Xbox live n00b--where to start?

[Tallgeese]

Originally posted by: PipBoy
wait a minute! do I really need a router? can't I just go right from the modem to the xbox? it would be a bit of a hassle having to switch the cable every time from pc to xbox but it might be worth not having to buy more hardware.

Probably, depending upon your ISP.
If your ISP authenticates using MAC address, you'll have to enter your PC's MAC address in the XBL setup.
Not a big deal to do, actually.

And this will keep you from having to buy more hardware right now.

You could also put a 2nd NIC in your PC and use ICS to share the connection.
But I don't recommend this...tends to add lag and make you more likely to drop from games.

 

[Smolek]

Originally posted by: PipBoy
wait a minute! do I really need a router? can't I just go right from the modem to the xbox? it would be a bit of a hassle having to switch the cable every time from pc to xbox but it might be worth not having to buy more hardware.

That what I do using. No problems since August.

 

[Yossarian]

yeah I got it setup today, everything works fine. I need to reset the modem when I plug the pc back in but no big deal.