Linksys WGA54G Wireless-G Gaming Adapter

Average customer rating: 3.0

Short range, not worth it
So simple
Try the MUCH cheaper Linksys WGA11B Gaming Adapter
I don't know what the rest of these people are talking about!
Ugh.

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Linksys WGA54G Wireless-G Gaming Adapter

Manufacturer: Linksys
Product Group: CE
Binding: Electronics
ASIN: B00009X6DT

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Notebook Cards

54 Mbps

Up to $100

Linksys

Online Gaming

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54 Mbps

All Wireless

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Product Description

The LINKSYS WGA54G Wireless-G Game Adapter gives any wired Ethernet-equipped game console 802.11g wireless connection capabilities. If you have an existing home wireless network and a cable or DSL Internet connection, the Game Adapter connects your PlayStation2, Xbox or GameCube to the network. That way, you can get into online games without running wires to the game room. Or, 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.

Customer Reviews:

Short range, not worth it.......2007-05-13

Purchase a WIFI bridge and configure it. Much better solution and it can be also be used for games.

So simple.......2007-03-21

I bought this adapter shortly before Christmas and have been using it since. It is very simple to set up and use. I have a network already established in my home using my Linksys WRT54G router.

The gaming adapter comes with a cd to program your network settings. Put the cd in any computer and have the adapter plugged into your computer's usb port. Follow the simple steps as far as entering your network's name and security encryption code. Thats it.

Plug it into your 360's usb port and you are on your way. I find it so hard to believe that anyone could have trouble with this adapter.

It is too expensive though but to me it beats the MS 360 adapter as you can only use that adapter with a 360. This adapter you can use for PS or Xbox or any game system capable of online gaming.

Try the MUCH cheaper Linksys WGA11B Gaming Adapter.......2007-03-16

Don't waste money on this 802.11G adapter. Most, if not every individual playing online games will not be able to even come close to utilizing the 802.11G speeds this adapter is capable of, since broadband cable modems/dsl connections are only capable of transmissions of around 2MBps in speed. The Linksys WGA11B gaming adapter is MUCH cheaper, and works just as well. Just so you know, 802.11B is capable of speeds in the 10-11 MBPs. Save yourself the money and look into the much cheaper alternative which works just as well.

I don't know what the rest of these people are talking about!.......2007-02-22

I absolutely love this product. I had no problems installing it. I took out of the box, put in the cd, followed the directions and it was running in a matter of minutes. I have had it up and running for a week now and have never had problems with it. I use this in my bedroom which is located on the second floor and my Linksys router is all the way down in the basement, and I still get an excellent connection. I don't know if it makes a difference having all linksys products (it shouldn't).

Ugh........2006-12-17

I do not suggest anyone buy this, it is only going to give you a headache. and frustration beyond belief.

The instructions provided with the hardware is simple, so the install and whatnot should be simple right? Wrong. When I followed the instructions to a tee, it still did not work. So I went to the website, and went to the forums to look for help, and not shocking to me, it seemed that everyone posting there was having the same troubles as I.

Although when I do get it to work (4 times and counting; maybe if I don't toss it out into the street) it works perfectly, and stays connected for me. I did read that some people lost connection after a certain time and what not.

So if you are considering this, *please* please pleaaaaase consider and research other ones as well. This one is decent when it works, but to get it to work is just not worth the trouble.

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