If you have a new account but are having problems posting or verifying your account, please email us on hello@boards.ie for help. Thanks :)

Hello all! Please ensure that you are posting a new thread or question in the appropriate forum. The Feedback forum is overwhelmed with questions that are having to be moved elsewhere. If you need help to verify your account contact hello@boards.ie

Hi there,
There is an issue with role permissions that is being worked on at the moment.
If you are having trouble with access or permissions on regional forums please post here to get access: https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058365403/you-do-not-have-permission-for-that#latest

Cheapest Wireless Adapter?

CountingCrows · 2007-01-02 10:35:56

Hi, Heading up town (Dublin) today to get a wireless adapter, anyone know where is the cheapest? Game, Argos, Smiths etc??? Cheers.

02-01-2007 10:35am

#1

CountingCrows

Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,832 ✭✭✭

Join Date: December 2006

Posts: 1661

Hi,

Heading up town (Dublin) today to get a wireless adapter, anyone know where is the cheapest?

Game, Argos, Smiths etc???

Cheers.

0

Comments

#2 02-01-2007 10:53am

besty

Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,010 ✭✭✭

Join Date: March 2004

Posts: 3855

Everywhere I've seen them , they have been €80 - I don't think there's much leeway in the price!

0
#3 02-01-2007 11:19am

Scruff

Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,225 ✭✭✭

Join Date: August 2001

Posts: 3520

Except for Game which were charging €95 when i looked before christmas.
See thread here

0
#4 02-01-2007 11:49am

RAIN

Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,422 ✭✭✭

Join Date: July 2003

Posts: 1259

Ya i paid 95 but it was the same in virgin when i looked in there .traded in against it so i didnt care much at the time . Pay what ever it takes cus it rocks hard took five mins to set up plug in - lower firewall - run test - chainsaw time.

0
#5 02-01-2007 12:42pm

quad_red

Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,564 ✭✭✭

Join Date: June 2004

Posts: 4774

for €79.99 in Harvey Normans.

Don't think you'll find it cheaper anywhere else. And yeah, I saw the Game price as well.

Welcome to the free market economy! There's obviously enough idiots around buying em.

0
#6 02-01-2007 1:11pm

CountingCrows

Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,832 ✭✭✭

Join Date: December 2006

Posts: 1661

Just back from Town.....
Been to Smyths, Argos, Game & Gamestop all sold out!!

Price doesn't matter I just need to get one!!!
Going to try a few xtravisions.. anyone seen any in stock anywhere?

0
Advertisement
#7 02-01-2007 2:50pm

Dont be at yourself

Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,592 ✭✭✭✭

Join Date: March 2001

Posts: 10287

You dont have to use first-party one though, right? Can't you use PC ethernet-based ones too?

0
#8 03-01-2007 10:44pm

sam3011

Closed Accounts Posts: 7 ✭

Join Date: December 2006

Posts: 6

I bought a ethernet based one on ebay! works brilliant and works on ps2, xbox, xbox360, pc and anything with ethernet connection and you dont even need a wireless router and works within 100 feet thro walls, ceilings:) just plug it in to the router and the small box and then to the xbox etc. and box on that side no technical no how need at all fool proof!! best thing i ever bought and all 4 €35 includin delivery:D instead of €80 for a ting that doesnt do half the tings!

0
#9 03-01-2007 11:45pm

logistic

Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 922 ✭✭✭

Join Date: January 2003

Posts: 779

sam3011 could you post a link

0
#10 04-01-2007 10:04am

Scruff

Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,225 ✭✭✭

Join Date: August 2001

Posts: 3520

sam3011 wrote:

I bought a ethernet based one on ebay! works brilliant and works on ps2, xbox, xbox360, pc and anything with ethernet connection and you dont even need a wireless router and works within 100 feet thro walls, ceilings:) just plug it in to the router and the small box and then to the xbox etc. and box on that side no technical no how need at all fool proof!! best thing i ever bought and all 4 €35 includin delivery:D instead of €80 for a ting that doesnt do half the tings!

Could you post a link to what you are trying to describe?? Are you talking about a Power over Ethernet connection\PowerLine Tech??

0
#11 04-01-2007 2:58pm

mickoneill30

Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 3,073 ✭✭✭

Join Date: December 2005

Posts: 2965

I got a couple of those homeplugs
http://www.dabs.ie/productview.aspx?Quicklinx=3RYL&SearchType=1&SearchTerms=devolo&PageMode=3&SearchKey=All&SearchMode=All&NavigationKey=0
They're a bit pricey but brilliant.
Those are the 85Mb/s models. The 14Mb/s are cheaper.
http://www.dabs.ie/productview.aspx?Quicklinx=3YXV&SearchType=1&SearchTerms=devolo&PageMode=3&SearchKey=All&SearchMode=All&NavigationKey=0

I'd reccomend them if you need the 85Mb/s and if you have a few devices you want to network but if it's just for one Xbox 360 to get onto Live the wireless route is cheaper (as long as you have a wireless router already though).

0
Advertisement