Ok i know most of you on here have this console and i thinking of getting one today.As my last console was a playstation 1 it's been along time since i was into the whole game console thing,it's been laptops the last few yrs because was on the move alot couldn't really lump around a console with me lol.Im not considering a Ps3 because i think it's too expensive,and the 360 is reasonably priced with 2 free games and a extra controller for £224.00.The only thing thats putting me off a little is this internet connection is anyone running their 360 through a laptop using the ethernet lead instead of forking out for the 360 wireless connector **** paying that.Basically im not sure after not owning a console for some yrs if the 360 will relight my fire,or will end up going back to my laptop.

 

Does it have to be an Elite?

Will the Xbox be too far away to run an ethernet cable to your router?

You can pick up an official adapter for around £35 from Littlewoods Direct as they do £30 off vouchers for new customers.

Dave.

 

i run mine on the ethernet cable with no problems at all through my laptop ,
i now have the wireless adaptor in case she wants the laptop for anything

 

Anyway i gone and bought it now and got gears 2 also,connected to the laptop via ethernet cable but can't connect to xbox live because it keeps failing on the MTU even though its set at 1500,b0llocks will sort it somehow though.might have to get the wireless thing....

 

have you set up a new network and i think you have to set it to share when you have it set up.

been along time since i set it up but i remember having the same trouble

 

instead of paying £60 for a wireless adapter

ZyXEL PLA401 200Mbps Powerline Adapter - Ebuyer

 

I will try it again in the morning will remember setting to share,had to get a new wireless router too as my old one was kaput but got the new one in easter sale anyhow from £89.00 to £40.00 hehe.Ive only had about half hour play on gears just been to busy today to play..It's a good game just hope i can get connected for online play..I dont find the xbox that noisy either to me it's pritty quiet ive had louder pc's in the past,it's a little noisy playing dvd's leaving the console on the floor you get a bit of a hum,but nothing as loud as what ive read on the net,pritty much liking it.

 

MTU 1500 is correct...

its prolly your router not set to allow the xbox...

its on my network fine, i stream media from the pc in the office to the xbox


Mart