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The Graveyard - Products No Longer Supported => Network and WIreless Adapters => DWA-552 => Topic started by: gpxsrxracer on March 05, 2010, 05:44:15 PM

Title: DWA-552 worth buying or should I go 556 or 160 USB?
Post by: gpxsrxracer on March 05, 2010, 05:44:15 PM

Looking to go wireless on my Desktop, its XP service pac 2, Im running a 655 router as well. My question is it worth buying a 552 desktop adaptor or better to use a 556 or should I just go with the 160 USB? I would hate to buy the 552 or any of these if all Im gonna have is problems. I have read alot in the 552 and 556 product forums but I see people seem to have alot of problems, or so it seems. Just want to go the best route the first time if possible. Any input Id greatly appreciate.

Title: Re: DWA-552 worth buying or should I go 556 or 160 USB?
Post by: gpxsrxracer on March 06, 2010, 08:02:37 AM

Anyone? Should I steer clear of it or?

Title: Re: DWA-552 worth buying or should I go 556 or 160 USB?
Post by: alphanumeric on March 07, 2010, 08:12:51 AM

I've got a DWA-552 on my backup XP box connecting with my DIR-655. 1 floor up and I get an excellent signal. I'm using a ANT24-0230 Xtreme N 2.4GHz Antenna that sits on top of my case though instead of the stock antennas. I don't install the D-Link wireless management utility, I just install the drivers manually and let windows manage my wireless networks.