link xbox 360 to media center

[sinbin]

How can i link these without wireless router i have one modem by virgin media?:sarc:

 

[valtonray]

so you have your cable modem but no routers available? tbh im not even sure this can be done.

 

[Desslok]

Buy a cheap switch. You are better off hardwiring anyways. Otherwise you could get a wireless router and the xbox n adapter.

 

[sinbin]

Buy a cheap switch. You are better off hardwiring anyways. Otherwise you could get a wireless router and the xbox n adapter.

Yes x box adapter is expensive so is a fast router.
Is there a way i can use wires of one cble modem to do this ?

 

[Desslok]

If you have an unused NIC you could set your machine up to act as a router. However you can pick up a cheap switch for $25-30.

 

[sinbin]

Buy a cheap switch. You are better off hardwiring anyways. Otherwise you could get a wireless router and the xbox n adapter.

switch ???

 

[win7proguy]

A basic wired only(usual) router that splits one Ethernet cable input to around 5(depends on switch)

 

[sinbin]

A basic wired only(usual) router that splits one Ethernet cable input to around 5(depends on switch)

I have no idea what you mean???

 

[Nikolay]

To the wireless adapter being expensive, there are alternatives on ebay for $40 although you would still need a router to connect but I'm sure someone more experienced can help you.

The alternative I'm talking about is this

~ New Wireless Network Adapter For xbox360, xbox 360 ~ - eBay (item 270522636012 end time Feb-27-10 11:40:27 PST)

You could probably find a cheaper official adapter if you're patient enough

 

[Spidey1976]

I had the D-Link DGS-2205 (unmanaged switch) working beautifully with my Verizon DSL modem, but when I upgraded to Time-Warner Road Runner Cable, it would not work directly with the switch. I had to get a router for the 360 to connect with the cable modem. Not sure how Virgin broadcasts its signal.

NewEgg has seven 10/100 wired routers under $50 US - check your local tech suppliers.

 

[lobo6877]

Try adding a PCI LAN card to your PC. Hook your xbox up to that and share your internet through your PC. Very cheap, very easy. You can probably find a PCI LAN card on ebay for $10 or less.

 

[sinbin]

Try adding a PCI LAN card to your PC. Hook your xbox up to that and share your internet through your PC. Very cheap, very easy. You can probably find a PCI LAN card on ebay for $10 or less.

is this possible im not clued up on lan ,,,,,if you could enlighten how i can achieve this ?thanks

 

[lobo6877]

you could try this, a PCI LAN card. plug into open PCI slot on your PC's motherboard, then hook your modem up to your PC, then hook this up to xbox, turn on internet connection sharing and you are good to go.
Newegg.com - Rosewill RC-402 10/100Mbps PCI LAN Card 1 x RJ-45 - Also Supports WINDOWS VISTA READY - Network Interface Cards

 

[sinbin]

here is a cheap switch you can buy from newegg. I use one for my xbox 360 and it works fine. just run the LAN cable from you modem to this, and then another to your pc, then another to your xbox.
Newegg.com - Rosewill RC-405X 10/100Mbps 5-Port Switch 5 x RJ45 - Switches

or you could try this, a PCI LAN card. plug into open PCI slot on your PC's motherboard, then hook your modem up to your PC, then hook this up to xbox, turn on internet connection sharing and you are good to go.
Newegg.com - Rosewill RC-402 10/100Mbps PCI LAN Card 1 x RJ-45 - Also Supports WINDOWS VISTA READY - Network Interface Cards

both products are made by rosewill and are very reliable, very cheap. The easiest option for you would be the first, plug and play, but you will need to buy some more LAN cables. If you go the other route and need help setting it up, PM me or reply here and I will do my best to help.

thanks ill grab a cheap lan card