View Full Version : Use laptop as a wireless connector for your 360!
boatofcar
08-11-2007, 12:28 AM
I didn't feel like shelling out the $ for a 360 wireless dongle, so I found this page online that shows you how to use a laptop instead. This page is Mac specific, but I'm sure you can do the same with Windows.
http://meyerweb.com/eric/thoughts/2007/04/26/xbox-live-via-a-mac-laptop/
Steve W
08-11-2007, 12:40 AM
Sweet! I've considered getting onto Xbox Live in the past just to download some games, but I couldn't justify spending $100 on a wireless dongle just to spend around an hour online with the 360. Thanks for the link.
s1lence
08-11-2007, 03:06 PM
Actually we did that at last years MGC so we could play online, nice that someone put a page as to how to do it.
neuropolitique
08-11-2007, 07:52 PM
That is completely kick-ass. Thank you! This is how I'm going to get back on Live.
roushimsx
08-11-2007, 09:14 PM
Well I guess if you absolutely, positively have to use a $1,000 laptop instead of a decent router (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000AODZQ2/ref=pd_cp_e_1/102-4201467-6886532?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-41&pf_rd_r=031WBS49EV5SH5FACWFQ&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_p=250314601&pf_rd_i=B000AOKTJ8), then that's the way to go. Of course, it wouldn't hurt to see if something like DD-WRT (http://www.dd-wrt.com/dd-wrtv2/ddwrt.php) was compatible (http://www.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/Supported_Devices) with your router first. Then you wouldn't need to waste a laptop or spend any extra cash.
Alucard79
08-11-2007, 09:23 PM
Why spend $100 on a Microsoft wireless kit when you can buy other wireless gaming adapters for 20 to 40 bucks? Although the laptop may come in handy if you travel a lot and can use it with a hotel's internet service.
neuropolitique
08-11-2007, 10:47 PM
Already have a laptop and cable. Seeing as when I'm on Live I wouldn't be using the laptop, it's not really such a waste. So I'd say it's a pretty good deal.
kaedesdisciple
08-12-2007, 02:23 AM
I had a setup like this for a while. It was nice when I was just using it with my old xbox and all I really went online for was Halo 2. But when I got my 360, it got to be a pain to have the ibook on and plugged in every time I wanted to turn on the 360. I eventually broke down and bought the official wireless adapter with an amazon gift cert I got a few months ago.
Both solutions work just fine, but for ease of use I prefer the official adapter.