From the ManufacturerExceptional Performance The D-Link RangeBooster N USB Adapter (DWA-140) is a draft 802.11n compliant wireless client for your desktop or notebook PC. It delivers up to 12x faster speeds* and 4x farther range* than an 802.11g network while staying backward compatible with 802.11g networks. Once connected, you can share a high-speed Internet connection, photos, files, music, printers, and more. Get Connected, Stay Connected The RangeBooster N USB Adapter is powered by RangeBooster N technology to provide superb wireless performance in the home or office. Connect to a RangeBooster N Router (DIR-625) and experience smooth Internet phone calls (VoIP), responsive network gaming, secure Web surfing, faster file transfers, enhanced audio streaming, and greater wireless coverage in larger homes and offices*. The DWA-140 supports WPA and WPA2 encryption that allow you to connect securely to a wireless network. Easy to Setup, Easy to Use D-Links Quick Adapter Setup Wizard guides you step-by-step through the installation process. Configure this USB 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 your most frequently accessed networks so that you can join them quickly and easily. With unmatched wireless performance, reception, and security protection, the D-Link RangeBooster N USB Adapter (DWA-140) is a great choice for easily adding or upgrading wireless connectivity to your desktop or notebook PC. What This Product Does Connect your desktop or notebook computer to a wireless network and access a high-speed Internet connection, transfer files, and stream media from greater distances around your home or office. RangeBooster N Adapter BenefitsDelivers up to 12x faster speeds* and 4x farther range* than 802.11g. Access secure networks using WPA or WPA2 encryption. Backward compatible with 802.11g networks. Easy to install and use with the included Quick Adapter Setup Wizard. * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g and draft 802.11n specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental factors will adversely affect wireless signal range. Wireless range and speed rates are D-Link RELATIVE performance measurements based on the wireless range and speed rates of a standard Wireless G product from D-Link. Maximum throughput based on D-Links draft 802.11n devices.
The D-Link RangeBooster N USB Adapter (DWA-140) is a draft 802.11n compliant wireless client for your desktop or notebook PC. It delivers up to 12x faster speeds* and 4x farther range* than an 802.11g network while staying backward compatible with 802.11g networks. Once connected, you can share a high-speed Internet connection, photos, files, music, printers, and more.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Easy to set up and fast!
This unit is simple to set up and works very well. Getting data rates of 230-300 MBps in a large house with a D-Link DGL-4500 n router on 2.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Distance
This is a very ggood product, the only problem that I found it’s don’t have too much range of distance detection to the wi-fi signal.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Product
D-Link Wireless USB Adapter was great. In a steel building with three walls it still has great speed and reach.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Works Perfectly
I bought this to replace the internal antenna in my HP laptop, which was constantly malfunctioning and finally stopped working completely.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Product
This is a great product and I recommend it to everyone in search of an N adapter. It took less than 5 minutes to install it on the first computer and the same with the second and…
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Product
I have always been a Linksys user for my network. When I decided to upgrade to 802.11n I did extensive research. It quickly became clear that the tide was shifting to D-Link.
3.0 out of 5 stars
Sucks for bittorrent, decent otherwise
I’ve had this for a couple weeks now and if you overload this little device with bittorrent traffic, it will cause the device to lose connectivity.
5.0 out of 5 stars
fast
This is my second item I ordered with two months. It is a great and fast
4.0 out of 5 stars
Solid Adapter
I just received this today after having numerous issues with my old Netgear Wireless-G USB adapter randomly losing it’s connection.
4.0 out of 5 stars
works well, but not much different from g for most applications
Range has been about the same as my old usb linksys g adapter, and just as stable. no noticeable diff in speed. only area it seems to be better is in streaming HD video.