Using MN-700 Base Station as network adapter for Xbox/PS2

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won't work. it can't be an access point client or ethernet to wireless
bridge. sorry.

On Mon, 10 May 2004 13:53:49 -0700, "Ken" <mike97mike@yahoo.com>
wrote:

>
>I have a quick question which seems obvious. The price
>of an MN-700 Base station is 1/2 the price for an XboX
>adapter. My PS2 came with an ethernet card. Can't I
>just set-up an MN-700 as an Access Point (i.e., client)
>on a PC and then use that as an ethernet bridge on the
>wireless network for my PS2? I mean. this is way
>overkill technologically, but the price of an adapter is
>~$100 while the MN-700 is $49.95.
>
>---* Ken

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The Target stores in my area had the Xbox adapter on
clearance for $17. Don't know if this was a local fluke
but might be worth checking out if you have one nearby.

>-----Original Message-----
>
>I have a quick question which seems obvious. The price
>of an MN-700 Base station is 1/2 the price for an XboX
>adapter. My PS2 came with an ethernet card. Can't I
>just set-up an MN-700 as an Access Point (i.e., client)
>on a PC and then use that as an ethernet bridge on the
>wireless network for my PS2? I mean. this is way
>overkill technologically, but the price of an adapter is
>~$100 while the MN-700 is $49.95.
>
>---* Ken
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