On Monday 19 February 2007 10:09:40 michael norman wrote: > > > Problem is xbox is in another room from router and I'd prefer not use a > > > very long cable to do that. Hence the wireless option. The xbox > > > wireless adaptor is £50 + so I'd prefer to do it using what I already > > > have if I can. > > > > Hi, > > > > OK. Hmm.... I wonder, where box 2 is located then? > > Anyway. while you can always use box 2 as a router, I still would prefer > > to buy the "5quid switch" and connect box 2 and the Xbox to it. Doing > > this, box2 and the Xbox can independantly use the internet and box 2 > > does not need to be powered on while the Xbox is to be used online. > > > > kind regards > > Eberhard > > box2 is in the same room as the xbox and quite close to it. I don't need an > extra switch to connect the xbox (or anything else) to the router as it has > enough ports, but I would need about 20 metres of cable. I am not bothered > about both xbox and box 2 accessing the net at the same time, or about > needing box 2 powered up whilst the xbox is online. > > Best > > Mike
FWIW I solved the problem by moving the router into the same room as box2 and the xbox, connecting box 1 & 2 via wireless and connecting the xbox to the router via ethernet cable. -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
