Using the provided wireless router as a 'wired' router to connect both pc & Xbox 360
09-09-2008, 18:52
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Using the provided wireless router as a 'wired' router to connect both pc & Xbox 360
Hi all. Probably a daft question, but no harm in asking. Using the Netgear wireless router I got with my package, can I use this as a normal wired router to connect both my pc & Xbox 360 to the net at the same time? I don't want to use the wireless side of it, as the laptop stays in the same place all the time, & security reasons. Many thanks. 
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09-09-2008, 18:54
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Re: Using the provided wireless router as a 'wired' router to connect both pc & Xbox
Yes you can. I don't think you even need to install the router software on the PC either
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09-09-2008, 19:22
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Re: Using the provided wireless router as a 'wired' router to connect both pc & Xbox
No problem at all just remember to remove the antenna if not installing the disk to help make it a bit more secure.
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09-09-2008, 19:51
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Re: Using the provided wireless router as a 'wired' router to connect both pc & Xbox
Cheers guys. So I just connect the modem to the router, plug in the laptop & 360, switch modem on then router, & that's it? It'll just act as a basic stand-alone router?
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09-09-2008, 19:58
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Re: Using the provided wireless router as a 'wired' router to connect both pc & Xbox
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Cheers guys. So I just connect the modem to the router, plug in the laptop & 360, switch modem on then router, & that's it? It'll just act as a basic stand-alone router?
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Yes you can connect 4 devices via cable to router.
If you feel you want security on the router then follw the instructions below.
connect your laptop direct to the router in port 1to 4>open internet explorer>in the address bar put http://192.168.1.1/ when the login screen appears put in the username : virgin and the passphrase : password> the Netgear router page will now appear, down the left side click on Wireless settings>now name your network, something you remember and replace the passphrase with a new one at least 8 characters long and click apply, wait for it to finish updating and close the page.
That will be the wireless side secure.
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09-09-2008, 20:00
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Re: Using the provided wireless router as a 'wired' router to connect both pc & Xbox
Nice one, thank you so much.
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13-09-2008, 00:58
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Re: Using the provided wireless router as a 'wired' router to connect both pc & Xbox
Hiya, me again. Ok, I have the router up & running now. Have gone into the Netgear settings stuff. Have disabled the wireless side of it, via the Advanced/Wireless Settings, so basically I assume it's running as a standard wired router. Is this ok, or is it best to leave the wireless side of it running?
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13-09-2008, 01:09
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Re: Using the provided wireless router as a 'wired' router to connect both pc & Xbox
If you haven't got any wireless kit, then you can leave it switched off
If you ever get a PS3 then you can switch it back on.
Or if you pay £50 for the Xbox Wireless Adapter 
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13-09-2008, 01:12
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Re: Using the provided wireless router as a 'wired' router to connect both pc & Xbox
Once I get another cable, the 360 will be wired into the router.
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