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2.0
Causes Blue Screens in Vista and Windows 7
When the network port in my laptop broke, this seemed like the perfect solution, and if it weren't for the really bad drivers, it might be. But, alas, within minutes of installing the device and its drivers, Windows started giving me blue screens and crashing. When the computer isn't crashing, the network connection fails regularly--to the point where I have to refresh my browser on almost every page load. In short: nice idea, bad implementation.
The unit shipped to me did not function with the software loaded on the disc included. After many hours with tech support they concluded it was non-functional. I kept getting a hardware problem notice every time I connected it to 2 computers I have, both gave the same identical error using windows xp business edition. After much delay I finally got an rma number from their support department but they only refunded about half of the money they charged me. I recommend staying away from this company, their products are junk that don't work and they do not back them up with a total refund of expenses paid including shipping costs both ways.
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8.0
Seems bigger than it needs to be, but work fine
I bought this to use on my Mac Mini after thinking I was having problems with the Apple USB Ethernet adapter I was using. (Turns out it was some other problem, but oh well.) Anyway, this worked great on the Mac, no drivers needed. Just plugged it in and configured it. My only complaint would be that it is a bit bulky.
DUB-E100 USB to Ethernet adapter was returned when I could not get the included driver to work and neither could their support personnel. They concluded it would not work with my XP-Pro with Service Pack-3!!! The package documentation lists minimum requirements as XP with Service Pack-2. Then purchased Belkin F5D5050 unit. Plugged it in and the Windows Plug and Play software found a driver and installed it with zero hassle.
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10.0
Worth the money and time!!!!!!!
I love Amazon. A friend recommended me and I will look here first before I go anywhere else to shop!!!!!!
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6.0
Included Mac Drivers Didn't Work
I purchased this because the built-in ethernet port on an older iMac failed. I was surprised when it arrived because the CD said it had Macintosh drivers that *should* have worked with the iMac in questions (hardware, software, etc. met the requirements). However, the device would not connect to the Internet, although the computer saw the device. I installed the free drivers from http://www.sustworks.com/ and then it worked instantly. The hardware itself seems to be working fine, but I lost an hour of my life trying to make D-Link's drivers work.
Bottom Line: Buy one for your Mac if you need it (price and h/w specs are good), but just use the free driver and ignore the D-Link CD.
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6.0
Frustrating to install
It seems like a good product now that I have it up and running. I've been on wireless the past few months because my network card stopped responding and with this product, my connection is noticeably a lot more stable and faster.
I almost returned the product, however, because I could not get the driver to install. I tried on 3 different relatively new laptops, two of which are Toshibas, and one of which is a Dell - all running Windows XP. As soon as you plug it in, it is recognized, but if you try to install the driver from the CD as suggested, it does not work. It says the driver is missing or corrupt. I tried pointing it to the actual file but that did not work either (by the way the manual is garbage - whoever typed it up never actually tested what they wrote. There are spaces missing in file destination paths).
I got it working after going to the D-link website and downloading the driver there and pointing to the specific file myself.
Kind of a hassle for me... it might be for you as well, so be wary of that.
On a better note though, Amazon.com is great. I ordered late on a Sunday night - Monday was a national Holiday (Columbus Day), and I received it late tuesday afternoon. It wasn't supposed to arrive until next Monday with the Free Shipping I selected, but it only took a day and a half.
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10.0
D-Link USB Adapter
I own a computer business & have had one of these for a few years & liked it so much wanted another for backup. It is reliable and has always come thru for me & sturdy.
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10.0
Does exactly what I wanted
I bought this product for an old Dell laptop that I use when I am on the road, an where wireless is not available, only ethernet. I just installed it and it works flawlessly.
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10.0
USB to Ethernet adapter for XO laptop
I purchased this USB to Ethernet adapter explicitly for use with my new OLPC XO laptop. It works as advertised; plug it in and turn on the laptop - it just works.
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10.0
This product is awesome. Can be used for regular Windows 98
At first, I thought that the computer didn't recognized it. I have Windows 98 and I had used another adapter with a plastic door but it broke. This product is very good and got it started after half an hour. Should have been under 5 minutes but if you have windows 98, you have to make sure that the language the adapter is using is TCP under Control Panel, System and Connections I believe. If you are tired of buying new adapters, Buy this one. It's pretty good. If you have windows 98 and having trouble, email me at omegasun3000@hotmail.com and i'll help you out. You don't need the windows 98 cd if it asks for one. Just search for the file under Start, find. For me, it asked for file Secur32.dll. I just typed it in under Start, Find, and then it tells you where it is located.
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10.0
D-Link 4 Port USB Hub
This is a great product. Installation was easy and I haven't experienced any operational issues with it. Recommendation: Buy.
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10.0
Works with Mac OS 10.5 Leopard
I purchased this for my intel iMac with a non-functioning ethernet port. The adapter is automatically recognized and will hook to the network with zero configuration. Communication speeds are fast.
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4.0
Needs thorough product description
I never got to use it right after i opened it. It didnt say I would need a Win98Se CD while installing. I found out that I needed it in the installion guide and while installing.
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8.0
Make sure you have Windows 98SE
Amazon's description currently states that this adapter will work with Windows 98. However once I received the product the instructions stated it has to be Windows 98SE (second edition). I tried to install it anyway, and sure enough it wouldn't work.
I'm sure it's a wonderful product, but Amazon needs to update their description.
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10.0
D-Link USB 2.0 Fast Enet Adapter
A great solution to my laptop's ethernet port no longer working properly!
Sturdier than another brand I tried.
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10.0
Easy to Install & Works Great
I received this item from Amazon today and had it installed and running in minutes. It's an excellent choice. Basically what it does is allow you to hook up a computer that doesn't have a network card or ethernet connector to a network (including to an internet modem). - I had removed the network card from my older Dell Dimension in order to upgrade it by installing a USB 2.0 card in that slot. - This D-Link adapter makes the network card unnecessary. I installed the D-Link adapter between a Belkin Pre-N wireless router & my computer. - Works Great!!
