Topic: Xbox 360 Usb Wireless Question (Read 93 times)

SlammedNiss · « **on:** January 10, 2006, 11:39:00 AM »

What keeps somebody from just using a regular usb 802.11g usb adapter like the one pictured below?

The only thing I can think of is because you might have to install software to use such a device.

(IMG:http://images.andale.com/f2/118/129/14860267/1119747191158_1120401372008_802.11G_USB_01.jpg)

Mjkthirdeye · « **Reply #1 on:** January 10, 2006, 12:06:00 PM »

QUOTE(SlammedNiss @ Jan 10 2006, 12:10 PM)

What keeps somebody from just using a regular usb 802.11g usb adapter like the one pictured below?

The only thing I can think of is because you might have to install software to use such a device.

(IMG:http://images.andale.com/f2/118/129/14860267/1119747191158_1120401372008_802.11G_USB_01.jpg)

You answered your own question. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

That is exactly why you can't use anything but the ms wireless usb adapter... The xbox has no built in drivers to use it, therefore its useless.

C o s m o · « **Reply #2 on:** January 10, 2006, 12:12:00 PM »

You could use one that plugs into the ethernet port, though.

SlammedNiss · « **Reply #3 on:** January 10, 2006, 12:14:00 PM »

QUOTE(Mjkthirdeye @ Jan 10 2006, 07:37 PM)

You answered your own question. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

That is exactly why you can't use anything but the ms wireless usb adapter... The xbox has no built in drivers to use it, therefore its useless.

Yeah, I didn't really think of that until I started typing it out. It was my friend that actually wanted to know if it would work or not. He's can be a cheap-ass sometimes.

Thanks for the reply.

Mjkthirdeye · « **Reply #4 on:** January 10, 2006, 12:17:00 PM »

QUOTE(SlammedNiss @ Jan 10 2006, 12:45 PM)

Yeah, I didn't really think of that until I started typing it out. It was my friend that actually wanted to know if it would work or not. He's can be a cheap-ass sometimes.

Thanks for the reply.

I don't blame him lol, 100 bucks for a $25 wireless network adapter is fuggin ridiculous

hardcandy · « **Reply #5 on:** January 10, 2006, 12:36:00 PM »

You can use a wireless bridge though and plug into the ethernet port. This is a wireless router that will also function as a bridge, wireless-G and only 19.99 at CompUSA. I use one and they work well. A one year warranty. It has an entry in the setup menu to switch it to function as a bridge or it can remain as a router.

Zyxel

This post has been edited by hardcandy: Jan 10 2006, 08:41 PM

boxrocker · « **Reply #6 on:** January 10, 2006, 02:50:00 PM »

I wouldn't get a router that doubles as a bridge. Instead, just get a bridge. ~$50 online. I use a linksys and a dlink just fine. Heck, the dlink mimics the official xbox 1 adapter perfectly. The xbox 1 even sees it as the official adapter and can configure it!

Lerxst · « **Reply #7 on:** January 10, 2006, 04:43:00 PM »

I would wait until the MS USB ones go on sale. I got mine at K-Mart for $50. The wirless bridges work fine, but I like not having another power supply to plug in and you also have to have a CAT 5 cable from your 360 to the bridge - messy...

I like how the USB one is powered by the port and clips on cleanly to the back of the 360 BUT, I agree that $100 for the thing is absurd.

~Lerxst

SpinDoctor · « **Reply #8 on:** January 10, 2006, 05:23:00 PM »

I just tested the Asus 330g last night and it worked like a charm gets its power from the usb and is about as big as a deck of cards. you can get them online for $60 from buy.com

jwin767 · « **Reply #9 on:** January 10, 2006, 05:29:00 PM »

QUOTE(SpinDoctor @ Jan 11 2006, 01:54 AM)

I just tested the Asus 330g last night and it worked like a charm gets its power from the usb and is about as big as a deck of cards. you can get them online for $60 from buy.com

might look into that one

SpinDoctor · « **Reply #10 on:** January 10, 2006, 08:19:00 PM »

I was surprised how well it worked

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