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22 January 2008, 09:42 AM
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At the moment i cant go on xbox live as it means i will have to keep the 360 down by the computer all the time(which is a pain). If i was to buy this... Amazon.co.uk: Max Value 54 Mbps Cable Router, with Firewall & Filtering: Amazon.co.uk: it just be a case of sticking the wire into that router and away you go?? 
22 January 2008, 09:57 AM
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IIRC you will have to turn off the cable modem for a while (hour or two, not 100% sure on that) then plug the router in, turn modem back on then both machines connect to the router.
Modem > Router > Machine
Also my 2p worth, that router would not be my choice
Broadbandbuyer.co.uk | Linksys WRT54GL 54Mbps Broadband Wireless-G Linux Router
Broadbandbuyer.co.uk | Netgear WGR614 v7 54Mbps Broadband Wireless Router
either of those I would go for, yes it's a bit more $$$ but worth it I would imagine
Modem > Router > Machine
Also my 2p worth, that router would not be my choice
Broadbandbuyer.co.uk | Linksys WRT54GL 54Mbps Broadband Wireless-G Linux Router
Broadbandbuyer.co.uk | Netgear WGR614 v7 54Mbps Broadband Wireless Router
either of those I would go for, yes it's a bit more $$$ but worth it I would imagine
22 January 2008, 10:01 AM
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Ok, so will the router have to be constantly plugged into the computer modem when on live or can the router be taken into another room and still work?
22 January 2008, 10:20 AM
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For internet access, the router will need to be plugged into the ntlworld modem via a wired connection called Ethernet. Your computers/consoles can then talk to the router via wired Ethernet connections or wireless connections.
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22 January 2008, 10:32 AM
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Well it won't really - I mean the length of wire from your Xbox and indeed your PC to your router is up to you. Or if you go wireless then obviously it can pretty much be wherever you like.
22 January 2008, 10:35 AM
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im useless at this sort of stuff anyway , so... are you saying that if i was to buy a wireless router i wouldnt need to have it connected to my ntlworld modem when on xbox live???
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I am also assuming this modem is "always on" In other words, when you turn on the computer, you don't have to run through any connection step in order to ge ton the internet. You just double clikc and you're away.
So, what a router does is sit in between the router and the machines you want to hook up to the internet, and acts as a kind of distributor.
The set up goes - For example
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|---------> Computer 1 | | | Phone line<---->Modem<--->Router<-------|---------> COmputer 2 | | | |---------> Xbox
The connections from the router to the various terminals can be either wired or wireless
In either case they can be where ever you like, they dont *have* to be near anything - THe only restriction is how you feel about having lots of wires about the place, or how you feel about spending money on wireless adapters for the PC/Xbox.
22 January 2008, 02:01 PM
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Alternatively, save yourself £20 and get this which will work equally as well.
Amazon.co.uk: Netgear WG602 54G Access Point: Amazon.co.uk:
Amazon.co.uk: Netgear WG602 54G Access Point: Amazon.co.uk:
22 January 2008, 02:06 PM
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well yeh virgin media now 
if i was to buy that adaptor is it as easy as just plugging it into the 360 and im onto xbox live? Also, do i need a router aswell as the adaptor or not, or can i just buy that adaptor? Ta!
if i was to buy that adaptor is it as easy as just plugging it into the 360 and im onto xbox live? Also, do i need a router aswell as the adaptor or not, or can i just buy that adaptor? Ta!
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22 January 2008, 02:32 PM
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IF i was to buy these 2, is it a simple set up(not take me hours)? will it affect the computer? and will i be able to play the xbox anywhere as long as the adaptor is plugged into the console?
22 January 2008, 02:54 PM
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22 January 2008, 02:55 PM
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No it wont affect the computer to any great extent - Although if you are downloading gigs of ****, don't expect your LIVE performance to be brilliant.
Yes you can use the 360 anywhere within reason - I.e in the same house, I mean don't go taking it to your Mums and be surprised when it doesnt pick up the network.
22 January 2008, 02:58 PM
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ok mate 
, so if i buy the adaptor and wireless router ( doesnt matter which one i buy does it?) plus membership i will be looking at around £100?? Which if xbox live works upstaires (which is where the 360 is) it should be worth getting? Ta
, so if i buy the adaptor and wireless router ( doesnt matter which one i buy does it?) plus membership i will be looking at around £100?? Which if xbox live works upstaires (which is where the 360 is) it should be worth getting? Ta
22 January 2008, 04:32 PM
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What you do is get the settings CableVirginWest need you to use and then manually put these in the modem bit of your router. You do it using an internet browser. Then cross your fingers it connects!
You should also enable a security setting (like WEP-PSK) on the router (to make sure no one else uses your connection (although her neighbour's 'open' network is handy when I visit the mother in law
) and make sure your Xbox is set to reflect EXACTLY these settings and password.It might well work first time
or it might not 
D
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