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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."
MSRP $90.00
Release date December, 2007
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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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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.
Linksys Dual-Band Wireless-N Gaming Adapter
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Microsoft Xbox 360 Wireless Adapter
50%
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
- high price
- can't beat a wired connection
- requires the latest wireless N router technology to fully utilize
Linksys Dual-Band Wireless-N Gaming Adapter
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Microsoft Xbox 360 Wireless N Adapter
Reviews
August 11, 2009
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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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February 18, 2008
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Pros
- Supports Wireless A/B/G/N
Cons
- Very difficult to setup
- Doesn't handle security protocols well
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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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February 20, 2008
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Pros
- Supports Wireless A/B/G/N
Cons
Did not agree with any cons
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