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The Game Nexus - Linksys WGA11B Wireless-B Game Adapter
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List Price: $49.99
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Manufacturer: Linksys
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Binding: Electronics
Brand: Linksys
EAN: 0745883556748
Feature: Lag-free head-to-head or Internet gaming at up to 11 Mbps, without stringing wires
Is Autographed: 0
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Label: Linksys
Manufacturer: Linksys
Model: WGA11B
Network Interface Description: Ethernet
Publisher: Linksys
Studio: Linksys
Warranty: 1 year warranty
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Features
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Lag-free head-to-head or Internet gaming at up to 11 Mbps, without stringing wires
Converts wired-Ethernet-ready game consoles to Wireless-B network connectivity
Works without drivers on PlayStation2, Xbox, and GameCube
Exclusive Channel Selector Button makes network setup a snap
One year limited warranty
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Spotlight customer reviews:
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Customer Rating:
Summary: Works Great with my Xbox 360
Comment: Much cheaper alternative to Microsoft's $100 wireless adapter. Came with easy set-up instructions, got my 360 online in minutes.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Not an "out of the box" solution!
Comment: I am a System Engineer. I like to think I know my way around computers, networks, and electronics, in general. I generally have a great deal of patience in configuring devices to operate on my network.
That being said, I cannot give this device a good rating. The documentation is poor and a networking novice might be in for a frustrating evening of trial and error. The claim that this is an "out of the box" solution for PS2 simply is not true.
The range is absolutely abysmal; so much so that it is worth one's time to rearrange that gaming area and string a cable rather than attempting a connection to a first-floor access point from the second story of an average house.
I do not have two of these devices in order to test head-to-head gaming as the documentation suggests.
I can't speak to using this device with the Xbox or other systems, but I suspect performance would be similar.
As a side note, this device performed similarly poorly when used to attach a laptop to the wireless network.
If one wants a true out-of-the-box solution for home networking without running cables, I recommend the Actiontec MegaPlug 85 Mbps Ethernet Adapter or equivalent device. Get two, plug them into wall plugs near the broadband router and PS2, respectively, and get your game on.
Customer Rating:
Summary: WORKS with 360. connection is SUB-par
Comment: This item does work with XBOX 360. The connection however is not very good. I have my system on a different floor of my house. I find myself in a match of Gears of War and everyone stands still, then my connection is gone. This happens repeatedly throughtout the day. Sometimes I cannot even reach the dashboard to DOWNLOAD demos; or even check mail because it is loading or something. I think I would go with the More-expensive Microsoft Equipment.
Nice product though.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Easy installation
Comment: Setup took about an hour. The paper affordabletech sent about the disk drivers not working correct was very helpful. This is the first time I have attempted a wireless setup.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Plug and Play for the 360
Comment: Honestly a great product. Plug to the wall, cable to the 360 and I'm done. Its way better than the 100 dollar xbox version. Worked on my WEP and WPA encrypted wireless networks without any problems, including my university wireless, which normally is a significant pain.
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Editorial Reviews:
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The LINKSYS WGA11B Wireless-B Game Adapter gives any wired Ethernet equipped game console wireless connection capability. If you have an existing home wireless network with a cable or DSL Internet connection, the Game Adapter lets your PlayStation, XBOX, or GameCube attach to the network so you can get into online games without running wires to the game room. Or, you can use a pair of Game Adapters to form a "cable-less cable" between two game consoles for head-to-head gaming -- in the same room, or all the way across the house!
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