EDIT: Buy.com is currently selling 360 wireless adapters for $70 with free shipping. At this price, it would probably be easiest just to get one from there. Link: http://www.buy.com/prod/xbox-360-wi...ft-xbox-360-wireless/q/loc/108/201975281.html
In about a week I will be buying an Xbox 360. To get internet, I would need a wireless adapter, so I look it up online... and... it's $100?!! There's no way I'm letting Microsoft overcharge(screw) me like that.
Anyway, being the cheap ass that I am, I searched and I found a workaround to get wireless internet for about half the price. Basically you get a wireless router and install this custom firmware called DD-WRT. Using DD-WRT, you can then set your router as a wireless adapter (aka Wireless Bridge) and use it with your 360 to get wireless internet. The only catch is that your router must be compatible with DD-WRT. The cheapest compatible router I could find was the Linksys WRT54GL -$50 $65 with free shipping from Newegg. You can also check the list of Supported Devices to see if you already have a compatible router.
[quote name='wubb']This is a good option for some people but a few things to note
1) This is a lot more complicated than just using a gaming adapter.
2) Make sure you can get a wireless signal at your 360. [/quote] If this seems to complicated or confusing to you, just scroll down for links to easy-to-set-up (and cheap) gaming adapters.
Note: Make sure you begin by installing the Mini version of DD-WRT, then upgrade to the Full version. This is in the instructions, but I want to make sure no one bricks their router by starting with the full version.
First, follow this guide on upgrading your firmware to DD-WRT:
http://lifehacker.com/software/router/hack-attack-turn-your-60-router-into-a-600-router-178132.php
Detailed step-by-step screenshots/instructions (use with first guide):
http://lifehacker.com/photogallery/routerupgrade/1609902
How to use DD-WRT to set your router as a Wireless Bridge:
http://www.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/Wireless_Bridge#Example
Well, I hope this helps someone. It may require a little extra effort, but it is definitely worth it. Plus, if you ever sell your 360, you'll have a nice wireless router with awesome capabilities.
PS: I've been using DD-WRT with my current router for over a year now to boost the wireless signal--another nice feature of the firmware; I just never realized that it had the capability to turn a router into a wireless adapter, too. I went and bought another one just for use with my 360.
*Disclaimer: I am not responsible for any damage you do to your hardware in following the above guide.*
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For the Non-geeks, there are also wireless gaming adapters available, which are MUCH easier to set up, and still cheaper than the Xbox 360 Wireless adapter. Thanks to shrike4242 for this info.
Also, the original Xbox wireless adapters can be had for around $50-$60 and will also work with the Xbox 360.
[quote name='"Shrike"']
The gaming adapters from Linksys, D-Link and Netgear end up being easier solutions to do the setup, though most of them need a PC to get set up 100%, they're only guaranteed to work on a single console, and you really need to get the same brand of device for the adapter that you're using for your router to make it as easy as possible.
Current shipping gaming adapters:
Netgear:
http://www.netgear.com/Products/Adap...rs/WGE111.aspx
DLink:
http://games.dlink.com/products/?pid=333
http://games.dlink.com/products/?pid=383
Linksys:
http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satel...=2661900349B06
http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satellite?c=L_Product_C2&childpagename=US%2FLayout &cid=1175239647577&pagename=Linksys%2FCommon%2FVis itorWrapper&lid=4757740536B01
Discontinued game adapters:
Linksys:
WGA11B
WGA54G
Discontinued network bridges:
Linksys:
WET11B
WET54G[/quote]
In about a week I will be buying an Xbox 360. To get internet, I would need a wireless adapter, so I look it up online... and... it's $100?!! There's no way I'm letting Microsoft overcharge(screw) me like that.
Anyway, being the cheap ass that I am, I searched and I found a workaround to get wireless internet for about half the price. Basically you get a wireless router and install this custom firmware called DD-WRT. Using DD-WRT, you can then set your router as a wireless adapter (aka Wireless Bridge) and use it with your 360 to get wireless internet. The only catch is that your router must be compatible with DD-WRT. The cheapest compatible router I could find was the Linksys WRT54GL -
[quote name='wubb']This is a good option for some people but a few things to note
1) This is a lot more complicated than just using a gaming adapter.
2) Make sure you can get a wireless signal at your 360. [/quote] If this seems to complicated or confusing to you, just scroll down for links to easy-to-set-up (and cheap) gaming adapters.
Note: Make sure you begin by installing the Mini version of DD-WRT, then upgrade to the Full version. This is in the instructions, but I want to make sure no one bricks their router by starting with the full version.
First, follow this guide on upgrading your firmware to DD-WRT:
http://lifehacker.com/software/router/hack-attack-turn-your-60-router-into-a-600-router-178132.php
Detailed step-by-step screenshots/instructions (use with first guide):
http://lifehacker.com/photogallery/routerupgrade/1609902
How to use DD-WRT to set your router as a Wireless Bridge:
http://www.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/Wireless_Bridge#Example
Well, I hope this helps someone. It may require a little extra effort, but it is definitely worth it. Plus, if you ever sell your 360, you'll have a nice wireless router with awesome capabilities.
PS: I've been using DD-WRT with my current router for over a year now to boost the wireless signal--another nice feature of the firmware; I just never realized that it had the capability to turn a router into a wireless adapter, too. I went and bought another one just for use with my 360.
*Disclaimer: I am not responsible for any damage you do to your hardware in following the above guide.*
-------------------------------------------------------
For the Non-geeks, there are also wireless gaming adapters available, which are MUCH easier to set up, and still cheaper than the Xbox 360 Wireless adapter. Thanks to shrike4242 for this info.
Also, the original Xbox wireless adapters can be had for around $50-$60 and will also work with the Xbox 360.
[quote name='"Shrike"']
The gaming adapters from Linksys, D-Link and Netgear end up being easier solutions to do the setup, though most of them need a PC to get set up 100%, they're only guaranteed to work on a single console, and you really need to get the same brand of device for the adapter that you're using for your router to make it as easy as possible.
Current shipping gaming adapters:
Netgear:
http://www.netgear.com/Products/Adap...rs/WGE111.aspx
DLink:
http://games.dlink.com/products/?pid=333
http://games.dlink.com/products/?pid=383
Linksys:
http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satel...=2661900349B06
http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satellite?c=L_Product_C2&childpagename=US%2FLayout &cid=1175239647577&pagename=Linksys%2FCommon%2FVis itorWrapper&lid=4757740536B01
Discontinued game adapters:
Linksys:
WGA11B
WGA54G
Discontinued network bridges:
Linksys:
WET11B
WET54G[/quote]
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