D-Link DWA-140

The D-Link DWA-140 is a range booster and also doubles as a USB adapter. It is a draft 802.11n compliant wireless client that can be connected to the user’s desktop or notebook PC. It is reputed to have 12 times higher speeds and 4 times farther range than an 802.11g network while staying backward compatible with 802.11g networks. It has dimensions of 1.1” x 3.4” x 0.5” (Width x Depth x Height ) and weighs 0.1 pounds.

Features

The device helps the user share a high-speed Internet connection, photos, files, music, as well as printers. It is powered by RangeBooster N technology and can be used in both the home and office. When it is connected to a RangeBooster N Router (DIR-625), users can make Internet phone calls (VoIP), have responsive network gaming, surf the web securely, experience faster file transfers and enhanced audio streaming, and increse the wireless coverage in larger homes and offices. Dfor security purposes, the DWA-140 supports WPA™ and WPA2™ encryption. In addition to that, the device comes with the D-Link’s Quick Adapter Setup Wizard to guide users step-by-step through the installation process. This allows them to configure the USB adapter on their own. Besides that, the D-link Wireless Manager is also inlcuded to assist users in keeping track of their most frequently accessed networks. Its wireless frequency range is set between 2.4 GHz and 2.462 GHz. It also has specified operating temperatures,which are between 0° to 40° C. The range booster works with computers that have Windows Vista®(32-bit only), Windows® XP SP2 or Windows 2000 SP4, a CD-ROM Drive, a 20MB Hard Disk Space and a USB Port. For Internet access, it requires a cable or DSL modem, a wireless router and a subscription to an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The DWA-140 comes with a one year limited warranty.