| D-Link DWL-G650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter, 802.11g, 108Mbps |
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Model: DWL-G650
Brand: D-Link
Manufacturer: D-Link
Average Rating: 
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Total Reviews: 143
Form factor: Plug-in module
Hardware platform: PC
Data link protocol: IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11, IEEE 802.11g
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Up to 108 Mbps with AirPlus Xtreme G products
Backwards compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g
Great for video streaming
Enhanced security from 802.1x and WPA for better encrypted key management and authentication
3-year warranty |
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| Description: |
| The D-Link AirPlus DWL-G650 Cardbus Adapter is a wireless cardbus featuring the very latest in advanced wireless silicon chip technology including enhanced security to shield and protect your wireless communication from intruders. The DWL-G650 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 real-time MPEG 4 video streaming.The DWL-G650 features 802.1x for wireless user authentication, as well as WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) providing you a much higher level of security for your data and communications than has previously been available in a wireless networking solution.The D-Link AirPlus DWL-G650 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-G650 is a powerful 32-bit cardbus adapter that installs quickly and easily into laptop PCs and when used with other D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G products automatically connects to the network. Like all D-Link wireless adapters, the DWL-G650 can be used in ad-hoc mode to connect directly with other cards 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 (143 total): |
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, October 9, 2003
By IT GURU (MidWest)
Just like the title says. I am using Windows XP and I still needed the drivers to install the device, no problem. I don't recomend the software that comes witht the card, it just plain SUCKS! I also have the DI-624 wireless router by DLINK.
I don't recommend using WEP or anyother encryption. Instead, set filters to only allow known MAC address to access the network, others wise don't expect to exceed 15-25 feet indoors. Plays well with other wireless networks, both 802.11b/g Beware with the different Hardware Versions. I have the lastest which is B2. (makes me question why they make revisions?) I since made some changes thaT allows it to work beyond the 15-20ft. Here it goes:
TX rate: Auto (must be set on router and card)
Channel: 1 or 11 DO NOT USE Channels:3,6,9 if you have a 2.4 phone (channel must be same on router and card)
WEP: DISABLED, (Both on Router and Card) (affects range)
MAC FILTERING: Allow Known MAC to access the network (option on router) Settings on Card: > Device Manager > Network Adapters > Dlink DWL-650 > properties > Advanced Tab Driver Version 2.36 (from Dlink Website) Preamble: Long (must be same on router)
Antenna Switch: 1 (only if you have 1 antenna, otherwise choose 2)
Antenna Tx: Both
Map registers: 256 (default)
Network Address: not present (default)
Power Save Mode: MAX (This is my personal pereference)
Radio ON/OFF: ON
Transmit Power: 100% With these settings I gained an extra 30-45 feet. Also I am using DLINK DI-642 wireless router. READ MY REVIEW ON DLINK
DI-624 I was real close to returning this item but after the "tweeking" I am reconsidering. Hope this helps.
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I'm Having a Blast, October 3, 2003
By a big seller
I am having so much fun with this wireless networking card in my laptop. Everywhere I go I check to see if there is any wireless access points around that I can find and maybe connect to. I enjoy seeing how many wireless devices are in a certain area. Even driving down my street I can see 3-5 APs broadcasting at one time.Speeds are great, the range is great and I am totally digging this wireless freedom.
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With This card I can be free, October 2, 2003
By Dr. Jones (Portland, OR)
This card is easy to install, comes with good software, and has good range abilities. When coupled with the right AP (like DI-624) I get awesome distance with my laptop in my home. The card was also very easy to install and is an important piece to my laptop setup.
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Excellent Range with DI-624, September 27, 2003
By a really cool guy
I get a very good radius of coverage when I use this adapter in my laptop and the DI-624 as the AP. I recommend this combo if you want ease of use, simple setup, and good range.
The software that gets installed with this adapter is pretty good to. Nice and detailed info on the site survey.
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Another Great Value from D-link, September 24, 2003
By Frances
This card has set my entire family's laptops free from wires. We now can surf independently in our own rooms, or all together where ever we want. We play games online together and there is no stutters because of network speed, we stream MP3s from our desktop to our laptops with the wireless and I don't see a difference from being wired in. The setup was very easy since these are basically "hot swapable" and the price is right.
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I was new to Wireless ..., September 19, 2003
By Tom
But now I can be anywhere in the house with my laptop and still have a network connection to the Internet. Thanks to D-Link's simple documentaion and setup wizards I was able to setup my first wireless network in almost no time at all.This card was very simple to install. It is super easy to use after install since all you need to do is plug it in and it starts looking for a connection. The software that somes with it is quite useful as well. With this D-Link wireless card and my DI-624 I get great reception and don't see any problems now nor do I predict any in the future.
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Solid Card, with Excellent Signal Range, September 16, 2003
By Jake
With this card in my laptop I can be anywhere in my home and have a connection with my network/the Internet. There are even some spots in my front and back yard that get signal. I am not sure if this is because of thie card, my router/ access point/ or the location I am in, but all this D-Link 11g stuff is working perfect for me.With the 128-bit WEP and MAC filtering on the router I feel safe in knowing people aren't going to get into my network. I'd recommend this card if you want 11g on your laptop and have an available CardBus Slot.
