LINKSYS WGA11B Wireless Network Adapter PS2 XBOX 360
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LINKSYS WGA11B Wireless Network Adapter PS2 XBOX 360
Affordable Tech Inc Questions? Call us @ (586) 486-3198 Item Description Shipping Information Payment Information Warranty/Returns IN-STOCK AND READY TO SHIP Linksys WGA11B Wireless Game Adapter Get your Game Console on the Net For Less! WORKS WITH PS3 20GB, ALL XBOX 360s, XBOX, PS2, and GameCube WANT A BRAND NEW, RETAIL VERSION OF THIS ITEM? CLICK HERE What's Included Linksys Wireless-B Game Adapter AC Power Adapter (Design may vary) Ethernet Cable (Color and length may vary) Installation CD for use with Windows 98SE, 2000, and XP Only (Not Mac or Windows Vista Compatible) Documentation / Software User's Guide Quick Installation Guide Game Console Setup Guide Our own Support Page We stand behind this product with a 14-Day Replacement Guarantee and we provide support via our own support page. Product Description The Linksys WGA11B Wireless-B Game Adapter gives any wired Ethernet equipped game console wireless connection capability. If you have an existing home wireless network with a cable or DSL Internet connection, the Game Adapter lets your PS3, PlayStation 2, XBOX, XBOX 360, or GameCube attach to the network so you can get into online games without running wires to the game room. Be Sure to Read the Frequently Asked Questions Further down in the listing. Features Compatible with All Brands of Wireless Routers and Access Points Compatible with Wireless-B, Wireless-G, and Wireless-N Routers Lag-free head-to-head or Internet gaming at up to 11 Mbps, without stringing wires Converts wired-Ethernet-ready game consoles to Wireless network connectivity Works with All XBOX 360 Models, PS3 20GB, PlayStation2, Xbox, and GameCube Product Condition Like new/Refurbished. The majority of our inventory of this item appears to be open box items or store returns. The cosmetic condition is good to very good. (At most there are some surface scratches or scuffs on the casing.) Every unit is fully tested prior to shipping. The item and included accessories are shipped in an anti-static bubble bag inside a priority mail box. What do I need to get this to work with my game console instead of a wired connection so I can get my game console on-line wirelessly? You'll need a broadband internet connection. (Cable Internet, DSL, or FIOS) You need a wireless network in your home. This is most commonly created by a wireless router or access point. Any brand or type of wireless router will work with the WGA11B. It does not have to be a Linksys router. You need an ethernet-ready device to connect it to. (XBOX, PS2, XBOX 360, PS3 20GB, PC, Replay TV, etc.) Your wireless-network has to either be an open (unencrypted network) or encrypted with WEP encryption only. This adapter will not work with WPA encryption. Not sure what kind of encryption you're using? Our support site guide for this device will walk you through getting into the configuration of your router to discover these settings. You'll find our support site here. If your network is open, it's basically just plug and play. You should follow our setup guide anyway, but it will only take a few minutes to get up and running. If your network is WEP encrypted, you'll need to program the device to talk to your network first. The software to program the adapter runs on Windows 98se, Me, 2000, or XP. The setup software to program the device for WEP encrypted networks does not run on Vista or on MAC. Just follow our detailed setup guide, found here. Frequently Asked Questions: 1. Will this let me get on XBOX Live / Playstation Network? Yes! 2. Does this device do the same thing as the $100 wireless adapter from company X? Yes, with a couple of exceptions. In some ways, the WGA11B is actually better. The majority of our customers are trying to avoid paying the ridiculous sum of $100 for the official Microsoft wireless adapter for the XBOX 360. And who can blame them? Many people have a hard time believing that this device does the same thing. The differences: The Microsoft adapter plugs into the USB port on the 360 and can be programmed through the 360 dashboard itself. It can also work with both WEP and WPA encrypted networks. Those are the pluses for that device and for some people that may be worth the extra $50+ that the official adapter costs. The WGA11B connects to the 360 (or other devices) through the ethernet jack in the same way you'd connect a network cable. The WGA11B is basically a wireless ethernet bridge. What's that mean? Well, it allows you to connect ANY ethernet-ready device to your wireless network. So if your device has an ethernet jack, you can make it wireless. This makes the WGA11B more versatile in that you can use it with pretty much anything with a network jack. (A desktop or laptop, a game console, a Replay TV DVR, etc.) You could even plug it into a switch or hub and then connect more than one device to the switch to connect to your wireless network. The downside of this versatility is that you cannot program the device through the 360. If you have a WEP-encrypted network you'll need to program the WGA11B through a PC first before you can connect it to your device's ethernet jack. The programming isn't difficult however, and the software for it walks you through the process. We also have a step-by-step guide on our support site that helps with this process. Additionally, the WGA11B only supports open or WEP-encrypted networks. If you need to use WPA encryption on your network, you should probably buy the Microsoft adapter instead. Speed. The Microsoft adapter is a wireless-G device. The WGA11B is a wireless-B device. On the surface that appears to be a pretty serious difference and many people worry about lag in on-line gameplay, and other speed-related issues. That really isn't something to worry about for most people. Playing any game on-line only requires a small amount of data to be transferred between your console and the game server. Wireless-B is more than fast enough for this. In fact, unless you are using a FIOS internet connection, the WGA11B is faster than your internet connection anyway. Where speed might be an issue is multimedia. If you intend to use the media extender features of your 360 to watch hi-def movies, the transfer speed will be slower and movie will take longer to transfer. If you don't intend to use your 360 for that purpose, the WGA11B is more than fast enough. 