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Cisco-Linksys Dual-Band Wireless-N Gaming and Video Adapter | 
| Brand: Cisco
Category: CE
Department: Electronics
List Price: $83.96
Buy New: $64.00
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Seller: cincynow
Rating:  216 reviews
Format: CD
Platform: Windows
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
Operating System: Windows XP Professional Edition
CPU Manufacturer: Intel
CPU Speed: 2.10
CPU Type: PowerPC G4
Processors: 1
System Memory: 2000
Memory Type: SDRAM
Hard Drive Size: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 9.8 x 6.3 x 3.6
nv:Device Type: Wireless Ethernet Bridge
Interface: RJ-45
Wireless Network Standards: IEEE 802.3u
Wireless Network Standards: IEEE 802.11g
Wireless Network Standards: IEEE 802.11b
Wireless Network Standards: IEEE 802.11a
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: WET610N
Model: WET610N
UPC: 045883586616
EAN: 0745883586615
ASIN: B001QVQ7JU
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| | Convert any wired-Ethernet device to speedy Wireless-N Connectivity | | | Optimized for video, so videos look smooth with less frame drops | | | Compatible with any device that supports Wi-Fi standards and also with any operating system | | | Easy setup and powerful security features, including WPA2 and Wi-Fi Protected Setup | | | Measures 5.71 x 4.17 x 2.05 inches and weighs 5.61 ounces; 1-year limited warranty |
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Product Description
Move up to the Power of N! The versatile Wireless-N Ethernet Bridge with Dual-Band can make a wired Ethernet-enabled device a part of your wireless network. It's optimized for streaming video to reduce glitches. It's ideal for wirelessly sharing music, photos, movies, and other files around the home. Since the Bridge is based on dual-band Wireless-N, it works with any device supporting Wi-Fi standards, and is compatible with Wireless-G, -A, and -B. Connect digital video recorders, set-top boxes or computers to your Wireless-N network. Convert your wired-Ethernet printer, scanner, camera, storage device, notebook, or desktop for wireless connectivity. The Wireless-N Ethernet Bridge works on any platform and under any operating system. Since there are no drivers to load, setup is a snap - configure the network settings through your PC's web browser, then plug it into your device and go. To protect your data and privacy, all wireless transmissions can be encrypted with industrial-strength Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) security. Wi-Fi Protected Setup helps make secure connections pushbutton simple. Easy-to-use setup wizard Equipped with one 10/100 auto-crossover (MDI/MDI-X) port Unit Dimensions 5.71 x 4.17 x 2.05 (145 x 106 x 52 mm); Unit Weight 5.61 oz (159 g) Power 12V, 1A Package Contents - Wireless-N Ethernet Bridge with Dual-Band; Setup Software and User Guide on CD-ROM; Quick Installation Guide; Network Cable; Power Adapter Minimum Requirements - Device with Ethernet port; Wireless Access Point or Router (802.11g, 802.11b, 802.11a, or draft 802.11n compliant); Internet Explorer 6, or Firefox 2 or higher for browser-based configuration; PC with CD-ROM drive (for Setup Wizard only); Setup Wizard requires Windows XP, Vista, or Vista 64-bit edition with latest updates; Maximum performance derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. Actual performance can vary, including lower wireless network
Amazon.com Product Description
Amazon.com Product DescriptionThe Linksys by Cisco WET610N Wireless-N Ethernet Bridge with Dual-Band can turn any of your wired Ethernet-enabled devices to wireless in a snap. Optimized for streaming video, the WET610N enables you to have ultra-fast Wireless-N transfer capability with less glitches and frame loss for superior video transfers. It's also ideal for wirelessly sharing music, photos, movies, and other files around your home via any Ethernet-enabled device, such as a printer, scanner, digital camera, notebook, or desktop computer.
Dual-Band Wireless-N Gaming and Video Adapter Features
Connect your digital entertainment devices like Ethernet-equipped HDTVs, Blu-ray players, DVRs, Xbox 360, PlayStation 2 or 3, and GameCube.
