Connecting to X-Box Live newbie questions

Triad-X · 30 Jun 2008 at 14:29

Howdy,

I fancy buying a X-Box360. I was wondering, assuming I'm buying the 360 Elite Console, what additional hardware would I need for my PC?

I'm already using a Linksys AM200 ADSL2+ Modem to connect my PC to the internet but also have a Linksys AG241 ADSL2+ Modem/Router lying around also. I assume for the use of connecting to X-Box live, I'll need a wireless router of some sort?

I really don't know anything about X-Box connecting to the net I'm afraid...so any information would be enlightening

Thanks muchly

Apopcalyptic · 30 Jun 2008 at 14:33

You'll need the official wireless adapter for the xbox.

RichieM · 30 Jun 2008 at 14:39

Apopcalyptic said:
You'll need the official wireless adapter for the xbox.

er only if the OP wants to connect Wirelessly, they could just plug the 360 directly into the Router with a RJ-45

And you don't have to use the official wireless adapter, you can use any wireless bridge but it does take a little bit more setting-up.

gord · 30 Jun 2008 at 14:40

Well, you will know whether you want to go wired or wireless, and therefore you either need the official wireless adapter for the xbox circa £50~ or a network cable that can reach to your router.

Triad-X · 30 Jun 2008 at 15:43

Getting the Elite version of the X-Box 360 anyway so I'll have the wireless network attachment. Would the following suffice as a access point Linksys WUSB54GC 54Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Network Adapter

RichieM · 30 Jun 2008 at 15:46

Didn't know the elite came with the wireless adpater! :confused:

Any wireless router will do. That you have linked to is for a PC to connect to a wireless router! (Essential the same thing as the Xbox Wireless Adapter)

Wiggis · 30 Jun 2008 at 15:47

You dont get the wireless attachment free with the console.

Triad-X · 1 Jul 2008 at 11:16

Ah I see, is that the Xbox 360 Wireless Networking Adapter right? I'll still need a Wireless hub for my PC?

NeoReloaded · 1 Jul 2008 at 11:24

I dont think you can get Xbox Live in Scotland?! I think Microsoft put a junction banning it because of all the Scottish people annoying people over Live with their accent

cokecan · 1 Jul 2008 at 11:34

Triad-X said:
Ah I see, is that the Xbox 360 Wireless Networking Adapter right? I'll still need a Wireless hub for my PC?

all you need is the xbox, the wireless adapter for the xbox and either a wireless modem/router or just a wireless access point.

I assume your PC is currently connected via an ethernet cable to that Linksys AM200 ADSL2+ you have, if you got a new wireless modem/router you can swap it with your current Linksys and still have your PC connected with an ethernet cable like you do now (wireless routers usually come with 4 wired ports) and just connect the 360 with wireless.

If you got an wireless access point you'd just need to plug the wired end into your Linksys AM200 ADSL2+ and then connect the 360 with the wireless (you may need to alter some settings on the access point and/or router for it to work)