xbox network setup

okay i have a computer connected to a wireless router. i have 1 laptop that wirelessly connects to it. but i want my xbox to connect to but problem is is that its far away and i can run a wire from the router to the xbox. so what i want to know is what kind of thing do i need to buy to network it?

 

if you can run a wire from the router to the xbox, it should establish the settings automactically

 

oh i meant to rite i cant run a wire

 

you need a wireless gaming adapter which will run about $100
for a good one. Then you can connect wirelessly just like your laptop once you set it all up.

 

oh okay thanks

 

but is it possible for me to just get another router. or is it not possible to have 2 routers

 

not that i know of. I have heard of things like gaming adapters
like access points. But i can tell you 100% that a wireless gaming adapter and a wireless router will work. Especially if they are like mine and are the same brand. Mine are both from Linksys

 

Yes, you can use a wireless router instead of a wireless gaming adapter, but you have to have one that can do wireless bridging (bridging the ethernet and wireless).

Check this out to see if you understand what's going on:
http://www.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/Wireless_Bridge

If you do, fine. You may net even need a WRT54G because some routers have wireless bridging. I've been able to have both my xobx and PC access other PC's on the network and internet using a wireless router linked to the router which is attached to my cable modem. I have not tried System Link or XBL.

If you don't understand the tutorial above, get a wireless gaming adapter. It will save you a lot of hair pulling. I've seen them go for $40-$50 on sale every now and then.

 

yeah ill just get a gamin adapter thanks