Cisco-Linksys Dual-Band Wireless-N Gaming Adapter

Product Review

The Dual-Band Wireless-N Gaming Adapter gives wireless connection capabilities to any wired Ethernet-equipped game console. The Game Adapter can be used in several different ways. If you have an existing home wireless network and a cable or DSL Internet connection, the Game Adapter lets your Xbox, Xbox 360, PlayStation2 or 3, or GameCube attach to the network so 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. There is also a special "Wireless LAN Party" mode to connect several consoles at once.

Product Features

Lag-free head-to-head or Internet gaming, without stringing wires
Converts wired-Ethernet-ready game consoles to Wireless-N network connectivity
Works without drivers on Xbox, Xbox 360, PlayStation2 or 3, and GameCube
Dynamically changes channels and radio bands (2.4 or 5GHz) to find the fastest connection available
Works with all network-ready game consoles, including Xbox, Xbox 360, Playstation 2* or 3, and GameCube
Works with all network-ready game consoles, including Xbox, Xbox 360, Playstation 2 or 3, and GameCube

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Average Customer Review

(169 customer reviews)

148 of 152 people found the following review helpful

Advanced configuration directions, May 6, 2008

Rak (Denver, CO) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cisco-Linksys Dual-Band Wireless-N Gaming Adapter (Personal Computers)

I have this product connected to my directv hd receiver to download VOD content. If the installation software is not able to detect the device during the installation process, then follow these steps (I had to perform these steps when I called Linksys for assistance. I wish they had just documented the steps instead):

1. Quit out of the installation software (keep the adapter connected to your pc)

2. Assign a static IP to your pc (if you do not know how to do this, then call Linksys or google it). The static ip settings should be:
ip: 192.168.1.50
subnet: 255.255.255.0
gateway: 192.168.1.1
leave dns settings as is

3. Open up your browser and type http://192.168.1.250 in the address bar. You will now see a log in page

4. Log in with admin/admin

5. Now assign a static IP to the adapter
ip: 192.168.1.250
subnet: 255.255.255.0
gateway: 192.168.1.1

6. Now go to the wireless settings tab and...Read more

32 of 32 people found the following review helpful

Good for streaming HD content, June 22, 2008

Parry "laptop freak" (MI, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cisco-Linksys Dual-Band Wireless-N Gaming Adapter (Personal Computers)

First - the product is a bit hard to configure if you do not have a compatible Linksys N router. The CDROM that comes with the WGA600N can only configure it if you have a compatible Linksys router. I have a Apple Airport Extreme N router and had to spend a little time googling to discover that the Reset button on the WGA600N puts it on 192.168.1.250 IP address and that I had to enable static IP in the same subnet on my desktop's interface in order to be able to go to the Web GUI at http://192.168.1.250. After that, it was a breeze to setup. Very easy.

That aside, the best part about WGA600N is that it is very good for streaming HD content over your network. I have Slingbox hooked up to my HD enabled Comcast DVR to enable streaming to my desktop in the other room. The desktop has no wireless card and so it was wired to a NetGear Powerline HDX101. With this setup the HDTV streaming with Slingbox was not impressive - frequent lost packets, not so good speed etc.

But...Read more

25 of 25 people found the following review helpful

Great alternative for XBOX 360 wireless, April 12, 2008

Gina B "It's a dry heat!" (Chandler, AZ USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Cisco-Linksys Dual-Band Wireless-N Gaming Adapter (Personal Computers)

I was able to set this adapter up easily and quickly with no issues whatsoever. It works perfectly with my XBOX 360 and is much much faster than the XBOX brand wireless G adapter. I am using WPA2 (TKIP and AES) mode on my router and everything is running smoothly with no connection issues. A great product.