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Little Kev · 01-09-2008, 10:10 PM

im thinkin about finally tryin to get on live but not sure best way to hook my 360 up. i dont have wireless internet but computer and 360 are a room apart. im using the ethernet port on my modem to connect to the comp so i guess an ethernet cables outta the question. i saw at best buy theres a wireless thing that plugs into the 360 and i guess another part plugs in the comp but just wanna make sure i get the best connection

anybody on live, what are you using/suggest? thanks

OMGz Turbo · 01-10-2008, 08:12 AM

No you need to have a wireless router in your setup for that to work. Best bet is run a additional ethernet cable and unhook your computer when your not using it.

90blacktsiawd · 01-10-2008, 09:31 AM

Dont they make 2-1 splitters for ethernet cables?

They must since they do them for phone lines. You hook up the splitter into the jack and you can run 2 cables out instead of just one. Go to radio shack and ask they should have what you need for like 5 bucks.

TGilb2007 · 01-10-2008, 10:04 AM

For your high speed internet, do you have a 4 port modem/router?

Cheapest solution if you dont is get a long enough run of cable (Cat5e), and a cheap 4 port router. Router attachs to the high speed modem (whomever that is through), and then both the computer and 360 plug into the router.

Got any more questions, just ask.

Little Kev · 01-10-2008, 07:33 PM

i looked at my modem and i see theres another port on the back thats a diff style connector so im gonna try usin that for the comp which will free up the ethernet for the 360. if it doesnt work i think ill pick up a cheap router and see what i can do. thanks alot guys appreciate the info

james_ls · 01-11-2008, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Little Kev

i looked at my modem and i see theres another port on the back thats a diff style connector so im gonna try usin that for the comp which will free up the ethernet for the 360. if it doesnt work i think ill pick up a cheap router and see what i can do. thanks alot guys appreciate the info

Depending on your modem, I've seen that work before.

TGilb2007 · 01-11-2008, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Little Kev

i looked at my modem and i see theres another port on the back thats a diff style connector so im gonna try usin that for the comp which will free up the ethernet for the 360. if it doesnt work i think ill pick up a cheap router and see what i can do. thanks alot guys appreciate the info

Dont think itll work, depending on the port. Id just get the cheap router (Linksys is one that everyone likes).

Little Kev · 01-11-2008, 09:44 PM

yea the more people i ask the more it seems like that idea wont work so i might take a trip over to best buy tomorrow and look into a router or maybe a wireless one if i can pick all the stuff up for that and 360 live. thanks again

05GT · 01-11-2008, 10:33 PM

The other port you are talking about is the USB port. You aren't going be able to have your computer and 360 hooked up at the same time because the cable modem only supplies 1 IP address, and you are trying to plug in 2 devices, that each need a seperate IP address. You need to get a router as already mentioned.

Modem connects to router, then from router to computer and router to 360.

01-09-2008, 10:10 PM	#1
Little Kev Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: West Deptford, Nj Member #6401 My Ride: 93 Mustang -- 08 GSXR 750 -- 01 Passat DD iTrader: (0)	Xbox Live?? im thinkin about finally tryin to get on live but not sure best way to hook my 360 up. i dont have wireless internet but computer and 360 are a room apart. im using the ethernet port on my modem to connect to the comp so i guess an ethernet cables outta the question. i saw at best buy theres a wireless thing that plugs into the 360 and i guess another part plugs in the comp but just wanna make sure i get the best connection anybody on live, what are you using/suggest? thanks

01-10-2008, 08:12 AM	#2
OMGz Turbo Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ltown Member #3108 My Ride: 01' WS6..That whistles...01' Explorer 5.slow iTrader: (0)	No you need to have a wireless router in your setup for that to work. Best bet is run a additional ethernet cable and unhook your computer when your not using it. __________________ loading HATERS.....99% ████████████████] NO ONE CARES ABOUT BEING TTT APPROVED

01-10-2008, 10:04 AM	#4
TGilb2007 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Newark, DE/Providence, RI Member #3189 My Ride: 2006 Chevy Cobalt iTrader: (0)	For your high speed internet, do you have a 4 port modem/router? Cheapest solution if you dont is get a long enough run of cable (Cat5e), and a cheap 4 port router. Router attachs to the high speed modem (whomever that is through), and then both the computer and 360 plug into the router. Got any more questions, just ask. __________________ 06 Cobalt LT (Daily) / 99 W Cabrio (Project)

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01-10-2008, 09:31 AM	#3
90blacktsiawd Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Aug 2007 Member #5662 iTrader: (0)	Dont they make 2-1 splitters for ethernet cables? They must since they do them for phone lines. You hook up the splitter into the jack and you can run 2 cables out instead of just one. Go to radio shack and ask they should have what you need for like 5 bucks.

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Little Kev Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: West Deptford, Nj Member #6401 My Ride: 93 Mustang -- 08 GSXR 750 -- 01 Passat DD iTrader: (0)	i looked at my modem and i see theres another port on the back thats a diff style connector so im gonna try usin that for the comp which will free up the ethernet for the 360. if it doesnt work i think ill pick up a cheap router and see what i can do. thanks alot guys appreciate the info

01-11-2008, 09:44 PM	#8
Little Kev Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: West Deptford, Nj Member #6401 My Ride: 93 Mustang -- 08 GSXR 750 -- 01 Passat DD iTrader: (0)	yea the more people i ask the more it seems like that idea wont work so i might take a trip over to best buy tomorrow and look into a router or maybe a wireless one if i can pick all the stuff up for that and 360 live. thanks again

01-11-2008, 10:33 PM	#9
05GT The TST IT Ninja Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Member #1598 My Ride: 2007 SRT8 Jeep / 2013 Shelby GT500 iTrader: (0)	The other port you are talking about is the USB port. You aren't going be able to have your computer and 360 hooked up at the same time because the cable modem only supplies 1 IP address, and you are trying to plug in 2 devices, that each need a seperate IP address. You need to get a router as already mentioned. Modem connects to router, then from router to computer and router to 360.