XBOX 360 Networking question

[pr0p4g4nd4]

I've just moved my 360 upstairs and have it connected to my PC via an Ethernet crossover cable. The PC is connected to the internet wirelessly via the router downstairs.

Is there anyway I can get the 360 online via this connection?

Thanks,

pr0p

[Dooms]

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[pr0p4g4nd4]

I've already spent about an hour looking on that site and tinkering about but with no joy. When I ran the connectivity wizard, it shows that you can only use ICS through wired connections. Thanks for the reply anyhow. Looks like I'm stuck

pr0p

[Digerati]

You can pick up 5 port switches for less then £20 now. It could save you some stress?

[pr0p4g4nd4]

Hey, I just tried tinkering with ICS again and it's all working great! Thanks Dooms

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[directhex]

ics is very VERY tempermental

windows makes for a crappy router

[Odc]

It would be worth getting little switch. It's pretty annoying having to have your pc on when you want to use the internet on your 360. It would be cheaper in the long run as well what with electricity bills and all....

[pr0p4g4nd4]

ics is very VERY tempermental

windows makes for a crappy router

So far so good. It'll do for now!

It would be worth getting little switch. It's pretty annoying having to have your pc on when you want to use the internet on your 360. It would be cheaper in the long run as well what with electricity bills and all....

Forgive my ignorance (never been a network guy), but what would a switch do and how would I connect it?

Cheers,

pr0p

[kidzer]

A switch would simply allow you to connect a number of devices to it, and then connect the switch to your Modem, and that way you could use the Xbox online without having to have the PC on.

[Kev32]

Works much better than ICS.

Plus if you're a system link kinda guy like me switches are great for inviting your friends over for LAN's

[pr0p4g4nd4]

Okies, thanks for the info. I think I'll have to talk the 'rents round to wiring up the network and upgrading the internet connection while I'm at it! The joys of living at home... (can't complain about the rent tho )

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[directhex]

Forgive my ignorance (never been a network guy), but what would a switch do and how would I connect it?

a switch connects networked devices to each other - in this suggested case, one network connection to many devices. you'd actually be needing a router if you don't have one already - that handles some of the software doodads as well as the physical connections

[pr0p4g4nd4]

a switch connects networked devices to each other - in this suggested case, one network connection to many devices. you'd actually be needing a router if you don't have one already - that handles some of the software doodads as well as the physical connections

Yup, I've gots me a router

pr0p

[directhex]

Yup, I've gots me a router

pr0p

then think of a switch as a way of adding ports - like a power strip for the intarweb

[dannyboy83]

Ive a PC and 360 wired to a wireless router and a HTPC wirelessy connected to the router. All works fantasidosi!

I swapped wireless for wired on 360 and get a much better performance - the missus wasnt overly chuffed with 20m of grey Cat5 cable ran up teh stairs though....

[Skie]

My 360 has always been rock-solid over its wifi connection, unlike the two pc's. Must just be in a sweet spot.

Im planning to wire one PC up. Should be fun scrambling round in the attic again laying cables. Its cold up there