D-Link pocket router deal -- Ends today! -> (Ends Nov 22 - $35.99)

[DumasF]

I just noticed that Canada Computers has a great deal on the D-Link pocket router (http://www.canadacomputers.com/main.php?do=ShowProduct&cmd=pd&pid=006147&cid=NT.489) for only $38. This little guy is an amazing substitute for the wireless adapter for the Xbox 360. Plus you can use it as an extremely portable router, or a wireless AP. It's great because you can power it from a USB port, so you don't even need to lug around the power brick.

Only problem is, the deal is from this week's specials, so the deal ends today!

I may have to go and grab myself a second one :)

[jerryhung]

reviews
http://reviews.pricegrabber.com/wireless-networking/m/4076604/

http://www.amazon.com/D-Link-DWL-G730AP-Wireless-Pocket-802-11g/dp/B0002Z45DQ

http://computers.pricegrabber.com/wireless-networking/m/4076604/

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1065011&body=REVIEWS

[ceraf]

how well does media sharing work with this router on the xbox 360?

[DumasF]

how well does media sharing work with this router on the xbox 360?
I'm not sure what you're asking. I can view media from properly configured computers on the the network, if that's what you mean.

The router can be set into 'client' mode where it acts just like the official Microsoft wireless adapter and you can do everything that the official adapter would allow.

So .. basically, you can think of this as a $40 alternative to the $100 Microsoft adapter :)

[T3rry]

this is so tempting, a very good device in a very small package, but i'm not sure if my wallet can handle another "Gadget"


EDIt: i guess i dont have to make the decision

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[blainehamilton]

LOL. I guess the line 'are you happy to see me, or do you have a router in your pocket?' might apply here.

Good deal since it is USB powered.

[dreadknot69]

My bud and I just bought the last two from the vaughan location, just in case someone wanted to head there.

EDIT: Almost forgot to say thanks OP!

[kevinnashho]

great deal!!! thanks OP, get it while it last

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[enforcerviper]

Drove to mississauga, all sold out with 1 on hold. I can't believe they hold items.

[Chubbychicken]

Drove to mississauga, all sold out with 1 on hold. I can't believe they hold items.


I've had that exact problem with them in the past. Their website is quite unreliable from my experience.

[flaming homer]

Had one on-line, yipee

[jerryhung]

Instant Savings offer valid from 2007-11-16 to 2007-11-22.


BUT............


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[bill_best]

I've had that exact problem with them in the past. Their website is quite unreliable from my experience.

I always call ahead to physically check stock and put on hold if quantities are limited. I've been burned too many times by them when I didn't.

I just bought the last one from the Hamilton location, but I see that there is 1 still available online. Thanks to the DumasF for posting this!

[McLaren]

So to use this for the xbox, you just plug the cable to the ethernet port on the xbox and connect the usb to power it?

[DumasF]

So to use this for the xbox, you just plug the cable to the ethernet port on the xbox and connect the usb to power it?
There's a couple steps. First you want to make sure it's configured in client mode to connect to your network (eg. if you have wpa2 enabled, you'll need to set that up). It's best to hook it up to a PC and follow the included instructions for client mode setup. There's a little switch on the bottom to select between router, AP and client modes. Once it can find your wireless router and connect to it, then yeah, all you have to do is plug in the ethernet and usb power cables! So .. it's more like one extra step :)

[007craft]

i bought this for a gift for my sister about 4 months ago for around $55. She uses it as an AP to get wireless internet in her classroom since the school only has wired ports. She says it works great.

I used something similar to this (different brand) in college and it was amazing. Anybody whos in college and owns a laptop should own one of these. Cause the college wireless networks are always slow and crappy compared to wired, and with this you can just plug it in at the front of the class your in and no1 even sees it then you can get proper wireless in class.