Xbox Wireless Network Adapter MN740

This is a truly excellent product for the Xbox. It was originally designed for the first Xbox console, but it works flawlessly with the current generation XBox 360.This product basically works like an ethernet bridge. Once you have set it up, it should work with any device that has an ethernet adapter. You will need to connect it to your XBox 360 at first. Once it has established a connection with your access point, you can then move it to any ethernet-enabled device and it should work.I could not decide whether to locate my wireless router close to my XBox 360, or close to my desktop computer. I needed an adapter that would work for either one. In the end, I ended up moving the router closer to the computer, away from the XB360. The XB360 is the one using this wireless adapter. The computer is connected directly to the router. But, I could have gone with the opposite set up.It has been working fine for me. I use the console every day, downloading content from XBox Marketplace. And so far, this adapter has maintained reliable connectivity. Transfer rate is more than satisfactory, as the real bottleneck is the internet connection and not the home network. I also like the fact that this adapter has its own power supply and does not depend on the console's USB port for power.Microsoft very rarely puts out a product that does not require some type of correction throughout its life cycle. Heck, they are still patching up Windows Xp seven years later! The XBox 360 console itself is still haunted by frequent hardware failures, even three years after its debut. But Microsoft got this one right. This is one microsoft product that works like it should. You will not need to install the included software if you are going to use it on a 360.Should you buy this adapter, or the one specifically designed for the XB360? This one is about $30 cheaper. But it does have a separate chassis, and does require its own power supply. Whereas the XB360-specific adapter is a small, USB device that snaps and locks onto the back of the console. In other words, the more expensive device is a neater solution, especially if you have a white XB360. All you will see from the front is a small antenna. And the USB adapter will turn off when the console is off. This one will continue to run until you unplug its independent power supply. The adapter is black in color and does not match the white color of the Arcade and the Pro consoles. On the other hand, if you have an Elite console, the black box that is this adapter does not look bad at all. Performance should be roughly same. They are both capable of 802.11G operation.This is a better deal than the USB adapter. And it is also more versatile because it can work with other ethernet devices. Highly recommended.

This is a good little device that really does work quite well with the Xbox 360, but not so well with some wireless routers. I ran into a lot of compatibility issues (I have a Belkin N Wireless router), despite the significant amount of research I put into this. After countless hours of troubleshooting, I did eventually manage to get it to work.Another con is that the technology is very outdated. It is not capable of 802.11n, and cannot connect to WPA secure networks.Pros: cheap, works, good signal rangeCons: outdated technology, has its own power cord (which some may see as a pro, but for me, less cords the better)Overall, this is a good cheap alternative. It worked for me for about year until I upgraded to the new Xbox 360 S. If you have the extra cash to spend, save yourself the trouble and go with Xbox 360 Wireless Network Adapter A/B/G & N Networks.

I purchased the Xbox wireless receiver about a month ago because I wanted to get some of the free downloadable content I'd heard about. I did my research, considered hacking a cheap wireless router and the Xbox 360 receiver, but decided on this because of the price and the fact that I can use it on my still occasionally used Xbox.As with all products over $x I chose the "free" super saver shipping, so I didn't expect it to be at my door too soon, and it wasn't.Out of the box it is just what you'd expect, a small black box with and antenna, some cords and a CD. Heading the advise of others I just plugged the receiver in and started up the 360. Going into network setting was rather hard, as with all Microsoft products, and once I did find the network connect I found out the receiver does not support WPA security, only WEP. I am a Mac user, I use an Airport Extreme running WPA, and were it not for my little brothers Nintendo DS I wouldn't have had a router to connect to.I will reiterate this, THIS PRODUCT DOES NOT SUPPORT WPA ENCRYPTION!!! DO NOT buy this if you only have WPA.Once I did get online, the one month free Xbox live thing was nice by the way, I was disappointed by the lack of content, I had been expecting it to spend all night and part of a day downloading updates, but it didn't.Furthermore, when I went onto Halo 3 expecting to get my butt kicked and smack talked, all I got was a butt kicking. There were no 12 year olds demanding chocolate milk or people singing "Video Killed the Radio Star."Bottom Line is, if you want something to go with your open, unlocked LINKSYS router that will just get you online this is perfect, if you have it WEP protected you're golden too, but if you have WPA, just spend the extra $50 and get the 360 version, it will save you a LOT of hassle.

I was extremely skeptical when I first saw this network adapter and the claims that it works with the Xbox 360, but decided to try it based on the reviews. This adapter works beautifully and was extremely simple to set up. Do not use the disc that comes with the adapter. Also, if your wireless router is set up for MAC address filtering, you will need to enter in the MAC address of both the network adapter and your Xbox. As the Xbox MAC address is only accessible online, you will need to disable MAC filtering until you have found the address, and then enter both addresses into your router config and re-enable. Other than that, this is pretty much plug and play.Other bonuses...we have been using this adapter pretty solidly over the last week, and have not had a single problem with connectivity, it is half the cost of the current network adapter, it doesn't use a USB port, and (purely cosmetic) it matches our Xbox 360 Elite and the rest of our home theater components. Additionally, it is a Microsoft official product and you can find support for it on their website. Excellent product at an excellent price.