wiring ethernet to my home

[bockhold]

Originally Posted by Rwalker

So, could i use my wired modem, with a wierless router?? it would be connected to the phone part in the kitchen, then get the wireless card and adapters i need for my computer and xboxes?? or do i still ned a wireless modem?

You would need to use the wired modem still. Connect the dsl modem to the phone jack, connect the lan cable from the wireless router wan port to the lan port on the back of the dsl modem. xbox has a wired port on the back or go buy a xbox wan card from walmart and the same brand wan card as your router for your computer.

[Rob]

ok, i will look into this.

[HunterJ]

Originally Posted by bockhold

You would need to use the wired modem still. Connect the dsl modem to the phone jack, connect the lan cable from the wireless router wan port to the lan port on the back of the dsl modem. xbox has a wired port on the back or go buy a xbox wan card from walmart and the same brand wan card as your router for your computer.

Linksys or D-link can provide all the items above

Phone cord to Modem
Ethernet Cable from modem to wireless router

Now you are wireless you just need receivers or adapters

[A8050266]

Originally Posted by bockhold

Wired is a lot faster than wireless. Go wired if you are file sharing or gaming. Wireless will work fine just for internet.

If you want wireless, I recommend the Linksys brand. G speed will be fine unless you want range and speed, go with N speed.

If you are worried about the bandwidth, go with N.

Im with Bockhold....
If your handy. and want the most speed and "reliability"
then hands down go WIRED!
otherwise buy a decent router and go wireless.
For example (Netgear , Wireless "N" )
If you decide to do any internal file sharing or gaming
then wireless just wont cut it imho.
Best of luck.

[Rob]

i plan on gaming on XBOX 360. i have heard wireless is ok for this. looks as if either option is gonna be a little pricey.

[HunterJ]

Originally Posted by A8050266

If you decide to do any internal file sharing or gaming
then wireless just wont cut it imho.

I have wireless and play live all the time with no lag.
Although i don't play any games on the computer.

[HunterJ]

Originally Posted by Rwalker

i plan on gaming on XBOX 360. i have heard wireless is ok for this. looks as if either option is gonna be a little pricey.

Yes wireless would be good for Live. My router is 3 floors below my xbox seems to work fine.

Do you have live yet?

[Rob]

Yeah i have had live for 4 years now. GT-Viper314

[A8050266]

seen any gigabit wireless multi switch routers yet?
anyone who thinks wireless can compete with wired.
has either never felt the speed and reliability of a wired network
or does not need the bandwidth.
If you need the speed go with wired
If its just the Inet. and perhaps some single connection gaming wireless will be just fine.

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Last edited by A8050266 : 09-05-2008 at 07:41 PM.

[A8050266]

Originally Posted by Harohunter

Yes wireless would be good for Live. My router is 3 floors below my xbox seems to work fine.

Do you have live yet?

Ever checked your ping times?
Ill bet the cost of the equipment that the wireless network has lag over the wired stuff.