D-Link DWL-G820 Wireless Gaming Adapter, 802.11g, 108Mbps

From the Manufacturer
D-Link announces its latest addition to the D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G series of wireless networking products the DWL-G820 High-Speed Wireless Gaming Adapter. The DWL G820 adds 802.11g wireless connectivity to your Ethernet-enabled gaming console.

The DWL-G820 Wireless Gaming Adapter works with any Ethernet-ready game console, making it ideal for both head-to-head and online gaming. Use Wireless Gaming Adapters to connect two game systems to each other or use one to connect your system to a wireless network.

In addition, you can use the DWL-G820 Wireless Gaming Adapter to make any Ethernet-enabled device, such as a media set-top box, wireless. The DWL-G820 is a true plug and play device that requires no configuration and is ready to work right out of the box.

The DWL-G820 Wireless Game Adapter is also highly configurable, using any Java-enabled Web browser. With support for several advanced features including Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) and 128-bit WEP encryption, the Wireless Gaming Adapter also protects your wireless signal.

The DWL-G820 Wireless Gaming Adapter uses D-Link 108 Technology for data transfer rates that are 15x faster than standard 802.11b rates and works with all 802.11g networks. The device is also backwards compatible with 802.11b wireless networks. This Gaming Adapter provides lag-free performance and allows your gaming console to join your wireless network.

Note: When used solely with D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G products. Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors lower actual data throughput rate.

Product Description:
With the D-Link AirPlusXtreme 2.4GHz Wireless Adapter, you can experience the freedom of wireless online gaming! This Gaming Adapter provides lag-free performance and allows your gaming console to join a wireless network. Make any Ethernet-enabled device wireless -- just connect it and configure through any any Java-enabled browser. Full support for Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) and 128-bit WEP encryption The Adapter uses D-Link 108 Technology for data transfer rates that are 15x faster than standard 802.11b rates.

Use the DWL-G820 Wireless Gaming Adapter to make any Ethernet-enabled device wireless

Fully compatible with 802.11b wireless networks

Works with all 802.11g networks

Frequency Range: 2.4GHz to 2.4835GHz

Operating Range: Up to 328 ft.(100 meters) indoors; up to 1312ft. (400 meters) outdoors

Dimensions(LxWxH): 4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1" (103mm x 62mm x 27mm)

D-Link DWL-G820 Wireless Gaming Adapter, 802.11g, 108Mbps

Average customer rating:

Abysmal product - no support
Just awful. Never worked correctly.
Works with PS3, Xbox 360, PC, setup is not easy
Did not work with Apple Airport Extreme and PSP LF-PK1
Gets the Job Done

D-Link DWL-G820 Wireless Gaming Adapter, 802.11g, 108Mbps

Manufacturer: D-Link Systems, Inc.
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

Enables 802.11g Wireless Connectivity for any Ethernet-enabled game console
Transfer rates up to 108 Mbps
Plug & play installation
Use for multiplayer online gaming or head-to-head gameplay (2 adapters required)
Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) and 128-bit WEP encryption

ASIN: B0002MH3HE

Product Description

With the D-Link AirPlusXtreme 2.4GHz Wireless Adapter, you can experience the freedom of wireless online gaming! This Gaming Adapter provides lag-free performance and allows your gaming console to join a wireless network. Make any Ethernet-enabled device wireless -- just connect it and configure through any any Java-enabled browser. Full support for Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) and 128-bit WEP encryption The Adapter uses D-Link 108 Technology for data transfer rates that are 15x faster than standard 802.11b rates. Dimensions(LxWxH) - 4.1 x 2.4 x 1.1 (103mm x 62mm x 27mm)

Customer Reviews:

Abysmal product - no support.......2007-06-07

As others have pointed out - it's difficult to configure. It does not allow you to change it's IP (produces Gateway Error), there's no documentation on how to use a pair of them to replace a cable (as mentioned in the product features). Tech support took about an hour to tell me that they had to refer my case to a more senior technician - that hand-off got dropped. Subsequent email requests for support have been unanswered.
DLink advertising is misleading at best - I will not purchase any DLink product again.

Just awful. Never worked correctly........2007-05-29

As others have indicated, this unit is just awful. Runs hot, very difficult to configure, my unit failed within a few weeks. Generally speaking I like DLink stuff because it's simple, down-to-earth, and easy to configure. What a mistake the DWL-G820 has been. It's even been discontinued at the store where I bought it -- too many returns. Pass on this one.

Works with PS3, Xbox 360, PC, setup is not easy.......2007-01-23

I use Dlink DI-624 router. Setup is not easy, I needed quite a bit of help
from tech support. It's working fine after that, downloaded a few GB of
demos from Xbox live and PS3 online, played PS3 online on COD3, no lag.
It also works with my PC.
I was holding out for the final N router and gaming adapter, but this is
good enough.

Did not work with Apple Airport Extreme and PSP LF-PK1.......2007-01-10

I could not get this unit to work wirelessly with the Sony Locationfree LF-PK1 and an Apple Airport Extreme router.
I WAS able to use the Buffalo Technology AirStation Turbo G High Power Wireless Ethernet to stream TV to PSP wirelessly and across the internet.
Tech support was fine, the device was just incompatible with my apple router.

Gets the Job Done.......2006-12-20

I use this to connect a PS2 to the Internet and it seems to be working, although it took a bit of setup. If you're really good with setting up networks you can probably set it up quite fast. It took me about an hour because the instructions that come with it really aren't adequate. There are a couple things to look out for when setting it up. First of all, if your wireless network doesn't use the default SSID and stuff, you have to log in to the device's firmware to change some settings (and you should anyway if you want to configure security settings). So you have to enable your network card on your computer and connect the G820 to it, and then make sure your computer is set to a static IP in the same range as the G820's default IP of 192.168.0.35 (in other words, 192.168.0.xyz). Then you can log in to the G820 with the default username "admin" and no password. At that point the setup wizard pretty much walks you through the settings. One important thing to note is that if you have MAC address filtering on your wireless network, you must add your console's MAC address to your router's whitelist. As soon as I did that the WLAN indicator on the G820 lit right up. You do not need to add the MAC address of the actual G820. By the way, to get your PS2's MAC address, put the Network Adapter Startup disc in and get to the point where you test your connection but do something like disconnect the ethernet cable to make the test fail. When the notice comes up that the test failed, press Select and it will display the MAC address.

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