Xbox Live question

[Arcturius]

I just recently got an xbox360 and i was wondering if i can plug the ethernet cable into my computer instead of my modem, because i am upstairs and my DSL modem is dowstairs.

also will i have to have my computer on??

and also could anyone tell what the different features are between gold mem and silver membership.

[TRA Rotid]

Originally Posted by Arcturius

I just recently got an xbox360 and i was wondering if i can plug the ethernet cable into my computer instead of my modem, because i am upstairs and my DSL modem is dowstairs.

also will i have to have my computer on??

and also could anyone tell what the different features are between gold mem and silver membership.

I think you can play Online with other players with Gold, but can`t with Silver. I don`t have a 360 so`I`m not sure.
And I think you can`t plug it into your computer directly.

[Dark Drakan]

Originally Posted by Arcturius

I just recently got an xbox360 and i was wondering if i can plug the ethernet cable into my computer instead of my modem, because i am upstairs and my DSL modem is dowstairs.

also will i have to have my computer on??

and also could anyone tell what the different features are between gold mem and silver membership.

Im presuming that your PC works on a wireless network then with Modem being downstairs? If this is true then you just have to get the wireless adapter for the 360. I plug mine into a router with an ethernet cable and my PC doesnt have to be on for it to work as it only runs through the router.

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[Arcturius]

well, i just recently got an xbox 360 and i am in a dilemma of how to hook up my xbox live connection. My xbox360 is upstairs, as is my computer, so the ethernet cable isnt long enought to get all the way downstairs. does anyone know if ill have to

A: get a ethrnet cable extender (if one exists)

B: somehow use the internet of my computer upstairs in my room (its right next to my 360) my computer is connected to my DSL modem by a pretty long cord.

C: i think maybe i could buy a second modem for my dsl and hook the already existing one to it and have it upstairs so i can connect to xbox live that way.

if you think you know of any other ways please tell me it would be appreciated.

[Hexadecimal]

why not just get a wireless modem and a wireless adaptor?

[Gikoku Harakami]

Or just a regular router if you can't afford a wireless one, but if you buy a wired one for upstairs, make sure you buy an extra ethernet cable.

[Hexadecimal]

I've also merged this thread with the old one as it didn't need a seperate thread, the question looks the same, just with more detail

[Arcturius]

well is there an ethernet extention cable compatable with the 360 because it would be much simpler.

I think my modem is wireless, i had the option of hooking up my computer wirelessly to the modem downstairs but the connection was sketchy, it would go on and off.

[Hexadecimal]

Originally Posted by Arcturius

well is there an ethernet extention cable compatable with the 360 because it would be much simpler.

I think my modem is wireless, i had the option of hooking up my computer wirelessly to the modem downstairs but the connection was sketchy, it would go on and off.

yeah.... pretty much any ethernet cable should work...

and that could be your connection, or it could be the wireless adaptor in your computer... can you check what the connection signal strength is? if it's weak, then it's likely just that adaptor and not the connection...

[Arcturius]

Alright, cool, so I can just go buy a 30ft cable at bestbuy and hook up my 360 to the dsl modem?

[Hexadecimal]

try reading through these and see if any of them help you out at all

Xbox.com | Connect to Xbox Live - Introduction to Xbox Live Connection Methods

[cometojames]

heres what you do, get a wireless modemrm for downstairs then call microsoft up and say your wireless conntector is broken (you dont have one by the way) then they say ok ok we will send you a new and u dont have to asend one back

[Hexadecimal]

Originally Posted by cometojames

heres what you do, get a wireless modemrm for downstairs then call microsoft up and say your wireless conntector is broken (you dont have one by the way) then they say ok ok we will send you a new and u dont have to asend one back

ummm I doubt they're just going to randomly send you a new one... if you've never even set up an Xbox Live account yet, they'll know you have never used it... so they'd likely tell you to take it back to the store