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D-Link Xtreme N Wireless-N Desktop Card
Model: DWA-552
SKU: 8040363
UPC: 790069298578
With ultrafast transfer speeds up to 300 Mbps and security features, this desktop card makes file sharing and VoIP a breeze.
Average Customer Rating:
3.4
out of 5
(33 Reviews) 33
Rating Snapshot 33 reviews
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4 stars
11
3 stars
1
2 stars
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1 star
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64% of customers would recommend this product to a friend
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Customer Reviews for D-Link Xtreme N Wireless-N Desktop Card
Review 1 for D-Link Xtreme N Wireless-N Desktop Card
Easy to install
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Performance
5.0
Ease of Installation
5.0
What's great about it: Simple
What's not so great: Nothing
Easy to install and it works great with the verizon 4G LTE
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 2 for D-Link Xtreme N Wireless-N Desktop Card
Easy wireless when you least expect the need
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Performance
5.0
Ease of Installation
5.0
What's great about it: Easy install and consistent connection
I am renting an older farmhouse and was surprised to find it very difficult to find an active connection to access my DSL. Unfortunately the one jack was no where near where my office was being setup. A quick bit of research and Best Buy's pricing placed this DLink Wireless in my hands. Installation was quick and the linkup with my Wi-Fi was even faster. Signal strength is always Very Good or Excellent. Now I just need to upgrade the router to 802.11n.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 3 for D-Link Xtreme N Wireless-N Desktop Card
D-Link Wireless-N Desktop Card Ease of Use
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
4.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Performance
5.0
Ease of Installation
5.0
What's great about it: Great signal
What's not so great: Technical installation and pricey
It picks up signal well and carries at full 300mbps. Seasoned tech should have no problem installing
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 4 for D-Link Xtreme N Wireless-N Desktop Card
So Easy.....
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Performance
5.0
Ease of Installation
5.0
What's great about it: Simple to install!
What's not so great: can't think of anything.....
The installation of this item was so simple and quick and I'm not highly skilled or knowledgeable about computer parts. Works perfectly!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 5 for D-Link Xtreme N Wireless-N Desktop Card
doing a good job
Customer Rating
4.0
Value for Price
4.0
Ease of Use
4.0
Performance
4.0
Ease of Installation
5.0
What's not so great: software not the best. took some work to get nic to connect
getting signal where didnt pick up before. but took some work to get nic to see ssid configuration issue. but all in all works good.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 6 for D-Link Xtreme N Wireless-N Desktop Card
wouldnt buy it if it was for free
Customer Rating
1.0
Value for Price
1.0
Ease of Use
1.0
Performance
1.0
Ease of Installation
1.0
What's great about it: nothing
What's not so great: everything, even the design
Save the space in your desktop, just purchase a usb and call it a day. Really don't want to go into details but set up and the range it has really are pittiful
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 7 for D-Link Xtreme N Wireless-N Desktop Card
Excellent Wireless Card
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: Cheezewhiz
from Anchorage, AK
on 02/20/2009
Value for Price
4.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Performance
5.0
Ease of Installation
5.0
What's great about it: Exactly what I expected from D-Link, another quality product.
What's not so great: Having to download installation software from D-Link to install.
This is my first wireless networking endeavor, and it's been a whole lot easier then I thought it was going to be. I read the reviews on here (bestbuy.com) before buying the products that I bought, and thank god I did!
Using the installation software that came with the card was useless to me, I tried it anyway, and it could not find my new card in the computer. I went to D-Link's support site, and downloaded the most recent installation software, and voila! It's installed!
Only downside is having to go out of your way to download the installation software, what if a buyer didn't read the review first before buying a product? It would give them a bad impression about the product.
I have 4-Stars under value for price because this is a very expensive networking card, I understand that it is wireless-N, but I didn't want to deal with the external parts that other wireless-N cards included with the product, I liked the sleek antennas that come with this product. My daughter would've ripped the external array that comes with other cards apart. At least this way, the antenna in the back is not as blatantly visible as different branded hardware.
I give this item an overall 5-Stars!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 8 for D-Link Xtreme N Wireless-N Desktop Card
Audio Problems from a Wireless Card
Customer Rating
2.0
Posted by: luloo
from NC
on 02/15/2009
Value for Price
2.0
Ease of Use
2.0
Performance
1.0
Ease of Installation
2.0
What's great about it: Connects at high speeds most of the time.
