Connecting a Xbox 360 wirelessly

[playaemagdnim]

i couldn't find a topic talking about this, but i was wondering if i had to buy the first party wireless network adapter or if i could buy some other brand adapter. i just don't want to spend $100 on an adapter when i can spend a lot less. thanks in advance!

[JTWise]

I am only aware of the 1st party for an adapter made sprecifically for the 360.

You can find some wireless gaming adapters from Linksys pretty cheap (search the boards - I think the B version can be found for the $20-$30 range). Just plug in the ethernet cable to the 360 like a wired connection.

I am personally using is a wireless bridge.

[DT778]

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0000AJVBW/ref=nosim/cheapassgam08-20

[Tha Xecutioner]

I was planning on adding this to the sticky thread today, but oh well you beat me to it, so I'll copy my info here:
Your best bet would be the use the Wireless-B Game Adapter (DT's link). If not, then know that any wireless bridge you use or router must be on this list of compatible home networking equipment: http://www.xbox.com/en-US/support/connecttolive/xbox360/homenetworking/equipment.htm

[Apossum]

If you have a laptop that picks up a wireless signal, all you would need to buy is a single cable.

--you can take a crossover cable (different from a regular cat5 cable)
--hook it up to your laptop
--go in to Network Connections (from my network places)
--right click, hit properties

--click the advanced tab

--check the box that says "Allow other users to connect through this computer"

that's all. I use it and it works great. doesn't seem to cause any extra lag.

[playaemagdnim]

thanks a lot!