 100mw (most are 10-30mw). It works where every other card I have tried has failed including wireless N and MIMO cards. To connect at 108G, you need a router rated at that speed. Save your self the trouble and frustration and get this card.
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Very Impressive, July 14, 2007
By user (Kitsap County)
Over the years I've installed a lot of wireless devices on my home network and those of friends and family members. I can fully endorse this product. Installation on an older computer, with WinXP was probably one of the easiest installs I've ever done, but more importantly, the signal strength of this wireless adapter was awesome. We had previously checked the range of the D-Link router with a laptop and the signal was barely recognized. (The router is on the 3rd story, opposite side of the building.) Once the DWL-G550 was installed it registered a full signal and was communicating with the router at 48-54 MBps which was impressive.
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D-Link DWL G550 High, July 13, 2007
By user
This works in my low profile case quite nicely. I say it only rises about 2" Far superior to USB single chip devices. Receives 4 signals where I was only receiving 1 partial before. Great option for using an external antenna.
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I get 11 different wireless networks in the city., June 8, 2007
By user (Philadelphia, PA The cradle of liberty)
The DWL-G550 is a great card. This card works with Microsoft Windows XP-64 Bit version. Real XP-64 Bit drivers are available. It is one of the few listed on the "Windows XP Hardware Compatibility List" with 64-Bit checked. Install all drivers from CD first then install card. I live in the city and get about 11 wireless networks on a good day and can surf the web at speeds up to 5.1 Megabits per second (downloads about 1 meg every four seconds). The search for a great Windows XP-64 bit compatible X64 wireless card is over. Get the DWL-G550.
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No dropped connections, May 25, 2007
By user
You pay more, but you also get a better connection. I threw away my cheap Linksys USB wireless adapter, which always would drop the connection, and bought this gem. No more drop connections.
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Tech support problems, March 27, 2007
By user (Montana)
The Vista driver on the web site is the same as the driver on the CD, which is not yet Microsoft approved.
The D-Link utility that is loaded does not work (can not see the card).
Between the poor english, the overloaded IP phone connection that drops large chunks of the conversation, and the lack of knowledge, tech support turned a 5 minute question into a 4 hour trial.
Once running, the card works very well, even better than the Hawking 8db antenna.
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Great, March 24, 2007
By user (Virginia Beach)
Was easy to install and get working fast. Took maybe 10 minutes to get up and running. Works great and has allowed me to move my computer to the other side of the house without a reduction on signal. Awesome....
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Excellent card., February 26, 2006
By user (1st Marine Division, Camp Pendleton, California)
I had to find a card, that would provide a strong enough signal, to solidify my connection, at a location on the fringe of a service area, and just outside of the range of standard cards. The DWL-G550 came with an external antenna and ~10' of cable. The connector on the back of the card is a standard SMA connector that allows you to use the Hawking high gain antenna for extended range. I have used the 15dBi, 14dBi, and the 9dBi antennae with this card and have had great success with them. I discovered that the antenna that D-Link supplied with this card works well with a clear line of sight for extended distances and does well in areas where there is an obstructed line of sight. I have since purchased 5 more of these cards and will use the D-Link DWL-G550 whenever I have to go wireless with a desktop. The drivers and software are excellent, providing a clear, easy-to-use interface. It even works with NetStumbler, which makes monitoring WiFi conditions a breeze.
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