XBox Live with no strings attached Designed for versatility and ease, the Xbox 360 Wireless Network Adapter enhances your Xbox 360 experience in the digital home, seamlessly... more
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A review by Andy.mack on Microsoft Official Xbox 360 Wireless Network Adaptor - Live (Wireless Bridge) March 31st, 2007
Author's product rating:
Look & Feel
Good
Robustness & durability
Good
Value For Money
Satisfactory - it’s a reasonable game
Advantages:
Play XBox live without the hassle of wires . Easy to set up
Disadvantages:
A little too pricey
Recommend to potential buyers:
yes
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When I bought my Xbox 360 I looked into going on Xbox live but as there was a subscription fee I decided against it. Since I moved into my flat however the temptation has slowly increased and this week I finally gave in. It had been a long time coming but while I was in Town on Tuesday night I decided to buy myself the official Microsoft Xbox 360 wireless network adaptor. I thought rather than run another cable around my living room I'd take advantage of the BT wireless hub I have for my broadband and connect my Xbox up remotely.
From reading the box it seemed to be nice and easy. You just attached the adaptor to the back of your machine, switched it on and hey presto you were pretty much ready to go online. The reality, whilst still quite straightforward isn't quite that simple. It all went according to plan until the switching it all on and connecting instantly. It took about 3 hours to actually get the Xbox to pick up an IP address and the appropriate Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU). There wasn't a great deal that I could actually do to help it find either of these apart from keeping running the tests. It seemed that the night I tried it all there was a problem with Xbox live and so 99% of the time you shouldn't encounter these problems.
Once all the tests were complete, which despite the time it took was relatively easy the rest of the Xbox live process was very straight forward. Of course you need your paid subscription to go with your wireless connection but as far as setting this up is concerned it was quite straight forward. The connection to the machine is made through the USB port on the back of the console and there are a couple of holes to clip it into. So from a physical connection point of view that's even easier than how the machine connects to the network. If you do have any problems with connectivity then there is a whole website devoted to helping you set it up, which if the above all fails seems to be very useful.
My biggest concern with going wireless was going to be the strength of the connection from the BT Hub to the Xbox itself. So far thought that hasn't been too much of a problem. It only seems to have slowed down a little once and while it made the game of Fifa I was playing jump a little it didn't interrupt the game too much. Other than that the connection has been really good and despite my initial reservations I've been quite impressed with the quality of the wireless connection.
Not everyone will have a BT wireless Hub though and if you don't but want to get a wireless connection for your Xbox you then have to invest in a wireless router as well. Unless of course you already have one in which case its again very simple to set your Xbox up onto an existing network. The process is much the same as connecting to the BT Hub, in that the Xbox will pick up an Ip Address and should then find the rest of the details it requires by itself without any further prompting from the user. I found this to be an added bonus with the Wireless adaptor and it means it's not too complicated if your not too sure what your doing with wireless connections.
One final feature that the wireless adaptor offers the user is the ability to connect wirelessly between the console and your PC. This allows you to stream movies, music and pictures from your PC to the Xbox. Of course again this requires you to have a wireless adaptor and network set up but it is another feature that works quite well. The strength of the stream obviously varies a little but on the whole the signal the wireless adaptor receives seems to be pretty constant.
Overall the Xbox wireless adaptor seems to have been a very useful purchase. The connection seems to be quite constant, it doesn't look too out of place on the console and the installation, as long as the service is working, is a piece of cake. The only downside to the wireless adaptor is infact the price. I picked mine up for £59.99 and although I will get a lot of use out of it, that still seems like a lot of money when you consider the Ethernet cable comes included with the Xbox 360. Would I recommend it though? Yes I definitely would. It may cost a lot in the short term but the Live system is worth the investment and it saves a load more cables in my living room.
Advantages: Easy to set up, good performance, reliable, fits in with the look of the console Disadvantages: Very expensive
Technology is advancing at a quickening rate nowadays, and games consoles are a prime example of this advancement. What were once simple items that just played games have now become multimedia powerhouses with huge hard drives and many extra features. Given that one of these features is the ability to play online against other gamers, it was somewhat inevitable that wireless networking would be introduced to the next generation consoles. And indeed ... ...your Xbox 360 isn't wireless out of the box, and you don't have the desire to run an ethernet cable through your home in order to wire your Xbox 360 to a router, then this simple but functional product will shove your console into the age of wireless. Given the simplicity of the product, I thought it would be easier to give potential buyers a bit of an FAQ rather than run down the features (there really is only one feature after all). HOW EASY IS ...