What's not so great: Distorted Audio
You can go to dlink's site to see the problems they've had with this card for almost a year. After a couple of new driver releases the problem continues. I just hope it hasn't been thirty days since I bought it! This went into a new system build that I've redone at least 5 times, thinking it was either ATI or onboard driver issues. Disable the the driver and the problem goes away.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 9 for D-Link Xtreme N Wireless-N Desktop Card
disapointing network card......
Customer Rating
1.0
Posted by: ktmdad450
from sappinton MO
on 01/27/2009
Value for Price
1.0
Ease of Use
1.0
Performance
1.0
Ease of Installation
4.0
What's great about it: it went in easy
What's not so great: that's the end of it.....
Had a old WMP54GS linksys card, that i thought was dead. i did some research, and decicied on the DWA 552 N card. Boy, bad decision. It went in ok, and the drivers loaded, (xp sp2) OS, and it was up and running, but pretty slow. Have D-link doal band router. Thats new too.
I had one PC that i put MY old card in, and still couldn't get it running. I tried the USB network setting, and thats when i got the " BLUE SCREEN" crash on mine!! first time for that! I ended up uninstalling the card, and reinstalling it three times, with no success.
I put the old WMP card back into my desktop, and what do you know, it's working again!!
I had one PC that i put MY old card in, and still couldn't get it running. I tried the USB network setting, and thats when i got the " BLUE SCREEN" crash on mine!! first time for that! I ended up uninstalling the card, and reinstalling it three times, with no success.
I put the old WMP card back into my desktop, and what do you know, it's working again!!
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 10 for D-Link Xtreme N Wireless-N Desktop Card
If you like buying junk...
Customer Rating
1.0
Posted by: Enraged1
from Mooreland, IN
on 11/12/2008
Value for Price
1.0
Ease of Use
2.0
Performance
1.0
Ease of Installation
4.0
What's great about it: It looks powerful
What's not so great: It worked for 10 minutes
I bought this to replace the standard Dynex wireless G card i put in this desk desktop. I run Windows XP Professional 32 (Normal Windows XP Pro) and within 10 minutes the driver for this thing made my computer BSOD (Blue Screen of Death) twice. While it did work the signal was only at 75% which the standard Dynex card I was using had 85%.
I grant it looks powerful and installs fairly easy but for ten minutes of use, I don't think that's worth roughly $85 including tax. Needless to say I'm going to take it back and try again. Yes I grant I could try to contact D-Link and ask about a working driver to fix my problem, but if it dosen't work out of the box my golden rule is it isn't worth it. Don't waste your time or money on this.
Also to those people who are using any version of Windows Vista, especially avoid this. It doses not have drivers from what I can see so if you're running Windows XP and thinking of going to Vista, this would be an even worse purchase.
I grant it looks powerful and installs fairly easy but for ten minutes of use, I don't think that's worth roughly $85 including tax. Needless to say I'm going to take it back and try again. Yes I grant I could try to contact D-Link and ask about a working driver to fix my problem, but if it dosen't work out of the box my golden rule is it isn't worth it. Don't waste your time or money on this.
Also to those people who are using any version of Windows Vista, especially avoid this. It doses not have drivers from what I can see so if you're running Windows XP and thinking of going to Vista, this would be an even worse purchase.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 11 for D-Link Xtreme N Wireless-N Desktop Card
Good product when it works.
Customer Rating
3.0
Posted by: osiris
from Huntingdon Valley, PA
on 10/20/2008
Value for Price
3.0
Ease of Use
3.0
Performance
2.0
Ease of Installation
4.0
What's great about it: Fast, easy installation, good range
What's not so great: Stops working atleast once per day and requires restart
I have been using this product for about 3 months, for the first month i had no issues at all. The card was fast and reliable. After the first month the card would randomly disconnect from the router and not be able to reconnect unless I restart the computer or go into the network connections screen and disable then enable the card. It's annoying when i try remotely connecting to the machine and the connection is offline.
I also have the DLink Xtreme router, bought them together hoping to attain the maximum speed but overall it leaves me missing the reliability of my old G network.
