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Hi,

Everytime i gotta play xbox online i have to take cable to the internet from my computer, wich now start to ennoys me since i play atlest 2-3 houers a day

I want my computer and xbox to be connected to the internet the whole time at same time

What should i buy to get this working ?

A hub, router ? (i really dont want a router, since i host alot off thing on my server i will have to open ports each day)

Thanks

Wireless?

Go get a wireless connection for your Xbox, costs round $100 though.

Originally Posted by [GF]<Mr.G>

A cheap fix would be a to buy a switch. They are like 20 bucks or so, also if you don't already have one, get a second eithernet cable. Wireless is also a good option, however, it sometimes can be slow.

This guy is on the right track, although I was thinking of the loose term "Router". Whether you choose to Go Wireless or Wired and achieve simultaneous connectivity (Internet on both XBOX and PC, for the laymans) you need to purchase a Router.


What's a Router?

What a Router does is essentially "Split" your "Internet connection" into different facets if you will, meaning more than one device (i.e: XBOX 360, PC, Laptop, etc) can share your Internet connection at no additional cost.

Where can I get one?

These devices are available usually at any store which sells electronics, here are a few examples:

1. BestBuy
2. WalMart
3. Various Office Supply Chains
4. Ebay

What are some good Brands?

Some typical Small Office / Home Office (SOHO for short) Router brands are:

1. Linksys (#1 IMHO)
2. D-Link
3. NetGear

NOTE: there are tons of different other brands available, but these are the top three that came to mind.


Using the Wireless Method

If you want to go the Wireless Way, most Routers on the shelf today are equipped with 802.11b/g Wifi capabilities (it can connect things that are wireless to your Internet) and they usually come with a built-in 4-Port Ethernet Switch (Where the "Internet Cord" from your PC plugs into).

You then need the overpriced XBOX 360 Wireless Network Adapter.

That's all the basic equipment you need really, if you run into any trouble consult Google.com


To Summarize...

1) Buy a Router (for example: Linksys - 2.4GHz Wireless-G Access Point)

2) For Wireless: See step one above and Buy this: XBOX 360 Wireless Network Adapter

3) Use Google for Troubleshooting (Applies to anything, not just Routers )

Originally Posted by eridor0

Also a good idea. Why such big print though?

Yeah, I thought that might be a problem. Is the font acceptable now?

Wireless i dont want lol, dont ask me why but i like the wired never had any problem with it so i trust it to 100&#37;

Also router sucks for me since i have so much things hosted on my server computer as i said before Hate that i need to open ports each time

But the thing with switch i really liked that sounds like something for me

Idk i live in sweden and switch here is a hub i think not sure tought, but i think hub and switch is the same thing

Wasent sure if a hub/switch would works first, but i guess it does, costs 15$ here, if that will work that is what im gonna buy

Originally Posted by Fyndler

Wireless i dont want lol, dont ask me why but i like the wired never had any problem with it so i trust it to 100%

Also router sucks for me since i have so much things hosted on my server computer as i said before Hate that i need to open ports each time

But the thing with switch i really liked that sounds like something for me

Idk i live in sweden and switch here is a hub i think not sure tought, but i think hub and switch is the same thing

Wasent sure if a hub/switch would works first, but i guess it does, costs 15$ here, if that will work that is what im gonna buy

We're practically talking about the same device here . Nowadays the terms Router and Switch are used interchangeably when referring to what's in stores today.

Also I find it pretty alarming that you are hosting a server not behind a Router of some kind. Get attacked much?