Ultra-Fast Wireless-N Transfer Speeds
The WET610N Bridge takes advantage of the latest in wireless technology – Wireless-N – which is the fastest and most reliable wireless standard available. Wireless-N offers the fastest transfer speeds possible, and since the WET610N is a dual-band device, it's compatible with any device that supports Wi-Fi standards. The versatility of the Bridge means that you can use it with any Wireless-G, -A, -B, and -N device. Optimized for Smooth Streaming Video
While most Wi-Fi devices produce sluggish video with many dropped frames, the WET610N is optimized for video transfers, so you get smooth video with almost zero dropped frames. So sharing video from your desktop computer to your laptop wirelessly with the WET610N Bridge, for example, will be faster and produce more accurate results than ever before! Simple Setup and Works on any Operating System
The WET610N Bridge requires no advanced technical knowledge or drivers to install – it's as easy as plugging it in to any Ethernet-enabled device, and the easy setup wizard walks you through the setup process and has you ready to go within minutes! And it doesn't matter what type of platform and operating system you're running, the WET610N will work on Windows, Macintosh, or Linux operating systems. Simply configure your network settings through your PC's web browser, plug in your Ethernet-enabled device to your Bridge, and you have instant wireless connectivity. Advanced Security Keeps the Wireless Network Safe
The WET610N protects data and privacy by encrypting all wireless transmissions with industrial-strength Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA). Linksys equipped the WET610N Bridge with the latest in WPA security called WPA2, which provides rock-solid protection from hackers, malware, and other Internet attacks. It also features Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 and up to 128-Bit encryption for even more protection from wireless threats. Minimum System Requirements
Device with Ethernet port; wireless access point or router (802.11g, 802.11b, 802.11a, or draft 802.11n compliant); Internet Explorer 6, or Firefox 2 or higher for browser-based configuration; PC with CD-ROM drive (for Setup Wizard only); Setup Wizard requires Windows XP, Vista, or Vista 64-bit edition with latest updates Compatible with Windows, Mac, and Linux, the Linksys WET610N Bridge with Dual-Band measures 5.71 x 4.17 x 2.05 inches and weighs 5.61 ounces. It is backed by a 1-year limited warranty. What's in the Box
Wireless-N Ethernet Bridge with Dual-Band, Setup Software and User Guide on CD-ROM, Quick Installation Guide, network cable, and power adapter.  Dual-Band Wireless-N Gaming and Video Adapter Features
Connect your digital entertainment devices like Ethernet-equipped HDTVs, Blu-ray players, DVRs, Xbox 360, PlayStation 2 or 3, and GameCube.
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 216
 Excellent for Converting Wired To Wireless April 5, 2009
Rico
81 out of 86 found this review helpful
I bought the WET610N for my Samsung BD-P1600 Blu-Ray Player. My options were either wired, which I didn't want to do, or buy a proprietary dongle from Samsung. I chose the option that Samsung did not mention - I bought the WET610N! The unit was easy to setup, and the instructions were clear. I've never been fond of using Linksys CD's to setup this kind of equipment, but I have to say it was painless and quick compared to some others I've seen. The value of this unit is simply that it will work with ANYTHING that wants a "wired" network connection. So, it doesn't matter if it's a video game system, a DVR type device, or as in this case a blu-ray DVD Player. For this reason, the unit is a great value and will be in use for a long time, even when the current equipment I am using it with now is long gone.
Quick setup - up in 10 minutes September 10, 2009
E. Linder
39 out of 40 found this review helpful
Update 10/2/09:
New firmware update available from Linksys 8/31/09 (I went from 1.0.01 to 1.0.03 today). After applying new firmware, the reported signal strength increased significantly. So did the consistency and reliability of pings (previously would vary between 2ms and 410 ms as well as skip an occasional ping - now consistently below 5 ms!). I would recommend this product, but be sure to be running firmware 1.0.0.03. This update may address some (but not all) of the issues that previous reviewers experienced.
Original review:
Quick shipment from Amazon. As much as I dread Setup wizards, I used the wizard supplied on the CD-ROM, which I ran from my laptop, which is connected wirelessly via the wireless router. Connected bridge to router with the supplied straight-through Ethernet cable. The wizard quickly detected available wireless networks (I selected mine - not my neighbors'). Asked me for passphrase (it knew I use WPA2 encryption) for router (Linksys WRT54G), waited a bit, then wizard told me to disconnect bridge from router and then connect the bridge to my remote device (in my case - a home-theater-in-a-box) (HTIB) with an wired ethernet connection. A bit later, wizard announced setup finished. Instantly able to watch streaming Netflix and listen to Pandora on the HTIB.
Prior to running wizard, I added the MAC address of the bridge (it's on the underside of the unit) to the allowed list of "PCs") on my router's list of allowed MAC addresses. Second, I ensured that I had a sufficient range of DHCP addresses dispensed by the DHCP server on my router (total of 3 - one for the laptop, one for the wireless printer, and now added a third for this bridge). Third, I had my router passphrase readily available to supply to the wizard.
I think that since I was well prepared, the setup was flawless and quick. I totally understand why wizards are used - they're for novices to easily set up their stuff. In this case, I think it took the wizard less time to set up the device than it would have if I were to have chosen to set up the bridge manually (which is an undocumented option). A novice would have a struggle with a manual setup, I'm sure.
Signal strength on the bridge indicates to be a bit weak for business use, but for home use, it's working great for my sole application. One could certainly add more devices on the bridge side by connecting the bridge to a switch to provide additional Ethernet ports. Of course, the bridge will pass DHCP info to any device connected to any such switch. And of course, no address needed for a(n) (unmanaged) switch.
