D-Link RangeBooster N USB Adapter

D-Link is one of the leading manufacturers of networking products, with a product line that ranges from the enterprise to home users. One of their gaming-oriented products has been dubbed D-Link RangeBooster N USB Adapter and was launched somewhere in the first half of 2007. It makes use of the latest wireless technology, n Draft, which provides users with higher bandwidth speeds and more coverage than previous standards.


The company seems to have taken the design features very seriously with this new product. The D-Link RangeBooster has been designed with a round form factor, looking like something you can easily fit in your pockets. It has been equipped with an USB interface, which allows it to be used by both desktops and notebooks users. It is said it can be easily installed with the help of the provided Quick Adapter Setup Wizard. The D-Link Wireless Manager is also included with this product to keep track of your most frequently accessed networks so that you can join them quickly and easily.

The product can be used to upgrade your wireless device to the latest n Draft technology, requiring the user to only plug the device in an available USB port. D-Link's DWA 142 RangeBooster has backwards compatibility with 802.11g network standards, which means almost every notebook user can benefit from its performance. Its small form factor allows it to be easily carried around and with the built-in security features, you will be certain your device is secure.

With a price of approximately $80 and a total weight of 45 grams, this product should be an interesting and useful gift for a notebook user. Its small dimensions and weight make it ideal to be used around the office or home.