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Gn.Grim
10-27-2002, 10:26 AM
i know i need a hub. i have a ethernet hub but i tried to use it for two xbox's to test it and it didn't work.
Variation-XBA
10-27-2002, 11:12 AM
Then you probly used thw wrong cables or something....

each xbox has a cable that plugs in the hub....voila!
Cerunan
10-27-2002, 04:12 PM
I think the Xbox only has a 10 Mb NIC so make sure your hub is a 10 Mb hub or supports autoswitching (10/100)
BCan
10-28-2002, 04:05 AM
Don't use XBOX system link cables, they are just crossover network cables. Get some normal, or straight through network cables to connect all to the hub.......
Reclaimer
10-28-2002, 04:47 AM
Originally posted by Gn.Grim
i know i need a hub. i have a ethernet hub but i tried to use it for two xbox's to test it and it didn't work.

All the machines hooking up to the hub that are going to participate in a system link, will need Cat 5 Ethernet Patch Cables. If you are going to hook 2 in a direct port to port system link, then you need a Cat 5 Ethernet Crossover cable.
A hub with autosensing is good. I have seen Compaq Ipaq hubs work in this situation. They cost about 45 bucks and you can get them at most Radio Shacks. I bought one for myself. They're small and portable. Four ports and you are read to rock Halo style.