Can I use a gaming adapter

[MonKENy]

I have a Linksys wga54g wireless-g adapter and want to use it on my PC. will it work or is specifically ONLY for consoles. Id imagine it would work but I am not 100% sure.

 

[vorgusa]

I am not sure about that specific model, but usually those devices are just Wireless bridges that prioritize certain ports (if even that).. just try plugging it into a device to see if it works as a bridge. It will not work as anything else though

 

[JackMDS]

Game adapter is a Client Wireless card with the drivers embeded in firmware.

Client is the opposite of Access Point ( http://www.ezlan.net/Wireless_Config.html ).

While game adaptors are expensive, you can, find a Wireless Router that would work as an Access Point for $20 -$30. ( http://www.ezlan.net/router_AP.html )

 

[MonKENy]

ok so i take that as a no then..damn. I dont have the $ (even 30 bucks) to spend so Ill just stay in the room im at. We dont have many phone jacks in the house just 2-3 So i cant move the modem into where I want it. thats ok I guess. Thanks for the help guys.

But I should also note that I also have a wireless router on my network already its the befw11s4. so im broadcasting. Dont know if I had made that clear or not.

 

[JackMDS]

You mentioned that you want to make it as an Access Point.

If you want to use it as Client card for your computer you can.

Just plug it in.

However It has Nothing to do with Access Point.

Access Point is the Wireless part of your Router.

Access Point = A point where Wireless computer can Access the Network.

 

[MonKENy]

yeah i want to put my comp in my bedroom and use the adapter to accesses the network that i run from my router in the office.

 

[Aarondeep]

Yeah that would work fine. This thing is working like a network bridge. (correct me if im wrong jack =)

 

[MonKENy]

how do i do it then? I tried to use it but couldnt figure out how to make it act like an access point or whatever you want it called. It doesnt read like a wireless adapter would w/a signal strength and what not showing up. it doesnt connect through a usb so it doesnt install itself and theres no software to install. so i dont know what to do now. i can access it through 192.168.1.250 and change the settings so what now?

 

[Aarondeep]

it should just plug into the ethernet adapter on your computer after you configure it.

 

[JackMDS]

You can not use it as an Access Point, and it would not work as Whatever either.

But you can read that manual and use it as Client Card.

These cards are basically Wireless client cards that do no need drivers.

It has to be configured to work with your Network.

http://www.linksys.com/servlet...per&lid=0796037314B290

 

[MonKENy]

ok awsome, im gonna try to do that and see what I can make happen. ill post w/results later. thanks!!!

 

[MonKENy]

WOOHOO!!!!! Awsome guys, thanks for the help and links. I have it all set up and working. This is great..Thanks again!!!!!!!!