50 meg with xbox live

[louisg]

Im getting 50 meg broadband but dont know wheter to stick with my wireless linksys g router or use the new n router?

I was told there are problems with the n router and the microsoft wireless dongle.

anyone had any issues?

[scunni]

I happily use the VM supplied router along with Xbox 360 & MS Wireless dongle without too many problems.

You'll notice I said "too many problems" - I do sometimes get an issue where the Xbox just won't connect to the router no matter what I do. Only way around it is a power off/on of the router. However, the same thing also happens with PS3 and Wii - and it's really annoying. I haven't yet found the cause of it, I wish I could because by the time I notice it's not connected, I've normally got nice and settled in my chair with a beer, ready to play.

[louisg]

thanks mate, not all doom and gloom then:D

[broadbandking]

The adapter has been known to have issues with the N router but they should have been ironed out now, make sure the router firmware is up to date.

[louisg]

surely it should be if its barnd new?

[die5el]

surely it should be if its brand new?Nope the new firmware is Version V1.2.0.8 The WNR2000 router has been out for a while now

[bigsinky]

Nope the new firmware is Version V1.2.0.8 The WNR2000 router has been out for a while now

you change the firmware at your own risk. don't think VM will entertain a bricked router. is the router firmware not locked anyway?

[Peter_]

you change the firmware at your own risk. don't think VM will entertain a bricked router. is the router firmware not locked anyway?
The WNR2000 router does not have any Virgin firmware onboard and the first thing it does when connected to the internet is to look for and download the latest Netgear firmware onto the router..

[louisg]

i thought there is a new router coming out for instalations after the 4th aug

[Peter_]

i thought there is a new router coming out for instalations after the 4th aug
The is a new D link 615, but you will receive what is available until the WNR2000 runs out of stock and you cannot choose either, you get whatever the warehouse sends out.

[louisg]

fair enough. Is the D link good and is it any better with xbox live wireless dongle?

[Peter_]

fair enough. Is the D link good and is it any better with xbox live wireless dongle?
Here is the link to specs D Link 615 UK spec (http://www.dlink.co.uk/cs/Satellite?c=Product_C&childpagename=DLinkEurope-GB%2FDLProductCarousel&cid=1197319391320&p=1197318962342&packedargs=ParentPageID%3D1197318962321%26TopLevel PageProduct%3DConsumer%26locale%3D1195806691854%26 packedargs%3DProductParentID%253D1195808621247&pagename=DLinkEurope-GB%2FDLWrapper)

As for use with an Xbox the Xbox forums would be your best bet.

I posted the US version in error UK version now added

[louisg]

Thanks

[Peter_]

Thanks
Check the link above for UK specs I posted the US at first in error.

[louisg]

Seems the xbox dongle is only a,b,g complient. wonder how people are getting it to work via wireless n then?

[Rensin]

Seems the xbox dongle is only a,b,g complient. wonder how people are getting it to work via wireless n then?


Hi Louisg, i am using the wireless adapter and WNR2000 router too and have no problems, connected first time straight after 50Mb install. :D

[Impz2002]

wireless N routers are still backward compatible with wireless a , b and g devices. its designed to work with the older devices too albeit at the slower speed (e.g. g wireless adapters wont benefit from the greater range or speed of the n class router but will still connect and allow you to use it)

Impz

[WillPS]

The WNR2000 router I was given was a dog to set up with the Xbox Wireless Adapter - even now it'll only work on WEP.

[louisg]

Thanks everyone, i only use WEP anyway, so not a problem there.

[lowei]

You could always buy a 'N' Wireless Gaming adapter - the Xbox would just think it is on a wired connection.

[louisg]

how much are they and do you recommend a certain one?