pitbull481 Posted July 21, 2005 CID Share Posted July 21, 2005 here is my setup (this is old. now i have 2 computers, ps2, and xbox WIRED and 1 more computer wireless.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyantm06 Posted July 21, 2005 Author CID Share Posted July 21, 2005 I'm going wireless on my PS2...I just need to find out which they are hooking me up with so I know which Adaptor to buy...Or does the adaptor work with any Router??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitbull481 Posted July 21, 2005 CID Share Posted July 21, 2005 I'm going wireless on my PS2...I just need to find out which they are hooking me up with so I know which Adaptor to buy...Or does the adaptor work with any Router??? if you go wireless, get a wireless g router and adapter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyantm06 Posted July 21, 2005 Author CID Share Posted July 21, 2005 Well they are giving me this I think http://broadband.motorola.com/consumers/products/sbg900/ what adaptor do I need to work with this??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grambler Posted July 21, 2005 CID Share Posted July 21, 2005 The one I quoted earlier will work just fine.. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/sim-explorer/explore-items/-/B0000YL8SO/0/101/1/none/session/ref%3Dpd%5Fsxp%5Fr0/103-0608878-1700660 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyantm06 Posted July 21, 2005 Author CID Share Posted July 21, 2005 Yes but I'm saying I am not really sure what they are giving me as a router...Will this one work with ANY router http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00009X6DT/ref=pd_cps_e_1/102-6160461-0572165?v=glance&s=electronics I need one that works with any router so I can order now..And is there anything else I need for the adaptor to hook up to the wireless computer like a chip or something?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitbull481 Posted July 21, 2005 CID Share Posted July 21, 2005 Well they are giving me this I think http://broadband.motorola.com/consumers/products/sbg900/ what adaptor do I need to work with this??? you sure they giving you that? that pretty pricey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitbull481 Posted July 21, 2005 CID Share Posted July 21, 2005 going wireless. you will have more lagging when you play online i recommend going wired and not going wireless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richcornucopia Posted July 21, 2005 CID Share Posted July 21, 2005 Wired is your best solution, its not that hard or expensive to run a cable up to your ps2 or to your computer... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyantm06 Posted July 21, 2005 Author CID Share Posted July 21, 2005 Ok here is what I want then!!! I want both hard wired...BUT I need a long enough ethernet cord to reach my room... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richcornucopia Posted July 21, 2005 CID Share Posted July 21, 2005 Is there a local Best Buy or Comp USA around? Cause you can go there to pick one up, or you can try and get a good deal online. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitbull481 Posted July 21, 2005 CID Share Posted July 21, 2005 Ok here is what I want then!!! I want both hard wired...BUT I need a long enough ethernet cord to reach my room... how many feet is your router gonna be away from your ps2? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyantm06 Posted July 21, 2005 Author CID Share Posted July 21, 2005 Well I don't know what kind of router they are giving me...He said something about being wireless...But I wont both hard wired so what do I tell them...Cuz I don't know which router they are giving me, I'm going to order from the site pit gave me I think...All I will need is a long ethernet cord from them right??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyantm06 Posted July 21, 2005 Author CID Share Posted July 21, 2005 I really don't know how far..PC on 1st floor PS2 on second Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richcornucopia Posted July 21, 2005 CID Share Posted July 21, 2005 Correct, all you need is a long ethernet cable because even wireless routers have lan ports so you can hooked up things with ethernet cables. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyantm06 Posted July 21, 2005 Author CID Share Posted July 21, 2005 Ok now I'm waiting to get a hold of them to figure out which modem they are giving me...Then I got to figure out how long of a cord I need..I hope they have overnight shipping because I am going to make the RR dude hook it up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
php Posted July 21, 2005 CID Share Posted July 21, 2005 I have a computer on our second floor on the west side of our house wired to my router in our basement on the east side... distance isn't a big issue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richcornucopia Posted July 21, 2005 CID Share Posted July 21, 2005 Im sure 100 feet would be a good amount and for only 7.59 plus shipping thats pretty cheap http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16812117708. P.S.: Newegg rocks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyantm06 Posted July 21, 2005 Author CID Share Posted July 21, 2005 Ok I got a hold of them...He said he doesn't even think they even have the Motorola one with built in router!! He said he noted on my order if they have one bring a Toshiba PCX5000 because it has 4 ethernet ports on it...Is this a good modem?? Now on figuring out how long of a cord Ineed... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richcornucopia Posted July 21, 2005 CID Share Posted July 21, 2005 Well if its got 4 ports that should be more than enough if you just want to hook up your computer and ps2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyantm06 Posted July 21, 2005 Author CID Share Posted July 21, 2005 Wow shipping $48.00 for overnight!!! WTF I need this over night...It's gonna be $73.00..Anywhere else I can go for cheaper???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richcornucopia Posted July 21, 2005 CID Share Posted July 21, 2005 How much cable do you need? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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