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A real winner, September 16, 2003
By Beckey
I am glad this was my first choice for a wireless adapter. I was told to go out and buy a wireless adapter and with help from the local store's employee he recommended me this card. He said D-Link was a good reputable company. I believed him and bought this card and brought it home. Besides if he wasn't right I could always return it right back to him. :) Either way I was able to get this working by following the intstructions and was connected to my work's wireless network in minutes. I thank the helpful employee who helped me and I thank D-Link. Thank you both.
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Perfect Laptop Adapter coupled with the DI-624, August 6, 2003
By Henry W. Yolk
When I bought this Card I figured it would work just fine and it does. No suprises here. You get what you pay for and it does what it says on the box. I get good range throughout my home, and the install was easy and painless.The configuration utility for this and the DWL-G520 looks cool and is very informative. It gives you signal strength, a list of APs in the area, and if they are WEP protected or not. Very useful for finding hotspots. I just wish it had an external antenna for reaching long distances.
Recommended
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Outstanding Little CardBus Adapter, July 31, 2003
By Josh M. (Denver, CO)
You mean I can access 802.11b AND 802.11g networks, plus get a max of 54Mbps bandwidth? Where do I sign up? I signed up with the D-Link team with my wireless and there has been no looking back since then. With this card and the other D-Link stuff I got I get fast speeds, cool looks, reliable connections, and top security features. This card and the whole XtremeG line has performed oustanding for me. Setup was a sinch, adapting to other networks is easy as pie, and I like it all.
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This is Excellent, July 30, 2003
By lower
When I first saw my friend with one of these in his laptop I had to have it. The fast 802.11g speeds, the sleek look, the easy to use software, the range he got with this card, everything was coming up milhouse.Then I bought it and found it is all that and then some. The installation was real easy, the use of this product is quite simple as far as configuring it to work with other hotspots. Anyhow I wanted it, I got it, and now I love it!
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This works great with the 614+, July 26, 2003
By reg
I am kinda responding to what a previous reviewer said about this not working well with the 614+. Mine works fine with my friends 614+. I have a 624 at home because I want the real 802.11g speeds, but when I am over at my friends I can connect at 11Mbps speeds. Yes this wont get faster speeds than the dwl-650+ when connected to the 614+, but the 650+ wont get faster speeds when connected to a 624. It's just the way things work, it's not D-Link's product's fault.Anyway, this card performs great in a 802.11b network or 802.11g network. It also does have a great software package that comes with it. The utility that comes with it seems well thought out and easy to use. I like this card all the way around.
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using with DI-614+, July 16, 2003
By unknown
Did not work till I update router firmware to the latest one;
Using DWL-650+ I am able to get 22Mbit but with this one(DWL-G650) getting only 11Mbit; Have tried on IBM Thinkpad 600X with Win2000 and Sony VAIO Win XP pro and somewhat not always can get connected; will use for few more days to see stable performance otherwise will return; DWL-650+ looks better choice(for me).
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Works as Stated, Plus Some Perks, July 3, 2003
By full moon
Very useful utility, strong range, simple setup, and some what inexpensive. I like it as much as you can like a wireless adapter. Thanks D-Link!
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Good range and was very simple to install, June 28, 2003
By newyorker
I can get a wireless signal from anywhere in my home and the speeds are perfect. I cant give the technical info, but I know I don't notice a difference when web browsing from when I am plugged into the router with the Ethernet cable.Installing this card was very easy and only took about 5 minutes. One reboot and I was up and running. I use Windows 2000 Professional and a Toshiba laptop. I'd also like to point out that the D-Link utility that comes with this card is very helpful and works quite well. With this utility I can scan the area for wireless access points and then connect to the one I want. It displays useful information like the name of the access point, signal strength, and more. I recommend this card and if D-Link's other cards come with this type of utility I recommend at least checking them out.
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Disabled my regular network connection, May 10, 2003
By Scott Snibbe (San Francisco, CA USA)
I just puchased this item. After installation, my regular ethernet connection stopped working. It took many hours and a system restore to get it back into place. While using the wireless, my computer would sometimes lose the connection and could not be reconnected without rebooting. I am using Windows 2000, so perhaps XP users have a better time, but I can't recommend this product. I'm returning it and purchasing another brand.
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Works as stated, plus it has good speeds and range!, May 7, 2003
By 5000
I have quite a range with this and the DI-624 from D-Link. Everything was rather simple to setup and configure. I can do a site survey and see that my neighbors have an access point up and running as well. I enable WEP so they can't get on my network, but it "looks" like someone can get ont their network pretty easily.This along with the DI-624 work great together. Plus with this G650 card I can go to other wireless hotspots because they are mostly all 802.11b and the G products can connect to those just fine. I am completely satisfied.
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