Question 1

Are there any specific brands of pc this won't work with, and is there anything on a pc that would make this incompatible?

Accepted Answer

I've used it on 3 different computers and no issues. The only time I encounter device problems is when the device is a unknown manufacturing company that doesn't have software techs like the bigger company's. Your be good with this one.

Question 2

Is this wifi adapter version C1 ?

Accepted Answer

This device is not the actual C1 hardware revision. But it does run as a 3.0 device in windows 8 you WILL NOT be restricted speeds because of this. I have personally tested it with FPS benchmark. IT is not even noticeable.

Question 3

The model listed on the back of this adapter, is it DWA-182A1 or is it DWA-180A1?  I purchased an adapter that said it was a DWA-182 but the model shows as DWA-180A1.

Accepted Answer

The "A1" refers to the hardware version. If you go to the D-Link Support Page for the product, there are firmware downloads and the first step is to select the hardware version (either the "A" or "C"). If the product description says DWA-182, then the back of the adapter should be labeled DWA-182A1 (model number + hardware version).

Question 4

Does this item have bluetooth as well?

Accepted Answer

no it does not, it is a wifi adapter.

Question 5

It has linux ap mode support?

Accepted Answer

I never tried it in that environment so I really can't say. All I can say is that in the Windows environment, it was a piece of garbage and a waste of money. It kept dropping connection until it finally wouldn't get on at all. This was about a week out of the box.

Mike

Question 6

Will this work with windows 10?

Accepted Answer

Yes. I have windows 10 and it works on my computer.

Question 7

Would I be able to plug this into my PS4 to boost my connection speed?

Accepted Answer

No, at least, not unless you can write a driver for the adapter for the PS4. Which, unless you are Sony, you cannot.

Question 8

Any recent purchases that might have been the C1 revision? I see no reason to hold up speed with USB 2 when C1 is USB 3.0. Thanks.

Accepted Answer

The DWA-182 is USB 3.O

Question 9

Will this wo
rk an a ps3?

Accepted Answer

It comes with software you have to install,  but only having an xbox 360, I don't know for sure, but I weeks advise against it.

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