Wireless Game Adapterwireless-g Game Adapter

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Summary: 3rd one failed to work
Review: We've tried 3 so far and they all had the same problem - defective wireless transceiver. The setup was difficult and only possible with Linksys on the phone but does work. However as soon as we unplugged from the ethernet, no connection. Linksys has agreed that these units are defective and this probably explains why these reviews are either one star or 5. There seems to be a product manufacturing and support problem. This one will go back to the store too.

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Summary: Works Fine but Setting up...
Review: I have now had this device on my Xbox for a few months and let me tell you that once you have the setup right, it works flawlessly and lag free. I have the Linksys Wireless-G router and they work well together.

Now for the down side. Maybe a networking expert could get it going fine but not me. I am pretty familiar with computers and can get a wireless network setup. Getting this going on my Xbox was an absolute nightmare. I don't even remember everything that was done so I can't share anything helpful. Tech support is sent to India and they were absolutely useless and the wait was horrendous. Customer support is gonna kill Linksys if they're not careful. After 3 hours on the phone, we got the thing working and it has been working great ever since.

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Summary: Worth the money
Review: Like other reviews, I simply don't know why this adapter is getting a bad reputation on its installation. I've read many a negative review and I have to say that, yes, it's a little pricey. But it does what it's supposed to do and couldn't be easier. Others claimed that this adapter isn't compatible with routers featuring WPA security. In fact, this seemed to be the biggest problem people were running into. But my router features the same security and everything was a snap to put together. I'm not a networking pro, but if you're a gamer who knows the basics of wireless networking, you should be good to go. I was literally playing Halo 2 and Splinter Cell within 10 minutes of opening the box. I figure most people just plainly don't read or follow the instructions. Bottom line: Ignore the negative reviews and get the darn thing.

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Summary: Chronicaly defective
Review: I purchased the WGA54G twice. The first time I got it, plugged it into the outlet, hooked it up to my laptop, Nothing. It wasn't recognized by my laptop. Next, I connected it to my Xbox. Again, it said 'No Wireless Adapter detected'. So I called tech support, and after holding for about a half-hour, I got someone from India, gave them my name and number, and started to explain the problem. Well, wouldn't you know it. I got disconnected. After calling back and waiting for another half-hour I gave them my name and number and proceeded explaining the problem. After being guided to connect the adapter to my Linksys router and it still not being 'seen' by either computer, I decided to take it back for a refund.

The second time I bought it, I was misled by another website selling the Microsoft adapter and then sending me the Linksys adapter. Well, this one had the exact same problem. Including they also made a noise like a high-pitched hum or whistle.

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Summary: Can't understand negative feedback
Review: I opened the box for my Linksys Wireless-G Game Adapter and within 5 minutes I was playing Xbox live. No problems whatsoever with the software, none with the hardware. Just completely lag-free Halo 2. I am 100% satisfied with this product.

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Summary: works fine...just a little work involved
Review: Now ive read most of the reviews for this product and they all pretty much say the same thing. Took awhile to setup, dont pay attention to the LEDs. Now of course I thought I was a pro, and would have no trouble with it since I had only previously set up my network a week before. Try and follow these steps and hopefully your experience will be better than mine.
-plug in and attach to your computer via ethernet cable...(don't bother with the cd...if your computers ethernet adapter is in use hook it up to your router directly if it has mulitple access points)
-go to URL 192.168.1.250(takes awhile to load...you may have to refresh more than once)
-password for all new products is admin
-this page should show available networks and just select the correct one
-since WPA is not supported id recommend using 128bit WEP
-fill in the blanks and select connect...if it says its connected youre pretty much done
-this is where i screwed up...attach it to your TURNED OFF xbox...start it up and select xbox live...it should go ahead and let you know if youre connected or not.

i actually got this to work with my laptop...at first it wouldn't recognize it, but after struggling with it with my desktop i gave it one last hurrah and it finally worked...so remember don't bother with the CD installation...yes, I know, its so much more tempting to use once youre trying the installation. YOU HAVE TO FIGHT THIS TEMPTATION. good luck