D-Link DWA-140

The D-Link DWA-140 is a USB Wi-Fi adapter powered by RangeBooster N technology. The device measures 1.1 x 0.5 x 3.4 inches (W x H x D) and weighs 0.1 pounds. The DWA-140 is compatible with desktop and notebook computers with a USB 2.0 or 1.1 port and running on Microsoft’s Windows Vista (32-bit only), Windows XP with Service Pack 2 and Windows 2000 with Service Pack 4. It has a wireless frequency range of 2.4GHz to 2.462 GHz.

As a RangeBooster N USB Adapter, the D-Link DWA-140 complies with the draft 2.0 specifications of the 802.11n wireless networking standard. With a 802.11n network, the user can enjoy up to 12 times the speed and 4 times the range of an 802.11g network allowing the user to share high-speed Internet connections, larger files such as music and photos etc. 802.11n is also backwards compatible with 802.11g.

The DWA-140 is simple to setup and use. In addition to the necessary drivers, the included CD-ROM comes with D-Link’s Quick Adapter Setup Wizard and Wireless Manager. The Quick Adapter Setup Wizard will take the user through an easy step-by-step installation. The Wireless Manager allows the user to keep track of his most used wireless networks to make connecting easier. The device also has LED lights for easy monitoring of network activity and link status.

For security, the D-Link DWA-140 offers support for Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA and WPA 2).