Customer Reviews:
 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.
 Windows-only configuration (Mac users beware!), but works fairly well on 'slim' PS2 December 15, 2007
If you're reading this review, you've no doubt done your homework on wireless access points for your gaming system. There is no typo; the WGA11B does the same thing as its very expensive counterparts for 1/3rd the price.
There's a catch, however: this thing is a nightmare to configure. That is, if you follow Linksys' instructions. Let's just say they lead you a bit astray.
First things first: you'll need a Windows desktop to set this up right. Mac users will need to borrow a buddy's computer for initial setup.
Second, go to this site (of which I take zero credit for): [...]
It has detailed instructions on how to set this up the right way. Ignore them, and you're in for a LOT of frustration via the skimpy, Linksys-supplied manual and their bare forums.
Key points I discovered in setting this up on a Mac-based, Belkin network:
1. Ensure your WGA11B SSID is the same name as your PRIMARY WIRELESS ROUTER. Yes, name them the SAME THING. If you have access points, do not name the WGA11B after it.
2. If your primary router uses encryption, it must be mirrored EXACTLY on the WGA11B. Don't forget the password entry.
3. The static IP, while unconventional, works. See the above Web site for the needed addresses.
4. Don't forget to add the MAC address for this device as an allowable bridge via your primary router.
5. Don't worry about Channel ID on the WGA11B when setting it up via included software. While it defaults to 6, it can be manually configured once ready to roll. You'll likely use P1.
6. Your network settings always trump a signal repeater such as this one. Thus, don't go willy-nilly in security and channel settings on your main network nodes or risk a lot of backwards configuration. Match the WGA11B to your network...not the other way around (contrary to what Linksys says).
7. Finally - there's no way around it; you'll need a PC to do this, preferably a desktop. I tried for hours with a Mac, Virtual PC, terminals, IP accesses, etc. Nada. Thankfully I have VERY patient neighbors with a PC.
Several hours later, however, this works like a charm. Hopefully these tips will prove useful.
ANTI-FRUSTRATION INFO: If you're using Auto IP and DNS (the default network settings for PS2's and most Internet providers), you'll have to unplug-replug the router on occasion (every 1-2 days, on average) to refresh these entities. It appears the router has difficulty refreshing these addresses without it.
Nice wireless Gaming adapter September 4, 2007
i bought this product 7 months ago and it works great with my xbox 360.
and is very inexpensive .
Easy to use... September 4, 2007
If you have a Router without encrypted network just select In channel and start playing...no more lags in game...good price for many options!
This is the Smart Decision August 10, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Bought the 360 last summer, but did not have any way to attach a cat-5 cable to it, as the home network is all wireless. So, I needed a bridge, and I was determined to find a cheaper alternative to the $100 Microsoft unit. This was it, under thirty dollars at the time, and it has worked flawlessly. Online play in Halo, or Chromehounds, or when downloading on Live, everything is solid and fast. I do dock it a star simply because the documentation is woeful. My advice, set all your wep settings on the 360 itself, then put the Linksys in 'b' mode, and it should work without much hassle. You will occasionally need to 'reboot' this thing though, just unplug the power cord and plug it back in. Overall, I would get it again.
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