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Wireless adapters require that the user install suitable software, for smooth functioning on the PC. Though modern computers detect the adapter upon its installation and install the necessary software. Wireless adapters are also used to provide interconnectivity between game consoles therefore enabling multi gamer challenges to be executed. This has influenced modern gaming trends with gamers forming guilds and teaming together for hours on end to complete challenges. Wireless game adapters have influenced the technological world by providing game consoles with a better experience. This has seen the major market being inspired by gaming technologies and developing better storage containers, multimedia functionality and processor speeds. With the advent of wireless adapters come wireless accessories like printers which can be used centrally without using cords. The wireless printers and connected to the server and a printing task sent from any of the accessible work stations is executed perfectly. Wireless print servers use the 802.11b and 802.11g standard to connect to the workstations thus alleviating the task of managing the printing tasks. Wireless gaming also uses the same 802.11b and 802.11g standards to provide interconnectivity. An example of a wireless adapter in the gaming industry is the Linksys WGA54G. Wireless game adapters require installation of software from a CD-ROM completing initial configuration of the wireless adapter. These must be configured with the right SSID and encryption. The Linksys WRE54G is a wireless range extender. This type of device helps increase the wireless signal overcoming obstacle and expanding the covered distance. The wireless range extender can also be called a repeater as it picks up and reflects wireless signals complementing the task of the wireless adapter. The range extender complies with the 802.11g standard. The network performance of the devices connected by the range extender will generally be low compared to directly connected devices. It is always advisable to check the manufacturer's standard compliance to know about the signal strength yielded by the wireless adapter purchased. This essentially guarantees customer satisfaction and one is able to make an informed choice.