Xbox 360 Wireless Bridge (Required For Wireless Online/Live Play)

My network consists of a Linksys BEFSR41 router (which is connected to my NTL cable modem) and a Linksys WAP54G wireless access point. You must also take into consideration that the house I live in was built in the mid 1800s. The significance of this is thick stone walls that obviously impede communication.

The WAP54G, for logistical reasons, is based upstairs. The room that I am currently in (due to my ususal one being re-decoarated) is downstairs. And yet I have played upon XBox Live without any real lag issues. And I should also mention that my Linksys USB network card struggles cannot gain a connection unless I place it outside the room.

I have seen that you can buy other wireless bridges - in fact I did have a Linksys WGA54G for my original XBox - but the beauty of the Wireless Bridge for the XBox 360 is a streamlined product that does not require an external power socket (unlike the WGA54G). The design is minimal and clean - apart from the ariel you wouldn't know it is there.

As for setting the device up, the XBox dashboard makes the whole process quite simple. Once I had added the MAC address of the bridge to the WAP54G permissions list and also set up the WEP key, that is.

So, in summary, this is a great device. Clean, unobtrusive design, and an uncomplicated set-up should sway your mind over and above the percieved (by some) high cost. As a friend of mine is fond of saying:

" You buy cheap, you buy twice"

This won't be a factor with the XBox 360 Wireless bridge.


Not bad.....   October 2, 2006
Mr. G. Davies (Cardiff, Wales, UK)
47 out of 50 found this review helpful

Right, not meaning to sound arrogant but I know the ins and outs of a pc and the stuff that goes with it.

This thing was so unbelievably easy to set up that I just breathed a sigh of relief that I didn't have to think about anything. Brilliant.

I set up my Linksys router, didn't need to install that - plug and play. Plugged in the wireless bridge, no installation required. I didn't have to configure anything. As soon as I switched on my Xbox a message popped up saying "Rollamoff (my username) signed in to Xbox live".

I mean that's just amazing! I didn't have to do a thing!

Only bad point which is why I didn't give it 5 stars, if I want to connect to a Windows XP SP2 pc I need to use Windows Media Connect and store the settings on a flash drive, mp3 player or whatever. I plugged it in hoping to stream media and it completely over-wrote my wireless settings and I could not for the life of me connect my PC to my Xbox 360.

So if you've got Wireless LAN built into your PC or got a USB wireless hub then you'd probably be fine. But I think you'll find some difficulties or complete incompatibility.

If you don't want to stream media, then this thing is so unbelievably easy to use and I've noticed that I've been able to download faster than when I used a wired ethernet connection (weird I know, but it's true)!

60 very well spent!


Excellent item but overpriced   February 17, 2006
40 out of 41 found this review helpful

Once I opened my 360 box and saw a great big chunky ethernet cable I decided I would need a wireless bridge. I was horrified to realise that it was so overpriced. Anything that has the xbox 360 name on adds on so much more money. However this is a very good bit of kit and is essential in my view. I am using the Voyager 2100 and as far as I know most routers are supported. The signal strength is excellent and I only have lag on FIFA: RTWC, which is an laggy game anyway (I never play it really lol). This wireless bridge is easy to install in a few simple steps. It even picked up my neighbours Belkin router!!! Overall a great product but I would wait if you can to see if it has a price drop.


(gamertag:monkeroony) see you on xbox live!!!   November 7, 2006
D. Burton (u.k)
33 out of 34 found this review helpful

i bought this because my dog ate my ethernet cable and had been meaning to upgrade to wireless for a while anyway.
i didnt realise how easy it would be, (or how small!) you simply plug it into the back of the 360 and turn your xbox on and you're nearly done, all that was left for me was to input my wep key and i was downloading demos within minutes and playing online shortly after.


Great, reliable way to get xbox live but there are cheaper alternatives   August 28, 2006
M. J. Walker (Surrey)
23 out of 27 found this review helpful

I went into Game and the shop assistant made installation of this wireless bridge sound much easier than it actually is.

It all depends on your wireless network at home. If you installed and created it all by yourself from scratch then it will be much easier than if you hired a proffesional to do it.

I personally had a proffesional to do mine so it was therefore harder to get past various security passcodes on my home network. Attaching the wireless bridge couldn't be simpler, no toolkit needed, it just clips safely and neatly onto the back of your xbox 360. Once attached you go to system and select network settings and then it will search for any wireless network. If you have a wireless mouse/keyboard it will also find that. It can often take two to three attempts to find your network. The hardest part is security. Passcodes and computer settings may have to be input. Once past that everything else should happen automatically, and then you pay your 40 a year to get gaming (credit card or voucher.)

But, my mate bought a reciever that cost 40 and its 60 for the bridge a whole 20 saving. The reason is that it just isn't as reliable as the microsoft model. Often his connection will fail and his game ended mid-session so maybe 20 extra is worth it maybe it isn't.

Whatever you get the gaming is unparelleled with constant voice chat and your allies shouting "take cover" or "pass it here." Two games I would recommend are Ghost Recon: Advanced warfighter and Battlefield 2 Modern Combat.

However you get connected Xbox Live has no competition for being the best online gaming platform.

I hope to see you soon on xbox live!!!