Wireless Xbox360

Inx

Hey guys,

So I've decided that I've gone long enough without XBox Live. However, I need to connect wirelessly.

I've heard there are ways of doing this WITHOUT the 100 dollar microsoft dongle (something like a crossover cable to your computer or something). Can anyone help me out with that?

Also, recommend some stuff to get off of XBL.

Arrath

Depending on if your computer it hooked into a router, or directly into the modem you will need to either enable Internet Connection Sharing, or Bridge the connections. I don't recall which for which method.

Alternatively there is no need to use the official Microsoft wireless dongle. You can buy units that will do the same thing. Can't recall what they are actually called. Personally I was able to grab one of the Microsoft dongles on Ebay for $30 rather than 100.

Oh, and the old oXbox wireless things work too.

Adus

You can wire it to your PC and make sure your connection is set to "Allow other users to connect through this computer's internet connection." in the sharing tab of your active connection. Contrary to popular belief, you do not need to bridge any connections.

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Monger

You can also use a wireless bridge if you can find a cheap one.

Mine's actually hooked up to a switch (along with other stuff in the room) that's plugged into one of these. Although it's not of the highest quality.

RoyceSraphim

My cousins are involved in such a problem and need detailed instructions. I will get details but could you please give me vaugue instructions.

Inx

What kind of cable do I need, to those of you who have done this?

Monger

Any old ethernet cable. You don't need to worry about crossovers or anything. The 360 will adapt to whatever it's plugged into.

Inx

Hm, I cant seem to get my Xbox to connect. I'm using Windows 7, but I have the connection set to share...any ideas?

mere_immortal

Monger wrote: »

Any old ethernet cable. You don't need to worry about crossovers or anything. The 360 will adapt to whatever it's plugged into.

I actually did need a crossover to get it to work.

I was testing it for hours fruitlessley with a standard ethernet cable, then as soon as I used a crossover it worked no problem despite all the literature saying I didn't need one.

Bartholamue

I unfortunately bought the wireless network adapter.