Wireless N Network Adapter
Xbox 360 Wireless Network Adapter
This wireless network adapter is specially designed to get your xbox 360 console connected to the network in your home without the need for messy wires all over the place. Microsoft have made it compatible with all the current wireless networking technologies available on today's market which means that it will easily connect to whichever wireless network you may already have set up in your house.
It is very easy to set the Xbox Wireless Adapter up. Simply plug it into your Xbox 360 console and enter the details of your wireless network in the dashboard area. It may be necessary to refer to the easy setup guide which came with your wireless router at this point to be sure that you have the right access codes for your network to hand.
After this has been done your Xbox 360 console will connect wirelessly to your digital home network. This means you are able to connect to Xbox Live and do all the other things which you are able to do when your Xbox 360 is connected to a network. This is all with the freedom of wireless so you can go anywhere in the range of your wireless network without trailing long wires behind you.
Xbox Wireless Bridge
Although there are solutions for connecting your Xbox 360 to your wireless network using other generic hardware it is much more complicated and the Wireless Network Bridge is the only one designed specifically to work with the Xbox 360. Because it has been designed especially for purpose it is particularly easy to set up. Simply plug the adapter in and the software in your Xbox 360 will let you enter the setting and get connect straight away. It is also designed with gaming in mind so that you can expect there to be no problems with lag when you are playing your favorite games through Xbox Live.
As the Xbox Wireless Bridge is compatible with dual band 2.4 and 5 GHz wireless networks and all three of the A/B/G standards you can be sure that you will be able to connect it to your home network. Nearly every wireless network router available on the market is supported by the wireless network adapter. Connecting to your digital home network from you console has never been easier.
Wireless Xbox 360 Adapter
To reduce clutter even further the Wireless Xbox 360 Adapter is powered directly from the Xbox 360 console. This makes it even more convenient over a standard wired setup. Plug in your wireless adapter and off you go, no sockets needed on the wall.
With the wireless connection set up on your Xbox 360 console you have many advantages. It is possible to connect to Xbox Live without have any wires to connect you to the internet and your home network. It is also possible to play head to head with any other consoles in the area which also have wireless connectivity, giving you a whole new range of gaming possibilities.
On top of this the Xbox 360 Wireless Bridge enables you to connect to any PC which you have on your digital home network. An Microsoft Windows XP machine is able to stream photos and music to the console turning it into a fully functioning media centre. If you have Windows XP Media Centre or Vista on your machine then you are also able to send recorded TV, Films and other video files from these machines to the console over the wireless network.
Technical Details for the Xbox Wireless Bridge
- 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
- 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
Reviews for Microsoft Xbox Wireless Network Adapter
The following are some reviews for the wireless bridge taken from Amazon.co.uk. You can see many more reviews at amazon by clicking on the links below.
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Wireless Bridge (wireless network adapter)
I bought this little baby 3 days ago and my head was filled with concern about a couple of possible problems. I was wondering about how strong the signal would be (if i could even get one) from my room upstairs, and if i would be able to connect my console to my laptop.
I can imagine that many people will be thinking about these issues, especially the range, so here is my current experience of the product.
RANGE: I have the device in my room which is on the opposite side of my house to my router, which is downstairs. So, nervously, i connected the device into my xbox 360 and prayed it would connect. I went on 'connect to xbox live' and after about 4 seconds my prayers were answered; at the bottom of the screen it stated 'MattyElite69 (my gamertag) has signed in to xbox live.' I didnt even set it up and it had connected with 3/4 bar strength. I have heard that it depends on how thick your walls are, however this did not prove an issue.
MEDIA TRANSFER FROM LAPTOP: This was a doddle. Followed a short process and i was transfering in no time at all.
FINAL VERDICT: Useful and reliable piece of kit. Hefty price tage, but in my opinion worth it.
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Next Gen gaming online made easy
I purchased my Xbox 360 Core System at Christmas & was not really to fused about getting into playing online until my mate started telling how great playing games like Final Fantasy 11, Gears Of War ect online.
So i decided to go out & purchase a Network Adapter this weekend & can honestly say that it is the best bit of kit i have purchased for my 360 so far. I know quite a few people have commented about how £59.99 is a bit to shell out for an adapter is, but to be honest i think it is worth the cash.
Setting the little gizmo is a doddle & was lot less hassle than i expected, all that the 360 required you to do is plug it in at the USB port at the back of your console & then follow the on screen instructions once its found the device.
On the whole, i would say it took me not more than 5mins to be setup & hooked up to Xbox Live. I have had a couple of games on Gears Of War & Ridge Racer 6 which is a great laugh when you invite a friend to play online with you. My mate has promises to let me have a spare wireless headset which he has lying around which should be great for ingame banter.
I'm so glad i purchased this adapter now & cant wait to get a 20GB HDD & a copy of Final Fantasy 11 next week.