Linksys Dual-Band Wireless-N Gaming Adapter

The Linksys Dual-Band Wireless-N Gaming Adapter (WGA600N) converts gaming consoles that have a wired ethernet port to wireless. It needs no drivers, so it works out-of-the-box with  an  Xbox, Xbox 360,  Playstation 2  or 3, or GameCube. In some cases where additional network configuration is required, there is a web based configuration tool. It allows you to either connect to a wireless router, or to connect to other game systems with the WGA600N, using the "Wireless-LAN Party Mode."

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Linksys Dual-Band Wireless-N Gaming Adapter
MSRP$90.00
Release date December, 2007
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Pros & Cons

ProSCORE
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Supports Wireless A/B/G/N
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Works well with game systems
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consistently high transfer speeds
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also works with other networkable devices such as Blu-ray players, TVs, wired audio/video media devices
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easy to set up
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crappy software is not required for full utilization
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small footprint - both unit itself and A/C adapter
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Very difficult to setup
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gets hot easily
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poor range
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requires a PC to set up
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poor support
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crappy software
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Doesn't handle security protocols well
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Specifications  

  • Wireless A/B/G/N
  • WEP, WPA, or WPA Encryption with WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)
  • Dimensions: 4.33" x 4.33" x 1.26"

Called an adapter the device is a regular Ethernet-to-Wireless bridge that converts wireless networking signals into wired. While marketed as a gaming adapter, the bridge is compatible with any device that has an ethernet port including media streaming boxes or laptops. The dual-band means the adapter can communicate with a compatible router in either 2.4GHz frequency - which can cause interference with other devices such as microwaves - or 5GHz - which is a relatively new frequency that doesn't have the same interference problems. You can also make multiple devices wireless by hooking them up wired to an ethernet switch, and then connecting the switch to the wireless gaming adapter.

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Linksys Dual-Band Wireless-N Gaming Adapter

• Linksys Dual-Band Wireless-N Gaming Adapter

• WGA600N Wireless N Gaming Network Adapter

UPC: 745883582730

EAN: 745883582730

MPN: WGA600N

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Microsoft Xbox 360 Wireless Adapter

Microsoft Xbox 360 Wireless Adapter

MSRP  $100.00    Released  November, 2005
Pros
  • you don't have to have your own wirless internet i use my next door people's wierless internet
Cons
  • Ridiculous $100 price, the Wii and the PS3 have Wi-Fi built in.
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Microsoft Xbox 360 Wireless N Adapter

Microsoft Xbox 360 Wireless N Adapter

MSRP  $99.99    Released  November, 2009
Pros
  • twice the range and many times the speed - better latency
  • runs on 5GHz frequency range to avoid interference with common 2.4GHz devices
  • dual antennas
Cons
  • Costs half the price of a new 360
  • can't beat a wired connection
  • requires the latest wireless N router technology to fully utilize
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i like it its super !!!!!
Feb 21, 2008 6:12pm
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Yale

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August 11, 2009
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • Supports Wireless A/B/G/N
  • Works well with game systems
  • consistently high transfer speeds
  • also works with other networkable devices such as Blu-ray players, TVs, wired audio/video media devices
  • easy to set up
  • crappy software is not required for full utilization
  • small footprint - both unit itself and A/C adapter

Cons

  • gets hot easily
  • poor range
  • requires a PC to set up
  • poor support
  • crappy software

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Omar

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February 18, 2008
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1 pro
2 cons

Pros

  • Supports Wireless A/B/G/N

Cons

  • Very difficult to setup
  • Doesn't handle security protocols well

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dialupinternetuser

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February 15, 2008
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Pros

  • Supports Wireless A/B/G/N
  • Works well with game systems

Cons

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dialupinternetuser prefers Linksys Dual-Band Wireless-N Gaming Adapter over Microsoft Xbox 360 Wireless Adapter
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xxxx

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February 20, 2008
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Pros

  • Supports Wireless A/B/G/N

Cons

Did not agree with any cons

Comments

"i like it its super !!!!!"

Competitors

xxxx prefers Microsoft Xbox 360 Wireless Adapter over Linksys Dual-Band Wireless-N Gaming Adapter
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