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Title: Does the 360 only hook up to broadban? But I have cable internet.
Post by: rackoon on January 04, 2007, 07:14:57 pm

So any way, my 360 is coming through the mail and I want online game play but every where I check it points out that you need broadban.

I have cable high speed internet access. There is no broadban in the sticks where I live (no cell phones also), but we do have cable high speed internet. So am I out of luck or what? :hissy:

Title: Re: Does the 360 only hook up to broadban? But I have cable internet.
Post by: AlanS17 on January 04, 2007, 07:36:27 pm

Sorry to break it to you, but cable high speed is just another fancy way to say broadband.  ;)

DSL is considered broadband, too.

Title: Re: Does the 360 only hook up to broadban? But I have cable internet.
Post by: pointdablame on January 04, 2007, 07:40:27 pm

yeah i'm confused.... cable IS broadband.


Do you use a dial up modem ie 56k, cuz that is NOT broadband.  If you're using Cable or DSL, you already have broadband.

Title: Re: Does the 360 only hook up to broadban? But I have cable internet.
Post by: AlanS17 on January 04, 2007, 08:10:23 pm

I think he's just confused on the terminology. That's all.

Title: Re: Does the 360 only hook up to broadban? But I have cable internet.
Post by: rackoon on January 04, 2007, 09:32:08 pm

Thanks guy. Your right I got broadband and DSL mixed up. :dizzy: Sounds like Im ok then.

Title: Re: Does the 360 only hook up to broadban? But I have cable internet.
Post by: SirPoonga on January 04, 2007, 10:44:47 pm

If you don;t have a router you will want one.  If you don't have a router I assume your computer is plugged into your cable modem.  In order for both your 360 and PC to use the connection you will need a router.  I highly suggest a Linksys router.

Title: Re: Does the 360 only hook up to broadban? But I have cable internet.
Post by: rackoon on January 05, 2007, 05:44:04 am

Wow totaly forgot about that. I can go wireless right or do I nee to crawl under the house again?

Title: Re: Does the 360 only hook up to broadban? But I have cable internet.
Post by: AlanS17 on January 05, 2007, 07:39:27 am

Yeah, you can go wireless. Just pick up a wireless router. It'll cost you more, but they're nice to have if running hard lines is difficult or impossible.

Title: Re: Does the 360 only hook up to broadban? But I have cable internet.
Post by: SirPoonga on January 05, 2007, 11:49:11 am

You'll also need either the expensive 360 wireless adaptor or a wireless bridge on the 360 side.

Title: Re: Does the 360 only hook up to broadban? But I have cable internet.
Post by: deadkenndys1105 on January 05, 2007, 11:52:24 am

I would avoid using wireless for gaming though.  They cause a lot of lag.

Title: Re: Does the 360 only hook up to broadban? But I have cable internet.
Post by: leapinlew on January 05, 2007, 12:57:32 pm

I haven't had issues with wireless and lag. I'm assuming you mean wireless internet. Either way, I've had no problems with wireless internet or wireless controllers.

What I have had a problem with is using the wireless as a media center extender. 11mb isn't fast enough to stream video/audio.

Title: Re: Does the 360 only hook up to broadban? But I have cable internet.
Post by: SirPoonga on January 05, 2007, 01:21:30 pm

Quote from: deadkenndys1105 on January 05, 2007, 11:52:24 am

I would avoid using wireless for gaming though.  They cause a lot of lag.

As a client it is fine.  If you are hosting a game then avoid wireless.  It's not the bandwidth that is the problem, it's the latency.

Title: Re: Does the 360 only hook up to broadban? But I have cable internet.
Post by: ChadTower on January 05, 2007, 01:27:39 pm

Aw, someone should have told him to crawl under the house again.

Title: Re: Does the 360 only hook up to broadban? But I have cable internet.
Post by: rackoon on January 05, 2007, 01:55:33 pm

Crap, I have a coyote spending the winter under there right now. i guess ill chase him out long enough to get the job done. I know what your thinking but he eats the freak en ground squirrel and they rip apart my heating system. No way to keep em out because they will chew through The wall to get in.

Title: Re: Does the 360 only hook up to broadban? But I have cable internet.
Post by: ChadTower on January 05, 2007, 02:20:58 pm

That's you in your avatar, isn't it?