D-Link DWA-556 PCI Express Xtreme Desktop Adapter

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Read a lot of reviews about not using the software, or the software causing problems. I forget why I installed mine but I have no problems whatever. If anything the most annoying part is having two wifi icons in the bottom right.Used about 40ft from router through livingroom with just couches and chairs between.Would highly recommend

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This adapter was an upgrade from an old wireless G card. The difference is MASSIVE. Signals that I was getting normally at 0-20% strength are now coming in at 100%. I've yet to see my connections drop  at any time as is the stereotype of wireless. The N generation seems to a great improvement. :)

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I have been interested in purchasing this adapter ever since it came out because of excellent reviews; however, the price was too high. A price drop  over last year has made this a very sensible purchase. I am very pleased with the performance and the strength of the signal. I also noticed that it seems to connect to the internet faster when my computer logs on to Windows. I am currently using this adapter with the Netgear WNR3500L router and have had no compatibility issues.

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Some problem with the newest driver online (v1.4).if you happened to update  the driver rather than use the one in the driver CD (v1.3), you might be really screwed.After update d my driver i cant even boot into my windows.It become BSOD before you can log in (right after the boot screen).I have to remove the card before i can boot into windows to search online for solution. Then I have to reinstall the driver under safemode.It does not just happened to me; I'd read other similar problem online before i got the solution.System : Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit.

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I'm a bit upset that the title of the product doesn't mention that this is a Draft N card. I recently bought an 802.11N router and when I went to my PC to connect I couldn't find the router! D-Link's draft N does not work with my Linksys E3000 router in N mode so I'm still stuck in Wi-Fi G land. Otherwise it works fine when connected to 802.11G networks.

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Plugged it into a PCI, booted up Windows 7, driver was automatically loaded by windows, never had to configure anything or install anything. Couldn't ask for anything better.

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-The best thing about internal cards is if they work out of box without extra installation. It gives you that warm fuzzy feeling inside and also saves you a tonne of time transferring drivers from another computer.

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No problems so far. I got this wireless adapter to replace an asus one that wasn't working too well.

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all in all, it does what it should. works through multiple walls fine.

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got no problem with driveron window 7 64bit

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I get a good signal with this even through 3 levels and multiple walls. Quick and easy setup.

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This is a very nice card for the price. I spent about an hour looking for an internal wireless card because I hate dongles hanging out and I settled on this one. It runs great, even through 2 walls to my d-link router. I plan on using it in all future builds.

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Exceptional network performance with this card. Been on wireless G for many years and now devices are slowly supporting N. Performance is beastly -- Highly recommended.

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Best for gaming, easy to install (like plug and play, works great with the DIR-655, all utility you need comes with the package. You must have this if you want a great home network.ByeBye wires! Welcome Wireless network!

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bought it for my brand new Dell Studio XPS cause the company was selling a similar card for over 140$. Works very well, keep a very stable signal for high definition movie streaming and gaming. The only weakness I have with this card is my D-Link DIR-628 54g router. This card worth the 110$ I paid for it. Highly recommended network card. 5*

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This card provide excellent speed for stable online gaming, and the reception is better than other card. Little pricy, got it on promotion.Try to get 665 router with this, should work better

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This is a nice card. Only flaw is the price tag.I see so many more connections than I do on my laptop or netbook. It is great for anyone wanting wireless on their desktop. Though range is not important really... since my router is beside but still nice to know I could. This review was modfied by poster @ 12-15-09 10:04 PM

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I got this a year ago, it works. There were a few driver issues when I first bought it, but they were completely resolved over 8 months ago.

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I bought this for a customer and it worked perfectly. i tought that the reception was better for theprice but it seem the wireless got it's limits

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bought two of these for customers. they work good, but the software is too basic and has zero options besides choosing a wireless access point and putting in the passwords.

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I have dwa552 and dwa556. It seems that dwa556 is faster. Also, it is located higher than the pci slot so I think it will have better reception too.