AboutBrian Jay Expertise I'm moving into answering questions relating to the Xbox 360 and related games. I can still answer questions on previous topics (Gamecube/GBA stuff) but please note I will not be able to help at a full capacity.
As always, if I dont know the answer I'll do my best to search for it or point you to the best possible alternative for getting an answer (Updated 31/08/06 and about time too).
Experience I've been a gamer for pretty much the last 14/15 years, so I feel I know my fair share about the subject. I spent the early years with Nintendo, the mid years with both Sony and Nintendo and I'm now just enjoying my Xbox 360, so I have experience with all three groups. I'm not much of a technical buff, but just like before if I cant answer a technical question personally I'll do my best to search for it or point you out to the next best source (Updated 31/08/06)
Question QUESTION: hi im just wondering. well i use an ethernet cable to use xbox live but my mom doesnt like the wire running down the stairs as it is running through a 30m cable so iv got to get a wireless network adaptor. iv seeen that they aint that expensive from hong kong but would it work fine in the uk and would it give me a better connection to xbox live
ANSWER: Hi Liam:
Before I answer this question, would it be possible for you to provide me with some information on the wireless modem your considering/wireless network information that your using?
I cant give you an informed answer without this information
Thanks
Brian Jay
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QUESTION: the modem is a zoom model witch gives out 100mbps but the internet that we have got is tiscali and we are on 3mb. my xbox will be up stairs with the modem downstairs.
thanks liam
Answer Hi Liam:
Before looking into anything from hong-kong or anything, I'll pass on two links that might be of relavence to you.
Here is a list of compatible equipment for wireless networking and xbox live. You arnt limited to these, as long as whatever model you buy is compatible with vista. I couldnt see where the models you wre considering were.
Here is a forum thread concerning someone who was in the same situation as you. Points out some other factors to consider as well, including what modem you currently use and how that connected to the net (Modem - usb - comp - ethernet - xbox for example), and wether or not to consider an all-in-one model.
Have a look at these links, then from there, start comparing prices, and ease of set-up. There are a lot of issues to take into account using wireless internet (just as there are heaps of models), and tiscali (from my research) isnt ~that~ great with wireless. It may end up a better option to reorginise the house a little so that you could fix the ethernet cable to the side of the wall, for instance.
If there or some other models that you are considering, or from the lists above that you think might suit you, feel free to email back what models, and I can give you an opinion on them.
