Networking ? Routers, PCs and Game systems?

[taltos1]

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.

 

[InlineFive]

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.

 

[JackMDS]

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

 

[Athlex]

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.

 

[ding5550123]

a switch if your modem doesn't have enough ports.