What does this item do?

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Gaming Adapter

what could i do with an item like this?
is it just like a wireless adapter for my PC to connect to my home network?

 

[mpilchfamily]

Yes its a WIFI adapter for your PC that connects vis your eithernet port. You can get the same thing from a USB wifi adapter.

 

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Originally posted by: mpilchfamily
Yes its a WIFI adapter for your PC that connects vis your eithernet port. You can get the same thing from a USB wifi adapter.

alright, i got this as a gift, so the USB option is out. anyone know how to use it?

ports on the back of the device are: ethernet, power, restore button.

no option for USB, cd included does not have an installation .exe

 

[JackMDS]

This is a standalone (I.e. it does Not need Drivers) Wireless adapter that can connect to a Game Box or a computer via regular wired Network card.

These Gizmos are developed for devices that cannot be configured with software Drivers (like GameBoxes).

Because it meant for Game Boxes, and thus it is bought by Technology Ignorant Gamers, the devices are expensive.

If One needs such a device. One can buy an Asus Wireless Router Flash it with DD-WRT, and configure it as Wireless Bridge.

It would work as a GameBox Wireless adapter (actually a much better one) for half of the price.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16833320023

http://www.dd-wrt.com/wiki/ind...tallation#Asus_WL520GU

http://www.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/Wireless_Bridge

 

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Originally posted by: JackMDS
This is a standalone (I.e. it does Not need Drivers) Wireless adapter that can connect to a Game Box or a computer via regular wired Network card.

These Gizmos are developed for devices that cannot be configured with software Drivers (like GameBoxes).

Because it meant for Game Boxes, and thus it is bought by Technology Ignorant Gamers, the devices are expensive.

If One needs such a device. One can buy an Asus Wireless Router Flash it with DD-WRT, and configure it as Wireless Bridge.

It would work as a GameBox Wireless adapter (actually a much better one) for half of the price.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16833320023

http://www.dd-wrt.com/wiki/ind...tallation#Asus_WL520GU

http://www.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/Wireless_Bridge

thanks for the recommendation on a cheaper product, but my father got me this as a gift and i dont want to have to return it to him. the item is already paid for and the box is already opened.

i'd like for you guys to continue helping me though, i've made another thread over at the networking forum for more help on installing this on my PC.

here is the continued thread: http://forums.anandtech.com/me...=2300466&enterthread=y