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Posted: 12/25/2005 2:45:02 PM EDT

Can someone recommend a good router to play XBox Live with. I can't hook the XBox up directly to my cable modem because it's clear across the house by the computer.

I have ZERO knowledge about routers and need help. Are they just as fast as having a direct hook-up?

Thanks for your help.

Posted: 12/25/2005 2:46:25 PM EDT

[#1]

Linksys routers are the best that I have dealt with. Easier to configure, and more stable than any other brand of router, at least on my companies network.

I use a SonicWALL myself though.

Posted: 12/25/2005 2:46:55 PM EDT

[#2]

Do you want a Wireless setup?

if so they make WiFi acess points for consoles and than you would just need a Wireless router

Posted: 12/25/2005 2:49:23 PM EDT

[#3]

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Do you want a Wireless setup?

if so they make WiFi acess points for consoles and than you would just need a Wireless router

Increases latency and gives you more lag than if you hardwire it though.

Posted: 12/25/2005 2:50:09 PM EDT

[#4]

I have mine setup through a LInksys wireless router. Its great!!

Posted: 12/25/2005 2:53:06 PM EDT

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I have mine setup through a LInksys wireless router. Its great!!

I will have to go the wireless route. Were can I get a Linksys wireless router? How much do the usually run?

Posted: 12/25/2005 2:53:58 PM EDT

[#6]

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Do you want a Wireless setup?

if so they make WiFi acess points for consoles and than you would just need a Wireless router

Increases latency and gives you more lag than if you hardwire it though.

Yeah, but he said somthing about it being acroos the house, as a bad thing.

Posted: 12/25/2005 2:54:37 PM EDT

[#7]

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I have mine setup through a LInksys wireless router. Its great!!

I will have to go the wireless route. Were can I get a Linksys wireless router? How much do the usually run?

Newegg.com

$45-$60

Defiantely consider going with a wired connection to the router. You will thank me later.

Posted: 12/25/2005 2:55:39 PM EDT

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Do you want a Wireless setup?

if so they make WiFi acess points for consoles and than you would just need a Wireless router

Increases latency and gives you more lag than if you hardwire it though.

Yeah, but he said somthing about it being acroos the house, as a bad thing.

Its not difficult to run CAT5.

Posted: 12/25/2005 2:56:53 PM EDT

[#9]

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I have mine setup through a LInksys wireless router. Its great!!

I will have to go the wireless route. Were can I get a Linksys wireless router? How much do the usually run?

Newegg.com

$45-$60

Defiantely consider going with a wired connection to the router. You will thank me later.

Can you tell that much of a difference with a good wireless Router? I don't want a cable running through my house.

Posted: 12/25/2005 2:59:24 PM EDT

[#10]

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Do you want a Wireless setup?

if so they make WiFi acess points for consoles and than you would just need a Wireless router

Increases latency and gives you more lag than if you hardwire it though.

Yeah, but he said somthing about it being acroos the house, as a bad thing.

Its not difficult to run CAT5.

I know I have got CAT5 run all over the house.

Posted: 12/25/2005 2:59:38 PM EDT

[#11]

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I have mine setup through a LInksys wireless router. Its great!!

I will have to go the wireless route. Were can I get a Linksys wireless router? How much do the usually run?

Newegg.com

$45-$60

Defiantely consider going with a wired connection to the router. You will thank me later.

Can you tell that much of a difference with a good wireless Router? I don't want a cable running through my house.

I dont know if you will be able to notice a difference, but I certainly can. Its up to you if you want to try it, but the wireless adapter for the console will cost an additional 60-something dollars, depending on where you get one. Linksys makes one, which is the same one I had experience messing with.

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