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[Fuel §]

So im planning on getting a 360 for Christmas. I've got a spot I want to put it, but I need some more equipment to make it work there. First off, for Xbox Live gameplay I need an ethernet connection. My modem across the room only has one ethernet jack in the back, so I've be googling splitters. I would like to know if the below items would work for the purpose I have for them.

Ethernet Splitter:
http://www.newegg.co...N82E16833124152

It has to be able to plug into my modem so that I can have the computer and xbox connected at the same time running a connection at the same time. I have a Westell 2200 modem (if it makes any difference)

Extended Ethernet Cable:
http://www.tigerdire...e...5&CatId=435

Plugs into one port on the ethernet splitter running across the room into the xbox allowing me to use Xbox Live. Im almost definately sure its not more than 25 ft from modem to area where xbox would be.


Also I need recommendations. The tv I want to use, for some retarded reason, does not have the standard Yellow, Red, White plugin spots. I know Ive seen it somewhere, that you can get an adapter to plug into the spot I have in the back that adapts it into a Yellow, Red, White plugin. VHS works on it, but a dvd player etc will not plug in. Where can I find an adapter?

Thanks in advance!!

Fuel §
Matt

[Grenade71822]

this is what you need Here they also have a wireless ethernet thingy for like 90 at walmrt if nothing else.

[Stormy{CAN}]

For the internet/xbox live, just get a router. Wired or wireless, you're choice.

[WTBass]

If your westell is doing the NAT (a router), then just pick up a very inexpensive 4 port switch/hub (100MB) and you will be able to add 3 devices to your network wired. If you go with the wireless router...then you can have a bunch of wireless devices.

[Furious_DC]

Wireless routing is a real pain for gaming. I have a wireless router which is great for general use but when I get on the game server I plug in the cable. Those little stutters and pauses you get with wireless is life and death for a gamer.

[Santano]

Wireless can be interfered with by Mirrors, Radar Detectors, Some TV and other applience remotes, Microwaves, Nuclear Reactors, and some other commen household accesories. I wouldnt get it personally.

[Fuel §]

If your westell is doing the NAT (a router), then just pick up a very inexpensive 4 port switch/hub (100MB) and you will be able to add 3 devices to your network wired. If you go with the wireless router...then you can have a bunch of wireless devices.

hmmn....i dont know what NAT is. Im pretty sure all it is, is a modem. Plugged into phone line, runs ethernet Broadband service to my computer and thats it. So idk if I could pick up those switch/hubs.

Im prefering wired because it seems cheaper. Also like Furious said, i dont want to waver connection.

But so im wondering will the items in the original post get the job done?

[Stormy{CAN}]

Something like this is what you need,

http://www.newegg.co...N82E16833124001

and then you will need a cable like in your second link long enough to go from the router to the xbox.

BTW that thing you linked to is not a signal splitter, but for powering a router, etc over/using an ethernet cable,

The Linksys Power Over Ethernet Adapter Kit lets you put your access points almost anywhere, by removing the requirement of nearby power outlets. By using the existing Category 5 Ethernet cabling to deliver power to any standard 5 volt access point or other network device, you save the time, hassle, and expense of running AC power to the access point's installation location.

http://www.linksys.c...FVisitorWrapper

[Limpnoodle]

Wireless can be interfered with by Mirrors, Radar Detectors, Some TV and other applience remotes, Microwaves, Nuclear Reactors, and some other commen household accesories. I wouldnt get it personally.

You're a total newb if you don't turn your nuclear reactor off when gaming....

[Fuel §]

Something like this is what you need,

http://www.newegg.co...N82E16833124001

and then you will need a cable like in your second link long enough to go from the router to the xbox.

