Wireless connection

Wireless connection
Topic Started: Jan 26 2009, 11:26 PM (186 Views)
EvilGhostie	Jan 26 2009, 11:26 PM Post #1
Posts: 546 Group: Clan Member Member #127 Joined: Oct 17, 2008	Hey guys...I was wondering if any of you knows what is the best connection wired or wireless for xbox. Cause I was being told wireless Im losing speed for gaming, that it would be better if I was wired direct to the router......trouble is my router is downstairs and the xbox upstairs n that would mean a hell of a long ethernet cable?? I would hate to think I am not getting the best out of my xbox!!



the mighty coco	Jan 26 2009, 11:38 PM Post #2
4th admin of the apocalypse!!! Posts: 6,414 Group: Admin Member #7 Joined: Dec 27, 2007	wired is defo the way to go if you want the best connection speeds. i use d-link home plug adaptors. they turn your electric cables into ethernet cabels. about 65 quid for two plugs. work like a charm. me and my son can stream movies and play online and not affect each other whilst my router in another room again. highly recomend them.



MeatyFiend	Jan 26 2009, 11:49 PM Post #3
Posts: 5,341 Group: Admin Member #21 Joined: Dec 30, 2007	tbh i don't think it make a massive difference unless you have got a lot of things running off the one router at the same time, providing you have a good router that is. although saying that i'm wired to the router, i just had a hole drilled through the floor hahaha



the mighty coco	Jan 26 2009, 11:51 PM Post #4
4th admin of the apocalypse!!! Posts: 6,414 Group: Admin Member #7 Joined: Dec 27, 2007	it defo does make a difference. defo defo defo.



EvilGhostie	Jan 27 2009, 12:15 AM Post #5
Posts: 546 Group: Clan Member Member #127 Joined: Oct 17, 2008	Well I have a netgear router which is supposed to be good, damn thats put the cat among the pidgeons....gonna have to get it wired then. Cant be losing speed can I now?? Now its going to gripe me till I get it done lol. Thanks boys for your wisdom!!



zool	Jan 27 2009, 09:45 AM Post #6
Posts: 0 Group: Member Member #146 Joined: Jan 5, 2009	what speed connection is your broadband? i have 20mb and my misses use her laptop wirelessly and gets 20mb to, which i was surprised at. (i have netgear) for gaming though, i would always use wired
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dodmaster	Jan 27 2009, 03:41 PM Post #7
the greatness never ends Posts: 783 Group: Clan Member Member #100 Joined: Aug 10, 2008	i second the powerline option nominated by coco. i intend purchasing these soon as you get very little latency from your connection.



mcwh	Jan 27 2009, 06:27 PM Post #8
Posts: 668 Group: Clan Member Member #78 Joined: Jun 28, 2008	i have both connections in my house , and i can honestly say wired is miles better my lad has a few problems with his connection , but i rarely do ..only when my internet itself goes tits up.. Edited by mcwh, Jan 27 2009, 06:27 PM.



B00mer182	Jan 27 2009, 07:32 PM Post #9
Pew Pew! Wiki Fresh! Posts: 2,389 Group: Clan Member Member #74 Joined: Jun 21, 2008	I have a Netgear n i cant complain about it, i think my connection is shite is all :)



EvilGhostie	Jan 27 2009, 10:45 PM Post #10
Posts: 546 Group: Clan Member Member #127 Joined: Oct 17, 2008	Download Speed: 3024 kbps (378 KB/sec ) Upload Speed: 556 kbps (69.5 KB/sec ) This is the reading I got with the speedtester.....I know its not good but I guess Im lucky to get that down here in Cornwall!! So I think I will try a wired connection maybe tomorrow.



the mighty coco	Jan 27 2009, 10:54 PM Post #11
4th admin of the apocalypse!!! Posts: 6,414 Group: Admin Member #7 Joined: Dec 27, 2007	two tics i'll pop up a link for the homeplug things i have. i swear by them, they're shit hot. edit: here's a link for them on amazon d-link homeplugs had a price drop as well. 60 earth pounds is a steal for these. also that will be your line speed not what you're xbox is getting using a wireless adapter. Edited by the mighty coco, Jan 27 2009, 11:02 PM.



