OT. Way OT. Xbox router recommendation needed.
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How many computers can a wireless router support? Answer If you are linking them together to share an internet connection. Thanks for sharing me your post.Office 2010
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January 6th, 2011 at 11:55 PM ^
How many computers can a wireless router support? Answer If you are linking them together to share an internet connection. Thanks for sharing me your post.
January 7th, 2011 at 12:16 AM ^
I have that router, and it works the Xbox's that have been on my network. Make sure you enable UPnP like someone else suggested earlier and make sure your fowarding the Xbox Live ports on the router. Wireless, as well.
It's under applications and gaming. In the routher config. Also going to want to enter it into the Port Triggerng section as well.
But if it's actually the router malfuctioning, get something that has the capability of putting Game packets on high priority. That way downloading, watching videos and what not, won't slow down your sons connection while he's playing a game.
Something like this would be perfect, it's a little expensive, but it's on sale for $70 here.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833127215
January 7th, 2011 at 12:42 AM ^
i have the exact same setup that you do. Its not the router. its the the old xbox wireless adapter. My suggesion is to get the newer xbox N adapter and an N router. Or do what I did and find a way to hardwire it.
January 7th, 2011 at 6:33 PM ^
Hardwire is defintely the prefered way. I can't stand wireless, not to mention that vulnerabilities it adds to your home network. I think what needs to happen here is the definition of terms, let me try and help.
A> Modem - this is the unit that services your internet connection. Ideally this would plug directly into your main computer. However people will use B> Router to share the connection.
B> Router - this unit will take your incoming internet connection and share it with multiple wireless & wired devices. Every device in your house will connect with this using a C> Adapter.
C> Adapter - this unit is the general connection point to your network for your device you want to put on it. This could be a card in your computer that has a phone jack like thingy. Or it could be a wireless unit. Your device will use this adapter to connect to your B> Router in order to access the A> modem.
Wireless protocols currently use A, B, G and N. With N being the latest.
There is nothing wrong with your hardware, before you attempt to put a 3rd party firmware on your router I would suggest updating through Linksys.
In order to get your wireless working properly you need to make sure you have the correct settings on each device that is going to use the wireless part of your router. There are several security settings you need to be aware of. If you are not going to attempt to run wired connections and must use wireless you need to make sure your security is set to WPA at the very least and preferably WPA2. Once you setup your security on your router you need to setup each device to use those same settings.
To recap. Your internet service provider gives you a modem for your internet connection. That plugs into your router in order to share that connection with multiple computers. You then plug in all your devices (Wired or wirelessly) to the router and share your connection. If you use wireless you need to make sure each device has the same security settings as the router is set to.
If you are going wireless to your Xbox you will need to buy the Microsoft Wireless 360 adapter. If wired, just plug it in. Hope that helps.
January 7th, 2011 at 6:36 PM ^
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January 7th, 2011 at 7:46 PM ^
But I'd agree that hardwiring is the way to go.
IF your router isnt a reasonable distance from your Xbox, then go buy a wireless bridge. Connect the bridge to your laptop and get it configured, then hard-wire your bridge to your xbox.
I had FAR less issues with this setup than when I tried using a wireless adapter.
I have since moved my router next to the 360..
February 28th, 2020 at 11:45 AM ^
Who's hyped here about Xbox series X?
Thank you for your recommendations. However, I prefer to decide by myself routers I need. Of course, I like reviews and recently I have even read about Linksys WRT AC3200 and it influenced me much. Now my wishes have changed and this is an absolute truth.