PoE and XBox

[LASTGUY2GETPS2]

I'm planning on expanding my network. I've been looking over networking standards and PoE seems to be the most well suited for me. Has anyone any experience with this:

http://www.dlink.com/products/?pid=332

The device that I'd like to connect this to is an XBOX and eventually a Wii. I guess what I'm asking is if this works with the xbox/wii without the need to install drivers....

 

[InlineFive]

PoE is generally used for WAPs and VoIP phones. I don't think they can carry enough juice for a full-fledged game console, let alone two.

And no, the consoles don't need drivers. I'm pretty sure the Xbox has ethernet integrated and the Wii supports wireless networking.

 

[LASTGUY2GETPS2]

Well I mean assuming the xbox is on and plugged in would the Dlink PoE work to supply the internet. I guess I'll send an email to dlink too...

 

[spidey07]

PoE is nothing you need to get your xbox on live. In fact it could even cause you problems (although unlikely these days)

Power over Ethernet supplies a small amount of power over ethernet for devices like phones, wireless APs, cameras, etc. Really not needed in the home yet. So any router will do what you need.

 

[LOFBenson]

You want, or are talking about, tcp/ip over powerline not power over ethernet(PoE). PoE is sort of the opposite of what you want. Look here for more info

http://www.dlink.com/products/?sec=0&pid=533

 

[LASTGUY2GETPS2]

Originally posted by: LOFBenson
You want, or are talking about, tcp/ip over powerline not power over ethernet(PoE). PoE is sort of the opposite of what you want. Look here for more info

http://www.dlink.com/products/?sec=0&pid=533

Thanks! But do I need any drivers for this. Will it work with an Xbox out of the box. The cheapest device I can find that can get the job done is: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16833110001

This isn't just restricted to the slingbox is it?