Xtreme N Wireless Cardbus,adapter, Draft 802.11N
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Manufacturer: D-Link
Model: DWA-652
Binding: Electronics
Publisher: D-Link
Label: D-Link
Network Interface: CardBus
Special Features: nv:Device Type^Wireless Adapter|Interface^PCMCIA|Wireless Network Standards^IEEE 802.11g|Wireless Network Standards^IEEE 802.11b|Wireless Network Standards^IEEE 802.11n|Wireless Data Transfer Rates^300 Mbps|Wireless Network Configuration^Ad-Hoc (Peer-to-Peer)|Wireless Network Configuration^Infrastructure|Wireless Frequency Range^2.4 - 2.4835 GHz|Security Protocols^WPA|Security Protocols^128-bit WEP|Security Protocols^64-bit WEP|Security Protocols^WPA2
Features for Xtreme N Wireless Cardbus,adapter, Draft 802.11N:
- Delivers up to 14x faster speeds and 6x farther range than 802.11g.
- Xtreme N technology enables HD video streaming, file sharing, enhanced Internet phone calling - VoIP - and surfing the Web
- Access secure wireless networks using advanced WEP, WPA, or WPA2 encryption
- Easy to install and use with D-Link's new Quick Adapter Setup Wizard.
- Backward compatible with existing 802.11g and 802.11b networks
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Customer Reviews
Does what I expected and I'm happy...... 
2008-09-30
This product did exactly what I needed it to do. Yes, I bought it for a limited application but I couldn't be happier with the result. Right out the box it installed quickly and easily. I was up and running with no hassles at 3 times the speed. My alternative was to run 150 feet of Cat-5 cable under the house and get 1/3 of the speed I ended up with. I have an old laptop that I've dedicated to stream video from my home office (where I have the xtreme n wireless router from d-link) to our "TV" room (where the laptop is attached to our bigscreen and surround sound). Great performance. We're very very happy with the result!
If your laptop has a PCMCIA slot, this will get you 300 Mbps. 
2008-08-25
I have a D-Link DIR-655 router along with several DWA-142 USB wireless adapters. For my HP nc8430, I needed a Draft-N adapter to utilize the greater speed of the router. I bought this, then witnessed what another reviewer stated--it won't support speeds greater than 54Mbps if you use WEP encryption. So this past week or two, I've been changing out adapters and encryption so as to check his report and it's true--employ WPA-PSK (either WPA1 or WPA2), and you'll get 300Mbps. You have to have a PCMCIA slot in your laptop (maybe there's an equivalent Express slot model, I don't know, but this won't fit in it), but if you do, disable the wireless radio in your laptop and after installing D-Link's latest drivers, use XP's Zero Wireless Utility--I think I missed a word there--to configure it (ah, Configuration). After that, you'll be flying. Shop prices--these things are all over the place, but the technology--Draft or not--is stable and secure.
Great Card, Good Range 2008-08-15
I was quite happy with this card, its range met my expectaions and is much better then the G standard. I held a speed of 54mbps for much longer distance compared to my Linksys wireless G card.
Excellent speed for wireless. Works flawlessly with amazing range! 2008-05-31
I got this wireless cardbus adapter to use with my old (Media Center) laptop and was happily surprised that it consistently provides a 300 Mbps signal at a significant distance from the base unit, much farther than anything I previously have used and I have been using wireless routers since they first came out. I have never been happier with any wireless router and card as the D-Link Xtreme N Wireless as neither the router or adapter have failed me once and have provided astounding speeds. I purchased the Xtreme N router, cardbus adapter, and PC card when this first came out. D-Link has upgraded all drivers so now the cards work with all versions of Windows, not that I have had any problems of that sort. This is an excellent card that provides some of the fastest speed available and is well worth the cost. This has never slowed (any of) my computers as some other reviewers have claimed so they may have some other underlying related problem. If you are in the market for a speedy router and card I highly recommend this unit. It is flash upgradeable once the N standard is finally set in 2009 so you won't have to buy another unit when the N standard is finalized.
Card works great on Windows XP 2008-04-12
I am using this card on a Windows XP laptop and it works great. The signal strength seems excellent - I can go anywhere in my house or outside with a strong signal received. I am using the DLink DIR-655 Wireless N router with this card and have had no issues.
Good Wireless card 2008-04-09
Connects your notebook computer to a wireless network to access a high-speed Internet connection, transfer files, and stream media from greater distances around your home or office.
The D-Link Xtreme N Notebook Adapter (DWA-652) is a draft 802.11n wireless client that delivers unrivaled wireless performance for your notebook computer. This wireless adapter delivers up to 14x faster speeds and 6x farther range than 802.11g while staying backward compatible with 802.11g and 802.11b networks. Once connected, you can share a high-speed Internet connection, photos, files, music, videos, printers, and storage. The Xtreme N Notebook Adapter is powered by Xtreme N technology to provide superior wireless reception in your home or office. This adapter is designed for use in larger homes and offices, or for users running multiple bandwidth-intensive applications. This adapter enables you to simultaneously make or receive Internet phone calls (VoIP), surf the Web, transfer files, and stream High-Definition (HD) media when connected to an optional Xtreme N Gigabit Router (DIR-655). The DWA-652 supports WEP, WPA, and WPA2 encryption that allow you to connect securely to a wireless network.
D-Link's Quick Adapter Setup Wizard guides you step-by-step through the installation process. Configure this notebook adapter without having to call a networking expert to help you. The D-Link Wireless Manager is also included with this product to keep track of all your most frequently accessed networks so that you can join them quickly and easily.
Thumbs Up 2008-03-14
The Trick now days is Security and setting it to WPA2-PSK will eliminate a lot of the headaches out here in the 2.4G+Hz world. I have the Belkin N1 router and when I chose Windows or Network Magic to manage the card , both got the Highest levels and I was located at the opposite end of the house and on the first floor, 75ft from the router in the Basement. I also use CpuIdle and both Cores of my Intel 3.0 Ghz were always at rest and never over loaded by the additional component. *The card was placed inside of a PCMCIA PCI Adapter which I use in my Tower, Nifty little device
Great Wireless N card 2007-12-28
While this card works best with the D-Link Xtreme N Gigabit router, it performs very well with other routers as well. Great product.
Same as other adapters 2007-09-24
I bought this with my D-Link DIR-655 router. With this, I can connect to my router at over 100Meg at 20-25 feet with 2 walls in between. You need to install the drivers on each computer that you may use it on which is somewhat of a pain. As with other adapters, it sticks out more than I would like but I am willing to deal with it if it improves my connectivity speeds. Overall a great product.
Works Great - 300 Mbps WiFi Connections. 2007-08-17
I use this in conjunction with my DSL service and couldn't be more satisfied. For home use, I have a 24" iMac which I have connected to an Apple AirPort Extreme base station via built-in ethernet (i.e - hard wired). For work, I have a Toshiba laptop, TWO STORIES UP, and connect via WiFi to the AirPort base station. The laptop is running Windows XP SP2. I use a D-Link DWA-652 notebook adapter and CONSISTENTLY connect at 300.0 Mbps! Both the AirPort base station and the D-Link adapter are built on the 802.11n draft, and work great together. ONE BIG BUT (so to speak)...the 802.11n draft does NOT support WEP encryption. You can still connect with WEP enabled, but it will be at 802.11g-like speeds (i.e. - 56Mbps). Not using WEP has its obvious disadvantages, but the WiFi connection speed of 300.0 Mbps is outstanding.