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Advantages: No unsightly cables Disadvantages: overpriced
I bought this when I changed to BT Broadband and had to put the hub in another room. I didn't want to have to trail an ethernet cable through the living room and the hall so this seemed the best idea. Having used wireless networks at work I was a little apprehensive about the quality of the connection because XBox Live relies on a solid and uninterrupted service. I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the connection and have not had any problems ... ...packaging (ridiculous packaging like all XBox stuff, could taker your eye out with the sharp, heavy duty plastic!!) it's simple to fit. Simply click it in to the gaps provided above the ethernet port on the back and plug it in to the usb port below and you're ready to go. On the main screen, go to the 'System' tab and configure it to join your network.
The design is pretty good and the style is in keeping with the rest of the hardware...white, chunky ...
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19.12.2006
Look...no strings!!! Review ofMicrosoft Official Xbox 360 Wireless Network Adaptor - Live (Wireless Bridge)by
rayns2006
Advantages: No wires! simple to use, Disadvantages: Quite expensive
The Microsoft Xbox 360 wireless bridge is a simple adapter that allows you to access the internet from your Xbox without having to trail wires to your Router. Firstly the advantages are obvious as i had Ethernet cable running through three rooms to get to my router and it took an age to hide them tidily under the carpet. i decided to get this when i moved the Router to a different place and didn't want to go through all the hassle of rewiring.
To ... ...it into the rear usb port on your 360 and entering your network key. Please note that although this is an excellent idea if you have a child with a 360, as you will be able to put it in their room and let them play away without the hassle of wires running to your router, but you will need to get a wireless router if you haven't already got one.
The design of the wireless adapter is simple and the unit itself is quite small, but once you have it ...
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Advantages: Easy to use, good instructions, long reception. Disadvantages: Expensive, can cause lag, brutal packaging.
The XBOX 360 Wireless Adaptor allows you to connect your 360 without wires and from longer distances than wires would allow. It's extremely easy to set up - once you have a wireless router (or you can bridge it through your home PC or laptop) it fits easily into the back and by accessing the settings on the 360 menu, I was up and running in seconds: even with the dodgy AOL provider.
The instructional booklet also contains deep information and diagrams ... ...fight into the brutal packaging that is! The XBOX 360 packaging is horrid, I actually cut my finger on the packaging when attempting to access it.
However, sometimes the wireless signal can drop, causing small lag issues and sometimes disconnection from games. Another downside is the cost, retailing at around £60, it is very costly and this can lead to obvious problems due to the current financial state - but it's worth it for a great online play ...
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30.09.2008
WIRELESS THE WAY TO GO! Review ofMicrosoft Official Xbox 360 Wireless Network Adaptor - Live (Wireless Bridge)by
husher08
Advantages: no cable lying aound, gives you freedom Disadvantages: people have talked bout disconnecting
i purchased this a few weeks ago because i had a cable running up the wall from my living room to my room. this ment that there was a horrible cable going up the wall for all to see which looked terrible. also another thing was that i had to keep my tv, 360 etc, in one place or the wire would not reach, which you wouldnt things was that bad however, the widow is behind me so the light is constantly on the screen making it hard to see it, so when ... ...have to shut the blind. this wireless adapter is great! i already had a wireless router for my laptop, which send the signals to it. it was very easy to set up, you just plaug it in to the back of your 360 and it holds itelft there with little clips. you then just go to network settings and it finds all available networks and you just oick your one and write your wep key in and you away. it took longer for me to disconnect and take the wire of the ...
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Microsoft Official Xbox 360 Wireless Network Adaptor - Live (Wireless Bridge)
Main specs
Type: Modems and Communications
Console Type: Xbox 360
Region: PAL Version. The Format for UK, Europe, Australia & New Zealand
Long Name: Official Xbox 360 Wireless Network Adaptor - Live (Wireless Bridge)
Manufacturer: Microsoft
EAN: 882224035699
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Manufacturer's product description
XBox Live with no strings attached
Designed for versatility and ease, the Xbox 360 Wireless Network Adapter enhances your Xbox 360 experience in the digital home, seamlessly synchronizing with the Xbox 360 system. You can easily transfer videos and music to your Xbox 360 system from your Media Center PC, chat with your friends, play games via Xbox Live, and more-all without the clutter of wires.
Features
The Xbox 360 Wireless Network Adapter is highly versatile and supports 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11a.
The Xbox 360 Wireless Network Adapter is powered seamlessly by your Xbox 360 gaming console, so there's no external power adapter to plug in.
Play head-to-head wirelessly on Xbox Live, or on your home network.
Dual band 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz Wireless A/B/G home network compatible.
Compact, high performance design.
Powered by Xbox 360 to eliminate adaptor clutter.
Streams photos and music from Microsoft Windows XP and recorded TV, movies and videos from your Microsoft Windows XP Media Center based PC.
Easy setup and installation.
Collaborates with Xbox 360 authentic wireless accessories for worry-free integration.
802.11a allows stepped-up data transfer for enhanced video streaming.
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