| D-Link DGL-3420 Wireless Gaming Adapter, Xbox Compatible 802.11a/802.11g, 108Mbps |
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Model: DGL-3420
Brand: D-Link
Manufacturer: D-Link Systems, Inc.
Average Rating: 
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Total Reviews: 12
Form factor: External
Hardware platform: Game console
Data link protocol: Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g
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| 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 |
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| 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) |
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| User Reviews (12 total): |
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Works Great for DirecTV On-Demand, July 28, 2008
By user (Houma, Louisiana)
I use this with the D-Link DGL-4300 for DirecTV On-Demand service and have no problems whatsoever. I have the Model HR20-700 satellite receiver. It has very fast download speeds and WPA2 encryption was smooth to set up. I have this one set about 90 feet from the router and the signal strength is excellent. I'm going to purchase more of these adapters in the future when I add more HD DVR satellite receivers.
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Lag free, June 27, 2008
By user (NY, USA)
Works as advertised when paired with DGL-4300 router...easy set up. Gameplay on Halo 3, COD4, Battlefield, etc is just like wired connection. I have 2 xbox360 (one wired to router and wireless) no issues with disconnection and lag due to sharing...
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Good when it works..., May 11, 2008
By user (Austin, TX USA)
I have two of these devices. They have to be configured through a web-only setup, which is a bit of a drag. I am using WPA encryption. The first one works great. The second one I cannot get correctly set up for love nor money; not sure if it's a different revision of the hardware or what. (I bought it later than the first.)
Some notable glitches:
- you can save your configuration, but if you try to load it again you get "CFG checksum error.", i.e., it doesn't work.
- there is a wizard but it doesn't consider the possibility of WPA encryption.
- the user interface is truly terrible; e.g., except for the wizard you cannot set the channel.
- the latest version of the firmware doesn't work with the XBox360 or WPA at all -- even though I'm using a D-Link DGL-4300 router.
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Update: I eventually got it to work. Here is what I did.
1) Changed the password on the router
2) Changed the password on the DGL-3420 -- nope still didn't work
3) Changed them both back... and suddenly, they worked.
I'm not sure _why_ it worked, but it did. I know they were getting the same passwords because I was copying and pasting from a text file. I know that I changed it back to exactly what it was before, because other devices on the network didn't have to be reconfigured (beyond resetting active connections).
Still not the kind of thing I'm looking for in a product.
When 802.11n stabilizes a bit more and I buy new equipment, it will NOT be D-Link.
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It broke, March 15, 2008
By user (Boonton, NJ USA)
It lasted three months then the power supply went out. Before that it worked pretty well.
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Not bad but Amazon price is too much for an xbox 1 adapter, January 28, 2008
By user (Arlington va)
Have one connected to my xbox 360.Like the previous review said setup is buggy.The latest firmware update seems to have fixed autoconnect problem i had with xbox live.It now connects as quiclky as my 360 turns on.Don't see any real disadvantage over using a network cable.Streaming video and audio are almost instant even with higher res.
It was designed for the Xbox 1,i have a hard time seeing anyone paying more than $50 for it.
It will work right out of the box but to get it to work well you'll need to set it up for your system.If your not a pc wiz i would go with the OEM Xbox 360 adapter.
Overall i am happy with it.It is a workhorse.
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D-Link DGL-3420 Wireless Gaming Adapter Does the Job, January 27, 2008
By user
The D-Link DGL-3420 Wireless Gaming Adapter (Xbox Compatible 802.11a/802.11g, 108Mbps) does its job perfectly. Used it to hook up a DirecTV HR21 to my home network. It works flawlessly. Five stars for performance. One star for price. It would be a much better deal at half the price (< $50).
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Does not work with DGL-4300 with latest firmware., May 4, 2007
By user (San Marcos, CA United States)
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.
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Works pretty well most of the time..., January 6, 2007
By user (Raleigh, NC USA)
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.
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It works, and thats what matters, September 5, 2006
By user (Newport, RI)
Its smiple and thats what make it work well.
Plug it in and set it up and forget.
Very easy to use.
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Configuration via browser is poor, but solid once configured., November 26, 2005
By user (Seattle, WA)
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.
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Nice Signal Range and No Lag!, May 24, 2005
By user
I'm pleased to report that this wireless adapter, when coupled with the same product line (DGL-4300) wireless router, works great and has a good range for a strong signal. I was a little hesitent on the price of this adapter since I just bought a somewhat pricy, but well worth it, gaming router (DGL-4300) from D-Link, but after setting it all up, I was pleasently surprised. I was surprised at how easy this adapter was to setup, and how I can configure everything from within the xbox itself. No PC needed.
Our Xbox is in a completely different part of the house than the wireless router, but we still get a strong enough signal to get zero lag when playing online. Well, as zero lag as we were getting when we were wired to the router anyways.
Bottom Line: Highly recommended to all Xbox Live players that have wireless capabilities.
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Works Flawlessly with Xbox!, May 12, 2005
By user
I was peer pressured into buying the D-Link gaming router (DGL-4300 I believe) and it was well worth the price. So after having good success with that D-Link gaming product I figured I might as well get my Xbox to be wireless instead of dragging out a long ethernet cable everytime I wanted to play online.
So basically the setup to this is done through the Xbox itself. The configuration screen is right there in the Xbox. Amazing to say the least. Anyhow I was able to set this up and get it working/communicating with my D-Link gaming router quick and easy. No major problems, just follow the easily laid out install guide that comes with the product.
The look is nice, the blue LEDs definitely stand out when it is on top of my Xbox and everyone who sees it is jealous. w00t!
I'd also like to mention the most important part. Even with wireless I get zero lag when playing Halo and other games on Xbox Live. The router is a big help as well. Check it out too. (DGL-4300)
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