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D-Link Xtreme N Networking |
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Written by Benjamin "Zeus" Heide
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Wednesday, 16 January 2008 |
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DWA-652 Notebook Adapter Page 2 of 5
DWA-652 Notebook Adapter:
A few of today's latest notebook computers come with Wireless N installed, but for most people with a laptop over 6 months old, Wireless N will have to be added through the addition of a PCMCIA or ExpressCard adapter. D-Link fired off their standard PCMCIA adapter that also supports speeds of up to 300Mbit. The package of the DWA-652 and the DWA-552 are nearly identical as you can see below.
DWA-652 - Front Of Box
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DWA-652 - Back Of Box
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The DWA-652 package contents were standard and there were no antennae to screw on as everything is built inside the card. Opening the box yielded the actual hardware, a quick install guide and the driver CD - like the desktop equivalent.
DWA-652 - Bundle
Specifications:
Before we jump into the next device, let's take a quick look at the specifications according to D-Link.
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| Standards |
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IEEE 802.11n (draft 2.0) |
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IEEE 802.11g |
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IEEE 802.11b |
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| Interface |
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| Wireless Frequency Range |
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| Security |
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Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP™) |
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Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA™, WPA2™) |
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| LEDs |
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| Certifications |
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| Dimensions |
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Item (WxDxH): 2.1” x 4.7” x 0.3” |
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Packaging (WxDxH): 6.8” x 9.5” x 1.4” |
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| Weight |
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Item: 0.1 lbs |
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Packaging:0.5 lbs |
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| Warranty |
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| Recommended System Requirements |
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For Optimal Wireless Performance:
Use with Xtreme N Gigabit Router (DIR-655) |
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| Minimum System Requirements |
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Computer with:
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Windows® XP SP2 or Windows 2000 SP4** |
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CD-ROM Drive |
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20MB Hard Disk Space |
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32-bit Cardbus Slot |
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For Internet Access:
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Cable or DSL Modem |
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Subscription with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) |
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| Package Contents |
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Xtreme N™ Notebook Adapter |
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Quick Installation Guide |
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CD-ROM*** with:
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Installation Wizard |
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Drivers |
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Product Documentation |
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DWA-652 - Top Side
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DWA-652 - Backside
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On the next page we'll take a look at the router that hooks all this snazzy gear together in the air.
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