Linksys WET11 Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge

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Summary: Stream Replay TV?
Review: I bought this item specifically to be able to stream video between my two Replaytv's and my computer. Unfortunately, it doesn't work for that purpose. I may be limited by my B standard router and I don't think they make G standard bridges. Would I be able to stream over my system with this bridge if I upgraded the router to a G?

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Summary: When you get one that works, it's wonderful...
Review: Seems like many other reviews here ring true. Spent the better part of two days trying to configure this item in vain with at least four calls and three hours wasted with tech support just to end up with a bridge stuck in eternal boot mode (seems like a failing hard reset is not uncommon). Sent back to Amazon for a replacement and the new one worked like a charm after two minutes of hassle-free configuration (I would suggest linking it straight to your ethernet after setting a static IP on your pc and working via the bridge's IP address - skip the setup CD-ROM altogether - for detailed instructions, see Linksys' tech support website articles 304 and 534).

I use the bridge to connect a PS2 in our basement with our pc on the second floor (and opposite end) of our house and have a flawless connection with the BEFW11S4 router. I am very pleased with our final result - but very dissatisfied with the work it took to get here. My suggestion - if you follow directions and it doesn't work (i.e., stuck it boot mode, won't save your changes), don't mess with firmware, don't waste time talking to India, just return it for a replacement until it does work.

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Summary: Happy out of the box.
Review: I'm going to be moving soon. One device, Tivo Series 1 DVR, is far enough away from my network router to need either a really long Ethernet cable, or a wireless connection. Got the Linksys after reading some reviews. Was a bit wary because the software is Windows only and I have an iMac. But everything worked out for the best.

After pulling the Bridge out and connecting it to my Tivo, I hooked up a Linksys WRT54G Router. Reset the network, tried the connection, and it's working like a charm. The downside being that the Tivo can only connect at 802.11b speeds and not 802.11g. However since this Router is backward compatible, that doesn't pose a problem at all.

Overall, it'll make my move that much easier knowing I don't have to worry about connectivity.

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Summary: Mine didn't work.
Review: I was unable to get the device to work. I am returning it for a competing model.

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Summary: Works great with our Playstation2
Review: We have a wireless network using a Linksys router and had NO problem setting this up. It took about 10 minutes max. We just plugged it in to the Playstation2 and it worked immediately. The internet capable games are as fast with this as when we just play locally on the console. I'm planning to get another one for the iMac we have so I can stop draping ethernet cable around my house!

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Summary: Excellent for ReplayTV or Tivo
Review: I purchased this to connect my ReplayTV to my broadband DSL. It works great for that, and so I wanted to make sure anyone who had a broadband enables Replay TV or TIVO knew this thing would work with it. Thanks!

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Summary: Never Works!!!
Review: I tried to use this product to hook up my xbox live. i figured it would be easy, you know, just set it up on the computer and plug it into the xbox. but ive had nothing but trouble! i have easily spent 20 hours on the phone with linksys tech support and have just had enough. im buying the xbox live wireless adapter, the WET11 just aint worth the hassle

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Summary: works perfectly with apple
Review: the linksys WET11 is the perfect solution for people trying to get an apple computer onto a wireless network, but are not able to buy the standard airport cards since apple had the oh-so bright idea to stop producing them. just follow the instructions packaged with the ethernet bridge and your apple will be surfing wireless in no-time. It dawned on me that this product would work after trying to figure out how to get a mac wireless after hopelessly trying to configure the DWL-122 which never completely did the job