Wireless networking for 360

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entermymatrix03

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Quick question- I just moved into a new house and I do not have network cables ran. My computer room, where my wireless router is located, is only one room over from my living room. My PS3 and Wii have built in wireless so no worries there. My issue is with my Xbox 360- I've heard many,many bad things about the wireless adapter that MS sells for the system. Can someone here suggest an alternate solution to get my 360 online wireless-ly without having to purchase the crappy wireless adapter?
 
entermymatrix03 said:
would it be possible to use one of those USB thumb drive looking wireless adapters for the 360?
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No.

The MS unit works fine, but like Focker said it is ~$90. Unless you use an ethernet to wireless bridge, that is your only option for wireless.
 
whrswoldo said:
No.

The MS unit works fine, but like Focker said it is ~$90. Unless you use an ethernet to wireless bridge, that is your only option for wireless.
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Not true. I know several people have posted using other devices, and a friend of mine is using one he got at Gamestop that works fine, according to him. I personally have no experience with it.

However, I have the MS one, and other than being pricey, it's very nice. It gets a solid full strength signal from upstairs on the other end of the house, and my downloads have always been strong. I have mac filtering and a static IP set up for it as well and everything works great. People having difficulties with this adapter either got a bad one or more likely they don't know how to properly set up a wireless network.

I'm using a cheapo Linksys Wireless G router and it's flawless. Highly recommend just paying the extra cash and avoiding the hassle.
 
the MS wireless adaptor is awesome.. i have it.. NO issues at all.. i don't know where you're hearing the bad things from..

really.. the only down side is the price..

you can buy a wireless bridge for like $15 i beleive
 
Yeah, I've had no issues with MS's adapter, although it's still insanely expensive. You might hunt around and see if anyone has a used one because $90 is a bit much.
Anyway, I've been using it since launch day with no issues at all. Mine has to operate through 2 walls and it's been trouble-free.
 
Sorry to threadjack but I'm thinking of buying the MS adapter.

Is it quirky about taking WPA keys? Will I have to dumb my key down (particularly the special characters) to allow clunky controller input with limited characters or do they have some better way of handling that?
 
I have the MS wireless adapter and I havent had any problems with it. As far as quirks with WPA it didnt have any when I set mine up. Took all of 10mins to setup.
 
Yeah, I use WPA and have no issues, too. The 360's networking is pretty easy in general. It's too bad they didn't just build the adapter in.
Does the Elite have it? I can see that white/grey adapter being an eyesore on a black console :)
 
Domingo said:
Yeah, I use WPA and have no issues, too. The 360's networking is pretty easy in general. It's too bad they didn't just build the adapter in.
Does the Elite have it? I can see that white/grey adapter being an eyesore on a black console :)
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i'm forced to use WEP cause my DS doesn't support WPA... :( :(
 
Can someone recommend a good wireless bridge? I do a ton of networking...just not the wireless stuff. thanks!
 
I have the MS one as well and it works fine. It was expensive but whatever, I didn't feel like shopping around for one. They can be found on Craigslist from time to time. I know Logitech something that works with the 360 for $30 or so but it has slower transfer speeds so downloads will take longer. I forget the name but it's on crave.cnet.com if you search for it.
 
I am currently using the Linksys WET54G to provide connectivity for my 360. The added benefit is I can also use it for any other networkable device in the area such as my Toshiba HD-A20 player.
 
Logitech's PlayLink is the cheapest and easiest way to wirelessly network an Xbox360 that I know of.

I got mine for $20 on clearance at Circuit City.
 
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