Setting up wireless network for PCs and XBox 360

**Iphone** · 15-May-2007, 12:28 AM

I am getting my husband an XBox360 for Xmas, and I know that I will then finally convince him that we need to set up a wireless network. We currently have broadband access, with 7Mbps download/512kbps upload. At this time, we also have a WIRED router, with three PCs (2 are Windows XP, one is Windows 98) directly plugged into the router. What I need to be able to do is provide Internet access to the XBox360, as well as to the existing PCs. I can't hardwire all 4 components, as they are located on two different floors, in different parts of the house. We also have a laptop that has wireless capability, but we have to plug it in for internet connectivity ('cause my husband hasn't wanted to spend the money to get a wireless router).

What would be the most cost-effective of connecting three PCs, one laptop, and an XBox360?

**Iphone** · 15-May-2007, 12:28 AM

Any router on this list will work for you,

Xbox.com | Connect to Xbox Live - Compatible Home Networking Equipment

Best Buy has one for @ $75 is your looking to get it before X-Mass.

Linksys - SpeedBooster 802.11g Wireless Router - WRT54GS

15-May-2007, 12:28 AM	#1 (permalink)
Iphone Fixed Error! Posts: 4,202 Join Date: Mar 2007 Rep Power: 6 IM:	Setting up wireless network for PCs and XBox 360 I am getting my husband an XBox360 for Xmas, and I know that I will then finally convince him that we need to set up a wireless network. We currently have broadband access, with 7Mbps download/512kbps upload. At this time, we also have a WIRED router, with three PCs (2 are Windows XP, one is Windows 98) directly plugged into the router. What I need to be able to do is provide Internet access to the XBox360, as well as to the existing PCs. I can't hardwire all 4 components, as they are located on two different floors, in different parts of the house. We also have a laptop that has wireless capability, but we have to plug it in for internet connectivity ('cause my husband hasn't wanted to spend the money to get a wireless router). What would be the most cost-effective of connecting three PCs, one laptop, and an XBox360?

15-May-2007, 12:28 AM	#2 (permalink)
Iphone Fixed Error! Posts: 4,202 Join Date: Mar 2007 Rep Power: 6 IM:	Re: Setting up wireless network for PCs and XBox 360 Any router on this list will work for you, Xbox.com \| Connect to Xbox Live - Compatible Home Networking Equipment Best Buy has one for @ $75 is your looking to get it before X-Mass. Linksys - SpeedBooster 802.11g Wireless Router - WRT54GS

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