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Networking ? Routers, PCs and Game systems?

taltos1

Senior member
Hello, a (text) picture is worth a thousand words!

DSL Modem/router (2-in-1)
|------ | -------- |
|------ | -------- |
|------ | -------- |
PC1 PC2 ------- |
---------------- What do I need here? (a router,hub,switch etc...)
---------------------- | ------- | --------- |
------------------- Xbox --- Xbox360 -- PS2


That is what I am trying to do. I would like to be able to share files on my PC1 with my 3 game systems.

Your fine expert advice is needed!

Thanks a lot.
 
The best option would be to plug all of your devices into your existing DSL modem/router device. However if it doesn't have enough ports you will want to buy a switch to connect to the modem/router.

And AFAIK the only type of files you can share to your consoles is media to the Xbox360. The Xbox will work too if you have chipped it.
 
This is the way it should look. http://www.ezlan.net/network/router.jpg

The Game box can be connected to the Router via cable, or Wireless. For Wireless connection, you need to buy a Wireless Game Box adaptor.

If you do not have enough ports on the Modem/Router, buy a simple Switch and connect it directly to the Router.

If you do not have Wireless and want to nave one.

Do not buy a switch, buy a Wireless cable/DSL Router, and use it as a switch with an Access Point.

Using a Wireless Cable/DSL Router as a Switch with an Access Point
 
Another option is to use powerline networking. My computers and router are in a separate room from my game system, so I use a Gigafast homeplug adapter to bridge the gap. Saves having to run extra ethernet cables and setup/security are easier to deal with than wireless.
 
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