D-Link DGL-3420 Wireless Gaming Adapter, Xbox Compatible 802.11a/802.11g, 108Mbps

Product Description:
Push the limits of basic networking technology and experience the evolution in networking. Wirelessly connect to the Internet, streamline network performance, and stay competitive in your online games with D-Link's GamerLounge Wireless 108AG Gaming Adapter, powered by GameFuel System Technology. Provides untethered and powerful super-speed dualband wireless connectivity Offers maximum flexibility for configuration and performance - via console or web-based management utility Also ideal for use with Ethernet-enabled printers and media set-top boxes Designed for the Gamers Network One auto-sensing Fast Ethernet 10/100 LAN port to the game console 2dB dualband antenna for outstanding wireless coverage Slim and compact design - fits naturally with existing gaming gear Fine-tuned web GUI for seamless device management Supports Windows PC and Macintosh operating systems WPA-PSK supported / Also supports 64/128-bit Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP)

Average customer rating:

Does not work with DGL-4300 with latest firmware.
Works pretty well most of the time...
It works, and thats what matters
Configuration via browser is poor, but solid once configured.
Only for those with D-Link routers

D-Link DGL-3420 Wireless Gaming Adapter, Xbox Compatible 802.11a/802.11g, 108Mbps

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

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Product Features:

Engage in head-to-head gameplay or multiplayer over the Internet
Up to 108 Mbps in both 802.11a or 802.11g
Provides untethered and powerful super-speed dualband wireless connectivity
GameFuel System provides convenient management options through a game console system
Slim and compact design fits naturally with existing gaming gear

ASIN: B0006TIA0M

Product Description

Push the limits of basic networking technology and experience the evolution in networking. Wirelessly connect to the Internet, streamline network performance, and stay competitive in your online games with D-Link's GamerLounge Wireless 108AG Gaming Adapter, powered by GameFuel System Technology. Provides untethered and powerful super-speed dualband wireless connectivity Offers maximum flexibility for configuration and performance - via console or web-based management utility Also ideal for use with Ethernet-enabled printers and media set-top boxes Designed for the Gamers Network One auto-sensing Fast Ethernet 10/100 LAN port to the game console 2dB dualband antenna for outstanding wireless coverage Slim and compact design - fits naturally with existing gaming gear Fine-tuned web GUI for seamless device management Supports Windows PC and Macintosh operating systems WPA-PSK supported / Also supports 64/128-bit Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP)

Customer Reviews:

Does not work with DGL-4300 with latest firmware........2007-05-04

I picked this up on sale to use as a bridge from the garage to my D-Link DGL-4300. With the latest firmware on the 4300 (1.8) the 3420 will not connect in WPA mode, all it does is reboot every 20 seconds. D-Link supports answer was to either select WEP mode or downgrade the firmware in the 4300 to version 1.6. also the interface on the 3420 is not compatible with Firefox, you have to use IE to configure.

Works pretty well most of the time..........2007-01-06

I had some trouble configuring it, but that was probably my fault. Once I got it up & running with my Linksys wrt54g using WEP encryption(64-bit I think) I was happy and haven't touched it since.

It seems to work very well when gaming on the xbox or xbox360, bridging from my downstairs office router to my upstairs loft. However, we watch a lot of tv/movies that I stream from my PC downstairs to the xbox, and after a certain amount of time (could be an hour, could be 3 hours) my network speed drops down to almost nothing and then will eventually conk out. The solution seems to be to turn it off for a while, then turn it back on and carry on from where I left off. My guess is that the unit is overheating a bit when dealing with a constant stream of high-bandwidth data.

I can live with that though, and this bridge works well for our needs. I'd recommend it to people. It works great with the xbox360 & xbox live, and works well for streaming data from my PC to my old xbox.

It works, and thats what matters.......2006-09-05

Its smiple and thats what make it work well.

Plug it in and set it up and forget.

Very easy to use.

Configuration via browser is poor, but solid once configured........2005-11-26

The browser-based configuration of this unit is poorly thought-out and buggy, but once configured, it's solid.

For example, you can't skip the setup wizard and just jump to the advanced settings. And you can't set WPA via the wizard. So you have to run the wizard first, and select WEP or open mode, complete the wizard, and then go to the advanced options and set WPA. It mysteriously took many attempts before the settings were actually saved.

Once I finished the configuration, the unit connected to my D-Link DWL-7100AP access point using WPA-TKIP, and has been operating for about a week now without interruption. I am using it with the XBOX Media Center Extender, and it's been able to keep up with streaming audio and video.

Only for those with D-Link routers.......2005-06-16

If your router is not by D-Link, and particularly if you use WPA encryption with that router, do not purchase the DGL-3420. I have tested it with both the Linksys WRT54G and the SMC 2804WMBP-G, and WPA fails with both of them. D-Link technical support, in fact, has confirmed that THEY know the adapter doesn't work using WPA with the WRT54G.

Besides, for significantly less money you can get a wireless bridge with a lot more functionality. After this product failed for me, I purchased the Netgear WGPS606, which can connect FOUR items (X-Box, computer, whatever) to your wireless network AND two wireless print servers, all for $20 less (on Amazon).

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