Is wireless-netwroked XboxLive slower than wired...
Just wondering if wireless connections result in slower gameplay of
XboxLive than through a wired a ethernet router. I would prefer not to
have wires all over the place, but I don't want to compromise
performance, and I also want to create the CHEAPEST connection, which
would seem to be wireless.
Is it theoretically possible to connect a second cable modem to another
cable outlet (on the same internet cable account)? I'm on Time Warner,
so I know I have to use their damn cable modems, and I also doubt they
would give me another one, but is this even possible.
Thanks
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Ironically, it's usually cheaper to buy a router that can be put into
bridge mode and use that. The MN-500 (& MN-700 - someone correct me if
I'm wrong) can both be found for cheap online and they support bridge
mode. However a wired router with a CAT5 cable will almost always be
cheaper (buy the cheapest cable you can find, you will get no gain using
a CAT5e or CAT6 cable).
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Get something called Linksys WGA, I am ordering a WGA802B model from compusa
but it is on backorder.
I have a modchip in my xbox, so I use xlink mainly, but xbox live is still
fun.
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that makes the 802.11b router cheaper than the wired equivalent. But you
still have to purchase an access point or card for your devices if they
don't support 802.11 natively.
-Jeff
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station/router. It would be more expensive than wiring the extra two or
three feet directly to the Xbox.
--
Chris H.
Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
Associate Expert
Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/ex pertzone
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being used heavily (we're talking stuff like someone streaming a DVD
between two computers while you play Live). Remember 802.11B has about
11Mbps of bandwith (about 6Mbps is usable) but your broadband internet
connection is likely 1.5-3Mbps (downstream) at best.
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500K throughput faster than wireless and it is more stable. Do not buy the
linksys product. I have two and they have a known problem. I have found a
way to work around it but it is a pain.
D-Link DHP-100. The buyer reviews I'vre read generally give D-Link the
better reviews.
http://www.dlink.com/products/ ?sec=0&pid=4
NETGEAR XE102
http://www.netgear.com/product s/details/XE102.php#effortless
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router. No problems whatsoever. Of course, it may depend on the distance
and obstacles between your game adapter and router.
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