Linksys WGA11B Wireless-B Game Adapter | 
 enlarge | Brand: Linksys
Category: CE
List Price: $49.99
Buy Used: $32.99
You Save: $17.00 (34%)
Used (1) Refurbished (1) from $32.99
Avg. Customer Rating:  180 reviews
Sales Rank: 1940
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Network Interface: Ethernet
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 10.8 x 8.3 x 3.8
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: WGA11B
Model: WGA11B
UPC: 745883556748
EAN: 0745883556748
ASIN: B0000AJVBW
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 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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Product Description
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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| Customer Reviews: Read 175 more reviews...
 Works Great with my Xbox 360 March 26, 2008
Much cheaper alternative to Microsoft's $100 wireless adapter. Came with easy set-up instructions, got my 360 online in minutes.
 Not an "out of the box" solution! March 4, 2008
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.
 WORKS with 360. connection is SUB-par February 8, 2008
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.
 Easy installation February 8, 2008
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.
Plug and Play for the 360 January 15, 2008
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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