-
Deactivated Item
-
-
Similar Items
Not the product you're looking for? We can make some suggestions to help you decide on a product that fits your needs.
view similar products
-
Manufacturer Warranty
Beyond any applicable Newegg return policy, this item is warranted independently by the product's Manufacturer. Below is a summary provided for convenience only and may not be accurate or current.
Use this link for full details.
Manufacturer Contact Info
Return Policies
This item is covered by Newegg.com's Standard Return Policy.
- Return for refund within: 30 days
- Return for replacement within: 30 days
- Restocking Fee: Yes
|
Wires? We don' need no steenking wires. The DWA-542 Draft N wireless adapter provide up to 12x faster and has a 4x longer range than 802.11g networks.
Installation of this PCI card is fast and easy with the Quick Adapter Setup Wizard that takes you through the process step by step. Once the adapter is set up you can surf the web, stream HD video and transfer files, all at the same time.
Because the need for security is at an all time high you have a choice between WEP, WPA and WPA2 protocols to protect your data. In addition to data protection a secure network means that nobody is leeching bandwidth and slowing your network down.
-
- 5
-
- 35%
- 4
-
- 11%
- 3
-
- 19%
- 2
-
- 9%
- 1
-
- 26%
| Product Rating: |
 
|
| Total Reviews: |
53 |
to whoever mentioned 133MB/sec max speed
- Pros: great connection and range
- Cons: Bad drivers on CD. download the new ones.
- Other Thoughts: To whoever mentioned 133MB/sec max on PCI card slot, you are right. But, 300mbps is slower than 133MB/sec. the 133MB/sec is in megabytes, whereas the 300mbps is in megabits. 8 megabits is equivalent to 1 megabyte, so when you divide 300mbps by 8 thats how fast it is in MB/sec.
MB/sec = megaBYTES per second
mbps = megaBITS per second
This driver makes it work
- Pros: It took me sometime to figure it all out, but it works like this:
Get this driver: http://www-uk.linksys.com/servlet/Satellite?c=L_Download_C2&childpagename=UK%2FLayout&cid=1129319258516&packedargs=sku%3D1144912118458&pagename=Linksys%2FCommon%2FVisitorWrapper
Make sure the card is not found in the hardware list. When you get prompted for new hardware found, choose not to search driver and browse to the driver you downloaded. Works like a charm.
- Cons: None anymore
- Other Thoughts: D-Link should provide their own working drivers, but apparently you get what you pay for, so did I.
| Model | DWA-542 |
| WPA/WPA2 | WPA2 |
| Interface | PCI |
| Antenna | External Antenna |
-
- 5
-
- 35%
- 4
-
- 11%
- 3
-
- 19%
- 2
-
- 9%
- 1
-
- 26%
| Product Rating: |
|
| Total Reviews: |
53 |
64-bit Vista support... kinda.
- Pros: Once I had the correct drivers, installing it and getting it running was a snap. Good, strong connections with little packet loss, even through walls.
- Cons: The included driver disc does not contain drivers for 64-bit Windows of any flavor, and should not be run. From what I've gathered on various forums, the drivers included on the CD are just bad in general, and any user should download drivers from the Web. I consider this a con for any networking product, as how am I supposed to get on the Web to download a driver if my network interface won't work due to no driver?
- Other Thoughts: Starting at 5 eggs because it works great with Vista x64, which many WiFi cards still don't do (my previous one caused freeze-ups and bluescreens constantly). Minus one egg for having to download drivers and sneakernet them with a USB flash drive to get the thing to work.
Can't take the heat
- Pros: Excellent signal strength, Worked great using draft-n wireless, until...
- Cons: The unit went kaput after a couple of months. Most likely user error, because this thing was taking a considerable amount of heat in my case and I suspect that it simply got cooked. I had to install it RIGHT next to my GPU, literally only a few millimeters of clearance. I do a fair amount of gaming, so the GPU gets hot, and airflow around the adapter was a problem.
Just stopped working one day after a good round of the Sims 3.
Consider your case layout before buying... unlike me. Not sure if other adapters are better, but this thing sure can't take the heat!
- Other Thoughts: Not going to bother with an RMA. I ordered a wireless USB dongle yesterday. And some better case fans to improve cooling. From Newegg of course.
Hackintosh compatible
- Pros: Detects as an airport extreme with OSX Leopard.
- Cons: No low profile models.
- Other Thoughts: works flawlessly with Leopard.
| Model |
| Brand |
D-Link |
| Model |
DWA-542 |
| Spec |
| Standards |
IEEE 802.11b/g, IEEE 802.11n Draft 2.0 |
| Security |
Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA, WPA2) |
| WPA/WPA2 |
WPA2 |
| Interface |
32-bit PCI |
| Frequency Band |
2.4GHz - 2.4835GHz |
| LEDs |
Link, Activity |
| Antenna |
External Antenna |
| Dimensions |
4.7" x 3.8" x 0.3" |
| Weight |
0.2 lbs. |
| Temperature |
0°C - 55°C (32°F - 131°F) |
| Humidity |
90% Maximum, Non-Condensing |
| Windows Vista |
Certified for Windows Vista |
| Feature |
| Features |
Up to 12X Faster & 4X Farther than 802.11g
Wirelessly Connect to The Internet for Work or Play
Greater Wireless Reception Around Your Home or Office
Backward Compatible with 802.11g and 802.11b Networks |
Introduction
Wires? We don' need no steenking wires. The DWA-542 Draft N wireless adapter provide up to 12x faster and has a 4x longer range than 802.11g networks.
Installation of this PCI card is fast and easy with the Quick Adapter Setup Wizard that takes you through the process step by step. Once the adapter is set up you can surf the web, stream HD video and transfer files, all at the same time.
Because the need for security is at an all time high you have a choice between WEP, WPA and WPA2 protocols to protect your data. In addition to data protection a secure network means that nobody is leeching bandwidth and slowing your network down.
Highlights
 |
RangeBooster N
Powered by RangeBooster N technology, the D-Link DWA-542 delivers up to 300Mbps speeds and 4X farther reception than standard 802.11g devices.
|
 |
Wireless Security
The D-Link DWA-542 supports WEP, WPA and WPA2 encryption for maximized wireless network security.
|
Quick Specs
| Brand | D-Link |
| Frequency Band | 2.4GHz - 2.4835GHz |
| Interface | PCI |
| WPA/WPA2 | WPA2 |
| Antenna | External Antenna |
|
Reviewed By: Zyren on 3/9/2007
Tech Level: high - Ownership: 1 month to 1 year
