Results 1 to 7 of 7

Thread: network

  1. #1
    Registered User
    Join Date
    Jun 2003
    Location
    New York
    Posts
    1

    Default network

    well after my friends telling me to buy an xbox, and them letting me play halo, i finally bought one and now i am just wondering what i need to get now to hook up a few xboxs (in one house). any idea where i could get an hub for a decent price?

  2. #2

    Default

    Anywhere really... Bestbuy, Futureshop...

    Get the hub, a Cat5 cable per xbox (length depending on what room), a tv per xbox, and probly would need a power bar

    Voila
    Executive Editor
    Xboxaddict.com

  3. #3
    GO SEAHAWKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! l Maximus l's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2001
    Location
    Seattle, WA
    Posts
    15,943

    Default

    Variation is correct...but, make sure that the Category 5 cables are "patch" cables, not crossovers. Patch cables (also known as Network Ethernet cables) are mainly utilized in the presence of a Hub, Switch, or a Router. Crossovers, my contrast, are used for hooking up two peices of hardware (e.g. Two computers, two XBoxes, or a computer and an XBox). A hub, switch, or a router will allow for multiple hardware devices to be linked together similtaneously.

  4. #4
    Registered User mrmp3's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2002
    Location
    New York
    Posts
    429

    Default

    I'd strongly recommend getting a switch instead of a hub. They are not that much more expensive (or actually are the same price). If your not too networking savvy, the easiest way is Linksys. They give u the setup disc to get it working with your PC then you just plug in the Cat5 cables for your Xboxes into the switch. However, Linksys is not necessary to play LAN Xbox games. Pretty much anyone should work. Not to mention, i've heard Linksys stuff stops working right around the time the warantee ends. Signing off...
    Hidden Content

    My-sig-is-too-big...My sig...is TOO BIG!

  5. #5
    Take No Tea Hugh_Jass's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2001
    Location
    Rochester, MN
    Posts
    2,197

    Default

    There is nothing wrong with using a switch, but it's really overkill for the purpose of XBOX gaming. A hub will do just fine.

  6. #6
    THE REAL BOSS
    Join Date
    Nov 2001
    Location
    Schaumburg, IL
    Posts
    3,856

    Default

    Originally posted by Maximus-XBA
    Variation is correct...but, make sure that the Category 5 cables are "patch" cables, not crossovers. Patch cables (also known as Network Ethernet cables) are mainly utilized in the presence of a Hub, Switch, or a Router. Crossovers, my contrast, are used for hooking up two peices of hardware (e.g. Two computers, two XBoxes, or a computer and an XBox). A hub, switch, or a router will allow for multiple hardware devices to be linked together similtaneously.
    sorry but i have to correct you, not that your wrong or anything i'm just being technical

    I see everyone say this, a patch cable is a patch cable, meaning they come in Straight Through or CrossOver Configurations. But both configurations are considered "patch" cables wether it be straight or crossover

    So when u go to ask make sure you get a straight through patch cable.
    Last edited by ChaoticMage-XBA; 06-12-2003 at 12:37 PM.
    RIP David (DZNUTZ) 5/23/04

  7. #7

    Default

    Originally posted by mrmp3
    Not to mention, i've heard Linksys stuff stops working right around the time the warantee ends. Signing off...
    My linksys has been going for years strong :P Id never buy anything else
    Executive Editor
    Xboxaddict.com

Thread Information

Users Browsing this Thread

There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •