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Belkin F5D7330 802.11g Wireless Ethernet/Gaming Adapter | 
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Brand: Belkin
Category: CE
List Price: $127.42
Buy New: $69.99
You Save: $57.43 (45%)
New (54) Used (2) from $59.99
Avg. Customer Rating:  44 reviews
Sales Rank: 1471
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4
Dimensions (in): 12 x 14 x 10
nv:Device Type: Wireless Bridge
Form Factor: Desktop
Wireless Network Standards: IEEE 802.11g
Wireless Network Standards: IEEE 802.11b
Wireless Data Transfer Rates: 54 Mbps
Wireless Network Configuration: Ad-Hoc (Peer-to-Peer)
Wireless Network Configuration: Infrastructure
Wireless Frequency Range: 2.4 - 2.497 GHz
Security Protocols: 128-bit WEP
Security Protocols: 64-bit WEP
Security Protocols: WPA2
Security Protocols: WPA-PSK
Networking Standards: IEEE 802.3 Ethernet 10Base-T
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
Warranty: Limited lifetime warranty
MPN: F5D7330
Model: F5D7330
UPC: 722868484722
EAN: 0722868484722
ASIN: B00020H1TG
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Product Type - Adapter | | • | Warranty - Lifetime | | • | Works with all Ethernet-equipped computers or network devices | | • | Offers backward-compatibility with all 802.11b 2.4GHz wireless devices |
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Product Description
Connecting the Wireless G Gaming Adapter adds wireless capability to your Xbox, PlayStation, or GameCube with the push of a button. You can also eliminate the need for an additional power outlet by powering through the existing USB ports on the gaming console. Now you can enjoy gaming online and transfer music, videos, or photos between your computer and gaming console-without cumbersome wires. Features wireless 64- and 128-bit WEP encryption Requires no drivers, setup, or configuration Comes with a Belkin Lifetime Warranty and free, 24-hour technical support NOTE - PlayStation 2 will require the PS2 Network Adapter; GameCube will require the GameCube Broadband Adapter Automatically connects to the wireless network by the touch of a button
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| Customer Reviews: Read 39 more reviews...
 Routinely loses connection to wireless network August 29, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I'm using this with a Mediagate. It seems that there is some kind of timeout that causes this thing to disconnect from the wireless network if the Mediagate is turned off for an extended period of time. Unfortunately it doesn't reconnect when the Mediagate comes back on. I have to plug the ethernet cable into my laptop to get it to reconnect. Very irritating. I know that the Mediagate is probably part of the problem, but I don't really understand why the device would *ever* disconnect from the wireless network since the device is always on.
 The Best August 24, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Even though its made for gaming systems, I am using this card on my desktop because for some reason no one can produce a wireless PCI or USB adapter that doesn't drop out all the time. Product works flawlessly and NEVER drops the connection, better yet, it requires no drivers, so there is no possibility of compatibility issues on any system that has a working LAN adapter.
I haven't check Belkin's website to see if they have downloads for other OS, but to run the included CD you will need a Windows OS. After that though, you could hook this up to any PC, MAC or gaming system with a working ethernet adapter.
The only thing that probably bites some people is the set up, which could be a little friendlier for the non-technical people. You will have to know your SSID, your wireless key and how its encrypted (WPA, etc). If you don't know how to find these things, look around, because it would definitely not be worth passing up this great device.
 It works... but there are better options August 10, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I bought this product looking to get either my TV (Panasonic TH-50PZ850U, which has IPTV) or my Direct TV HD DVR connected back to my wireless network. While my original idea was to connect this device to an Ethernet switch unit and connect both units through the F5D7330. That didn't pan out as expected and isn't the reason why I rated this product with 2 stars, it didn't work as planned because an Ethernet switch box is NOT a managed switch or hub, that was just a moronic misstep by me, not the F5D7330.
So let's get back to the F5D7330, shall we?
