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Unable to get it to work
Although I am technically very proficient, I have been unable to get this
device to work with a valid driver. Several times it crashed more than one Windows XP machine I tried it on. Checked around the web, no solutions available.
The manufacturer does not have clear instructions or a working driver at their website.
Recommend D-Link remove this product offering or Amazon not have it available for sale until the manufacturer has solved this problem.
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Works Great!!
I bought this product and connected it to a 5.8GHZ cordless phone... WOW!! I have always had problems with skype and the corded USB phone that I have. Not only do I have crystal clear calls but the range is awesome!!! MY only regret is not buying this sooner. It needs to be plugged into a PC that is always on... but that's ok. I have an older laptop doing the job!! The cost of this adapter and the cordless phone came out to less than $30.(Both on sale!!) And that is much less than a dedicated wifi phone!! I don't have home phone service, but it feels like I do now. The phone rings normally and I can use all the features the cordless phone has including caller ID. It dials out just fine just make sure you read the instructions on setting it up!!. I highly recommend this product!!!!
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Good but conflicts with Logitech webcam software
Setting this up was relatively easy but here are a few things that might help if you're hooking it up to Vista for the first time. This was not mentioned in any of the prior reviews here so I thought I'd mention it and maybe help someone out in a similar situation.
0) Before you start, read through the quick setup completely BEFORE starting. Then scan through all the reviews here on Amazon. Each little tidbit and tip builds into a powerhouse of knowledge and great advice. It'll take some time but believe me, it pays tenfold to find out what to do and what NOT to do before you start.
1) The CD I got listed drivers as v1.01. According to the website, there are only v1.0(XP) and v1.10(Vista). Just to be safe, I downloaded 'v1.10' and used that. During installation however, the release notes seem to indicate it is a ver1.01 so it might just be a typo error on the website. I would recommend using the website driver anyways as that should always contain the latest version.
2) The Vista installation went through really fast. There wasn't really any explicit message asking to plug the dph50u in. The final install screen said the installation would complete when the dph50u is plugged in but doesn't say when to do it. And then it exits and the software setup ends! What you need to do is plug it into your USB slot after it exits and the actual hardware installation begins. No reboots needed.
3) Next, open Skype goto options->audiodevices and select 'voip capture' and 'voip playback' as your mic and speaker/ringing settings accordingly.
And that should be it...unless you have a logitech webcam..
4) The logitech webcam software interferes with the audio device settings above and resets them to the default windows audio device when a)skype is restarted or b)after every call ends(ouch!). Two things you can do. Change the default audio device in control panel OR disable your logitech software from starting up (control panel->sys and maintenance->admin tools->sys config->startup tab. Uncheck the logitech items). I chose to do the latter so that we could still use the computer and get sound through the pc speakers while only skype directed audio through the voip phone. I can still use the webcam by manually starting up the software from the programs menu. If all else fails, uninstall the logitech software completely but that also kills your ability to use the webcam.
It's been running continuously for half a day now. No blue screens, no crashes yet. So DLink if you're reading this, good job! Looking at the early negative reviews, this product has come a long way.
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Works well
[...] Can't complain it. My system is Windows 2000 so I downloaded USRobotic driver following other reviewers suggestions. Dropped after 30 seconds and quite noisy.
I then downloaded the latest software from D-Link. Although the website shows the driver is only for Vista, I still gave it a try. The Vista driver works well in my Windows 2K system. No dropped call and no noise.
I give it 5 stars based on its cost and functionality. It would be great if they have a Skype adaptor in ethernet verion so I don't need to turn on my computer and can re-use my cordless phone.
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Happy Penny Pincher
This adapter is the greatest thing since cotton candy! It was simple to install with my Windows XP and easy to use with my Skype service. I just followed directions, plugged in my wireless house phone and started making calls. [...]
