Review: D-Link DWA-110 Wireless G USB Adapter/Dongle Installation, Features and Specifications
Why are we featuring the D-Link DWA-110 Wireless G USB Adapter and posting a review of this wireless adapter? we’re using it in our home network, that’s why. With D-Link DWA-110 Wireless G, you can easily connect to your wireless network (home, office or simply SOHO) to surf the net, write and read emails and video chat with family or friends online. This wireless adapter works with 802.11g and 802.11b wireless networks. The D-Link DWA-110 Wireless G USB Adapter (dongle to some folks) offers simple network connectivity without the hassle of running a network cable at a good speed – 54MBPS. Not bad for a nifty gadget. All you need to have is a spare USB port and you’re good to go. It could be used without a driver in Windows Vista and Windows 7 Ultimate but in our experience, it’s better to install the driver provided by the manufacturer to enable and run the Network Connection Manager – an added benefit for easier and better networking of 3 or more laptops and/or desktop computers without Wifi (combination of notebooks and desktop PC’s are ok).
Sample Photo of D-Link DWA-110 Wireless G USB Adapter aka Dongle
The product package contains:
- DWA-110 Wireless G USB Adapter
- CD-ROM (Installation CD, Manual and Warranty)
- Cradle
This DWA-110 Wireless G USB Adapter sports a maximum speed of 54Mbs and is backwards compatible with 802.11b networks.
To quickly install the adapter, simply remove the D-Link CD ROM and insert it into your CD / DVD -ROM drive and click “Install Driver” and follow the instructions on screen to finish the driver installation. Consult the product manual should problems are encountered. After the driver installation, you can now safely plug the DWA-110 Wireless G USB Adapter on one of your USB ports and wait for a few seconds for the Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP/Vista/Windows 7 to detect and configure itself for the new DWA-110 Wireless G USB Adapter.
More DWA-110 Wireless G USB Adapter (Dongle) Features and Technical Specs
- Provides maximum wireless signal rate of up to 54Mbps.
- Compact size for placement anywhere.
- Convenience of Plug & Play installation.
- Fully 802.11b/802.11g compatible.
- Powered by the USB port; no external power source required.
- USB 2.0 standard.
- Better Security with 802.1x and WPA/WPA2 – In addition to 64-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption, you can also securely connect to a wireless network using 802.1x for wireless authentication, as well as WPA/WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access) providing you a much higher level of security for your data and communication than has previously been available.
- Optimal wireless reception using its cradle (included). Position the DWA-110 almost anywhere in your workspace to achieve the best reception possible.
- Supports Infrastructure networks via an access point and Peer-to-Peer communication in Ad-Hoc mode.
- User-friendly configuration and diagnostic utilities.
Our D-Link DWA-110 Wireless G USB Adapter or dongle Review: This is one of the few networking tools that we love. It’s cheap (D-Link DWA-110 Wireless G USB Adapter price is less than $20 or PhP1,000) and easy to install. With an available USB port, this dongle works like a regular flash drive. The only thing that makes us frown is when the weather is not good. The signal gets weak when it rains or windy, common problem in wireless networking. The range, based on test is about 10 meters only (in open field). In confined spaces (blocked by concrete walls), the signal gets much weaker with 3 bars at most in our taskbar (indicator). Despite that, if your internet connection is good, you’ll get the same goodies even if your indicator registers only 1 bar. This is a good tool for wireless local area networking (WLAN) in close range. Beyond 10 meters and/or with too much intereference (walls and/or radio waves), you’ll probably get no signal at all using this.
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I’ve lost my cd of d-link g wireless dwa-110.
i’ve been searching in the net but there is no available download section. can i request?
i have lost the disk for instaliing my d-link wireless adapter.
when i install the cd into windows 7 ultimate – 64bit, the installation window freezes now and then, and also after installtion, it asks me to insert adapter(usb) into the slot, even tho it is already in. Anyone care to help me ??
Hi, I have a DWA-110 “USB WiFi Dongle”. I cant find the drivers on the D-Link sites, cant find the product.. I have Windows 7 x64, Sometimes it decides to connect and other times it does not, All my Laptops and PC’s connect via WiFi…
this is the link for driver….. ftp://files.dlink.com.au/products/DWA-110/REV_A/Drivers/Windows_(XP_2K_9X_XP64_Vista32_Vista64)_Drivers_v1.30/
I recently got a DWA-110 dongle and have Windows 7. I used the driver cd and installed it, and the dongle picks up signals strongly…but disconnects from the internet one second later every time (each time it connects, that is).
When I open the D-Link Connection Wizard it says “Wireless adapter not found! Please insert the adapter now.”, when it is already in the USB port (and light is on).
Is there a setting on my computer that is causing the problem? What am I doing wrong?
Thanks in advance for your help!
If I follow the installation instructions TO THE LETTER, it says “wireless adapter not found!” When I press “next” after inserting the usb wireless adapter as instructed, and hitting “cancel” for the windows pnp driver detection.
Poor design, and this is not just my opinion, it is proven fact.
Please respond with hackey workarounds and mojo-boosting rituals.
when i install the cd into windows 7 ultimate 64bit, the installation window freezes now and then, and also after installation, it asks me to insert adapter (usb) into the slot, even tho it is already in. Anyone care to help me ??
i have my dlink usb but i lost my CD
kindly send for me installation software for d-link DWA-110 (WIRELESS G USB ADAPTOR)
thanks in advance
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