Network Question....

PeteCup · 20-08-2008, 21:54

Will this ethernet switch allow me to connect two xbox360's to a router that only has one ethernet port to allow them both online at the same time?

Tappits · 20-08-2008, 22:01

just get the netgear router as its like the same price or there abouts

PeteCup · 20-08-2008, 22:03

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Originally Posted by Tappits

just get the netgear router as its like the same price or there abouts

The switch is only £11.62 if i order online and collect in store (makes no sense i know!) Its only a temp setup as i'll only have two xbox360's in the house for a month, PS3, both laptops, Wii and desktop PC are all wirless, its only the xbox's that cause a temp problem so dont really want a new router. If i can share the one spare ethernet port on my existing router for £11.62 with the above switch i'd be happy?

PeteCup · 21-08-2008, 07:16

Anyone? Before i go and buy one.

kNeo_gHau · 21-08-2008, 07:40

It should work, it's a switch so not much to go wrong (in theory

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PeteCup · 21-08-2008, 07:41

Nice one, will head off now then

PeteCup · 21-08-2008, 10:40

Got one and have it all hooked up, have another PC talking to the router through the switch so hopefully when the second 360 gets here tomorrow it'll work ok.

**Nobbie** · 21-08-2008, 12:07

It should do, as it sounds like you have DHCP turned on, so it should get an ip address automatically, and work straight away.

Now start the countdown to the wheel of death.

PeteCup · 21-08-2008, 12:13

Hopefully

Both xbox's were bought from a local store and are under a year old (just) so the wheel of death can kiss my ****. On my 3rd one now! Gamestation are real good, just take it in and they swap it there and then

Jack · 21-08-2008, 12:59

Depends what router. Some ADSL routers I've used are set to DHCP but will only actually give out one or two addresses. Any other devices that are attached to them don't get an address.

In theory though, yes.

PeteCup · 21-08-2008, 21:06

Hmm, should know by tomorrow afternoon. If not i'll be back here looking for ways to bodge it all together.

**Nobbie** · 21-08-2008, 21:14

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Originally Posted by Jack

Depends what router. Some ADSL routers I've used are set to DHCP but will only actually give out one or two addresses. Any other devices that are attached to them don't get an address.

In theory though, yes.

?

Change the scope then?

Jack · 22-08-2008, 06:39

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Originally Posted by Nobbie

Change the scope then?

You know those ADSL routers that certain big telecomms companies give out...?

I mean... I'd love to nip in there and change the scope, maybe add a reservation or two, but more often than not you can't do a thing with them.

**Nobbie** · 22-08-2008, 08:26

Ahh i see.

Normally the newer crap std routers that have rj45, have some kind of interface. If you go to ipconfig/all, and get the router address, stuff it in the browser and if asked use the username and password admin. I know the BT sharksfin, and the voyger can do it.

PeteCup · 22-08-2008, 17:16

It worked