Description
The WGA600N Wireless Gaming Adapter provides wireless connection capabilities to any wired Ethernet-equipped game console. The Game Adapter can be used in several different ways. If you have an existing home wireless network and a cable or DSL Internet connection, the Game Adapter lets your Xbox, Xbox 360, PlayStation2 or 3, or GameCube attach to the network so you can get into online games without running wires to the game room. There is also a special "Wireless LAN Party" mode to connect several consoles at once.
Quick Glance
Network Type: IEEE 802.11n (draft)
Device Type: Wireless Workgroup Bridge
Summary
Product Title: Linksys WGA600N Wireless Gaming Adapter
Manufacturer: Linksys
Power Score: 3.8 | 5 Reviews
Wireless Device
Device Type: Wireless Workgroup Bridge
Networking Standards
Network Architecture Supported: IEEE 802.11n (draft)
Frequency Band: 2.40 GHz, 5 GHz
Wireless Security Features: WEP WPA WPA2 TKIP AES WPS
Ports
Number of Network Ports: 1
Dimensions
Height: 1.26 in
Width: 4.3 in
Depth: 4.33 in
Dimensions: 1.26" Height x 4.33" Width x 4.33" Depth
Weight: 4.23 oz
Warranty
Warranty Information: 1 Year Limited Warranty
More Info
URL: Manufacturer Link
Additional Specifications
Wireless Transmission Speed: 54 Mbps
ISM Band: Yes
UNII Band: Yes
ISM Maximum Frequency: 2.40 GHz
UNII Maximum Frequency: 5 GHz
Number of Antennas: 2
Antenna Gain: 1 dBi
Strengths: Dual-Band, Works great as a wireless bridge, small size.
Weakness: Pricy, range could be better.
I am using this as a wireless bridge connecting my 2nd floor wired ethernet network to my WRT600N wireless router on my main floor, and it works pretty well. I had to re-position the unit to increase the signal strength. After doing that, I get 45 MB/s transfer rate between my wired network and the WRT600N router. Overall, I am pleased with this unit, and recommend it to anyone looking for a...
Strengths: Fast
Weakness: None
I haven't used this much but I really like it because thus far it is faster than the previous G device from D-Link I had earlier. I think to get the additional speed increase it uses my draft-n router.
The Linksys Dual-Band Wireless-N Gaming Adapter (WGA600N) converts gaming consoles that have a wired ethernet port to wireless. It needs no drivers, so it works out-of-the-box with an Xbox, Xbox 360, Playstation 2 or 3, or GameCube. In some cases where additional network configuration is required, there is a web based configuration tool. It allows you to either connect to a wireless router, or to...
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Summary: Dual-band draft 802.11n Ethernet bridge with Ubicom-based automatic QoS <p> <p>Pros <p>• Dual-band <p>• Supports Ad Hoc connection for pairing without an AP <p>Cons <p>• No choose-and-connect from browser interface <p>• Shorter 5 GHz vs. 2.4 GHz range
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WGA600N Wireless N Gaming Network Adapter
Strengths: Small size & shape.
Weakness: Must use CD to configure. Pricey @ $99.00
I'm quite satisfied my new WGA600N gaming adapter. I am actually using this to provide an internet connection to my Sony BDP-S350 Blu-Ray player to support BD Live! Configuring the WGA600N [via my PC] was rather simple by connecting WGA600N to my Linksys WRT54G router [via the enclosed ethernet cable], then running the Setup Wizard on the enclosed CD. I skipped the "Secure Easy Setup", and...
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