XBox 360 - wirless

gaz310

you could also consider ethernet over power I have 2 x 360s and 2 x pc's all connect to the interweb using this option you would only need two to start plug them in and away you go

MonkeySaving?

vyseyboy wrote: »

There can be quite large spikes in ping as a result of wireless equipment if there is RF intereference, momentary disconnection, equipment changes connection speed etc. The ping isn't entirely down to the ISP all the time. But it isn't usually too bad unless theres something specific nearby causing interference.

I'm a bit confused by "wireless A 2.4GHz" - wireless A (IEEE 802.11a) is 5 Ghz.

802.11b/g is 2.4 GHz.

The max data rate of a and g is the same, 54 Mbps

So if the the "a" adapters are capable of streaming HD (I've no experience, but I'll believe you if you say they are,) a good "g" adapter should be capable too, with a standard "g" router.

Therefore another alternative would be to attach a 802.11g wireless bridge to the end of the shorter ethernet cable. These can be found for about £20-£35.

Just don't use a microwave nearby, or he'll get disconnected!

Yep i meant to say Wireless A 5ghz, the reason that a wireless A router is better than a standard b/g one is due to the fact that @2.4ghz there are other devices using the same frequency i/e DECT phones, with Wireless A there is minimal interference hence giving increased performance. I've tested both and now stick with a dedicated A router for my 360.
http://compnetworking.about.com/cs/wireless80211/g/bldef_80211a.htm

MonkeySaving?

Anthony2oo5 wrote: »

Its ok throwing statistics in here and there but in real life scenarios, wireless is an awful method of gaming.

Millions of people would disgree with you!, i dare you to post that on a dedicated gaming board and see what replies you get

Acehole_2

I have been an online gamer for the last umpteen years, I always try and stayed wired, I have a wireless set-up at home but I always use a wired controller, wired internet connection and wired headset. If you are a serious gamer every milli second counts. If you are a casual gamer then go wireless.Its all about personal choice.

stevemcol

'serious gamer'. Isn't that an oxymoron?

stevemcol

Anthony2oo5 wrote: »

I have setup Playstation 3 wireless connections for multiple friends and all complain about the lag....

didn't you learn the first time?

Anthony2oo5

I learned from doing my own so yes. But you try changing someone's mind when they have something set in there they want.