I also have the DLink Xtreme router, bought them together hoping to attain the maximum speed but overall it leaves me missing the reliability of my old G network.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 12 for D-Link Xtreme N Wireless-N Desktop Card
Works great
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: msebahar
from Chicago
on 09/15/2008
I have had no problems with it. There was a little glitch at first but downloaded new driver from website and all is well.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 13 for D-Link Xtreme N Wireless-N Desktop Card
Crashes Vista after a few mins
Customer Rating
1.0
Posted by: Thunkster
on 08/15/2008
What's great about it: Easy to install; works under xp
What's not so great: Crashes Vista 64 after a few mins
Crashes my Vista 64 computer within 5 minutes. After searching the web I find this is not an isolated issue. Just Google "DWA 552 Vista Freeze" and you will find tons of complaints. It's a driver issue with no resolution as of today.
On the plus note I have one of these cards in my XP machine and it works great.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 14 for D-Link Xtreme N Wireless-N Desktop Card
Amazing upgrade
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: gnilerf
from San Antonio, TX
on 08/07/2008
What's great about it: Great Coverage, No hassel installation, amazing speeds
What's not so great: None to date
Installed this right out of the box, downloaded the updated drivers and have had no problems at all. Easy to install, easy to set up. Works great with the D-Link Xtreme N Wireless-N Gigabit Router DIR-655. Next upgrade for laptop is going to be a D-Link - Xtreme N Wireless-N Notebook ExpressCard DWA-643. I am that impressed with the ease of set up and all around performance of this hardware set.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 15 for D-Link Xtreme N Wireless-N Desktop Card
Good for Extended Coverage
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: Chardj
from Spanaway, WA
on 07/24/2008
I replaced a Linksy wireless card with the D-Link card and it has extended the coverage in my house. I have been having an issue with the driver but I went on the website for D-Link and downloaded the drivers and that seemed to help.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 16 for D-Link Xtreme N Wireless-N Desktop Card
Good for extended coverage
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: berwyn
from Miramar Beach, Florida
on 04/29/2008
What's great about it: More distance (coverage)
What's not so great: Not sure it was woth the money
Works great and has extended the coverage in my house. I'm still worried about the final "N" standards being a future problem.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 17 for D-Link Xtreme N Wireless-N Desktop Card
good product, woreless on a budget
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: crobbie22
from SLC, UT
on 04/22/2008
What's great about it: quick, easy, good connection
What's not so great: none to date
I recently purchased this as I was having problems with and older g card from linksys. The installation was quick and easy. The connection has been much stronger since the switch, and there have been no random disconnects like with my older card. I am still using XP and don't have any problems.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 18 for D-Link Xtreme N Wireless-N Desktop Card
Does not work on Vista 64
Customer Rating
1.0
Posted by: QueTipp
on 04/08/2008
What's great about it: None
What's not so great: Drivers for this card lock up the system
I've been an avid D-Link user for the past few years. I always thought their routers more reliable than a Linksys. So I decided to get a wireless card for my pc because of my past experience with d-link. Right out of the box there are no drivers on the cd for vista. You have to go to d-links website to download the latest driver. Once you install the driver and find a wireless network, the system completely freezes up. Even the atheros driver does the same thing. Tons of people have complained over the same issue all over the net. D-link support hung up on me when I tried to get them to admit that I was not the only person having the same issue. Good bye d-link, hello Linksys.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 19 for D-Link Xtreme N Wireless-N Desktop Card
Easy to do
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: TominMN
from Twin Cities, Minnesota
on 03/22/2008
What's great about it: Simple installation, quick setup
What's not so great: None so far
I added a PC Adapter so that I can use my desktop away from my cable modem/router connections. I have a D-Link DIR-625 NRouter. The DWA-552 worked right away. I believe in buying networking equipment from the same brand line. I think it saves problems/issue. I'm very satisfied with D-Link.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 20 for D-Link Xtreme N Wireless-N Desktop Card
Super Investment
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: JAFO99
from Ocala, Fl
on 03/18/2008
What's great about it: Easy to install
What's not so great: Had to research installation on D Link website
This product is awesome! I have to do a little research on the D Link website to get it to install and configure into the network but a couple of easy to follow instructions and matched perfectly with the DIR655 D Link wireless router - Done.
Installed on my son's computer who plays MMO's wirelessly and he stated that it is like he is on a wired connection.
Installed on my son's computer who plays MMO's wirelessly and he stated that it is like he is on a wired connection.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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