Microsoft Xbox 360 Wireless Networking Adapter Network adapter

...to wireless gaming - the Microsoft Xbox 360 wireless networking adapter. This little piece of wizardry wrapped up in white plastic form makes connecting your console to the internet a relatively pain free and tidy solution. ==Setup== Setting up the wireless adapter is simplicity itself; it clips onto the back of your Xbox 360 or Xbox 360 HD-DVD drive and plugs into one of the available USB ports. Then you need to pop to the System Settings section ...
...there are, it wouldn't be Microsoft without a small sting in the tail. The wireless adapters pricing can best be described as steep; you will do well to find one for much less than fifty pounds - quite a price when you consider the competition consoles have wireless connectivity built in. There are also no third party alternatives available, basically if you want to connect wirelessly with your Xbox 360 it's this adapter or nothing. You also need ...

tractor-boy 28.11.2008 · Read full review
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...it too, so why have Microsoft decided to omit it from the Xbox? In my opinion, the answer is simple, it is hard work to bridge a connection from your laptop and the majority of Xbox users will not have their console in close proximity to their router. Therefore, the only other alternative is to spend £60 and buy the Microsoft Wireless network adapter. Microsoft have been cute here, there are plenty of wireless USB wifi internet dongles on the market, ...
...a one way street by Microsoft but my daughter was getting fed up of me borrowing her laptop to bridge the connection each time I wanted to play online so I had no choice but to take the plunge. ===Installation === Installation of the adapter could not be simpler. With the Xbox turned off, plug the adapter into a spare USB socket and its job done, it really is that easy. The adapter clips nicely onto the back of the Xbox to prevent it from getting ...

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...WiFi dongle, but thanks to Microsoft and Mr Gates unless you are extremely knowledgeable about WiFi and the Xbox you will require a Microsoft specific WiFi dongle such as is described in this products listing. This dongle is going to cost you in the region of £55 so Bill has just screwed you out of £35 smackeroonies. That aside this Microsoft official product is simplicity in motion when it does come to connecting your Xbox to the net. The small ...
...one end of it, and an antenna at the other. Raise the antenna and plug in the USB connecter to the rear left of your Xbox. The unit is going to allow you to do things like play streaming video from websites. More importantly for gamers you will now be able to join the many gaming communities and participate in live tournaments, thus testing you skill against real opponents rather than AI ones. A simple set up process to get the device talking to ...

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...Streams photos and music from Microsoft Windows XP ~~ Plays 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 Product Details ~~ Product Dimensions: 5 x 2 x 1 cm ; 400 g ~~ From the main white unit, there is a 4cm aerial, and an 8cm cable running from it to the ...
...off to the main computer. Microsoft could have priced the adapter lower, especially when you consider what other extras you would buy, including the live subscription as well. I have also found the Xbox 360 as a child friendly machine as the controller is wireless too, so we can play games without him trying to pull wires out. Our Xbox 360 is located in the lounge downstairs and the router is upstairs in the second bedroom/office, which is located ...

nicolaks1 29.08.2007 · Read full review
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If you enjoy playing online on your xbox 360 and your router is not easily accessible with wires then you should seriously consder getting yourself a wireless adapter. The Adapter cost around £50-£60 which I think is ridiculously over priced for what is simply a wireless adapter which generally cost aroud £10, but seeing as it is the only option for wireless gaming on the Xbox 360 then if you really want wireless it is your only option. The adapter ...
...into place at the back of the Xbox 360 and plug the usb plug into the port, and adjust the aerial to face upwards for maximum range. Once you have the adapter in place and plugged in, when you turn on your xbox you will be greeted with a message asking you if you want to configure your wireless device to a network. Clicking 'yes' will bring you to a new page showing all wireless networks in your area. My adapter had no trouble in finding my router ...

kristofski93 17.09.2009 · Read full review
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Microsoft and their proprietary products are poor performance,and too expensive.This adapter detects the same network my pc adapter detects but only 1 bar of signal.My pc adapter has 5 bars on the network.The xbox adapter must not have an omni antenna and the gain is probably 1dbi.I tried to opened this crap and put a higher gain antenna but the connector is a sub micro connector specially made for microsoft to screw us.I still could have rigged ...
...to pry this thing apart,now there goes 70 bucks,never again. Fortunately i discovered linksys sells a universal game adapter (part number WGA54G),the adpater is also pc compatible,why isnt the xbox adapter pc compatible?Anyway,the linksys has an omni antenna and yes its removable to get a better omni.The signal is 5 to 15 times stronger than the xbox adapter depending on your antenna gain.The price is also cheaper used but the same as xbox adapter ...

JohnRedcorn 28.11.2008 · Read full review
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i got one of these because i didn't want wires everywhere in our house. when i first put it in it wouldn'tt connect up to my wireless router(linksys). i called up a help line and they said that they had no idea how to fix it so i ended up having to buy a new one (netgear). with this it works well most of them time but if it doesn't always work. i think that may be down to the router but it may be the adapter. anyway it works most the time pretty ...

