Sunday, February 19, 2012

How can I setup a wireless network to my xbox from my computer?

I need to run the phone lines through my wireless router which runs off the internet (clearwire.) I can't figure out how to have the phone line and the internet...Any help would be MUCH appreciated.

Oh and if it matters, I'm connecting to my xbox for xbox live.How can I setup a wireless network to my xbox from my computer?
There are three key parts to a wireless internet connection:



1. A modem. This is the device that will connect to your ISP (or Internet Service Provider -- the people who you are paying to serve you with internet connectivity). High speed internet modems can be DSL (using a phone line), Cable (using a coaxial connection to your television provider), Satellite (using a coaxial connection to your Satellite Internet dish), or Wireless (connecting over-air to a provider such as Clearwire).



2. A router. This is the device that your computers will use to connect, wirelessly, with each other and with the modem. You will want to set this up with some sort of security; the most commonly used is a WEP key, which is just a 32 (or more) character code that your router knows, and you tell your computers to use, to connect -- so that unauthorized users can't connect to your network.



3. A wireless network card or device. This is either a USB, external device, or a card (PCI or PCMCIA, for laptops) that is installed on each of your computers, that allows your computer to communicate through the air, and connect to your router.



The modem needs to be connected to the router (by a CAT5 or CAT6 network cable), and also to your ISP's method of internet transport.



Alternately, some modems have a built-in wireless router/access point, but I generally prefer to use a router and turn off the modem's wireless capability, for the improved firewall most routers have.



You may also have to connect your PC to the modem directly (through a cable) to configure it, and the router may need to be connected similarly to set it up as well, but can be disconnected and used wirelessly once this is done.



Your xbox, of course, will need a wireless adapter as well. From what I understand, they can use USB devices, but only ones that have been authorized by Microsoft. Check Microsoft.com for more information.How can I setup a wireless network to my xbox from my computer?
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