Hawking Hi-Gain™ HWU8DD 802.11g/b Wireless Adapter

Pros: maximize connection with weak signals
Cons: bulky, very poor customer service, unreliable software/drivers

I mainly bought this USB adapter for one reason, increase range and performance of my laptop. I have no problems at home however when I'm traveling and need to find an unsecured network, problems arise. I’ve had the adapter for over 5 weeks now so ...

Pros: Brilliant little device - excellent signal.
Cons: Dreadful customer support and less than useless software supplied.

I bought this device recently in the UK, and spent a week trying to get it to connect. The signal in one room of my home was almost non-existent, and I was looking round to purchase some type of signal booster, as I did not want ethernet cables installed ...

Pros: Excellent signal booster and it looks cooler than most antennas.
Cons: Could have a longer USB cord.

I used this to increase the range of my D-link 524 G router. I have a matching D-Link PCI Wireless G card that is hooked up in another room about 30 feet away. With the built in antenna on the PCI card I was getting 25 percent signal at best. When I hooked up the HWU8DD it kicked that percentage up to 75 percent and enabled me to get most of the bandwidth my cable modem has to offer. I have also used this out on the road with my Dell Inspiron 1150 notebook and it has let me surf on hotspots that I would not have a prayer of reaching with the built in notebook adapter.

Pros: It seems to work well so far. Small portable
Cons: Bad software, Easy to break.

I received this product with all software in a nice little box. As with most New Products, I installed the software before I plugged it in (something people seem to miss?)...Installed without a problem.
This does gain signal, I found the Software is not so great, and my modified Desktop Edimax PCI Wireless works just as well? (I drilled a hole in a metal bowl, making a dish, then placed antenna inside this and pointed to my router)
I did pick up a few signals I haven’t seen before, and it is small and your are able to easily point this in the desired direction of signal.
I could not get it to connect using the software so I used the Windows Zero Configuration (using Win XP) to connect and it worked fine. I haven’t used it in traveling yet (which is why I bought this, some hotels off free wifi if you can get the signal)...

Pros: Great connection.
Cons: Wish the cord were a foot longer. Has a non-standard USB cord.

Went from terrible connection with constant dropping in an old brownstone with the router across the house to 80% link quality and 60% strength. Couldn't be happier.

Pros: the antenna should improve the signal for people far away from the main point.
Cons: The box arrived without software

I have received one without the software, I wrote an email to the company after 2 weeks I am still waiting for an answer, could someone help me!