Wireless XBox 360 Live

Classy Cannon

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I'm looking for some advice from the hardcore XBox users on here if poss. I'm shit at tech stuff so any help would be great.

I've just been given a used PC with this Linksys wirelessN adaptor http://tinyurl.com/7p527z & I was thinking of getting this Linksys wirelessN router http://tinyurl.com/98w2fu so I can use it upstairs. I've just got my lad a 360 & he obviously wants live NOW! I was going to get the XBox wireless adaptor, but the guy in Game said they don't always work & suggested some DLink ethernet adaptor set?

Anyone got any experience with wireless XBox adaptor and/or DLink? What's the best option & is there a big price diff?

Cheers:wenger:
 
Cheers Weaste.

I was hoping there might be someone who's using a wireless-n router with Dlink, XBox or wireless-n bridge to see what works best. I've been reading loads of tech forums, but there seem to be a lot of conflicting opinions. I guess if I just stick to Linksys wireless-n for everything, in theory it should give the best performance...anyone?
 
No idea what you just said, but I use a wireless router and wireless XBOX adaptor and it works a peach. Wireless controller as well, now if only someone would invent a wireless power supply...
 
Maybe I'm over complicating things as I don't really know what I'm doing.

DLink sends signals via 2 adaptors via plug sockets, through power lines & ethernet cable to back of XBox (instead of completely wireless from the router) & is supposed to be quicker & avoid dead spots...seems a bit expensive though.

Wireless-n is supposed to be quicker than wireless-g & avoids dead spots by bouncing multiple signals off each other. Some people seem to have problems with it & reckon the techs not proper sorted yet, but most reckon as long as I stick to draft 802.11n I should be OK.

Guess I'll try the wireless-n route & keep my fingers crossed - cheers anyway.
 
SmashedHombre said:
No idea what you just said, but I use a wireless router and wireless XBOX adaptor and it works a peach. Wireless controller as well, now if only someone would invent a wireless power supply...
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ditto

never had a problem with the xbox wireless adaptor, very easy to setup too
 
Same here, always worked fine for me...

Smashed we just got Broadband set up at home, back there for Crimbo, once my brother gets his wireless adapter, I'm going to shoot you.

Elvis same goes to you too.
 
manxmanc said:
Same here, always worked fine for me...

Smashed we just got Broadband set up at home, back there for Crimbo, once my brother gets his wireless adapter, I'm going to shoot you.

Elvis same goes to you too.
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Bring it on manx, I've actually only played WaW once so I fancy your chances. CoD4 on the other hand ...

golden_blunder said:
what games you got manx?

Im on GOW2

Smashed whats your gimpy ID?
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Muska99, I only really play CoD4 online though Geebs. My mate is borrowing my Gears2 for his Fallout3
 
golden_blunder said:
what games you got manx?

Im on GOW2

Smashed whats your gimpy ID?
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Got a fair few, but not all at home with me, not got GOW2 yet, skint.

At home got WaW, Fifa, GRID, TW09, and just bought Fallout 3 and the new Bond one.

Not had chance to play owt in the last 2 weeks though, as my brothers 360 needs the update, which I can't do till he buys a wireless adapter, if I had of known before I came home we were switching I'd of brought mine with me. :mad:

SmashedHombre said:
Bring it on manx, I've actually only played WaW once so I fancy your chances. CoD4 on the other hand ...
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I hope to be on sometime in the next few days...

esmufc07 said:
You better have GeoW2 then:D
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No, no I don't, although I may be able to lend it off a mate for a week while I'm home..
 
golden_blunder said:
not really otherwise i wouldnt have bought it
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How much did it cost you?

Sorry, but you buy things like Rockband instruments for silly money. A simple wireless adapter should not have the cost it has. Simple, especially when you can buy a wirless bridge for 20 quid. It's called a rip off, the same with the HDDs. I still cannot comprehend why you XBox people still put up with these pricing and failure issues and still go along with it as if it's all good and win.
 
I think it is £59.99 for an official wireless adaptor from Microsoft, which is a fecking rip-off. Thankfully my router is close to the 360 so I just use ethernet.

PS3 has built in Wi-Fi Weaste, did you know that? Don't lie either.
 
Classy Cannon said:
I'm looking for some advice from the hardcore XBox users on here if poss. I'm shit at tech stuff so any help would be great.

I've just been given a used PC with this Linksys wirelessN adaptor http://tinyurl.com/7p527z & I was thinking of getting this Linksys wirelessN router http://tinyurl.com/98w2fu so I can use it upstairs. I've just got my lad a 360 & he obviously wants live NOW! I was going to get the XBox wireless adaptor, but the guy in Game said they don't always work & suggested some DLink ethernet adaptor set?

Anyone got any experience with wireless XBox adaptor and/or DLink? What's the best option & is there a big price diff?

Cheers:wenger:
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Gaming over wireless is pants, get yourself a "Powerline" product and use a cable.
 
I connect my box up to the laptop which has wireless connection and go online that way.
 
WeasteDevil said:
How much did it cost you?

Sorry, but you buy things like Rockband instruments for silly money. A simple wireless adapter should not have the cost it has. Simple, especially when you can buy a wirless bridge for 20 quid. It's called a rip off, the same with the HDDs. I still cannot comprehend why you XBox people still put up with these pricing and failure issues and still go along with it as if it's all good and win.
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because i enjoy the xbox. It's great fun
 
Right, I accept ya request over t'internet, will be on live soon I hope.
 
I won't either, as have no way of connecting 360 to the net.

My wireless adapter is at uni.
 
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