3. I don't know anything about networking and this sounds too hard for me to figure out. Are you sure I can do this? Yes. We're confident that our instructions can guide you through the setup process regardless of your level of knowledge of networking or computers. If you're concerned about being able to do it, have a look at our guide for this device on our support site first. It really just requires you to read and follow the instructions. We've sold more than 2,000 of these adapters so far. We rarely get requests for help from our customers who take the time to read and follow our guide. 4. Does this work with the PlayStation 3 XXGB? Only the original 20GB PS3 came without wireless built-in, and the WGA11B will certainly work with it. For all other PS3s, you already have a wireless adapter built-in to your console. If you're wondering what else you may need to connect your PS3 to the internet/Playstation Network, we recommend consulting the PS3 manual/user's guide. 5. I don't understand why this won't work with Windows Vista. What does my PC have to do with anything? I just want to use this with my XBOX? If you're using encryption on your network, you have to program the gaming adapter before you can attach the intended device to it. To program it you'll use the included setup software that runs on a PC on your network. The setup software only works with Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, and XP. It does not work with Windows Vista or MAC. You only have to program it once, so you could always use a friend's PC to program it if you needed to. Have a question we didn't cover? Please go back to the top of the listing and Click on "Ask seller a question" or give us a call @ (586) 486-3198 - we're happy to help. Important: Windows Vista Users - The setup software required to configure this device for use on encrypted networks does not work properly with Windows Vista and Linksys currently has no plans to provide support for this device and Windows Vista. If you have an encrypted network and your only PC is running Windows Vista you will not be able to configure and use this device. Linksys WGA11B Game Console Compatibility Notes: PS3 20GB Consoles are Ethernet-Ready and can be used with the WGA11B along with an existing wireless network in your house right out of the box. (PS3 40GB, 60GB, and 80GB Consoles already have wireless built-in. You DO NOT need this device if you have a 40GB, 60GB, or 80GB PS3) ALL XBOX 360 Consoles are Ethernet-Ready and can be used with the WGA11B along with an existing wireless network in your house right out of the box. The WGA11B works with ALL XBOX 360 Versions: Core, Arcade, Premium, Elite, or Halo 3 Special Edition. XBOX Consoles are Ethernet-Ready and can be used with the WGA11B along with an existing wireless network in your house right out of the box. Current (slim) PlayStation 2 Consoles are Ethernet-Ready and can be used with the WGA11B along with an existing wireless network in your house right out of the box. The first generation PlayStation 2 consoles must have the PS2 Network Adapter installed in order to work with the WGA11B to connect to your existing wireless network. Sorry, we do not carry that adapter and it is not included with the WGA11B. But it looks like this: (PS2 Networking Adapter Shown Above Not Included) To use the Gamecube over an existing wireless network in your house you must have the GameCube Broadband Adapter in addition to this device. Sorry, we do not carry that adapter and it is not included with the WGA11B. But it looks like this: (GameCube Broadband Adapter Shown Above Not Included) Note: Game Consoles pictured above and discussed in the section above are there to help customers understand what they need to get their console wireless. No game consoles or wired-ethernet adapters for consoles are included with the WGA11B offered in this listing. (But then, you knew that, right?) Shipping Information Flat Rate Shipping for this item is $9.99 for the first, $7.99 and for each additional gaming adapter. Your item will be shipped no later than the next business day after payment is received and you will have shipment info emailed to you automatically. No need to ask when we ship or if we can send shipment info. (Discounted shipping rate on 2 or more identical items only applies if purchases are paid for at one time and shipped to the same address. Units paid for or shipped separately will be shipped at the higher rate.) Restrictions: This item can only be shipped within the United States. We do not ship outside the U.S. or to APO/FPO, Guam, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands. Due to zoning laws we cannot accommodate local product pickups. Every item must be shipped. We cannot ship on 3rd party accounts. Sales Tax As a registered business we are obligated to remit sales tax of 6% of the total amount of the transaction including S&H for items shipped within the State of Michigan to the Michigan Department of Treasury. If you are a tax exempt organization or are making your purchase for resale and can provide a sales tax exemption certificate, please contact us prior to making your purchase. Payment Info We accept the following methods of payment through our secure checkout system: PayPal payments by credit card, paypal balance, echeck, or paypal credit Return Policy We provide a 14-day like for like replacement guarantee on this item from the date of arrival. If you experience a problem with this item within the first 14 days, please call or email us for assistance. All sales are otherwise final. Contact Info Phone: (586) 486-3198 | ||||||||||||||
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