The Good:
- The device is small, lightweight and its swivel antenna in the back of the unit makes it a nice addition for the space channagled media centers. If you have an unsecured network, with limited interference from other unsecured networks, this device will work right out of the box. Just connect it to the device with the provided Ethernet cable, press the autoconnect button and your wired Ethernet device should be up and running on your network.
- However, when you need to set the device up on a secure network (which you really should) or you have multiple networks available and need to select your and not your neighbors, then this is where the device really falls apart and earns its two stars.
The Bad:
- The setup for secure networks or selecting the correct network, to say the least is very frustrating. The manual is sparse and not well written, the "wizard tool" that Belkin provides is spotty, sometimes it works, sometimes it didn't. On most occasions, the wizard could never find the device, even after restoring the factory defaults and setting up the laptop correctly.
- Then there's the manual setup, which you really need to use in most cases. Unfortunately is one of the most vexing processes I've come across. You have to connect the device to a machine which isn't on the wireless network and you have to modify your TCIP/IP settings to get to setup page (which true of nearly any AP/Bridge device). Once at the setup page, you can select your network, enter an encryption key and make modifications, i.e., passwords, IP address, etc... The problem is that device setup page wouldn't load on several occasions and accessing the setup page after it's on your secure network was a chore too.
The Ugly:
- The biggest issue I had with this device was that the device would wander off my network from time to time. This wasn't due to a power cycle or a system reboot. I would setup the unit on my secure network (select my network, provide the access key, etc...), identify it on the DHCP server. After a while, I would remote back into the device setup page using the IP address I assigned or the DHCP server assigned (trust me I tried it both ways) and I couldn't get the setup page to open. I had to manually remote back into the unit and found the device on an unsecured nearby network.
- I spent so many hours just trying to keep this device stable and on my network. In summary, if you have an unsecured network with limited interference from other unsecured networks and you need "plug and play", then this device should work okay. If you need something more, pass this unit up.
During my search for a better device, I came across the newly introduced D-Link DAP-1522 Ap/Bridge Wireless N device (this replaced last year's DAP-1555). It was hard to find, most retailers we're out of stock, but found one with Beach Audio (through Amazon). It cost ~ $100 and was the right device to purchase. Out of the box, setup and connected to my secure network all under 20 minutes.
Even if you only need one Ethernet port, the DAP-1522 will future proof your setup for a while if you need to add additional wired Ethernet devices. Which we all want to anyway, right?
http://www.dlink.com/products/?sec=1&pid=663
- Supports 4 wired Ethernet devices
- 4 port gigabit switch w/ jumbo frame support
- can be used as a bridge or AP. It can also be set "auto" detect.
- Supports new N wireless devices and legacy a/b/g devices
- can operate in 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz
- supports all current security standards
- Easy to read and follow documentation
- default IP address for the device is 192.168.0.50, so networks already on 192.168.0.xx, the device can be accessed within the existing network without requiring modification (if you use this network scheme).
Bridge does not work! July 16, 2008
The problem I am having with this product is that I am trying to use this in front of a network switch, but that does not seem to work. I have it working fine when connecting to just one computer, but when I place it in front of a switch, it only connects one of the computers. The other computer either can not get an IP address and on the occassions it does get an IP address, it won't can't communicate outside of the switched network (can't communicate with the router).
If anyone has a solution to this problem, please let me know. I have tried the web config, but there wasn't really much you can do in there other than switch the adapter's ip from static to DHCP.
It does what it's supposed to do July 12, 2008
Easy to setup, and easy to program, easy to use. The device provides a stable connection for my Xbox 360. I read many of the reviews on other devices (linksys, d-link, netgear) and I'm glad I bought this one as I have had no problems at all. I also use the device to connect my Directv DVR so that I can receive video on demand. It's not super speedy like an "N" adapter would be, but it maintains a rock solid connection and does a great job in getting the programs downloaded.
I highly recommend this device.
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