The only thing I'm uncertain about is this product's longevity. I did have an early Linksys WRT54G totally fail on me, but I'm hoping that having placed my current one on a UPS, this won't happen again. I have confidence in current Linksys products.
I hope Amazon buyers find this review helpful.
I recommend this product.
Couldn't be easier - Just what you need November 15, 2009
Justin-Michael WAH (Long Island)
21 out of 24 found this review helpful
I have a BluRay player and a DirecTV HD-DVR that offer additional services if connected to the internet. Running ethernet cable lines is a pain in the ass - it's messy, time consuming and expensive and if you ever want to move your equipment then you have to modifiy your cable run. Soulution - The WET610N Wireless bridge.
I actually timed the installation to see just how long it would take from start to finish.
Clock started: I moved my laptop and its AC adapter to the room in my house where the Linksys Wireless Router is located. That took 1 1/2 minutes. I then opened the box and unfolded and read instructions. It took a total of 6 1/2 minutes to format and configure the WET610N Bridge. The installation CD does not install any programs on your computer so don't worry. It simply configures the unit. Eight minutes after starting the clock, my new WET610N was ready to be hooked up to my HD-DVR and BluRay Player.
It took me 5 minutes to move my furniture away from the wall, plug in the unit, move the dresser back and run the Network Setup option from the HD-DVR. That was it. The screen said congratulations your connected to DirecTV via the internet (or something similar.)
In all it took the same if not more time moving my furniture etc, than it did to configure the Network Bridge
If your DVR has 2 ethernet ports, plug this unit into the top port. The lower one is a pass through like having 2 connections on the back of an answering machine. Plug the lower port into any other device like a BluRay Player or game console and now both are connected to the internet.
Lastly, if you ever want to connect another device in another room to the internet you can either just remove the unit you currently own and move it from one device to another or if you prefer you can purchase and configure another WET610N Bridge and hook it up the same way as detailed above.
Setup with Sony NDP - N460 Bluray Player December 29, 2009
K. Wallace (San Francisco, CA USA)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
I was given the Sony BDP - N460 as a Christmas present. We did then find out that it was not WIFI capable, but needed to purchase the Cisco/Linksys wireless bridge WER610N. We wanted to use Netflix streaming movies, and the Sony model that is wifi capable is not Netflix approved.
Anyway, we purchased this unit even after reading all the problems people have had setting this unit up.
Do Not Worry if you want to pair this with the Sony Bluray player. No need to even use the supplied start up cd as the software in the bluray player does all necessary steps to set it up. Plug the unit in and connect via ethernet cable ( supplied) and then just go to Settings, Internet Connection and select Wireless Bridge Setup. The player will guide you through the rest of the steps. We were done in less than 10 minutes streaming movies from Netflix.
BTW the start up CD now seems to work with Mac OSX which was a concern for many previous posters.
I think Sony/Cisco/Linksys finally got this right.
Excellent product November 11, 2009
M. C. Beck (Los Angeles, CA)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
After reading some of the negative reviews (not working with Windows 7, difficult to setup), I was a little hesitant making this purchase. But, I'd always had good luck with Linksys products before, so I went ahead and gave it a shot. It arrived today - I had had it delivered to my work address. I got home 30 minutes ago and, literally, it's already downloaded 2 movies from DirecTV On Demand.
The setup couldn't be easier. My guess is, those who wrote negatives about the setup must not have read or understood the procedures before starting. I'm not belittling any of the other reviews; rather, I'm just shocked that anyone would have thought the installation was difficult. Read over the manual once or twice before you start (it's a bunch of easy steps), then do what the install disk tells you to do. I was up in, literally, about 4 minutes.
And, obviously my other concern about it not working with Windows 7 was unfounded. I have Windows 7 Home Premium and had no issues what-so-ever.
And, in case it was missed on the paragraphs above, I hooked this up to an R22 DirecTV box to get HD On Demand.
No problems what-so-ever. So far, very much recommended. If anything changes (because, granted, this review is being written less than hour of having it completely installed and setup), I will revise the review and let everyone know.
THIS SECTION ADDED ON 3/9/2010:
I've now had the product for a few months and still am very happy with it. Although, I have noticed that, on a few occasions, a notice comes up on DirecTV saying that the connection was lost and that I need to either fix it, or continue and fix the connection later. Being that the DirecTV internet connection procedure can be a little tedious, I'm actually able to bypass all of this by unplugging my Linksys adapter from the wall for about 20 seconds, plugging it back in, and then waiting for about a minute. After that point, everything operates normally.
This procedure happens a little more often than I'd like, but it appears as if it could be due to the adapter overheating. I can't say for sure, though. I'm just going off the fact that the connection always restores when the adapter is turned off then back on.
Other than that, I still give it a thumbs up.
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