Using a Wireless Router instead of the Xbox Branded one?

Kat....@gmail.com

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Oct 31, 2007, 11:18:14 PM10/31/07

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Is there anyway to connect a wireless router to a 360 so I can use the
360 wirelessly without having to purchase the Microsoft wireless
device?
If so, what should I look for in the router to see if it will be
compatible?

Thanks.

NiGHTS

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Nov 1, 2007, 1:20:43 AM11/1/07

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In terms of routers, any listed here should be adequate:

http://www.xbox.com/en-US/support/connecttolive/xbox360/homenetworking/equipment.htm

If you want to avoid buying the official wireless adapter then one of
the wireless bridges listed should be okay, however I don't think it'll
really be any cheaper than buying the Microsoft one.

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Jugular

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Nov 1, 2007, 8:37:37 AM11/1/07

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I bought the d-link xtreme n router and plugged my 360 directly into
it (put the cable modem and router on top of my entertainment
center.) I then used the xtreme n desktop adapter on my mce pc that
is in my den. I didn't need to buy the wireless adapter for the 360
(which is only at g speeds anyway) and I'm able to stream HD from the
MCE without issues. It's pretty sweet.

However, my MCE and my router are only about 20 ft apart and there's
only two walls in between so my connection speed is around 100 Mbps.
Your results will vary depending on your placement of devices. Also,
I need to use a laptop that is directly connected to the router for
firmware updates and such, so my setup might not be ideal for
everyone.

Jugular

Rob S

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Nov 1, 2007, 9:32:13 AM11/1/07

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you can use any wireless router, but you really need the microsoft wireless
adapter, becasue 360 does not have any drivers.

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SINNER

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Nov 1, 2007, 9:39:08 AM11/1/07

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* Rob S wrote in alt.games.video.xbox:

> you can use any wireless router, but you really need the microsoft
> wireless adapter, becasue 360 does not have any drivers.

nonsence. I have been using an SMC wireless adapter since the original
Xbox, plugged in and works fine.

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Andrew

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Nov 1, 2007, 11:48:37 AM11/1/07

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On Thu, 1 Nov 2007 09:32:13 -0400, "Rob S" <1...@1.com> wrote:

>you can use any wireless router, but you really need the microsoft wireless
>adapter, becasue 360 does not have any drivers.

Ethernet is Ethernet. No drivers are required.
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Nov 1, 2007, 3:43:37 PM11/1/07

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In article <1193887094.6...@i13g2000prf.googlegroups.com>,

You dont want a router, you want a Ethernet Converter like this one made by
Buffallo. I have 2 of these in my house in 2 locations.

http://www.buffalotech.com/files/products/wli-tx4-g54hp_DS.pdf

http://www.buffalotech.
com/products/wireless/wireless-g-mimo-performance/wireless-g-mimo-performance-
ethernet-converter/

$59 at Newegg !!!!!!!

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833162168