Paul (Notts)
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| posted on 18/12/10 at 02:02 PM |
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wireless router advice.
Just ordered myself an Xbox 360 and kinect sensor for a Christmas present. I Have an NTL 10MB cable modem connected to the computer upstairs.
Am I right in thinking that all I need to connect the x box to X box Live is a wireless router connected between the upstairs modem and the
computer.
The Xbox has a wireless connector built in.
If so which router should I get fro under £50
Thanks
Paul
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couch22k
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| posted on 18/12/10 at 02:09 PM |
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Yes and X-Box Live membership.
Have a look on ebay for the membership usually get it cheaper.
Steve
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Andybarbet
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| posted on 18/12/10 at 02:31 PM |
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I think i have in the loft a wireless router from when i was with sky, seem to remember its a netgear one.
When i changed to virgin, it all got replaced. Is this any good to you ?? its probably 2 years old.
Anyone know if it will do the job ?? i presume they will connect to any set up ?
Let me know if its any use paul and i will dig it out, yours for the cost of postage if you want it.
If i feel better later i will dig it out to get a reference number.
Cheeers Andy
Give a man a fish & it will feed him for a day, give him a fishing rod & you've saved a fish.
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Andybarbet
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| posted on 18/12/10 at 02:32 PM |
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I think its like this one:
http://www.netgear.co.uk/wireless_adslrouter_dg834g.php
Give a man a fish & it will feed him for a day, give him a fishing rod & you've saved a fish.
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Xtreme Kermit
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| posted on 18/12/10 at 03:43 PM |
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That netgear one is not the right one for the job.
Sky use BT circuits and therefore this router plugs into the phone line.
Virgin use cable and have a modem as you say above.
What you need is a router that has an ethernet input rather than an adsl/phone line input.
Ian
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Paul (Notts)
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| posted on 18/12/10 at 03:50 PM |
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Thanks for the offer Andy but as said I only need a router not a modem as well.
Any recommendations anyone???
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l0rd
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| posted on 18/12/10 at 03:59 PM |
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I have a netgear one.
I believe it is a 108MBps with ethernet and 4 ports on the back + wireless. I do not have the box but comes with cable, power supply and cd. I am
afraid i would have to ask for £30 posted but you can get on ebay cheaper than that.
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l0rd
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| posted on 18/12/10 at 04:06 PM |
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There you go
Netgear RANGEMAXâ„¢ MIMO 108 Mbps WIRELESS Router WPN824 on eBay (end time 14-Jan-11 15:08:43 GMT)
This is similar to mine.
[Edited on 18/12/10 by l0rd]
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Snuggs
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| posted on 18/12/10 at 05:31 PM |
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Hi Paul,
I have a WGR614 4 port wireless router that I used when I had 10mb/20mb from NTL.
It was replaced when I upgraded to 50mb
Yours if you want it.
Clive
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Paul (Notts)
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| posted on 18/12/10 at 06:11 PM |
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Cheers Clive..But I dont understand much about wireless networks.
The Xbox has something called 802.11n wifi
the router you have says something about ..802.11b networks..
What does thuis mean??????
Paul
HELP.........
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Snuggs
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| posted on 18/12/10 at 07:10 PM |
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It is 802.11b/g so your XBox should connect with a speed of 54mb.
A newer 802.11n router would allow 108mb or higher connection speeds but as you only have 10mb broadband this should be fine.
If anybody knows different then please correct me.
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Spider pig, spider pig, does whatever a spider pig does.
I doubt therefore I may be.
Luposlipophobia : Fear of being chased by wolves around a freshly waxed kitchen floor, while wearing only socks on your feet.
My mind not only wanders, sometimes it leaves completely!
http://www.venganza.org
http://www.jesusandmo.net/
http://www.snuggs.co.uk
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Paul (Notts)
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| posted on 18/12/10 at 07:36 PM |
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u2u sent
cheers
Paul
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Snuggs
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| posted on 21/12/10 at 03:37 PM |
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Paul,
U2U sent
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Spider pig, spider pig, does whatever a spider pig does.
I doubt therefore I may be.
Luposlipophobia : Fear of being chased by wolves around a freshly waxed kitchen floor, while wearing only socks on your feet.
My mind not only wanders, sometimes it leaves completely!
http://www.venganza.org
http://www.jesusandmo.net/
http://www.snuggs.co.uk
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