- Wireless broadband Internet connection for Xbox 360/PS3
- Quick setup button for seamless gaming console integration (Supported by wireless Routers/Access Points featuring WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) button)
- Connects to console?s Ethernet port
- Compatible with 802.11 b/g/n wireless networks
- System requirements: Home wireless network, broadband (high-speed) Internet connection, PC/MAC with Ethernet port for one-time configuration
Product Description
Wireless network at home but no means to connect your Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3 to the Internet? Problem solved with the Wireless Gaming Adapter from Mad Catz. Just plug into a PC—with the included Ethernet cable—for a quick and easy configuration process then plug directly into your console’s Ethernet port to let the online gaming, downloading, and movie viewing begin. Take advantage of the fastest Wireless-N Internet speeds that enable up to 7 times faster g… More >>
There are two things that are great about this gaming adapter. The first is that you get 2-for-1. It works with box XBox and PS. The second is the price.
Rating: 5 / 5
This is a nice piece. I set this up with a D-Link 625 router that feature Wifi Protected Setup. If you have this feature you don’t need the software that comes with the adapter. Setup will require a physical connection from PC to the unit with IP set to (say) 10.10.10.2. After configuring, connect the adapter to the Xbox and it’s up and running. Should be easy enough to supplement with a 100Mbps hub or switch to connect other devices in addition.
Rating: 5 / 5
I read all the reviews on Madcatz WGA for the Xbox 360 and saw that about 30 to 40% just gave up on it and sent it back. I figured I knew what I was doing, so I took a chance and picked one up.
While the instructions are poor, I was able to get the thing configured by accessing the WGA through my browser at 10.10.10.254. I was able to see my wireless network but was surprised at some of the signal strengths being a little low given that my WGA was 6 inches from my wireless router. I pinged it and got a response, so there definitely was a connection. Didn’t really think of it and took it to the basement on the other side of the house and plugged it into the Xbox360. Nothing. Went back reset it and tried again. Went into the settings and tried configuring static IP address, etc. Nothing. Quit for the night. At work, I talked to one of out network guys and he said try a few things, I did and nothing.
Was going to give it one more try but my daughter was on our desktop where our wireless router is connected. Took the WGA and our laptop went into the next room connected the WGA to the laptop. Accessed the WGA through browser and could not pick up my wireless access point. It saw it, but signal strength was zero.
After all of the messing around with this thing, the problem was the thing was not receiving the wireless signal. So my guess is all those people who follow the instructions and can’t get it to work, are victims of poor quality control. I might try this thing again, but then again it sounds like I am not the only one with this issue.
Rating: 1 / 5
Product works great. For me, the intructions for connecting it to the router could have been written clearer, but once it was connected there hasn’t been any problems. My router is in my bedroom and the xbox is in the other side of the my house in the living room and it always connects to Xbox live.
Rating: 4 / 5
Oh man!!!
I set this beast up on a Mac mini (which cannot take the 3 inch setup CD that it came with) by using on-line resources. It should of been easier to setup, or even possible on an actual XBOX, but it’s not.
Once it was config’d correctly, it works great! The speed and rang on wireless is impressive.
Rating: 5 / 5