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Title: How-To (Wireless Networking)
Post by: OOZ662 on June 26, 2007, 11:46:14 PM

Alrighty, this is probably a simple question to some of you guys out there.

I have a wireless router set up and working. I want to get an Xbox connected wirelessly but save myself some cash. I'd need to fool the Xbox into thinking it was connected to a wired network, so I'm guessing what I need is a wireless router in reverse. I want to receive the wireless signal and output it through RJ-45.

If anyone could give me the name of the item I'm looking for or point me to a recommended one (preferably on NewEgg) I would greatly appreciate it.

Title: How-To (Wireless Networking)
Post by: Kev367th on June 27, 2007, 03:41:40 AM

Wireless access point?

Connect to the Xbox and wireless bridge to your router.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Description=wireless+access+point

Title: How-To (Wireless Networking)
Post by: OOZ662 on June 27, 2007, 04:07:05 AM

I've only used an access point once, and it was receiving the internet through the RJ-45 and broadcasting it out the antenna. Is there an option somewhere inside the setup system that you can change to reverse that?

Title: How-To (Wireless Networking)
Post by: Bad31st on June 27, 2007, 10:53:23 AM

One of these (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16873999102) maybe?

Title: How-To (Wireless Networking)
Post by: OOZ662 on June 27, 2007, 04:28:25 PM

Yup, that looks like a winner. Thanks! :D

Title: How-To (Wireless Networking)
Post by: Bad31st on June 30, 2007, 06:23:00 PM

If you pick it up let me know how it works - I've got a PS2 - upgrading soon to XBox 360 or PS3 - generally, when I play PS2 online I play through a wired connection but when the wife isn't home I like to drag the system out to the living room and play on the 37 inch LCD and would love to be able to play online out there...

Title: How-To (Wireless Networking)
Post by: OOZ662 on June 30, 2007, 06:36:28 PM

I won't be able too afford the system for a long while myself.