| Linksys WGA54G Wireless-G Gaming Adapter |
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Model: WGA54G
Brand: Linksys
Manufacturer: Linksys
Average Rating: 
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Total Reviews: 159
Form factor: External
Hardware platform: Game console
Data link protocol: IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
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| Features: |
Lag-free head-to-head or Internet gaming at up to 54 Mbps, without stringing wires
Converts wired-Ethernet-ready game consoles to Wireless-G (draft 802.11g) network connectivity
Works without drivers on PlayStation2, Xbox, and GameCube
Also connects to Wireless-B (802.11b) networks at 11 Mbps
One year limited warranty |
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| Description: |
| The Wireless-G Game Adapter gives any wired Ethernet-equipped game console wireless connection capabilities. The Game Adapter can be used in two different ways. If you have an existing home wireless network and a cable or DSL Internet connection, the Game Adapter lets your PlayStation 2, Xbox 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. It's completely driver-free, so it works on any platform. Since there are no drivers to load, setup is a snap. In some cases, it works right out of the box! If your setup's a little different - just configure the network settings through your PC's web browser, plug it into your game box, and go. The Wireless-G Game Adapter provides lag-free gaming with communication speeds up to 54Mbps when connected to other Wireless-G devices. It can also connect to Wireless-B (802.11b) devices and networks at 11Mbps. Spend your time gaming, not stringing wires, with the Linksys Wireless-G Game Adapter. |
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| User Reviews (159 total): |
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Not working out of the Box, December 16, 2003
By Kobie (Los Angeles)
This contraption gave me a headache after 5 hours of trying to get it to work. Like some of the other reviewers, I connected it to my network via hardline and it took the setup no problem. Although my network performane took a serious dive while it was connected, but that's another issue. Once the settings were complete it would never connect to my network. Even tried changing the static IP to something else and revamped my whole scheme.... didn't work. I work in Tech Support for my company and I'm usually the one taking calls from angry customers and this product pissed me off. I'm about to make the ugly assumption that there are plenty of defective devices out there since my issue mirrors that of the other posters.
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Worked like a charm!, December 13, 2003
By K. Cranmer (Ewa Beach, Hawaii)
I popped this baby out of the box and plugged it into the xbox. Zero configuration through PC interface and up and running with no hiccups. Using Linksys wireless router-G. Have no clue why everybody is having such a hardtime. My only answer is operator error as seen many times before being in the IT field.
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DOA, October 24, 2003
By unknown
I plugged it into my PC, the supplied setup software wouldn't even see the device (the indicator lights on the adapter showed that it was connected).
Contacted Linksys technical support. They were very quick to have me return the item as defective.
Not a very postive introduction to Linksys' products.
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perfect, September 23, 2003
By Steven O. Artlip (Seattle, WA USA)
it worked just like it said. I connected it to my computer so it could get all the settings then I connected it to my xbox and it worked without a problem.
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Don't even bother with this adapter, September 15, 2003
By unknown
This was supposed to be my upgrade for the WET11 in which it has been dropping the connection once in awhile and also the downloads should be faster with gameplay on PS2/Xbox and is supposed to be a cheaper solution to the wireless G bridge. I just returned this as this product nuked my linksys wireless g and b router settings. As soon as I took the WGA54G out of the box, I plugged it directly to my desktop and it took the settings. Then I went ahead and plugged it to my PS2, my network would not detect the device. I went back to troubleshoot the adapter by plugging into the router directly and typing in 192.168.1.250 and it gave me the web interface. Everything was set correctly, so I changed it to DHCP and everything stopped working including my linksys wireless routers b and g and my laptop could not even talk to my routers when it was plugged into the network when all I wanted to do was change the settings on the network. I had to totally redo my networking scheme and when I tried resetting the adapter by the push of the button, it will not detect via the CD. I tried the 192.168.1.250 static address it will not detect it either. I tried looking at my DHCP settinga snd there weren't any entries to this adapter. Linksys support told me the same steps to resolve my problems and did not have a clue on what to do. I don't think this is a one time problem as the WET11 has it's own problem of dropping the connection. Bottom line is I spent the whole weekend messing around with this thing and I wouldn't even care to upgrade as of yet until their problems are resolved.
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WGA54G is useful for X-BOX, September 14, 2003
By Wei-che Huang (Salt Lake City, UT USA)
WGA54G is easy to connect to your wireless AP or router. Just switch your button to INFRASTRUCTURE mode, and it will connect to your AP automatically. Also you can use setupwizard from PC to setup your WGA54G.If you want to play peer-to-peer between your X-BOXs. Just switch your button to AD-HOC mode. And then everything is ok. Even you can use WGA54G like ethernet bridge. It's more cheap instead of WET54G. For your information.
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Worked out of the box, as promised, August 29, 2003
By unknown
Originally I was using a Wet 11 connected to my Xbox on a Linksys 802.11b network. The configuration of the Wet 11 was difficult but eventually I got everything working. After upgrading my wireless network to 802.11g, even after a great deal of effort I was never able to get my Wet 11 / Xbox connected again. I bought this WGA54G game adapter, and as promised, it worked right out of the box (well, you still have to configure it from a PC initially). Most pleasing.
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