Pongo555

Hi all just bought into the XBOX360 and got it home to find i only got one ethernet connection on my PC and on my modem so i am an ehternet connnection short so can someone please tell me how to get round this ?


I have Telewest connection do i need to buy a router and if so can someone please give me the idiots guide to buying the correct one and how o set up the router and my PC to share the connection thanks .



Pongo555

JackClark

Have one plugged in at a time, you might have to get up off your ****, but it will work.

Pongo555

I dont mind buying a router just need to know what one and how it will work lol ?


Pongo555

bob269

Personally i've adopted the get off my **** and switch cables approach but you could try here

http://www.xbox.com/en-GB/live/xbox/...blueyonder.htm

or here

http://www.xbox.com/en-GB/support/xb...aq/routers.htm

Swen6

It'll be the cheapest.

davegtt

Alternatively I bought a Linksys BEFW11S4 4 port router for £17 of ebay wireless too.

Pongo555

So this method i guess its as simple as unpluggin pc from modem and plaugging in the 360 ? that easy ?


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bob269

Yup. Probably need to power off/on the modem to reset it before the 360 connects tho (I have to on NTL)

davegtt

And again reconnecting the PC.....

Iain Young

Note that it's possible to wear out the connections by continually disconnecting and reconnecting the leads. The sockets in some of those modems do not stand up well to it at all (I've seen a couple of broken ones).

Personally, I currently use a dlink router, but will probably be changing it for a draytek soon (because the dlink is rubbish for what I use it for). It costs a small amount, but it saves hassle, you can have the pc and xbox accessing the internet at the same time, and doesn't stress the connections...

Pongo555

OK what i need is someone that is using Telewest and got a router conecting there modem and there XBOX360 and there PC all at same time sharing same connection to tell me what router to buy PLEASE lol ????



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A'K

the ntl website recommends 2 routers..

http://www.ntlworld.com/microsites/games/xbox.php

Pongo555

Thanks all for the help i have ordered a Linksys EtherFast® BEFSR41 Router from ebuyer and is coming tomorrow lol so will run PC and XBOX360 from same connection .

Thanks Again


Pongo555

RB5-Black

you'll need this

http://www.portforward.com/english/r...x_Live_360.htm

The setup/port forward for that router so your xbox live goes without a hitch.

The only thing that write up doesn't tell you how to do is set a static ip for the 360, but I'm sure you'll work that out

Craig.

Pongo555

Got it working fine matey was told not top use IP address for Telewest so set it top DHCP and had not problems thanks anyways bud !!



Pongo555

RB5-Black

Remember to add your gamertag to the list on here and add us as friends. IT's been a little quiet latley with people playing single player stuff a lot but when the dark nights come in that might change.

for games check out www.playasia.com the multi region section will work in the UK and only cost £23 delivered my copy of prey and moto GP are from asia and all English in game.

Craig.