hi guys,
is getting the network adapter really worth it? I got the 10 foot lead but cant seem to get xbox live working :/
It always says my ip address fails but no matter wat i do it never works!

any ideas?

quelchie

[Indiana Jones]

Originally Posted by quelchie

hi guys,
is getting the network adapter really worth it? I got the 10 foot lead but cant seem to get xbox live working :/
It always says my ip address fails but no matter wat i do it never works!

any ideas?

quelchie

No need to buy the official wireless adapter, could always just get an Ethernet Bridge, cheaper and works just as well.

If you cant get it to connect with a normal ehternet cable though then an ethernet bridge isnt going to help, best to get it working before you buy either.

[pugheaven]

Originally Posted by Indiana Jones

No need to buy the official wireless adapter, could always just get an Ethernet Bridge, cheaper and works just as well.

If you cant get it to connect with a normal ehternet cable though then an ethernet bridge isnt going to help, best to get it working before you buy either.

As you seem to know what your'e talking about mate, can I on the same subject ask some advice...

I have my wired router (Draytek), with PC connected in one room, and the Xbox in the other room. At the moment, I've got everything wired... now... bear in mind I know nothing about networking really...

If I want to know expand into wireless and maybe get the Xbox 360 wireless without buying that expensive MS Addon... (but keep my PC hard wired for personal reasons)... what do I need to buy to make a wireless addon? What are these bridging units and how are they different to a router?

My idea is, you buy this "something"... ethernet it into one of your spare sockets on the Wired Router... and that's it?

Am I right in thinking this? I seriously need a cheap wireless router that I can connect my Xbox on (as the cable is going across the hall), and also my wifes Laptop...

Any info would vbe much appreciated mate and laymans terms will do, as I know loads about PC's etc, but NOTHING about networking apart from my simple one at home.

[L4_Isoside]

When you connect the wireless all you do it basically plug it in and and let the router etc find each other, you may need to type in the security code it and thats basically it i believe.

Chris

[Indiana Jones]

Originally Posted by pugheaven

As you seem to know what your'e talking about mate, can I on the same subject ask some advice...

I have my wired router (Draytek), with PC connected in one room, and the Xbox in the other room. At the moment, I've got everything wired... now... bear in mind I know nothing about networking really...

If I want to know expand into wireless and maybe get the Xbox 360 wireless without buying that expensive MS Addon... (but keep my PC hard wired for personal reasons)... what do I need to buy to make a wireless addon? What are these bridging units and how are they different to a router?

My idea is, you buy this "something"... ethernet it into one of your spare sockets on the Wired Router... and that's it?

Am I right in thinking this? I seriously need a cheap wireless router that I can connect my Xbox on (as the cable is going across the hall), and also my wifes Laptop...

Any info would vbe much appreciated mate and laymans terms will do, as I know loads about PC's etc, but NOTHING about networking apart from my simple one at home.

All you need is a Wireless Router and a Wireless Ethernet Bridge.

The Wireless Bridge connects to the 360 and hay presto, you are on Live with not a cable in sight.

hi guys i have same issue , 15meter cable from router to lounge, not familly freindly.

I am willing to buy a wireless adapter , but if i can save a few pounds, or wait for gamestation to get more stocks (£39.99) i will do.

is an access point same asa bridge. (http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/Produ...oductID=276873)
dunno if link works here, but that seems a nice price if it will work ?

Any advice thanks
All

Bowza

[Immortaleffectz]

Im using the 360 wireless adaptor. Works really well for me and was really easy to set up. Its find my router name and all i need to do was type in my pass and away i was . Xbox 360 without xbox live is just not the same. Its great to be back/