Product Description
The LINKSYS WGA54G Wireless-G Game Adapter gives any wired Ethernet-equipped game console 802.11g wireless connection capabilities. If you have an existing home wireless network and a cable or DSL Internet connection, the Game Adapter connects your PlayStation2, Xbox or GameCube to the network. That way, 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.
Customer Reviews:
Outdated and Aged.......2007-11-23
I bought this item for enabling me to connect my Toshiba HD A35 DVD player to the internet, after what I thought was some decent research. But boy was I in for a surprise. First there were no printed instructions in the box, that may be the fault of the distributor not necessarily Cisco. However I used the CD to try install the device, which started looking for the WGA54G. That's when it occurred to my that I need to connect it to my computer using the ethernet cable. The set up was supposed to automatically detect the device and proceed with the configuring. This did not happen. I had to contact Cisco via the online chat to get help. So I had to use the browser setting to configure the device. This was where I got the big shocker. The wireless security provided is WEP only. For those who do not know; WEP is not recommended as an effective wireless security protocol, WPA is preferred. My existing wireless network runs on WPA. Cisco instructed me to change the wireless network settings to WEP (are they crazy?). So I said no, when will there be a firmware upgrade available to support WAP. Answer is we do not know, you may want to try a network wireless bridge WET54G which does the same thing but supports WPA. The transmission speeds for the WgA54G is also slow, I currently transmit at up to speeds of 108 MPS. So if you have a modern wireless network, do not purchase this antiquated device, unfortunately I do not have a recommendation for you, I am still researching a better solution.
Piece of Junk.......2007-10-28
Do not I repeat to do bu this porduct bad Link support and it shard to configure go with some d-link products there much better
Gaming adapter for the tech savvy.......2007-10-03
I use this Linksys WGA54G Wireless-G Gaming Adapter for my PS2 and thus far it has performed adequately. Let me say for clarity that by "adequately" I mean it works, but there is nothing about this product that is outstanding.
First of all, the setup can be difficult unless A) you have a plain vanilla network or B) You are tech savvy and have a good grasp of configuring home/small office routers, wireless access points, and firewalls. I could go into the details of the grief you may encounter, but "Rarkm" does a great job of covering the relevant tech notes in his review so I'll simplify my comments by saying that you'll need some tech knowledge or the help of a techie friend to get set up the first time.
Once the initial setup is out of the way, this adapter should operate without any further setup or settings intervention from you.
Just how well does it function? Well, it does occasionally drop signal, which results in being kicked off online gaming sessions. This can be frustrating but it doesn't happen all that often- unless you're pushing the limits of it's range. Range will vary, depending on a lot of factors like other wireless devices in use, the construction of your house, etc. As a general rule I would say don't count on a reliable signal if there is more than one wall (or floor/ceiling) between the adapter and your access point.
Additionally, sometimes the adapter won't connect at all and must be turned off (unplugged) for a minute or two and then turned back on. This happens even less than the signal drops, but just enough to get noticed as a recurring theme.
Overall, this device works but just feels mediocre in design and execution. Hopefully future versions will address the shortcomings.
Reliable Unit - Only lacks 802.11G.......2007-09-30
While this unit can be used with most any gaming console I did not need it for mine as it has built in wireless, I purchased it specifically to work with a videoconferencing camera that did not have wireless built into it and I did not want to run wire down walls, or across the floor to another room from the main router. While the setup was not overly simple it is certainly easy enough for the average computer user, or anyone who has installed any network device before. The key to setup is plugging the unit directly into a pc or laptop via the standard network cable included, then running the included CD setup software with the instructions in hand.
Pros:
- Stays reliably up without rebooting, resetting or other potential issues
- Supports WPA & WEP security settings
- Reasonble price in comparison to many of the competitors doing offering the same product for $99 or more
- Includes necessary cables
Cons:
- Does not run 802.11g in any form
- While it does includes decent instructions with setup CD, they are not as detailed as they should be, especially for the inexperienced.
Overall I have been pleased with the unit, after returning the D-Link DGL-3420 because it did not support WPA security encryption, something which should definitely be supported in this day and age.
Works Great!.......2007-08-28
I bought this Adapter with mixed feelings after reading some of the reviews on Amazon. But, I so wanted to get on Xbox Live that I went and bought it...hook-up was a snap, and I got it running within half and hour. Since then, its worked great, and money well spent...
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