#131184 - 2004-12-12 07:44 PM
OT: Linksys Wireless Game Adapter (WGA54G)
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Howard Bullock
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I was thinking of getting a Linksys Wireless Router (WRT54GS) to replace my current D-Link router/switch and the Linksys Wireless Game Adapter (WGA54G) for my son's Xbox this year. But I also have another computer that is not currently on my wired home network. So I was wondering if I could move the D-Link upstairs to one of the Kid's bedroom, run Cat5 to each room through the ajoining wall, and use the Linksys Wireless Game Adapter (WGA54G) as a wireless bridge to connect both rooms to the wireless net. This would save me from buying a wireless nic for my daughters computer.
Any thoughts or experience with this products?
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#131185 - 2004-12-12 11:19 PM
Re: OT: Linksys Wireless Game Adapter (WGA54G)
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Radimus
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I have that router, and I have ordered the same game adapter
it sounds feasible, but seems to be more trouble than it is worth. A usb wireless adapter is only $40 or so and a PCI one is cheaper than that
linky router <- - - ->game adapter<----->dlink hub<---->(pc1)
__________________________________________________<---->(pc2)
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#131186 - 2004-12-13 03:26 AM
Re: OT: Linksys Wireless Game Adapter (WGA54G)
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Kdyer
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Registered: 2001-01-03
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Router works a treat! I bought it from Fry's and have been happy with it.
Kent
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#131187 - 2004-12-13 03:43 AM
Re: OT: Linksys Wireless Game Adapter (WGA54G)
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Howard Bullock
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Loc: Harrisburg, PA USA
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Thenks for the feedback.
I am trying to spend as little as possible and utilize all my existing hardware. I like the speed of my wired network and am not sure that I can mentally justify ading wireless for Xbox and one computer.
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#131188 - 2004-12-13 03:51 AM
Re: OT: Linksys Wireless Game Adapter (WGA54G)
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Radimus
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Loc: Tampa, FL
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just remember the deal with b/g routers.
any b devices will blow the speed for all g devices... Make it all g or get another b router
there are some new n types coming out soon, that are apparently using 4 b/g radios in parallel... however the spec isn't set in stone yet, so if you get one, be sure that all n devices are the same brand
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#131189 - 2004-12-13 09:09 AM
Re: OT: Linksys Wireless Game Adapter (WGA54G)
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NTDOC
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Not the fastest thing on Earth, but should be quite easy to use and install and should suffice for the Xbox I'd think.
Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge
http://www.netgear.com/products/details/XE102.php
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#131194 - 2005-01-08 01:17 AM
Re: OT: Linksys Wireless Game Adapter (WGA54G)
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Howard Bullock
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Registered: 2000-09-15
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Loc: Harrisburg, PA USA
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Thanks for the info. I canned the wireless idea this Christmas, but may lookinto it in the future. At least I now know from a reputable source that device works.
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