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gman896

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« on: December 05, 2005, 11:15:00 PM »

Im thinkin the answer to this is no, but I couldn't find it anywhere else. Can you use any USB wireless adapter on the 360 or does it have to be MSs? $100 is quite expensive for just a USB network adapter, when you can purchase one from stores for $60 that has wifi finder, etc.
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instabin

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« Reply #1 on: December 06, 2005, 08:12:00 AM »

Insted of using a usb wireless adaptor why not just use a wireless access point connected by the ethernet port.



This one works great. I have the previous wireless b version. Just hook it to your computer and set it up. Then take it to your xbox.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?...N82E16833127146

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Drunkn_Munky

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« Reply #2 on: December 06, 2005, 11:58:00 AM »

The problem with a wireless ethernet bridge, is that it needs a seperate power supply (I think). As soon as I get my HDD (if I get one), I'll be experimenting with USB bridges and I'll post my findings.
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instabin

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« Reply #3 on: December 06, 2005, 12:12:00 PM »

Yes the wireless access point needs an external power source.
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ndsChris

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« Reply #4 on: December 11, 2005, 04:56:00 PM »

what you need is one of these: http://www.macsense....d/WUA800_b.html

powered over usb. convienient biggrin.gif
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DeBigMachine

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« Reply #5 on: December 28, 2005, 10:47:00 PM »

I have a question.

Does it matter where you connect the wireless usb adapter, because i was unable to hook it up in the back, and was able to in the front.

And it didnt work. Help would be great.

Thanks

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wolrahnaes

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« Reply #6 on: December 29, 2005, 03:22:00 AM »

Shouldn't make a difference.  USB is USB.
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bucko

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« Reply #7 on: December 29, 2005, 10:43:00 AM »

I believe the reason one why m$ adapter is dearer is because it's 802.11A? I'm not sure, or maybe it's a faster deritive of G.
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learjetpilot

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« Reply #8 on: January 07, 2006, 09:01:00 PM »

QUOTE(bucko @ Dec 29 2005, 12:14 PM) *

I believe the reason one why m$ adapter is dearer is because it's 802.11A? I'm not sure, or maybe it's a faster deritive of G.

B&G are compatible with each other. A is not.
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carraig king

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« Reply #9 on: January 12, 2006, 02:57:00 PM »

I have recently purchased an xbox 360 wireless network adapter. I have set it up as per xbox instructions however when i go to test the media connection it passes all the tests except for twhen it looks for the computer, this test it fails.

Has anyone got any ideas as xbox support is useless and have given me no support whatsoever and have not returned my call in over 8 days.

Has anyone else come up against this lack of support as I have tried to complain but cannot get any email or phone number.
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Drunkn_Munky

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« Reply #10 on: January 13, 2006, 05:53:00 AM »

try plugging it into a PC and see if it finds your router/modem.
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ipn0r0spo

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« Reply #11 on: January 15, 2006, 05:17:00 PM »

huh.gif it's not clear from your post if i am abel to use ANY usb wi-fi adapter on the 360 or it has to be the one from m$..  pop.gif
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loserkid182

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« Reply #12 on: January 15, 2006, 05:28:00 PM »

QUOTE(DeBigMachine @ Dec 29 2005, 06:18 AM) View Post

I have a question.

Does it matter where you connect the wireless usb adapter, because i was unable to hook it up in the back, and was able to in the front.

And it didnt work. Help would be great.

Thanks


It works in the front port and the back ports.

It's meant to fit on the back.  usb is just above the ethernet:

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It looks messy when plugged in the front.

I had an ASUS 802.11b ethernet bridge which I used with the original box which used USB for power (via xbox-usb convertor from ebay):

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Worked fine for live (red line is the power - i made these pics years ago to show a mate)

item is Asus WL-330 dirt cheap now if you can find them.

can be used as an Access Point or an Wireless -> Ethernet Bridge

toypaj

(always gotta have 2 boxes wink.gif )
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crimethink

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« Reply #13 on: February 05, 2006, 07:08:00 PM »

What is the verdict? Can you use any wireless USB adapter?

I'd like to save some money and use one of these:

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetai...10066602&catid=

There are about three other ones which are similar, and with the same price.
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Drunkn_Munky

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« Reply #14 on: February 07, 2006, 07:21:00 AM »

You can use MOST etherent wireless bridges, but USB-wise you can ONLY use MS's atm.

Loserkid, that's what I used smile.gif Well actually the model up, but same thing. I got mine for £19 in a bargain bucket but unfortunately I didn't get the USB power cable sad.gif I'll get one off eBay one of these days.
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