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D-Link DWL-G820 Wireless Gaming Adapter, 802.11g, 108Mbps

2.6 2.6 out of 5 stars 51 ratings
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Brand D-Link
Special Feature WPS
Wireless Communication Standard 802.11g
Compatible Devices Gaming Console
Color Silver
Item Weight 1.1 Pounds
Security Protocol WEP, WPA-PSK
Control Method Touch
Data Transfer Rate 108 Megabits Per Second
UPC 790069264351

About this item

  • Enables 802.11g Wireless Connectivity for any Ethernet-enabled game console
  • Transfer rates up to 108 Mbps
  • Plug & play installation
  • Use for multiplayer online gaming or head-to-head gameplay (2 adapters required)
  • Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) and 128-bit WEP encryption
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Elevate your game to the next level with wireless connectivity. The D-Link DWL-G820 Gaming Adapter is the ultimate addition to your gaming gear! Enable 802.11g wireless connectivity to any Ethernet-enabled game console and engage in high speed online gaming -- simply configure the Wireless Gaming Adapter through its easy-to-use Web utility to configure and connect to your existing wireless network. With speeds that are 15x faster than standard 802.11b, enjoy the freedom of fast wireless gaming today!

From the Manufacturer

D-Link announces its latest addition to the D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G series of wireless networking products the DWL-G820 High-Speed Wireless Gaming Adapter. The DWL G820 adds 802.11g wireless connectivity to your Ethernet-enabled gaming console.

The DWL-G820 Wireless Gaming Adapter works with any Ethernet-ready game console, making it ideal for both head-to-head and online gaming. Use Wireless Gaming Adapters to connect two game systems to each other or use one to connect your system to a wireless network.

In addition, you can use the DWL-G820 Wireless Gaming Adapter to make any Ethernet-enabled device, such as a media set-top box, wireless. The DWL-G820 is a true plug and play device that requires no configuration and is ready to work right out of the box.

The DWL-G820 Wireless Game Adapter is also highly configurable, using any Java-enabled Web browser. With support for several advanced features including Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) and 128-bit WEP encryption, the Wireless Gaming Adapter also protects your wireless signal.

The DWL-G820 Wireless Gaming Adapter uses D-Link 108 Technology for data transfer rates that are 15x faster than standard 802.11b rates and works with all 802.11g networks. The device is also backwards compatible with 802.11b wireless networks. This Gaming Adapter provides lag-free performance and allows your gaming console to join your wireless network.

Note: When used solely with D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G products. Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors lower actual data throughput rate.

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Customer reviews

2.6 out of 5 stars
51 global ratings

Customers say

Customers have negative opinions about the ease of setup of the networking router. They say the instructions are confusing and not plug and play. They also mention that the router doesn't accept connections when put into DHCP mode. Customers have mixed opinions on performance.

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10 customers mention "Performance"5 positive5 negative

Customers are mixed about the performance of the gaming adapter. Some mention that it works great once you set it up, while others say that it doesn't work with the DI624 and Apple Airport Extreme. It also doesn''t plug and play and gets extremely hot in a matter of minutes.

"...This does the job nicely. Only complaint was the setup. This was not plug and play. I use a d-link router and this would not see the network...." Read more

"The game adapter quit working after 3 weeks and I can't get it to work anymore...." Read more

"I've had my G820 for about a year, and it has worked well on my Xbox...." Read more

"started working, lost connection, reset did not work at all" Read more

8 customers mention "Ease of set up"0 positive8 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the ease of setup of the networking router. They mention that the instructions are confusing and the router is not plug-and-play.

"...The instructions for this router are a little confusing if you have set the router up with anything other than the defaults...." Read more

"...This does the job nicely. Only complaint was the setup. This was not plug and play. I use a d-link router and this would not see the network...." Read more

"...But make no mistake, it is VERY difficult to configure, especially if you have any kind of security on your wireless...." Read more

"...Setup left a little to be desired, prepare for a mild amount of grief and you'd better be decent at networking...." Read more

3 customers mention "Connectivity"0 positive3 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the connectivity of the router. They mention that it doesn't accept connections when put in DHCP mode, and that it loses connection after a reset. Some customers also mention that the router doesn''t see the network.

"...It doesn't accept connections when put in to DHCP mode, which is what I want to use it for. Two stars is pretty generous." Read more

"...This was not plug and play. I use a d-link router and this would not see the network...." Read more

"started working, lost connection, reset did not work at all" Read more

Top reviews from the United States

FinnyD
5.0 out of 5 stars Wireless XBOX with WPA Encryption
Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2005
Verified Purchase
UPDATE: This device has not aged well and is no longer a recommended purchase. There are better access points from Cisco that do a much better job now

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Finally a wireless game adapater that works with the Xbox & with WPA encryption. Many game adapters only have the flawed WEP encryption which is almost as bad as having no encryption at all. When I contacted tech support for many of the other products, the techs recommended turning off the encryption which is pointless since my network must be secured & that was the whole reason I upgraded my router to one that supported the WPA TKIP encryption.

