How to hook up a xbox 360 to a wireless network without paying $100

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#1 colin_31
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Well I did some research and I have found out how hook up a 360 to a wireless internet.

Ok what you will need is:

1: ethernet Crossover cable( $10 at radioshack but without a crossover a ethernet is useless)

2. a computer that takes internet through wifi or usb connection

3. and of course the 360

So now you heed to hook them toghether using a crossover cables

So then you need to get on network connections on computer and right click on your active connection.

right click and then go to properties.

Then go to sharing and check the first box that states to allow other computers, then check the second box that lets you access

the computer

have fun

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#2 nickdastick
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You don't need a crossover cable. A normal ethernet cable works just fine. I have done it numerous times with my ethernet cable. All you have to do is bridge the connection between the wireless card and your LAN card.
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#3 toxicuno
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yea i did all that stuff, but when i select to share my internet stops working and so i cant go on live, any suggestions?
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#4 Sepewrath
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There are a bunch of vids on youtube oh how to make it work, just check there they also often take troubleshooting questions in the comments or via PM.
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#5 ForsakenWicked
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You don't need a crossover cable. A normal ethernet cable works just fine. I have done it numerous times with my ethernet cable. All you have to do is bridge the connection between the wireless card and your LAN card.nickdastick
This is correct. Any ethernet cable will work just fine.
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#6 zeppelin_64
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Wireless adapter gets you up and running in minutes, I love it even if it did cost me $100. Though I had $40 in gift cards, so less haha
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#7 Udiddy
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yea i did all that stuff, but when i select to share my internet stops working and so i cant go on live, any suggestions?toxicuno

Windows uses 192.168.0.1 as its IP address to enable connection sharing; which your router might use too. So It will try and use that IP Address, thus, knocking out the connection. Change your Router's IP address to something like, 192.168.1.1 so there's no conflict.

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#8 iam2green
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u can buy the thing on ebay, for cheaper then 100. my friend bought one fro $70 used from gamestop, he saved 30 bucks but still good.
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#9 ihaveabu
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http://www.buy.com/prod/xbox-360-wireless-network-adapter-wi-fi-microsoft-xbox-360-wireless/q/loc/108/201975281.html $70 new on buy.com i got mine used for $50 on ebay...
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#10 Makari
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Other ways: - Buy the original Xbox wireless adapter. It's generally $30-50, and works 100% with the 360. Only downside is it doesn't do WPA, as far as I remember. - Buy a DD-WRT/Tomato-capable wireless router ($20-80, depending on the router and deal you get - mine was $25), install one of the two open-source firmwares on it, and convert it into a wireless bridge. It takes a bit more technical know-how, but you get great performance and can hook 3-4 other wired devices into the bridge (read: PS3 and HTPC!)
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#11 TheSylntChamber
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OP, welcome to 2005

Buy a DD-WRT/Tomato-capable wireless router ($20-80, depending on the router and deal you get - mine was $25), install one of the two open-source firmwares on it, and convert it into a wireless bridge. It takes a bit more technical know-how, but you get great performance and can hook 3-4 other wired devices into the bridge (read: PS3 and HTPC!)Makari

Ding ding, we have a winner. What I'm doing and the most logical/bang for the buck.