Xbox 360 wireless adapter ?

[gar655]

That's basically it. Can I use any USB wifi "antenna", "receiver" etc... or is there some kind of firmware on the M$ version that is needed for it to work.

I'm not interested in using a wireless to ethernet bridge/adapter.

Thanks
Gene

 

[RedRooster]

Nope, you can only use a gaming bridge or firmware'd router or the like. No USB wireless, that'd just be too easy.

 

[IHateMyJob2004]

Ahhh, you are pissed at the price of the damned thing. So was I.

After reading into alternatives, I concluded that the spending the $100 was the best thing to do. It costs alot, but I have to admit that it is pretty much bullet proof. The alternatives could have saved me $40 or so but everything I read usually ended up in headaches of one sort of another. Cheaper USB wireless adapters usually ended in stories of flaky behavior.

If i had to do it all over again, I'd shell out the $100 again. it's quick, it's easy, needs almost no configuring and it works. All you do is snap it into your 360 and give the 360 your wireless security info like WEP.

 

[SneakyStuff]

I saved $100 by plugging the 360 into my desktop and sharing the wireless connection Works even better with laptop!

How to guide

 

[hans030390]

Originally posted by: IHateMyJob2004
If i had to do it all over again, I'd shell out the $100 again.

I would never pay $100 for that...it's such a ripoff. As easy as it is, I'd never support Microsoft trying to rip me off like that. It's completely ridiculous.

However, if I could find a used one for much cheaper, that I'd consider.

 

[Queasy]

eBay + Microsoft cashback

 

[sourceninja]

The MS usb device can not do WPA2, that was a deal breaker for me. I ended up buying a bridge and hooking that up via ethernet and configuring it to use wpa2.

If I had to do it over again, Id buy a WRT54GL, flash dd-wrt on it and set it up to be the bridge and save 50 bucks.

 

[gorcorps]

Originally posted by: SneakyStuff
I saved $100 by plugging the 360 into my desktop and sharing the wireless connection Works even better with laptop!

How to guide

:thumbsup: That's how I hooked my brother's system up. Only downside is the computer has to be on to play on Live.

 

[nitromullet]

Originally posted by: Queasy
eBay + Microsoft cashback

Yep. That's what I did... $60 - 25% = $45 for NIB adapter

Originally posted by: hans030390

Originally posted by: IHateMyJob2004
If i had to do it all over again, I'd shell out the $100 again.

I would never pay $100 for that...it's such a ripoff. As easy as it is, I'd never support Microsoft trying to rip me off like that. It's completely ridiculous.

However, if I could find a used one for much cheaper, that I'd consider.

There really aren't any better alternatives...

- You can either do some jury rig with a laptop, which is fine if you have one close to your console.

- Hack a wireless router into a wireless access point. http://ask.metafilter.com/1058...-as-a-Wireless-Adapter YMMV... This page ends with the following quote.

I got so frustrated, I bought the (MS) adapter, and I'm not even LOOKING at the 360 until tomorrow.

- Get some bulky thing like this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16873999102

- Or you could spend an additional $17 (or less on ebay), and get the real thing: http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16874103016

The nice thing about the MS adapter is that it's small and it clips onto the back of your console, so it barely noticeable. The fact of the matter is that console accessories are expensive. That's how they can manage to charge you that much less than a PC, but you won't find anything as small, easy, and reliable as the MS wireless adapter for your 360 at any price.

 

[OneOfTheseDays]

It's ridiculous how Microsoft has still yet to bundle wireless with their console. They are trying to Sony us with accessories that should be standard on all systems.

In this regard the PS3 > Xbox360.

 

[gar655]

Thanks for the replies. Looks like ebay + M$cashback is where I'm heading.

Gene

 

[Supermercado]

Originally posted by: sourceninja
The MS usb device can not do WPA2, that was a deal breaker for me. I ended up buying a bridge and hooking that up via ethernet and configuring it to use wpa2.

If I had to do it over again, Id buy a WRT54GL, flash dd-wrt on it and set it up to be the bridge and save 50 bucks.

That's what I did, and it works great. Last I checked, though, DD-WRT doesn't support WPA2 in bridging mode. I could never get it to work and I saw something on their forums about it when I researched it after I tried. It's been nearly a year since I set mine up. Have they added WPA2 support in bridging mode?

 

[jdport]

I'm not familiar with the MS Cashback .. any links on how that works?

 

[Queasy]

Originally posted by: jdport
I'm not familiar with the MS Cashback .. any links on how that works?

Here is the Hot Deals thread on it.

 

[MrChad]

I just bought a basic Linksys WRT54G router for about $50, installed DD-WRT firmware on it, and set it up as a wireless access point. It works great and gives me multiple ethernet connections for both my 360 and my TiVo HD.

 

[Supermercado]

Originally posted by: MrChad
I just bought a basic Linksys WRT54G router for about $50, installed DD-WRT firmware on it, and set it up as a wireless access point. It works great and gives me multiple ethernet connections for both my 360 and my TiVo HD.

Are you using WPA2 by chance?

 

[Dumac]

I ended up just running an ethernet cable from my Desktop to the 360. I think doing something similar with a desktop or laptop is best if feasible, but if you 360 is by itself, perhaps in some sort of entertainment room, then the Microsoft wireless adapter doesn't seem to bad. I just wish it wasn't so pricy!

 

[nitromullet]

Originally posted by: OneOfTheseDays
It's ridiculous how Microsoft has still yet to bundle wireless with their console. They are trying to Sony us with accessories that should be standard on all systems.

In this regard the PS3 > Xbox360.

This I agree with. I understand that they want to be able to offer a lower priced system, but MS should at least make different versions of the 360 with different built in features. As it is now, the Elite and the Arcade are the exact same thing minus the case and a removable hard drive. It would be nice if the Elite was actually something a bit more "Elite" other than an accessories bundle. HDMI isn't even an Elite exclusive anymore (rightfully so).

 

[murphy55d]

Linksys WGA54G

Works great. Costs <$40

 

[Gunslinger08]

Originally posted by: murphy55d
Linksys WGA54G

Works great. Costs <$40

Where'd you get it for that price?

 

[k0rnh0li0]

how is the ps3 > 360. please check yo self before you even come around to saying that again.

my wireless adapter = fail. use a cord works better. if you got moeny to dish out get it used and make sure its working?

 

[PremiumG]

i'm using DDWRT on WRT150n and it supports WPA2 just fine.

 

[StageLeft]

I lawled at the $100, that is just completely and unabashed theft/silliness asking that for the thing. Their margin must be stratospheric on it.

Two days ago I drilled a hole in my floor and ran a cat5 straight to my router. Woot!

 

[Jack Flash]

Got mine on eBay for $35.00 shipped. Works great.

 

[FeathersMcGraw]

Originally posted by: MrChad
I just bought a basic Linksys WRT54G router for about $50, installed DD-WRT firmware on it, and set it up as a wireless access point. It works great and gives me multiple ethernet connections for both my 360 and my TiVo HD.

I did the same thing, except I used a $30 Asus WL520GU.

I can't remember which security settings I'm using, but I'm pretty sure it's WPA2 (AES?).