Wireless Network Adapter

[jamesyboy1990]

Hello all.

Its the summer, just finished exams, so what better way to relax than hooking up my xbox 360 to xbox live?...small problem:

My xbox 360 is in my basement, but my internet connection is all the way upstairs (2 floors above basement). As of right now, i don't have the wireless network adapter or a wireless router. What is my best option to go wireless?

 

[Admiral Moo]

Trendnet Router: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833156038

You could use the original Xbox wireless adapter. It works with the 360. And it is a hell of a lot cheaper than the 360 one.

Alternatively, you can always get a 50' cable and start drilling through the floor

 

[glockant]

your only option to go wireless is to buy a wireless router ($49.99 Linksys) and a network adapter (360 adapter)..

otherwise, run a cable.

 

[mike.m]

Seriously, don't waste the money, just make or buy a cable. Its the best thing I ever did, especially with my spotty wireless connection issues.

 

[Drnick]

your going to most likely have problems getting your wireless connection 2 floors down to your basement. you may have to get a repeater to boost the signal.

best bet is a cable (if you can manage it)

 

[woodcan]

I would suggest a wireless bridge (i.e. Linksys WET-11 if still available) over the MS wireless adpater dongle. I recently switched to the wireless adapter and get worse connectivity with it and 802.11g than I did with the bridge and 802.11b. Maybe my situation is unique but that is just my experience between the two. I only switched for the sake of tidying up my entertainment center but I have had more drops from XBL than ever (never had any with the wireless bridge). This may also be a 802.11b vs g thing too.