Customer reviews for D-Link WDA-1320
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Category: Personal Computers
Brand: D-Link
Model: WDA-1320
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Setup was a breeze on my XP system. Setup CD was not needed. Device card was immediately recognized and went into service. The network was previously set up.
I gave the device only 4 stars for reliability because signal strength from a cable-connected wireless router only 100 feet away fluctuates through the day, between good and very weak, and I don't know the cause. I suspect my cable company (Comcast) for delivering a poor connection; their customer service stinks, so I'll live with it.
D-Link WDA-1320 Review by Thucydides 1 (USA)
This adapter is Vista Compatible and its box bears the logo that states this very clearly. Not all such products have the logo, and experience is teaching me that you definitely want the logo that proves certification beyond a doubt.
Installation is a breeze... just insert the card into an empty PCI slot in the motherboard, close up the computer, and then screw the antenna onto the little gold-plated stub that sticks out the back of the case. Follow the easy-to-follow instructions that are provided, use the driver disk, and you'll be connected to your wireless router. You really can't go wrong. I'm getting 100% signal strength, but that's unremarkable because the computer and the wireless router are in the same room.
One thing happened that I still don't understand -- after installation and re-boot, I kept getting messages that the "ANIWZCS2 launcher" for Windows wouldn't do whatever it is that it thinks it needs to do. I googled this up and most comments I saw said to simply disable this ANIWZCS2 thing in the Startup of MSCONFIG. Or, you can download something from Intel called ICH9 INFINST_AUTOL and then run it. I downloaded it, but didn't execute it. This ANIWZCS2 launcher is evidently not something the D-Link wireless card needs on my Vista 64-bit system because I'm going to internet sites just fine with no problem. By unchecking the item in Startup in MSCONFIG, I don't get the nag message anymore. Still, it's irritating things like this come up at all, especially after a product and its software is fully designated as "Vista Compatible". It may not be D-Link's fault -- who knows? Anyway, that's why I gave it four stars instead of five....
D-Link WDA-1320 Review by Eh Schlesinger (USA)
Easy to install in the computer; not so easy to connect if you've got WEP security enabled on your router.
First off, the instruction manual says to install the adapter BEFORE loading the drivers onto the computer from the included CD. But, the "quick installation guide" says the opposite - install the drivers first! Generally I install drivers before hardware, and I did that this time and it worked just fine.
The trouble was with making it talk to my router and enabling WEP encryption. The instructions are very vague and incomplete about this. Also the install utility was worthless, unless you're connecting with other forms of security (or none at all.)
Fortunately I have another wireless computer with a Netgear adapter in my house, and I was able to look at those settings and make adjustments to the computer with the D-Link adapter. (Both computers have XP; the trick for me was turning off the "let Windows configure my network" option.)
To be fair, Netgear's instructions are no better; actually probably worse.
So, 5 stars for the product working as expected, 3 for so-so instructions, 4 stars average.
D-Link WDA-1320 Details
- Easily Connect to Your Wireless Network from Your Desktop PC
- Works with 802.11g and 802.11b Wireless Networks
- Check E-mail, Surf the Web, and Chat with Friends and Family Online
- Item Dimensions: 10 x 7 x 2 inches; 0 pounds
- Brand: D-Link
- Model: WDA-1320
- Product Type: Personal Computers
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