Linksys Instant Wireless Wireless-G Game Adapter WGA54G
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Product Details: Linksys Instant Wireless Wireless-G Game Adapter WGA54G
| Adapter Type | Network adapter |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | External |
| Data Transfer Rate | 54 Mbps |
| Frequency Band | 2.4 GHz |
| Interface Standards | Ethernet |
| Wireless | Yes |
| Data Link Protocol | IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g |
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Product Description: Linksys Instant Wireless Wireless-G Game Adapter WGA54G
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.
User Reviews: Linksys Instant Wireless Wireless-G Game Adapter WGA54G
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What a horrible product!
, August 12, 2005Reviewer: Chad - See all Chad's reviews -
0 to wireless gaming in 2 minutes!!!
, March 4, 2004Reviewer: captainjamison2004 - See all captainjamison2004's reviews1 of 3 Yahoo! Users found this Linksys Instant Wireless Wireless-G Game Adapter WGA54G review helpfulPros: Super easy installation
Cons: ...haven't found any (yet)
Prior to purchasing this product, I read roughly 40 reviews, and I must admit I was a bit worried that I would encounter the same issues many before me had. I was very wrong.
Let me begin by stating that my primary configuration for this product is for an Xbox. Literally, my setup was:
1) Open box, remove contents.
2) Insert install CD into computer
3) Configure (35 seconds)
4) Plug in to Xbox
5) Test, smile, write review.
I did notice 98% of the reviews I read concerned using the WGA54G for Playstation 2 use. (I also own a PS2, but will not use the WGA54G until Gran Turismo 4 comes out, and after I purchase the Playstation 2 internet adapter) I can only figure that there is some difficulty associated with using this product with the PS2.
The other 2% of reviews were for Xbox users, and, those reviews simply stated something like "I took it out of the box, and it worked!". For those of you who are looking to the WGA54G for wireless Xbox gaming, this product will be very simple to set up and use. I was 'Xbox Live' in about two minutes flat, without one problem.
When Gran Turismo 4 debuts on the Playstation 2, I will submit another review on this site, hopefully with the same results.
I should also note I am using the Linksys WRT54G Broadband Router with the WGA54G. I am a firm believer in maintaining brand-loyalty when using multiple components to perform similar tasks, ie: wireless networking.
As for giving support 3 stars, I have not needed support at this time, so I can't give "support" a good or bad rating.
Also, my intitial test of the WGA54G happened to be in a different room than the WRT54G (wireless router). Some reviews I had read noticed problems when the WGA54G was used in a room other than the one their wireless router was in. ...
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Pros: Makes a great paperweight
Cons: Dropped signal, horrible software, tech support is a joke
To put it mildly, the WGA54G is a worthless pile of garbage. I've had nothing but trouble since I purchased this game adapter two months ago.
I play Socom 2 online and I get booted every single night, usually every 20-30 minutes. I've spent countless hours with Linksys tech support. I even went out and bought a brand new Linksys Wireless-G router, hoping that the problem was with my Microsoft router...WRONG! I'm having the same problem.
I've spent a total of 4 hours with Linksys tech support...upgrading the firmware, changing the settings, etc. Anything you can imagine, I've done it.
The truth of the matter is this is a horribly unreliable product, period. I hope others don't make the same mistake that I did. This is truly the worst $100 I've ever spent in my life. ...