Compatible Routers for Xbox 360

Voy06 · 14 Jun 2006 at 13:01

I'm looking for a router for the Xbox 360 as I want to share internet access between the PC and Xbox. Apparently there is a list of compatible routers on the Xbox website but I can't find it. Does anyone know any compatible routers that I could buy (Inc make & model if appropiate).

Thanks folks

Yewen · 14 Jun 2006 at 13:13

I use my DG834 by Netgear and it works a treat.

Phoneline = DG834 = WP624 (Wireless access point) = Wifi adapter on 360 = 360.

Works a dream.

Also have my PC, Laptop, Server, 2nd and 3rd rigs + 20 P2 450's hooked up to it no trouble.

Im on 4.4mb ADSL Max.

amx · 14 Jun 2006 at 13:16

I use a speedtouch 716.
Although, i see no reason why you couldn't use any router of your choice.
There is nothing fundamentally different between them, other than feature sets.

Nismo · 14 Jun 2006 at 13:17

Netgear WGR614 (wireless) & RP614 (wired) both definitely work.

Abooie · 14 Jun 2006 at 13:25

NetGear DG834GT. I have it connected via wire to my 360 and wirelessly to my laptop which I can even use upstairs in bed and still get Max speeds.

It does have a bit of a reputation for dropping the internet and needing to be rebooted but since I installed the latest firmware I've not had a problem (we're talking 6 months now).

ic1male · 14 Jun 2006 at 13:28

I use a Speedtouch 585 which has an "Xbox Live" firewall rule to ensure no hiccups in the traffic.

NokkonWud · 14 Jun 2006 at 14:27

Linksys WRT54G.
I know lots of people use that router, I've had it almost 3 years now without a problem. Brilliant.

kidloco · 14 Jun 2006 at 15:05

Just picked up a Linksys WAG54GX2 and im chuffed to bits with it, excellent range and features

NokkonWud · 14 Jun 2006 at 15:33

I won't go with any other brand than Linksys as I like everything about it.

da_mic_1530 · 14 Jun 2006 at 16:07

the white netgear, literally plug and play

McBain · 14 Jun 2006 at 16:27

DG834 - rock solid router, i'd never look for anything else.

spaceman · 14 Jun 2006 at 16:28

i use a Linksys WRT54G - never had any problems connecting anything to it

Ultra_Extreme · 14 Jun 2006 at 16:53

works fine on both my DG384GT and my Buffalo 54mbs airstation and its buffalo repeater. Truth be told u'd be dead unlucky if you bought a mainstream router that didnt like it. Most problems are based around settings that can be altered.

davetherave2 · 14 Jun 2006 at 16:54

well you can use either the origo 8100 one port adsl router modem (served me well for both xbox's). Or my new setup is Linksys ADSL2MUE (ADSL2+ modem) in bridged mode to Linksys WRT54GS. PLugged in and away we go. XBL works fine with no tweaking at all.

jklc · 14 Jun 2006 at 17:08

Here ya go

http://www.xbox.com/en-US/support/connecttolive/xbox360/homenetworking/equipment.htm

edit: Just to add, I've used a couple of routers without any problem.. Linksys WRT54GS, WRT54G, Billion 7202G, Netgear DG814.

Kainz · 14 Jun 2006 at 17:29

McBain said:
DG834 - rock solid router, i'd never look for anything else.

Confirmed. Flashed with the latest firmware its stupidly stable.

$anch3z · 14 Jun 2006 at 17:50

NokkonWud said:
I won't go with any other brand than Linksys as I like everything about it.

Same here linksys all the way

ease of use and stability it cant be beaten

Kreeeee · 14 Jun 2006 at 18:28

USR > *

Voy06 · 14 Jun 2006 at 20:26

Right thanks guys and thanks too jklc for the link. I think I will opt for the Linksys WRT54GS.

DeFrEaTs · 15 Jun 2006 at 10:53

I think the compatibility list is there simply because some routers may require configuring / forwarding to allow access to the 360 but any router with cat-5 or wireless should be fine.

Personally I am using the netgear DG834G and have had no problems. just plug in the cable and play away