Topic: Will Any Usb 2.0 Wireless Network Card Work? (Read 135 times)

bigfigs · « **on:** November 23, 2005, 12:43:00 PM »

Can I use my existing DLINK USB 2.0 wireless network adapter? Can any non MS be used?

Arakon · « **Reply #1 on:** November 23, 2005, 01:42:00 PM »

MS said "most" wlan adapters will work.. but not which exactly.

Desisuperman · « **Reply #2 on:** November 24, 2005, 01:35:00 AM »

QUOTE(Arakon @ Nov 23 2005, 04:49 PM)

MS said "most" wlan adapters will work.. but not which exactly.

U sure? I'm tryign to find out as well and i'm gettign mixed answers for the exact same question. Can somebody confirm that they have a NON-MS Wireless adapter working?

Thanks

Owtlaw333 · « **Reply #3 on:** November 24, 2005, 02:01:00 AM »

I am almost positive that it was stated that only the 360-branded USB adapter will work. Otherwise you must use a bridge.

gtiseb · « **Reply #4 on:** November 24, 2005, 07:08:00 AM »

Maybe we should start trying, There's gotta be someone out there who has a 360 and a usb wlan card.

shodanjr_gr · « **Reply #5 on:** November 24, 2005, 07:10:00 AM »

Only the Official XBOX 360 USB Wireless adapter will work via a USB connection.

However most wireless network bridges that connect to the system via the ethernet port should also work.

Arakon · « **Reply #6 on:** November 24, 2005, 08:47:00 AM »

I recall an interview on the mainpage where one of the MS guys said that most USB adapters will work.

Owtlaw333 · « **Reply #7 on:** November 24, 2005, 11:41:00 AM »

QUOTE(Arakon @ Nov 24 2005, 06:54 AM)

I recall an interview on the mainpage where one of the MS guys said that most USB adapters will work.

No, I think ur thinking of when they said most USB storage devices will work.

grimlocker · « **Reply #8 on:** November 24, 2005, 01:36:00 PM »

Im using the Linksys Wireless Gaming Adapter (wga54g)... it works fine, but I haven't tried it with Windows Media Center.

This is not a USB adapter... Its an ethernet adapter. It's cheaper then the MS USB Adapter, and you can use it with your old xbox/ps2/gamecube.

Riker2k · « **Reply #9 on:** November 24, 2005, 04:16:00 PM »

I can confirm that a Linksys WUSB11 v.2.6 USB 802.11b adapter does not work. (Was worth a try...) Gets power when plugged into the USB port, no signs of link activity even trying though, doesn't show up in the network settings on the system blade. I'm thinking it's an issue of what drivers the 360 has loaded...

Wonder who makes the "Official" 360 adapter? Anyone feel like pryin' one apart to see if there's any hints?

Riker

rzanwu36 · « **Reply #10 on:** November 24, 2005, 04:39:00 PM »

for those who are using the wireless network via a network bridge, is Live just as quick??? i would assume so, at least with g wireless, which are very stable(at least on my laptop).. thanks

Desisuperman · « **Reply #11 on:** November 25, 2005, 12:31:00 AM »

excuse my ignorance but what exactly is a bridge?

twistedsymphony · « **Reply #12 on:** November 25, 2005, 09:32:00 AM »

QUOTE(Desisuperman @ Nov 25 2005, 02:38 AM)

excuse my ignorance but what exactly is a bridge?

a bridge connects a wired ethernet connection to a wireless network...

GapDragon1960 · « **Reply #13 on:** November 25, 2005, 07:50:00 PM »

[quote name='grimlocker' date='Nov 24 2005, 03:43 PM' post='3064496']
Im using the Linksys Wireless Gaming Adapter (wga54g)... it works fine, but I haven't tried it with Windows Media Center.

This is not a USB adapter... Its an ethernet adapter. It's cheaper then the MS USB Adapter, and you can use it with your old xbox/ps2/gamecube.
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QUOTE(grimlocker @ Nov 24 2005, 03:43 PM)

Im using the Linksys Wireless Gaming Adapter (wga54g)... it works fine, but I haven't tried it with Windows Media Center.

This is not a USB adapter... Its an ethernet adapter. It's cheaper then the MS USB Adapter, and you can use it with your old xbox/ps2/gamecube.

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I am glad to hear this. I have this same gaming adapter that I am using on my PS2 and did not want to have to fork over another $99 for the MS one.

John

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