Xbox on a router

[DoubleJ8]

I didn't know where to put this. It seemed like it would fit here. A buddy at work wanted to know if it would be possible to hook his Xbox up on a wireless router. I don't have an Xbox so I couldn't give him an answer.

 

[pranks7er]

i dunno but id like to find out ill be back.......

 

[pranks7er]

here ya go

http://www.xbox.com/en-GB/live/start/connect/router/

 

[DoubleJ8]

Would this work wireless? The wireless router I have has cards that plug into my laptop but no phone style plug. Do they make such an animal?

 

[pranks7er]

http://www.linksys.com/splash/wetxbox.asp


google is your friend

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&q=xbox+on+a+wireless+router&btnG=Google+Search

 

[DoubleJ8]

Thanks a bunch!! I hate google. I don't know how to use it. I never get the results I'm looking for.

 

[pranks7er]

lets us know if ya get it workin!!

 

[DoubleJ8]

It's was info for a buddy. I don't have/won't own an Xbox. Thanks again though

 

[JohnnyTheRed]

Wireless X-Box adapter (made by Microsoft)

http://www.buy.com/retail/product.asp?sku=10354925&loc=101&sp=1

 

[KraziKid]

I doubt you need to buy and officially supported one. I would put money down saying that just a normal ethernet to wireless bridge would work, as long as it is the same wireless specification (a, b, g).

 

[amazon10x]

Yeah, it sounds like any wireless router will work.

 

[don256us]

I can say that most D-link brand routers will allow an Xbox to work after a firmware upgrade. Don't know about the wireless part though.

 

[mrnuke]

yes its possible, xbox itself is selling wireless adaptors, or you could just open the box up and there is an extra pci slot where you could put a regular wireless pci card in

 

[SniperXX]

I can say that most D-link brand routers will allow an Xbox to work after a firmware upgrade. Don't know about the wireless part though.

I think it should work. I will be hooking my GameCube up on my wifi in a couple of days since theres only once TV near my DLink 614+. I'd try a XBox the next time my buddy brings his over since my firmware says XBox compatible.

 

[SniperXX]

yes its possible, xbox itself is selling wireless adaptors, or you could just open the box up and there is an extra pci slot where you could put a regular wireless pci card in

Do you have a linkn of where someone did it that way? Since wouldnt it need software to run it via a PCI slot?

 

[TheFrag]

yes its possible, xbox itself is selling wireless adaptors, or you could just open the box up and there is an extra pci slot where you could put a regular wireless pci card in

No that wouldnt work, I garuntee it. Not only would it require software, but I am quite sure there is no simple pci slot.....

As for what to use, go with one of these http://www.linksys.com/products/product.asp?grid=33&scid=38&prid=558
or
http://www.linksys.com/products/product.asp?grid=33&scid=38&prid=550
or
http://www.linksys.com/splash/wetxbox.asp

D-link and Microsoft offer ethernet to wireless bridges also, but they seem more expensive. Im getting the B adapter so I can ftp my x-box to my comp.

HOWEVER, it is kind of import to know what he wants to do. If he wants to play online with tunneling software, a certain setup is required I think. Check the forums at xbconnect.com if this is what he is planning to do.