NTL XBOX Connection problems + *RANT*

[Jezza_HR]

I am having problems connecting to XBL. Everything works fine Cables, IP and DNS. However it will not connect to XBL. I have tried power cycling the modem for 5 mins and have tried using my PC MAC address and still NOTHING. If anyone here can help me sort out this problem before the end of the night. I would be eternally grateful since I really want to play the Outrun 2 demo

Now for my Rant.
I have had NTL ever since the XBox Live beta testing started nearly 2 years ago. In that time I have only had a few problems with NTL, nothing major. However I have grown bored of switching cables and have sat in front of my PC for many months not even touching XBL (not many releases have gathered my attention) until now. About 3 months ago, NTL told me that the charges had changed for XBL customers and that £2 extra a month would cover it. I said ''Fair enough'' since I knew I would be using XBL towards the end of the year. However looking through these forums tonight I have noticed that the person on the other end of the line at NTL lied to me. It was for another IP address which has not been supplied nor has the split connector (I'm assuming thats what it is) this has really p*ssed me off and would like my money refunded since even though i've paid those extra £2 I have not been able to connect. Trying to contact NTL services is not always easy since i'm at full time work and have not always got access to a phone for personal calls and even if I have I cant always be by my modem to check if the changes have taken effect. This is ridiculous and would like to see what NTL can do for me since i've been conned out of money I did not need to spend. *RANT OFF* sorry if I came across as an arse, but im sure anyone else in my position would feel the same

[Chris W]

PM me the mac address of your modem and i will have a look what has been going on tomorrow.

MB

[Jezza_HR]

Thanks for the welcome mate. MAC address has been sent. It's a shame it cant be sorted tonight. I would love to trying Outrun 2 on XBL

[Tezcatlipoca]

This isn't the first time I've seen a post from someone who is paying for the ntl broadband & console service (2 IP service) yet does not actually seem to be receiving it


I would recommend saving your money, & ditching the ntl broadband & console service.

Instead of that, & instead of doing a direct connection & switching cables, why not try:

1) ICS (Internet Connection Sharing)

or

2) A router


I'd definitely recommend a router. Cheap (around 30 quid), easy, & very useful.

Have a look here for a recent post of mine on a similar subject (ignore the starting part about upgrading): http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/sh...232#post296232

[Jezza_HR]

Thanks for the advice. However I am considering a wireless router. I havent taken it on yet since at the moment i'm staying in a downstairs bedroom right next to the Modem and may be moving upstairs some time in the future and wouldn't want to waste money on something that may become useless and dont want to spend money on something that might never be neccesary. ICS is also out of the question as I have one ethernet port and would rather not use USB to connect due to the amount of problems I have had previously. I wouldn't mind spending money on wireless so long as it's not too expensive. If you can recommend a cheap router I would be grateful

[Tezcatlipoca]

No problem


1) ICS - you don't have to use USB. You could get a second network card for the PC (~£10 or less). Cheap, & easy to install.

2) Router -

Cheap wired router - Linksys BEFSR41, just over 30 quid at Amazon.

Cheap wireless router - Linksys BEFW11S4, wireless B router, around 36 quid at Amazon

Slightly less cheap wireless router - Linksys WRT54G, wireless G router, around 55 quid at Amazon.

More wireless info in the thread I linked to earlier:http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/sh...ad.php?t=17210

[Jezza_HR]

Ok cheers for that mate. Need to get myself all geared up for Halo 2

[Tezcatlipoca]

No prob.

Halo 2.....

[Brainbug71]

Halo 2's looking good but Star wars battlefront will do for some fun in the meantime

[Jezza_HR]

I've finally gone and ordered the wireless router although I intend to use it wired for the time being. For the ethernet cable does it have to be crossover or will normal suffice? (maybe a stupid question)

I'm still awaiting a phone call back from Microsoft however over the problems with my Xbox. The guys at NTL said they could ping my Xbox so they believe the Xbox's software is at fault somewhere (something to do with the Network Address Translation apparently) so I'm a sitting duck hoping this router will solve the problem all together.