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I would like to have a wireless connection setup to my Xbox which is at the
other end of the house.

Is this possible? Like a network to wireless adapter. Maybe a wireless
access point wired to the Xbox and then a wireless card on the PC talking to
the AP? Would it work and would the Xbox get assigned an IP from the PC
(which is a server)

"cowboyz" <> wrote in message
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>I would like to have a wireless connection setup to my Xbox which is at the
> other end of the house.
>
> Is this possible? Like a network to wireless adapter. Maybe a wireless
> access point wired to the Xbox and then a wireless card on the PC talking
> to
> the AP? Would it work and would the Xbox get assigned an IP from the PC
> (which is a server)
>
>
>

Linksys make one, its a wireless bridge. WGA11b
Available from Ascent.
http://www.ascent.co.nz/mn-product-spec.asp?pid=121322

On Mon, 11 Oct 2004 12:57:35 +1300, "cowboyz" <> wrote:

>I would like to have a wireless connection setup to my Xbox which is at the
>other end of the house.
>
>Is this possible? Like a network to wireless adapter. Maybe a wireless
>access point wired to the Xbox and then a wireless card on the PC talking to
>the AP? Would it work and would the Xbox get assigned an IP from the PC
>(which is a server)
>
>

Yes, MS make a network to wireless adaptor but you would be better off
buying something like the Linksys WGA54G. I would post the link but
international connectivity is down at the moment with Iconz (and even
www.linksys.co.nz must be offshore). I want to use one of these to
stream video and music from my PC upstairs to Xbox downstairs. There
is a 802.11b version WGA11b but for an extra few dollars I would go
for the G.

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DoggNZ wrote:
> On Mon, 11 Oct 2004 12:57:35 +1300, "cowboyz" <> wrote:
>
>> I would like to have a wireless connection setup to my Xbox which is
>> at the other end of the house.
>>
>> Is this possible? Like a network to wireless adapter. Maybe a
>> wireless access point wired to the Xbox and then a wireless card on
>> the PC talking to the AP? Would it work and would the Xbox get
>> assigned an IP from the PC (which is a server)
>>
>>
>
> Yes, MS make a network to wireless adaptor but you would be better off
> buying something like the Linksys WGA54G. I would post the link but
> international connectivity is down at the moment with Iconz (and even
> www.linksys.co.nz must be offshore). I want to use one of these to
> stream video and music from my PC upstairs to Xbox downstairs. There
> is a 802.11b version WGA11b but for an extra few dollars I would go
> for the G.

I rung MS and got transferred to the dedicated Xbox phone support line.
After asking for my name, full name, address, if I subscribe to teh Xbox
Live service and then 10 minutes on hold it was determined that you can not
purchase the Xbox wireless adapter in New Zealand.

Went to Linksys website and in the "where to buy- retail - New Zealand" it
shows no where.

I get very impatient really fast when I feel like I am being dicked around.
I think a couple of drillholes might just be a heaper quicker/easier and
cheaper.

"cowboyz" <> wrote in message
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> DoggNZ wrote:
>> On Mon, 11 Oct 2004 12:57:35 +1300, "cowboyz" <> wrote:
>>
>>> I would like to have a wireless connection setup to my Xbox which is
>>> at the other end of the house.
>>>
>>> Is this possible? Like a network to wireless adapter. Maybe a
>>> wireless access point wired to the Xbox and then a wireless card on
>>> the PC talking to the AP? Would it work and would the Xbox get
>>> assigned an IP from the PC (which is a server)
>>>
>>>
>>
>> Yes, MS make a network to wireless adaptor but you would be better off
>> buying something like the Linksys WGA54G. I would post the link but
>> international connectivity is down at the moment with Iconz (and even
>> www.linksys.co.nz must be offshore). I want to use one of these to
>> stream video and music from my PC upstairs to Xbox downstairs. There
>> is a 802.11b version WGA11b but for an extra few dollars I would go
>> for the G.
>
> I rung MS and got transferred to the dedicated Xbox phone support line.
> After asking for my name, full name, address, if I subscribe to teh Xbox
> Live service and then 10 minutes on hold it was determined that you can
> not
> purchase the Xbox wireless adapter in New Zealand.
>
> Went to Linksys website and in the "where to buy- retail - New Zealand" it
> shows no where.
>
> I get very impatient really fast when I feel like I am being dicked
> around.
> I think a couple of drillholes might just be a heaper quicker/easier and
> cheaper.
>
>
>

Ascent
http://www.ascent.co.nz/mn-product-spec.asp?pid=121322
Linksys WGA11B, Wireless Game Console adapter, PS2, Xbox, Gamecube
$132.04
incl GST

"nick" <> wrote in message news:eqlad.7457
> >
> >
>
> Ascent
> http://www.ascent.co.nz/mn-product-spec.asp?pid=121322
> Linksys WGA11B, Wireless Game Console adapter, PS2, Xbox, Gamecube
> $132.04
> incl GST
>
>

Thanks for the effort but I think someone is trying to tell me something.
Got a 404 on your link there. Went there manually and that looks like the
ticket. So then on the PC side can I just go for a Wireless network card or
will I need an AP in the middle?

Not sure of the detail but a friends just set one up using a Belkin 54g
Wireless access point at 54mbs. I think the 11mbs are a bit on the slow so
the 54mbs brings it a bit closer to the 100mbs achieved over cable.
I think you need the F5D7130au and the F5D7231au4.
http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatSecti...tion_Id=202566



"cowboyz" <> wrote in message
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> I would like to have a wireless connection setup to my Xbox which is at
the
> other end of the house.
>
> Is this possible? Like a network to wireless adapter. Maybe a wireless
> access point wired to the Xbox and then a wireless card on the PC talking
to
> the AP? Would it work and would the Xbox get assigned an IP from the PC
> (which is a server)
>
>
>

On Mon, 11 Oct 2004 17:33:44 +1300, "cowboyz" <> wrote:

>
>"nick" <> wrote in message news:eqlad.7457
>> >
>> >
>>
>> Ascent
>> http://www.ascent.co.nz/mn-product-spec.asp?pid=121322
>> Linksys WGA11B, Wireless Game Console adapter, PS2, Xbox, Gamecube
>> $132.04
>> incl GST
>>
>>
>
>Thanks for the effort but I think someone is trying to tell me something.
>Got a 404 on your link there. Went there manually and that looks like the
>ticket. So then on the PC side can I just go for a Wireless network card or
>will I need an AP in the middle?
>
>

That's a good question. You may be able to use them in ad-hoc
mode.....

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"DoggNZ" <> wrote in message
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> On Mon, 11 Oct 2004 17:33:44 +1300, "cowboyz" <> wrote:
>
>>
>>"nick" <> wrote in message news:eqlad.7457
>>> >
>>> >
>>>
>>> Ascent
>>> http://www.ascent.co.nz/mn-product-spec.asp?pid=121322
>>> Linksys WGA11B, Wireless Game Console adapter, PS2, Xbox, Gamecube
>>> $132.04
>>> incl GST
>>>
>>>
>>
>>Thanks for the effort but I think someone is trying to tell me something.
>>Got a 404 on your link there. Went there manually and that looks like the
>>ticket. So then on the PC side can I just go for a Wireless network card
>>or
>>will I need an AP in the middle?
>>
>>
>
> That's a good question. You may be able to use them in ad-hoc
> mode.....
>

You can use them in adhoc mode
But I see that Ascent also lists Linksys WAP11 APs at $123.90 which might be
a better deal than a card at the PC end