Linksys Wireless-B Game Adapter $42 at NewEgg

I bought a wrt54g that can be updated with firmware allowing it to become a wireless bridge. Basically it does what this device does but I can plug in multiple devices including my computer, which are then connected wirelessly from my bedroom to my living room. You can see how to do it here.

http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview.aspx?catid=36&threadid=1513386&enterthread=y

Just an idea for people, the WRT54g router is a g router that can be found for around $40 after rebates pretty commonly.

[quote name='klwillis45']Is wireless-B fast enough for XBL??[/QUOTE]
B has a max of 11 mbps which is faster than your typical cable/dsl connection coming into your home (typically 3 mbps). So yes it is fast enough.
 
I ordered the one from Comp-U-Plus. Thanks to Cheapy for alerting us and thanks to the admiral for getting me a better price.

I've been waiting for a decent price on these.
 
I know the specs for B vs G (11mbps v 54mbps) but does/has anyone actually used B for XBL . For certain games, *cough*Halo2*cough* having the fastest connection can make a huge difference in your success.
 
[quote name='msdmoney']


B has a max of 11 mbps which is faster than your typical cable/dsl connection coming into your home (typically 3 mbps). So yes it is fast enough.[/QUOTE]


I think he said it right there. B is faster than the line coming in. B should be overkill for XBL, as long as your system isn't drained. (running a bunch of wireless components)
 
Lets make a clear difference here.

11 mbps stands for 11 mega BITS per second. (device speed)

3 MBps stands for 3 mega BYTES per second. (cable speed)

8 bits is equal to 1 byte for those that don't know.

11 mbps is in no way faster than 3 MBps.
 
[quote name='mtxbass1']Lets make a clear difference here.

11 mbps stands for 11 mega BITS per second. (device speed)

3 mbps stands for 3 mega BYTES per second. (cable speed)

You are insane to think that 11 mega bits is faster than 3 mega bytes.

8 bits is equal to 1 byte for those that don't know.[/QUOTE]


I guess I need to explain myself better.

My comments were concerning the wireless router that is sending the signal. Not the receiver. As long as you don't have multiple components trying to access huge files via the WLAN, there shouldn't be a problem. XBL should work regardless of B or G.

Does that make my statement more clear?
 
[quote name='mtxbass1']Lets make a clear difference here.

11 mbps stands for 11 mega BITS per second. (device speed)

3 mbps stands for 3 mega BYTES per second. (cable speed)

You are insane to think that 11 mega bits is faster than 3 mega bytes.

8 bits is equal to 1 byte for those that don't know.[/QUOTE]

Ummmm, your cable connection is running at 3Mbps (megabits per second), not 3MBps (megabytes per second). That's top-end speed, and may not get that fast all the time.

802.11B runs at 11Mbps at optimal speeds, though that's optimal speeds, when you're right next to the router, and even then, it's more like 6-7Mbps. Still faster than the cable modem pipe, when running full-tilt, by 2x the speed.

802.11B will work fine for running a Xbox on XBL. And that's a very good price on it. Should work without any issues on Linksys gear, and most likely with other brands of gear as well.
 
[quote name='Derwood43']I guess I need to explain myself better.

My comments were concerning the wireless router that is sending the signal. Not the receiver. As long as you don't have multiple components trying to access huge files via the WLAN, there shouldn't be a problem. XBL should work regardless of B or G.

Does that make my statement more clear?[/QUOTE]

I understood it right the first time. :D

Yes, you're much clearer on the second pass. 802.11B or 802.11G will work the same for driving an Xbox out to the Internet via a cable modem connection. The speed difference is only for traffic on the inside of your LAN/WLAN, just as you stated.

mtxbass1 is the one who's not being clear. I corrected him above.
 
No need to correct my post when I am right. Notice the capital on MB and mb. People assume that your cable connection is 3MB per second, when in fact it is 3mb per second. 3 Mega BYTES per second is still faster than three Mega BITS per second, which is exactly what I said. It is a common misinterpretation that your cable connection is 3 mega bytes per second.

Even with all this said and done, you won't notice any lag on XBL with 802.11b. I run this setup without any problems.
 
[quote name='mtxbass1']No need to correct my post when I am right. Notice the capital on MB and mb. People assume that your cable connection is 3MB per second, when in fact it is 3mb per second. 3 Mega BYTES per second is still faster than three Mega BITS per second, which is exactly what I said. It is a common misinterpretation that your cable connection is 3 mega bytes per second.

Even with all this said and done, you won't notice any lag on XBL with 802.11b. I run this setup without any problems.[/QUOTE]

I corrected your post because you were being unclear. I'm aware of the difference between MBps and Mbps, and both the network speed for the 802.11B and the downstream speed of the cable modem connection are the same rate, megabits per second. The 802.11B will be around 2x faster than the cable modem connection, so yes, it won't be an issue.
 
I bought one earlier this summer and couldn't get it to work. I returned it. It was too confusing for me. I don't even have many online games for my PS2 anyways.
 
Ok, anyone have any idea as to how to get it to talk to my Belkin router?

The jackasses at Linksys won't help me because I have a Belkin router.
 
On mine I just plugged the game adapter into my router, ran the software disc and entered the encryption code. The game adapter supports like 2 or 3 profiles so just pick one and make sure that one is active on the adapter when you plug it into your console. Occasionally if I don't use it for a few weeks it will lose its connection. I then just unplug the power and plug it back in and it reconnects.
 
Just a question: Would this work with a Netgear Wireless-G router? Im almost sure, but I just want to make sure before I order it. Thanks a lot for the deal!
 
[quote name='KeyserSoze81']Just a question: Would this work with a Netgear Wireless-G router? Im almost sure, but I just want to make sure before I order it. Thanks a lot for the deal![/QUOTE]
I use my linksys game adapter with a Microsoft router so I think that brand interoperability would be fine as long as you don't use any encryption higher than WEP as the linksys 802.11b adapter cannot support WPA encryption found on 802.11G routers.
 
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