DINGGLEBOY666 27.01.2009 · Read full review
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If, like me, you have an Xbox 360, you will no doubt be aware of the dynamic and enjoyable facility available to you online, namely Xbox live. Xbox live is a place where you can download demos and game add-ons, chat to your friends, and stream movies and videos direct to your Xbox 360 in glorious high definition. But while the Nintendo Wii and the Sony Playstation 3 can go online straight from the box without any additional hardware, Microsoft, in ...
...standard in the Xbox 360. This product is great if you don't want to have cables trailing over the house to play XBOX Live, although the consistency of the connection can be a little patchy at times. The Live kit is simple to install, even for a novice like me, and the instructions are clear and concise. For serious gamers I recommend that you wire the XBOX up to the net the old fashioned way, as it is very frustrating whilst playing Call of Duty ...

lilostitch626 12.10.2009 · Read full review
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...from the ethernet option, the Microsoft Xbox 360 Wireless Networking Adapter Network Adapter is the only thing you can use to get superb, and let me emphasize 'SUPERB' service from Microsoft. I made the stupid decision to buy a alternative to the adapter, which just didnt work. So, in my opinion, this is the only piece of equipment that is best for getting Xbox Live, so please don't waste money on something that has a 90% chance of working, because ...
...cable that comes with the Microsoft machine. Hope this review helped anyone stuck with a decision, this is from my own experience, I know own a Microsoft Wireless Adapter, and I've never regretted it, although, as you'd expect from a wireless, connection is somtimes lost. This depends on connectivty and the location off your router compared to your Xbox. Mine are on opposite sides of the house and I lose connection at most once a month or once every ...

Mozza215 07.10.2009 · Read full review
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i bought this for £50 second hand, and i found it very easy to use and it connected to my modem in minutes, but i know not everyone connects it as easy as i did, infact i couldnt connect it to my old router when i first got an xbox 360, so then i went for the ethernet cable method which is ideal if the router is in the same room as the xbox 360 because its much cheaper, gauranteed to work and normally makes connection better, but in my case i had ...
...not ideal! therefore when i bought my xbox 360 back i wanted to get it sorted with the network adapter. THINGS I LIKE ABOUT THE ADAPTER: its a easy method of connecting up to xbox live if it will connect to the router its small and as a nice slot at the back of the xbox 360 theres a light which is green if its working and red if its disconnected from the internet. THINGS I DONT LIKE ABOUT THE ADAPTER: it can be extremely difficult to connect to some ...

jwl89 29.09.2009 · Read full review
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The xbox 360 wireless adapter is essentially, exactly what it says on the tine, it is only required as a neccesity to get onto xbox live in a place usin a wireless network, microsfot have seized on this opportunity to charge over the odds for a small piece of plastic , retailing in the region of £60 , especially when you consider the nintendo Wii has a wireless adapter built in. As a product, the adapter is easy to install, clipping onto the back ...

sadcrazyman 16.02.2009 · Read full review
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...with all of my other Microsoft products, they are robust, well built, and designed to last, so I after installing the wireless adapter I played for months without issue or incident, until one day it the wireless adapter simply stopped working correctly. It would not connect to my wireless network and the light on the back of the adapter would not light up at all. After speaking with support staff I eventually figured out that the problem was because ...
...build quality of my other Microsoft products this would not put me off buying other Xbox 360 peripherals, so overall it is a satisfactory piece of kit. Technical Specifications Setup time: 5-10 minutes Weight: 430grams (approx) WAN types: 802.11 a/b/g Dimensions: 50mm x 10mm x 20mm Price I paid: £49.99 (23/06/07) ...

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Xbox live is undoubtedly one of the main draws of the Xbox 360, and due to the fatc my Xbox was too far from a wired internet connection, i had to find a wireless way. The official wireless adapter seemed the best choice, widely availble, and being official, pretty much guaranteed to work. And thats true, it worked, very easily, simply plugging into the back, then scanning for connections on my xbox, then at the push of a button I was connected. ...
...it is rather expensive, as its counterparts for laptops and PCs would be available much cheaper. I have had some issues with the internet choosing not to connect, but these are rare, and on occasions the connection can be rather slow. I would stioll recommend this nonetheles, as it is a reliable piece of equipment that allows Xbox 360 users to access a key feature of the console and will add hours more gameplay to your games. ...

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...itself so cheap and appealing, Microsoft aim (as always) to make their money on the peripherals, which everybody needs for the full gaming experience. Nevertheless, this does exactly what it says on the box (sorry to be cliched). Plug-and-Play, as expected, you connect it to your console and through your dashboard, search for your wireless connection and, with your WEP key or security key at hand, you can instantly connect to your network. Perfect ...

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I find that you must buy a fairly expensive router to use this product. I bought a cheap router and get disconnected in the middle of a game sometimes which can be quite annoying. Buy a router £60 or more and you should be ok. Also i reccomend that you do not have the router at a totally opposite end of the house or it could give a weak signal. The average price for this wireless adaptor in shops is around £50. All in all it is a great piece of equipment as x box has the best online multiplayer community and also it is very interactable. You can dopwnload movies, music demos and even full games with it. A membership fee is not too much. An optional £5 a month etc. ...

scott2403 08.01.2009
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