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Wireless solution for Xbox, U-verse STB, etc.

secn8ure

secn8ure

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I have a basic 4gb Xbox 360 and started shopping around for the wifi add-on which are typically $55. I also found a wireless-N device from Linksys/Cisco for around $60 that supposedly connects any wired-ethernet device to your wireless network. However, looks like I need get a wireless-N router for additional $$. I'm willing to pay this if I can keep it below $200. I have a first gen PS3 also that I'd like to freely move around the house. Oh and my stupid Logitech RevueTV that no longer has wifi capability since I installed the latest firmware. :mad

Question is, what other reasonably priced wireless solutions are available besides the Linkys brand that you recommend?
 
Find a used Linksys WRT54G router that you can flash w/ DD-WRT firmware and turn the router into a wireless bridge. DD-WRT router connects to your wireless router. Plug DD-WRT router near your PS3/TV/Xbox and plug all your devices in.

Linksys is the most common, but there are other routers compatible w/ DD-WRT, check the website to find which models are compatible.
 
how recent is your 360? i bought mine within the last few months (also the basic 4gb) and it seems to have wifi built in, in addition to the ethernet port.
 
"Hub thingy", I bet your a wealth of technical information :p
 
Starshooter10 said:
"Hub thingy", I bet your a wealth of technical information :p
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He's smart enough to know that a Cat5 cable will whoop the shit out of wireless. :twofinger

I gotta agree. IF you have access to run a Cat5 cable. DO IT. Otherwise, get yourself any decent brand 802.11n router. My fave is a D-Link DIR-615
 
I would run cables if I have the tools and the know-how. Plus the thought of going through crawl spaces creeps me out.
 
I dont blame you... if i keep flaking on running wires then i can blame wireless for my getting fragged :p
 
secn8ure said:
I would run cables if I have the tools and the know-how. Plus the thought of going through crawl spaces creeps me out.
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Tell a Barfer with IT knowledge (specific to running Cat 5 & "Drops") that you'll provide lunch + beer. And you won't have to do it yourself. :thumbup
 
powerline ethernet. Costs more but you can be lazy.
 
Is there a Uverse box near the xbox. If so, just run a Cat5 cable from the xbox to the uverse box. The uverse box will act as a hub. Also, if I remember right, you can use the xbox as a cable box for uverse.
 
Dopesick said:
As a Ham Radio Nerd. For the fucking love of god. Please Don't.
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Can you explain why? Something to do with interference?



RS250 Chester said:
Is there a Uverse box near the xbox. If so, just run a Cat5 cable from the xbox to the uverse box. The uverse box will act as a hub. Also, if I remember right, you can use the xbox as a cable box for uverse.
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Yes. I'll give it a try, but I have a feeling being that the STB is connected via coax it may not work.


Anyhow, here's the $60 powerline I'm considering.

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secn8ure said:
Yes. I'll give it a try, but I have a feeling being that the STB is connected via coax it may not work.
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Yes, it is connected via a standard coax, but the STB should have an ethernet port on the back. Simply connect the xbox into the ethernet port. I have a switch connected to the back of our STB and have 2 pcs connected to the switch. Works fantastic. The speeds are a little slower, but still faster than wireless.

If you want to, you can put the xbox in another room, run a cat5 cable into that room and use the xbox as a STB for uverse. Not sure how it fully works, but it was advertised a couple of years ago as a solution.
 
RS250 Chester said:
Yes, it is connected via a standard coax, but the STB should have an ethernet port on the back. Simply connect the xbox into the ethernet port. I have a switch connected to the back of our STB and have 2 pcs connected to the switch. Works fantastic. The speeds are a little slower, but still faster than wireless.

If you want to, you can put the xbox in another room, run a cat5 cable into that room and use the xbox as a STB for uverse. Not sure how it fully works, but it was advertised a couple of years ago as a solution.
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Dude you were right. The Ethernet port on the back of the UVerse STB works as a pass-through. I connected my Netbook into the STB and it acquired an IP address and was able to get Internet. I didn't spend much time to test the speed, but will do when I have more time. This solves part of the issue of devices without wifi built-in. Thanks!
 
secn8ure said:
Can you explain why? Something to do with interference?
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Has everything to do with localized noise on your end vs "line speed" for your internet. And even more to do with non-localized inducted noise to anyone else using anything in that area or a harmonic of it's radio signal and or power supply "hash".

Trust me, the more wireless and high tech devices, the worse signals get. :nchantr
 
Update

So I ended up getting a wireless N solution for my STBoxes.

Router is a TRENDnet 300 Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router TEW-639GR.

Media bridge is a TRENDnet 300 Mbps Wireless N 4-Port Media Bridge TEW-640MB.

I decided to just use the default settings and got up an running. Wondering if any wifi gurus can share the best optimal settings for these types of devices. Traffic prioritizing, etc.

To reiterate my problem started when I switched to HD channgels on my coax-connected STBoxes. TV/DVR shows/recordings would occasionally freeze. With these wifi devices, problem went away but not 100%.

TIA.
 
secn8ure said:
So I ended up getting a wireless N solution for my STBoxes.

Router is a TRENDnet 300 Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router TEW-639GR.

Media bridge is a TRENDnet 300 Mbps Wireless N 4-Port Media Bridge TEW-640MB.

I decided to just use the default settings and got up an running. Wondering if any wifi gurus can share the best optimal settings for these types of devices. Traffic prioritizing, etc.

To reiterate my problem started when I switched to HD channgels on my coax-connected STBoxes. TV/DVR shows/recordings would occasionally freeze. With these wifi devices, problem went away but not 100%.

TIA.
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I have one of those 54G wired/wireless Linksys hubs if anyone needs...

I don't' have a clue, & eventually bought a N series hub & had the network guy w/at&t get it going...so no need for the 54g anymo. I'd be willing to just give it to anyone who can help me w/my bike, as health issues prevent me f/wrenching right now. Or any Barf'er in a pickle...happy to help.

Also please, stay away from any power line hubs, they put out so much hash onto ham bands (& other bands), that they are illegal in some states...

BBPL is failing, in my view not soon enough...............
 
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