Confused by my options...

SophieVirgin · 06-02-2009, 02:35 PM

I purchased an XBox 360 so I could play games online with my sister who
lives 3000 miles away from me.

I use Clearwire at the moment to get online with my laptop.

My fiance and I have always taken turns hooking our laptops to
the Clearwire modem.

Since we do not have a desktop and I'd like to purchase a router
to use with the XBox-(there's a Wireless Network Adapter I'm going
to get)...

I suppose my question is- which router would be correct to get for
Clearwire to be able to power two laptops wirelessly and the XBox
wirelessly as well?

**wrench97** · 06-02-2009, 02:47 PM

Any wireless Router will support multiple connections, but wired is faster for gaming.
Will the Router be installed near the Xbox unit?
This is a tried and true router> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16833124190

SophieVirgin · 06-02-2009, 06:35 PM

The router will be set up about 9 feet from the Xbox. :)

steveb1234 · 06-02-2009, 06:40 PM

Use a cable - if its that close, wired is better and cheaper

**wrench97** · 06-03-2009, 01:29 AM

The router has the ability to run wired and wireless connections at the same time.
I would run wired from the Xbox to the router and wireless to the laptops.

SophieVirgin · 06-03-2009, 11:19 AM

I think I may do wired with the XBox and do wireless with both laptops.

It'll mean I have to unhook the cable to the XBox when it's not in use
but that's okay too. If I did it permanently it would have to be across
living room carpet and I'm NOT into tripping. :D

You guys have been amazing! I know, it's not rocket science, but it's
helped me tremendously to get knowledgable opinions.

So thanks.

**wrench97** · 06-03-2009, 12:20 PM

If it's a carpeted room you could run it around the edge of the room the cable comes in a few different colors it may not be that noticeable depending on the colors.

06-02-2009, 02:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
SophieVirgin Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 3 OS: XP	Confused by my options... I purchased an XBox 360 so I could play games online with my sister who lives 3000 miles away from me. I use Clearwire at the moment to get online with my laptop. My fiance and I have always taken turns hooking our laptops to the Clearwire modem. Since we do not have a desktop and I'd like to purchase a router to use with the XBox-(there's a Wireless Network Adapter I'm going to get)... I suppose my question is- which router would be correct to get for Clearwire to be able to power two laptops wirelessly and the XBox wirelessly as well?

06-02-2009, 02:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,442 OS: Win7	Re: Confused by my options... Any wireless Router will support multiple connections, but wired is faster for gaming. Will the Router be installed near the Xbox unit? This is a tried and true router> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16833124190 __________________ Power Supply and Selection

06-02-2009, 06:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
SophieVirgin Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 3 OS: XP	Re: Confused by my options... The router will be set up about 9 feet from the Xbox. :)

06-02-2009, 06:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
steveb1234 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 371 OS: xp, windows 7	Re: Confused by my options... Use a cable - if its that close, wired is better and cheaper

06-03-2009, 01:29 AM	#5 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,442 OS: Win7	Re: Confused by my options... The router has the ability to run wired and wireless connections at the same time. I would run wired from the Xbox to the router and wireless to the laptops. __________________ Power Supply and Selection

06-03-2009, 11:19 AM	#6 (permalink)
SophieVirgin Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 3 OS: XP	Re: Confused by my options... I think I may do wired with the XBox and do wireless with both laptops. It'll mean I have to unhook the cable to the XBox when it's not in use but that's okay too. If I did it permanently it would have to be across living room carpet and I'm NOT into tripping. :D You guys have been amazing! I know, it's not rocket science, but it's helped me tremendously to get knowledgable opinions. So thanks.

06-03-2009, 12:20 PM	#7 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,442 OS: Win7	Re: Confused by my options... If it's a carpeted room you could run it around the edge of the room the cable comes in a few different colors it may not be that noticeable depending on the colors. __________________ Power Supply and Selection