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Those of you with the new Xbox 360 and running wireless
Posted on 6/20/10 at 12:35 pm
Posted on 6/20/10 at 12:35 pm
What is your router? Just looked and mine is 802.11G. I think I need to spend the extra to get an 802.11N router since that is what the new Xbox is running. I know hardwire is the best option but not for me due to location. Will this make a difference? I know N is backwards compatible so my computers will be OK but I hope this speeds up my Xbox some.
Here are few different speeds from my wireless G router to my laptop which. Will I see any improvement?
Here are few different speeds from my wireless G router to my laptop which. Will I see any improvement?
This post was edited on 6/20/10 at 12:37 pm
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Posted on 6/20/10 at 1:28 pm to stout
If you get a new N router make sure you get a dual band one. Otherwise if any G device or lower connects you will lose any advantage of N, as the router will revert to its lowest connection. Not an issue with dual band.
Posted on 6/20/10 at 1:34 pm to LSULaw2009
Posted on 6/20/10 at 1:56 pm to stout
Posted on 6/20/10 at 1:59 pm to stout
Netgear
Posted on 6/20/10 at 2:01 pm to Uncle Stu
OK
Will I see a difference though considering I only get a 10MBPS DL speed from my ISP?
Will I see a difference though considering I only get a 10MBPS DL speed from my ISP?
Posted on 6/20/10 at 2:24 pm to stout
Netgar for sure. it's the one i have.
just know that it'll use the 2.4 ghz network and not the 5.0 ghz network unless you have a dual band network adapter.
just know that it'll use the 2.4 ghz network and not the 5.0 ghz network unless you have a dual band network adapter.
Posted on 6/20/10 at 3:02 pm to stout
I always thought the bigger advantage of the n standard was not a boost in your ISP speed necessairly. But rather streaming media and large data transfers within your network
would be a lot faster.
would be a lot faster.
Posted on 6/20/10 at 3:05 pm to Guster
I have no idea. It's why I am asking. I have to keep my wireless router where it is. I can't hardwire my Xbox to it but I now think the way to go is to buy a separate router for my Xbox and hardwire to it. I only get 3-4 bars on COD on most nights and feel I can pull 5 and even host if I hardwired.
For example I get 54MPBS on wireless and 100 when I hardwire on my laptop. I imagine the same would happen on my Xbox.
LINK
For example I get 54MPBS on wireless and 100 when I hardwire on my laptop. I imagine the same would happen on my Xbox.
LINK
Posted on 6/20/10 at 3:21 pm to stout
Honestly, the bigger pipe won't matter. It's all about latency and dropped packets. Wireless introduces latency and dropped packets due to the it's very premise.
Wireless for gaming in general is frowned upon(well it used to be).
I would stick with hard wiring your xbox to the network.
Wireless for gaming in general is frowned upon(well it used to be).
I would stick with hard wiring your xbox to the network.
Posted on 6/20/10 at 3:26 pm to stout
IMO,
The n standard is finalized so if you can the spend the money on a dual band you should consider it. The n standard allows for bandwith greater than 100mbps (so wider than hardwired), whether you actually achieve that bandwith is probably dependent on a host of factors including quality of router, interference issues, etc. Maybe you'll see your latency go down?
I personally don't have a n router, but am hardwired to my box. I do host on ocassion
and have 3-4 bars all the time as long as no ones torrenting.
The n standard is finalized so if you can the spend the money on a dual band you should consider it. The n standard allows for bandwith greater than 100mbps (so wider than hardwired), whether you actually achieve that bandwith is probably dependent on a host of factors including quality of router, interference issues, etc. Maybe you'll see your latency go down?
I personally don't have a n router, but am hardwired to my box. I do host on ocassion
and have 3-4 bars all the time as long as no ones torrenting.
Posted on 6/20/10 at 3:57 pm to Guster
quote:
and have 3-4 bars all the time
I do too but I feel like I can get 5 and pull host majority of the time if I take the time to upgrade my network.
This is interesting...
quote:
The n standard allows for bandwith greater than 100mbps
I was about to just buy a second router and hardwire but if N allows for faster than hardwired speeds I may go that route. I am doing a lot of research on routers and the real good ones are at least $200
Xbox recommends
quote:
Tip 1: When looking to buy a wireless router, beware of routers that say they are "dual band". That often means it can transmit on 2.4GHz or 5GHz, but you will have to select one and only one in the configuration. While you can select 5GHz, most laptops are unlikely to support it. To get the best use our of your Xbox wireless adapter on a 5GHz band, you will most likely want a “simultaneous dual band” router
LINK
Posted on 6/20/10 at 5:17 pm to stout
I know you said wired wasn't an option, but I've been through 20 different set-ups at least and just could never get satisfied with wireless. Even when I got what I thought was the optimum set-up, I still had problems.
In the end, I just ran a fat arse cord all through the house, and I feel a lot better about it. There's lots of tricks to hide cords.
In the end, I just ran a fat arse cord all through the house, and I feel a lot better about it. There's lots of tricks to hide cords.
Posted on 6/20/10 at 5:22 pm to Fulgrim
I am trying to avoid running wires everywhere.
If I can get over 100MPBS off of a wireless N router than that is what I will do. If not then I am just going to have two routers in my house. One for my computers and DirecTV and one for my Xbox and PS3.
If I can get over 100MPBS off of a wireless N router than that is what I will do. If not then I am just going to have two routers in my house. One for my computers and DirecTV and one for my Xbox and PS3.
Posted on 6/20/10 at 11:30 pm to stout
I have the apple extreme router which is the "N" Network. on my old xbox i had the "N" wireless network adapter attached to it and what i have found with the new xbox with the built in "N" network adapter is that i get a faster connection.
Also, i have found with the new xbox is the load times are definitely quicker. I only play 2 or 3 games at a time and with 250GB hard drive now i download the games to my hard drive which also helps with load times.
Also, i have found with the new xbox is the load times are definitely quicker. I only play 2 or 3 games at a time and with 250GB hard drive now i download the games to my hard drive which also helps with load times.
Posted on 6/21/10 at 1:00 am to stout
quote:Neither does anyone else on this thread.
I have no idea. It's why I am asking
Go buy one & return it if you don't get an improvement. Chances are your bottleneck is your internet connection, not your 802.11 network.
Posted on 6/21/10 at 8:57 am to stout
As has been mentioned previously, switching from G to N will give you nothing more in terms of gaming. The bottleneck is your ISP for throughput. The only advantage you can gain is the switch from wireless to wired to reduce latency. I wouldn't waste the money if this is your only reason for upgrading your wireless router.
Posted on 6/21/10 at 5:04 pm to stout
This is my laptop hardwired directly to my modem.
Not much change
Not much change
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