EvilGhostie	Jan 27 2009, 11:08 PM Post #12
Posts: 546 Group: Clan Member Member #127 Joined: Oct 17, 2008	Ok thanks Coco. I think I will have to read up on it!! Im not very technical minded...or you could say a bit thick when it comes to all these gadgets lol.



cybadaz	Jan 28 2009, 09:09 AM Post #13
Self Pleasuring Simian Posts: 5,787 Group: Admin Member #2 Joined: Dec 24, 2007	we use a lot of bandwidth here , and i must say when comparing Wired and wireless when only im online (n not every other bugger at home) - there is absoloutely no difference - The same for when we are all on , what it depends on is what game everyones playing - if my kids are on GTA or Saints , then im fucked and i have to wave a fat slipper at them , otherwise its all coolio . The only problem i suffer with is NAT settings , somthing out of our control if more that 1 connection is using the tinternet , and tho it dosent slow you down it does hamper connection to other xboxes . Go wired if its possible , if not wireless is as good (just keep within 30ft or so of your router.



EvilGhostie	Jan 28 2009, 02:49 PM Post #14
Posts: 546 Group: Clan Member Member #127 Joined: Oct 17, 2008	well I am the only one that uses the xbox or computer .... obviously they are not both used at the same time. The router is 20ft away so will it improve the speed?? I really dont know considering I will be the only one using it. Confused lol.



MeatyFiend	Jan 28 2009, 04:16 PM Post #15
Posts: 5,341 Group: Admin Member #21 Joined: Dec 30, 2007	the only thing that will disprupt your wireless connection is if there is anything in the way of the signal from router to the xbox, anything that transmits signals that is, wireless home phone and other shit like that



the mighty coco	Jan 28 2009, 04:29 PM Post #16
4th admin of the apocalypse!!! Posts: 6,414 Group: Admin Member #7 Joined: Dec 27, 2007	other peoples routers, microwaves, cornish mad people with tinfoil helmets to protect them from being snatched by aliens...



Johnny	Jan 28 2009, 07:25 PM Post #17
Well look happy you stupid bastards... Posts: 3,324 Group: Clan Member Member #118 Joined: Sep 18, 2008	Im defo interested in one of them plugs, seems the dogs bollocks you bouncing betty bastard soon be mighty Friday coco..bwaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhaaaaa



EvilGhostie	Jan 29 2009, 12:37 AM Post #18
Posts: 546 Group: Clan Member Member #127 Joined: Oct 17, 2008	So if I were to buy a D plug and plug it into a socket, does it then make the electric wiring into an ethernet line???? And does it matter where or what socket you plug into????



Finalsight618	Jan 29 2009, 01:00 AM Post #19
Sexually Perverted Sicko Posts: 1,849 Group: Clan Member Member #24 Joined: Jan 3, 2008	yeah basically. Dosen't matter as long as they are on the same circuit. ideally they should go straight into a wall socket as multiplugs can cause interferance and they also don't work with surge protectors.



EvilGhostie	Jan 29 2009, 11:51 AM Post #20
Posts: 546 Group: Clan Member Member #127 Joined: Oct 17, 2008	Thanks Finalsight...I have a surge protector just as well you mentioned it.



cybadaz	Jan 29 2009, 08:45 PM Post #21
Self Pleasuring Simian Posts: 5,787 Group: Admin Member #2 Joined: Dec 24, 2007	hang on this option was mentioned to me a while back , i ignored the option when i didnt understand it --- so for the newly inquisitive can i have a reeeeewind Please .. 1. where does the signal go from and too -do i direct wire from xbox to wall socket ----then------ wall socket near router to router ???? (using relevent adaptors ?) 2. if im in the conservatory with the probability its on a different ring to the rest of the house - what then ? nowt for newts ??? 3. the mains fuse is all surge protected , along with extention cables connecting delicate shit like - lappy , router , xboxys ,iplod amongst other shit . i do use the dongle without problems im approx 40 feet away , signal passes through 2 outside double brick walls , past a microwave , past portable phones n mobiles , a laptop the cat and my work boots ---- My signal strength to Xbox lights up all but 1 bar (not signal speed ,but Strength - so thats good) like i say my only problems are when others use connections to internet , sometimes its as much as 3 xboxes , a laptop and sometimes other pportable devices ---- this causes NAT isues and nothing to do with signal strength or speed ----- just that the traffic gets confused as to where it needs to go .



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