Raziellink Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 But i have a little problem. I have no fucking clue how to get it online. I read the manual, and asked around, but seemingly the only way to get it done is through cable. Here's the problem, we have wireless. Is there any Microsoft endorsed (or Microsoft made) reciever? I think i've seen one in the online Microsoft shops, but it cost 70 euro's. Fuck that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdgeCrusher Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 www.google.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Damned Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 What? Hell no, don't buy that MS one. Just about any wireless router should be fine. Go to the X-Box 360 homepage and see if your router is on any list of compatible routers. Then it's a matter of seeing what kind of setup you need to do to get it to connect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dhsu Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Thems the breaks, man. Pretty sure all wireless routers have wired ports too though, so you could probably get away with just having a really long Ethernet cable (although that costs like $30 in itself). There's also kits that basically consist of two units that you can plug each end of the connection into, but I dunno how reliable and/or cost-efficient those are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malaki-LEGEND.sys Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 You could also try connecting your laptop to your 360 via USB, set your laptop's net to bridged connections and have it connect to the router via WiFi. Not sure if that actually works though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raziellink Posted October 21, 2008 Author Share Posted October 21, 2008 Thems the breaks, man. Pretty sure all wireless routers have wired ports too though, so you could probably get away with just having a really long Ethernet cable (although that costs like $30 in itself). There's also kits that basically consist of two units that you can plug each end of the connection into, but I dunno how reliable and/or cost-efficient those are. It does, but i've always wondered....doesn't that take away the whole point of being WIRELESS?! But like i said; cable? Not an option. The router is downstairs, and the 360 is two stories higher. Ergo wireless. I just found out the Microsoft one (which actually costs 80 euro's...) works via a USB reciever. I still have one of those for our old computer. I am gon check if that works tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reaif Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 A while back I saw one of these. They look pretty cool and people seem to like them, but I have never tried it myself. http://computers.pricegrabber.com/wireless-networking/m/945185/ Essentially, you can plug it into the ethernet port, and it will connect to an existing wireless network. Works for any console supposedly too. Google it a bit and have fun looking around. You could also try connecting your laptop to your 360 via USB, set your laptop's net to bridged connections and have it connect to the router via WiFi.Not sure if that actually works though. I'm pretty sure that doing that would fry something. You would need to have usb hub that would keep the power connections from bridging, and making a camp fire out of the devices involved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCvgluvr Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 Well, once you get Live up and running: Welcome to the world of Xbox 360. Enjoy owning the best console of this generation! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Biznut Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 I think what you are talking about is the Xbox 360 Wireless Network Adapter. You can get 3rd party wireless adapters that cost less, but I have never seen one and have no experience with them. The microsoft one works excellently, but they do cost a lot. Check ebay, you should find one much cheaper than 70 euro, or a 3rd party one for even cheaper. I found mine at a pawn shop for 20 CDN and bought it thinking what the heck. Didn't realize that I just saved myself 100 bucks! Hope you find a good deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bahamut Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 The cheapest solution if you want to use wireless is to buy a wireless access point and then hook the 360 up to that via ethernet cable. I'm not quite sure how to configure the access point though. The official 360 wireless adapter has a massive idiot tax with its pricing of almost $100. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitty Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 You could also try connecting your laptop to your 360 via USB, set your laptop's net to bridged connections and have it connect to the router via WiFi.Not sure if that actually works though. This is correct except instead of USB it's an ethernet cable. Then have your laptop connect to the internet. Here's some copy pasta The good news is you don't have to drop £50 on Microsoft's offensively overpriced Wi-Fi adaptor. The bad news is you'll need a laptop with W-Fi to do it. Head to Control Panel – Network Connections (In Windows XP) or Network & Sharing Center – Manage Network Connections (in Vista). Select the Local Area Connection and the Wireless Network Connection at once, then right-click and hit 'bridge connections'.Disconnect then reconnect to your wireless network, run a network cable from the laptop's Ethernet port to the 360's, and you should be good to go. Unfortunately, you may have to remove the bridge (repeat the above process and you'll see the option) whenever you want to browse the net with the laptop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I-n-j-i-n Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 I actually plunged on the $100 one a year ago (hell, my XBL Gold account will be done shortly. Have to renew) and though expensive, I think it's been worth it. Goddammit, Xbox 720 better have it internally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OverCoat Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 But like i said; cable? Not an option. The router is downstairs, and the 360 is two stories higher. There's basically limitless lengths that CAT5 cable can go to - I have a 75 footer, for example, that I use to connect my computer to a router in the other room... kinda overkill but you could say, run it through your vents if you have em ...you have 3 stories? damn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raziellink Posted October 22, 2008 Author Share Posted October 22, 2008 There's basically limitless lengths that CAT5 cable can go to - I have a 75 footer, for example, that I use to connect my computer to a router in the other room... kinda overkill but you could say, run it through your vents if you have em ...you have 3 stories? damn Don't think that we're rich. It's just the way the house is build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwaltzvald Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 Don't think that we're rich. It's just the way the house is build. I take it that it's a townhouse..? I recall some houses in Wash. D.C. that are 3, (4 stories if you include the basement), that are like that and are connected to other houses... In any rate just plop down some cat5 cable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raziellink Posted October 22, 2008 Author Share Posted October 22, 2008 I take it that it's a townhouse..? I recall some houses in Wash. D.C. that are 3, (4 stories if you include the basement), that are like that and are connected to other houses...In any rate just plop down some cat5 cable. Not sure what the heck you mean with a townhouse...dunno the name, but our garage is IN our house. Like, actual part of it? So basically, our first floor is 2/3 garage. A big garage, but a garage, nevertheless. And thanks for the help guys, i found a rather cheap one on Ebay, hopefully i'll win it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwaltzvald Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 Not sure what the heck you mean with a townhouse...dunno the name, but our garage is IN our house. Like, actual part of it? So basically, our first floor is 2/3 garage. A big garage, but a garage, nevertheless.And thanks for the help guys, i found a rather cheap one on Ebay, hopefully i'll win it. Sounds like you need some ejumacation The way you describe your house pretty much describes some houses around Wash D.C. as well as up here in Maryland; a townhouse... Goodluck on that ebay purchase though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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