The instructions for this router are a little confusing if you have set the router up with anything other than the defaults. For example, if you have have changed the default IP address of your router & the IP range that the DNS will assign, then you may have a little trouble during set up. Once I called tech support, the fix was simple, though undocumented, so don't hesitate to call the tech support if you find you are having similar trouble.

The link is blazingly fast & have not experience any problems with lag. Doesn't have problems with microwaves operating near by or other devices that operate in the 2.4ghz range.

As for anyone that this is not working for, I would say they probably got a defective unit, because I have tried them all & this one is by far the best of the lot.
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SnakeBit6
1.0 out of 5 stars Worked fine for 5 minutes
Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2005
Verified Purchase
Another reviewer indicated that his unit required 2 or 3 reboots to start working again....dunno if I should have tried that. I figured if it slowed down to a crawl and stopped working altogther, plus it ran at 120 degrees (measured with an IR thermometer)....well I just don't need that kind of aggravation. No problem returning the unit for full refund after a conversation with D-Link tech support. It smelled and felt like it cooked itself. Too bad I had high hopes, I ended up getting the Microsoft (groan) version for my son's X-Box. $119.....OUCH!!!!
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Anthonyb
2.0 out of 5 stars Biggest Lie on Earth
Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2013
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"Plug and Play" is definitely NOT going to happen on this device unless you have all DLink internet equipment. Upon closer reading, I saw it said "only plug and play when using a DLink router." Would've been nice to know before. Plus, it requires constant reboots and rarely allows me to log in. It doesn't accept connections when put in to DHCP mode, which is what I want to use it for. Two stars is pretty generous.
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Matthew VanZante
3.0 out of 5 stars Works great after some effort
Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2006
Configuration of this adapter is somewhat painful. I ended up having to use a cross-over cable to connect it to my PC and assigning my PC a static IP address of 192.168.0.51 and a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0 (with no DNS server specified) before I was finally able to access the adapter via it's ip of 192.168.0.35.

I bought this gaming adapter for my xbox media center, and had frequent lock-up problems as others have described in their reviews. The lock-ups are caused by improper cooling of the adapter's internal components. D-link's case design on this unit is horrible and is to blame for the poor cooling.

I got frustrated with the lock-ups and was about ready to buy a different unit, when it dawned on me that I might be able to add a heatsink to the thing. First I wanted to see how it would behave if I could take the top cover off and let the heat dissipate that way.

It took a little trial and error, but after disconnecting both the AC adapater and the antenna from the unit, I was able to use my fingers to squeeze beside the front/back end caps of the unit and disassemble the plastic casing without breaking anything. I then decided to leave the top piece off and see if it still locked up. To my surprise, it has been working without lock-up for over five days now, simply due to the fact that it doesn't overheat anymore. I would recommend this to anyone who has experienced similar lock-ups and doesn't want to go through the effort of returning an otherwise decent product.
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Bobsacto
4.0 out of 5 stars Works as Advertised
Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2008
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Bought adapter to attached my DirecTV DVR to my network. Everything else on the network is Linksys but the form factor and WPA encryption made this device an attractive choice. I believe not all versions of the Linksys adapter support WPA. According to the documentation if I was on a fully D-Link system configuration would be automatic, can not vouch for that. Took me about a hour to get everything working together. This device fails the wife test. My wife just connected a new HP printer to the network, as a novice she would not have been able to hook up the D-Link without help. Did have to upgrade the G820 firmware to 2.20 to get the thing to work. For me it does not run particularly hot and has been stable since being installed a week ago. The small size makes the G820 a perfect fit and the throughput is fine. Given the ongoing price drops with electronics I am surprised the adapter has gone up in price here at Amazon since I bought it. Don't think it was onsale when I bought it.
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CH3NO2
5.0 out of 5 stars Another great d-link product
Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2010
Verified Purchase
I needed a bridge for my wireless network to the computer downstairs and so my son's Xbox could be mobile. This does the job nicely. Only complaint was the setup. This was not plug and play. I use a d-link router and this would not see the network. After some time with tech support though, we were able to change some settings and get it up and going. Someone with more networking experience than me might not have as much trouble.
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Hayward B.
1.0 out of 5 stars Did not work with Apple Airport Extreme and PSP LF-PK1
Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2007
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I could not get this unit to work wirelessly with the Sony Locationfree LF-PK1 and an Apple Airport Extreme router.

I WAS able to use the Buffalo Technology AirStation Turbo G High Power Wireless Ethernet to stream TV to PSP wirelessly and across the internet.

Tech support was fine, the device was just incompatible with my apple router.
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Robert Patton
2.0 out of 5 stars Easy to set up, but no support for WPA-PSK with AES
Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2008
The device seems easy enough to set up, but I returned it within hours after discovering that it does not support AES as a cipher with WPA-PSK. Even though the D-Link website claims it does, after getting bounced around their tech support line for an hour a 2nd level person told me it does not actually support that recommended that I run the less secure TKIP cipher. nice. Guess I will give the Linksys a try.
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