I need a way to connect XBOX 360 to router without wires and the wireless adapter

Questi4110

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I just bought and XBOX 360 and I'm looking for a way to connect it to my router.

The xbox 360 port is an ethernet port but the system is far from my router and I don't want to run wiring all around the house.

There is a wireless adapter for $99 being sold but that is too expensive for me.

Is there any wireless device that picks up the router's wireless signal and is then able to allow output (wired) to another device?

If so, what is the price?

If not...any suggestions?

THANKS
 

JackMDS

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The least expensive option is to buy this, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16833162173

Download the file, dd-wrt.v23_sp2_standard.zip that is available on this page, http://www.dd-wrt.com/dd-wrtv2/downloads.php

Flash the Wireless Buffalo Router with the DD-WRT firmware.

Configure it as a Client and hook it to the X-Box.

Flashing the firmware (courtesy of Kaido, http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview...atid=36&threadid=1952411&enterthread=y


1. Download the standard generic firmware: (dd-wrt.v23_generic.bin)

a. Go here: DD-WRT Download Area
b. Click on "dd-wrt.v23 SP2"
c. Click on "standard"
d. Click on "dd-wrt.v23_generic.bin" to download (3.3mb)
e. Save to C:
* v23 SP2 will not always be the most current version; just update the folder and filenames to reflect whichever is newest (v23 SP3, v24, etc.). Also, do NOT use anything prior to SP1 on a Buffalo router!

2. Configure your computer: (I used Windows XP)

a. Disable wireless connection (if you have one)
b. Close anti-virus and firewall applications
c. Plug in network cable (to connect to the router later)
d. Open TCP/IP Network settings (Network Neighborhood > View Network Connections > Local Area Connection > Internet Protocol (TCP/IP))
e. Select "use the following IP address" and set the IP address to "192.168.11.2", Subnet mask to "255.255.255.0" and leave the Default gateway blank

3. Configure your router:

a. Reset to factory defaults (if you just bought it you are good to go)
b. Unplug power cable
c. Plug in network cable from PC to a LAN port (not WAN)

4. Flash firmware:

a. Open the Command Prompt (Start > Run > "cmd" to open)
b. Go to the C:\ by typing "cd c:\"
c. Type this in BUT don't press enter yet: "tftp -i 192.168.11.1 PUT dd-wrt.v23_generic.bin"
d. Hit enter and then plug in the power cable to the router
e. The LAN port will start flashing (the green LED by the Ethernet cable)
f. Wait a minute or two for the file to transfer. If you are successful, you will get a message like "Transfer successful: 3502080 bytes in 5 seconds, 700416 bytes/s". If it is not successful, you will get a message saying "Timeout occurred". If this happens you probably plugged in the router's power cable too quickly. There is a small window when the router accepts files to be transferred and you have to hit it just right.

5. Reset the system:

a. Go back into your TCP/IP settings on your PC and set it to "Obtain IP address automatically" instead of "Use the following IP address"
b. Reset the router by unplugging it and plugging it back in
c. Log into the router by pointing your browser to 192.168.1.1
d. Immediately change the password (default username is "root" and password is "admin")

That's it, now enjoy! Basically you are just transferring the new firmware to the router. Easy as pie.
 

Questi4110

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Sorry if I didn't give enough information. My current router is next to my modem and that is also where I have access to two wired desktops.

Will this router enable me to keep my current router...because I need my current one since it is connected to the two wired desktops.

I don't know what a wireless access point is...I read that the above is a WAP. Does that mean that it can connect to my current router wirelessly and then be able to output a wireless and wired (for the xbox 360) signal?


THANKS
 

JackMDS

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The above method describes how to use a Wireless Cable/DSL Router as a Wireless client.

Hardware Wireless Client is what GameBox adapters are.

Wireless Network - Configuration Modes.

One can ask, how come a flexible Wireless Cable/DSL Router that can do 10 times more than a simpleton GameBox adaptor cost half of the price.

The answer is simple, the marketing research shows that the majority of consumers buying Game Adaptors are in general ignorant about technology (may because they are too busy with games) so you can charge more.
 

Questi4110

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Originally posted by: JackMDS
The above method describes how to use a Wireless Cable/DSL Router as a Wireless client.

Hardware Wireless Client is what GameBox adapters are.

Wireless Network - Configuration Modes.

One can ask, how come a flexible Wireless Cable/DSL Router that can do 10 times more than a simpleton GameBox adaptor cost half of the price.

The answer is simple, the marketing research shows that the majority of consumers buying Game Adaptors are in general ignorant about technology (may because they are too busy with games) so you can charge more.

Alright thanks a lot...I'll let you know how it goes when I get the card in a week or so.

THANKS!
 

Questi4110

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Actually, before I go and buy this unit...I have two other routers lying around.

These are my three routers:
1. Linksys WRT54G (version 2)
LINK


2. D-Link DI-524
LINK


3. SMC Barricade SMC7004VWBR
LINK - Just a review - the SMC site only has the WBR which is not wireless



Can two of these be used in combination so I can still have my wired desktops connected and the xbox 360 connected somewhere else (as described previously)?


THANKS