Alternatives to xbox 360 wireless adapter?

ausbob · 22nd March 2007, 4:03 PM

Bought an xbox 360 last week and have it connected to xbox live through my computer which is a bit inconvenient but I dont really want to outlay $170 for the wireless adapter so I can connect to my wireless router. Does anyone know if there are any 3rd party adapters that will work with the 360?

fox1 · 22nd March 2007, 4:34 PM

Covered lots of times in the other 360 threads.

You'll want to get a wireless bridge.

Do a search in the 360 threads to see what brands people are using.

ausbob · 22nd March 2007, 4:38 PM

ok thanks I tried doing a search but it came back with no results

fox1 · 22nd March 2007, 4:41 PM

actually yeah, I just a shit load my self and found absolutely nothing.

what the hell!

edit:

You'll be wanting something like this linksys WET54G wireless bridge

Quote:

Works without drivers on Windows®, Macintosh®, Linux®, PlayStation®2, Xbox™, or proprietary devices – anything with an Ethernet port!

stuffisgood · 22nd March 2007, 4:41 PM

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/11-Mbps-WIREL...QQcmdZViewItem

It's only 802.11B but if you are only using it to play over Live it'll be more than enough.

vinhsta · 22nd March 2007, 5:22 PM

Netgear has the WGE111, it goes for about $113.

ausbob · 22nd March 2007, 5:39 PM

thanks for the replies guys

so I'm guessing something like this wont work because it requires drivers?
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Netgear-WG111...QQcmdZViewItem

fox1 · 22nd March 2007, 5:49 PM

Correct, that won't work.

It either an official x360 wifi adapter or a wireless bridge.

PhilDee · 22nd March 2007, 11:32 PM

I'm using a Netgear WG602v3 in Client mode. Works perfectly. I think only the v3 with the latest firmware update can do client mode tho.

Paid $85

Dalnor · 22nd March 2007, 11:48 PM

http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-...n-70-190l.html

Read the comments?

Its cheaper from here

nommic · 22nd March 2007, 11:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dalnor

http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-...n-70-190l.html

Read the comments?

Its cheaper from here

I bought that exact one from those guys about two months back, works a charm. The box and stuff isn't in English, but that hardly matters. Just plug it in to your 360 and it works immediately.

sanjay · 23rd March 2007, 12:18 AM

i bought a 2wire 802.11b ethernet bridge from justdeals-au on ebay for $25 inc post late last year.

they dont seem to sell them anymore though.

ausbob · 23rd March 2007, 1:59 PM

I ended up buying this one http://whirlpool.net.au/index.cfm?a=h_view&model_id=53

after looking at that site doesnt look like it does wireless bridge mode

22nd March 2007, 4:03 PM	#1
ausbob Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 441	Alternatives to xbox 360 wireless adapter? Bought an xbox 360 last week and have it connected to xbox live through my computer which is a bit inconvenient but I dont really want to outlay $170 for the wireless adapter so I can connect to my wireless router. Does anyone know if there are any 3rd party adapters that will work with the 360? __________________ NINTENDO™ DS Lite Owners Club Member #0048

22nd March 2007, 4:34 PM	#2
fox1 Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Brisbane Posts: 3,065	Covered lots of times in the other 360 threads. You'll want to get a wireless bridge. Do a search in the 360 threads to see what brands people are using. __________________ Spreading hate since Jun 2001. Roses are red, Violets are blue, I'm going to kill you with a rake.

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22nd March 2007, 4:41 PM	#5
stuffisgood Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Whitsundays, QLD Posts: 6,188	http://cgi.ebay.com.au/11-Mbps-WIREL...QQcmdZViewItem It's only 802.11B but if you are only using it to play over Live it'll be more than enough. __________________ "I'm thinking about growing a beard. And then growing a beard on that beard. And then, on that beard, a MOUSTACHE!"

22nd March 2007, 5:39 PM	#7
ausbob Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 441	thanks for the replies guys so I'm guessing something like this wont work because it requires drivers? http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Netgear-WG111...QQcmdZViewItem __________________ NINTENDO™ DS Lite Owners Club Member #0048

22nd March 2007, 5:22 PM	#6
vinhsta Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Melbournian Posts: 445	Netgear has the WGE111, it goes for about $113.

22nd March 2007, 5:49 PM	#8
fox1 Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Brisbane Posts: 3,065	Correct, that won't work. It either an official x360 wifi adapter or a wireless bridge. __________________ Spreading hate since Jun 2001. Roses are red, Violets are blue, I'm going to kill you with a rake.

22nd March 2007, 11:32 PM	#9
PhilDee Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Geelong, Victoria Posts: 311	I'm using a Netgear WG602v3 in Client mode. Works perfectly. I think only the v3 with the latest firmware update can do client mode tho. Paid $85

22nd March 2007, 11:48 PM	#10
Dalnor Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 65	http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-...n-70-190l.html Read the comments? Its cheaper from here

23rd March 2007, 12:18 AM	#12
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23rd March 2007, 1:59 PM	#13
ausbob Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 441	I ended up buying this one http://whirlpool.net.au/index.cfm?a=h_view&model_id=53 after looking at that site doesnt look like it does wireless bridge mode __________________ NINTENDO™ DS Lite Owners Club Member #0048