Guest sporkguy Posted June 6, 2006 Report Share Posted June 6, 2006 So I've been thinking about it for a while... why should I be forced to spend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pondrew Posted June 6, 2006 Report Share Posted June 6, 2006 Yep, that's how I was using Xbox Live on my Xbox (the old one mind) during 2004/2005. The only difference being that the crossover cable was plugged into my desktop's ethernet card which uses a D-Link wifi adapter. Unfortunately the signal still wasn't great so I got occasional lag, but that was just cos the router is in the study room on the other side of the house... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bluesxman Posted June 6, 2006 Report Share Posted June 6, 2006 By free, I obviously mean you already need to own a laptop with wifi, the crossover cable, and the subscription to live.. but heck, if you have those things lying around like I did - it saves you blowing another Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tech Posted June 6, 2006 Report Share Posted June 6, 2006 :) Microsoft dont set the prices for wifi cards fyi - its the supplier of them, Microsoft dont make much from the wifi cards at all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Paul (MVP) Posted June 6, 2006 Report Share Posted June 6, 2006 I had the WiFi adaptor, but then ditched it for 85MB Homeplug, which is great :) P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest fluffcat1 Posted June 6, 2006 Report Share Posted June 6, 2006 :) Microsoft dont set the prices for wifi cards fyi - its the supplier of them, Microsoft dont make much from the wifi cards at all! Actually, they are made *for* microsoft to microsoft specs and there isn't much to them if you crack one open, certainly not enough to justify their price tag, which *is* set by microsoft. It's the actual Xbox 360 that is the supposed loss leader - all the ancilleries are priced to make at least 60% profit from the figures I've seen. How do you think they can bundle so much in to the console bundles over the cost of a core package? eg: Just Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nevawlkalone Posted June 6, 2006 Report Share Posted June 6, 2006 (edited) Yep, that's how I was using Xbox Live on my Xbox (the old one mind) during 2004/2005. The only difference being that the crossover cable was plugged into my desktop's ethernet card which uses a D-Link wifi adapter. Unfortunately the signal still wasn't great so I got occasional lag, but that was just cos the router is in the study room on the other side of the house... Have you looked in to a WiFi Repeater? More info HERE It amplifies the signal so that it is useable all over your house. We have them at work to flood all main reception and conference rooms with WiFi so external clients can access the Net! Edited June 6, 2006 by nevawlkalone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pondrew Posted June 6, 2006 Report Share Posted June 6, 2006 Thanks for the info Nevawlkalone, sounds like it could be useful! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sporkguy Posted June 6, 2006 Report Share Posted June 6, 2006 Yeah, repeaters have been great for us in the past, we've got two in our house (3 if you include the original router) cos our walls are thick and the house is massive.. does the trick nicely :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nevawlkalone Posted June 6, 2006 Report Share Posted June 6, 2006 Thanks for the info Nevawlkalone, sounds like it could be useful! :) No worries Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dr Who Posted June 6, 2006 Report Share Posted June 6, 2006 I had the WiFi adaptor, but then ditched it for 85MB Homeplug, which is great :) P Have you tried plugging one of the Homeplug adapters into a neighbours and seeing if you can pick it up? Although the junction box is meant to stop any data leaving your house I have heard that it may leak. An expensive beast - any idea where to pick one up 'cheaply'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mordzy Posted December 11, 2006 Report Share Posted December 11, 2006 why dont you just flogg the spare lappy, buy the wifi adaptor. and go get drunk down the pub with your mates on the change? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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