BTW that thing you linked to is not a signal splitter, but for powering a router, etc over/using an ethernet cable,

The Linksys Power Over Ethernet Adapter Kit lets you put your access points almost anywhere, by removing the requirement of nearby power outlets. By using the existing Category 5 Ethernet cabling to deliver power to any standard 5 volt access point or other network device, you save the time, hassle, and expense of running AC power to the access point's installation location.

http://www.linksys.c...FVisitorWrapper

Alrighty so i need a router. A different one than what you gave a link for tho...that one had bad reviews. Sorry for the link before tho. I guess thats what i get for searching for ethernet splitter

[Stormy{CAN}]

That one was just an example. Search around, read a few reviews, find one you like and then find it for the cheapest you can.

I have a D-Link614+ that I picked up dirt cheap ($22 CDN) as it was a factory refurb, and have had zero problems with it so far (on't use the wireless, ran a cable instead).

P.S. Just remember to take Newegg reviews with a grain of salt, I have seen some reviews on there for things that the person leaving the review came off looking about as smart as a pile of rocks.

[Why Two Kay]

Wireless can be interfered with by Mirrors, Radar Detectors, Some TV and other applience remotes, Microwaves, Nuclear Reactors, and some other commen household accesories. I wouldnt get it personally.

You're a total newb if you don't turn your nuclear reactor off when gaming....

You just explained my ping problem.

<3

[pest control]

most of internet providers here in Canada give two IPs to residential clients and you would be able to pull this out with simple switch/ hub, but Im not sure for you guys down in US. you have to check with your internet provider.
router is the way to go as it also gives you a private IP in computers connected to it (NAT) which protects against worms that randomly go through IP numbers when attacking, and router also has its own firewall. Linksys is the way to go, if its wireless just make sure u get a G one, not A or B versions.

[Stormy{CAN}]

most of internet providers here in Canada give two IPs to residential clients

Don't know which part of the country you're in but Bell and Rogers do not do that here in Ontario. Extra email addresses yes (I can have up to 7 with Rogers); but IP addresses, no.

[gruntboy]

Make sure you get a firewall router. Smartest thing you can do. Protects everything connected to it. Hardware firewalls are way better than running software firewalls. Stops all of the attacks before they get to your computer.

Netgear and Linksys both make decent stuff. I've had D-Link switches and havn't had any trouble with those but have never tried their firewall routers.

Plug one of these into your modem and then everything you plug into it will be on the internet hidden behind the firewall.

http://www.pcmall.co...amp;incimage=on

[Why Two Kay]

Firewalls are overrated, so are anti-virus and spyware checkers. It's all corporate hype.

[Santano]

Wireless can be interfered with by Mirrors, Radar Detectors, Some TV and other applience remotes, Microwaves, Nuclear Reactors, and some other commen household accesories. I wouldnt get it personally.

You're a total newb if you don't turn your nuclear reactor off when gaming....

But if I turn my reactor off the Flux Capaciter on my cable modem won't work.

[DerRaucher]

U should go for a router and use the modem as a modem and not as a router if it supported. The most routers today support wlan, but u shouldnt use it bc
1: connections arent stabil and 2: one more way to get hacked.
And the routers has NAT which allow u to setup your internet with the router and not the pc´s or the xbox. And the hardware-firewall of the router protect you from popular hack-attacks w/o to edit the firewall.

If u haven´t the money, you could go for a switch with 4 ports. But you need to setup your xbox with the internet.

[WTBass]

NAT (a router)

Hey sorry...that kinda makes me a "smack-daddy-tard"....

what they said after me.... I was just thinking of saving u some $$$!



tim

[monsterfish]

Firewalls are overrated, so are anti-virus and spyware checkers. It's all corporate hype.

Really? You should see the list of attacks my hardware firewall stops everyday. The kind of malicious stuff that can turn your computer into a boat anchor. If you have a computer on any type of "always on" connection you need something to protect it. I just happen to prefer a hardware firewall. Then I don't run any software firewalls, virus checkers or spyware things. Then again I only download files from known sources.


A firewall router isn't that much more than a switch and provides a layer of protection and ease of setup.