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Xbox and computer off of one ethernet port- how to piggy back xbox wireless from mac

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Dr.NS
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pretty simple. 1st year residence, got hex box going, got internets going too.

but, with only one ethernet port, and two internet needing devices, idk what to do

if anyone knows of a way I can easily and efficiently piggy back my xbox wireless from my mac, that would be very nice

other than that, if there's a way to idk, split the ethernet port with some kind of splitter, that would be sick too.




basically, need two internets from one. go.
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no_steeze
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xbox tries to keep you from doing that, google it though

otherwise

http://www.amazon.com/Cables-Go-2-Port-Splitter-Combiner/dp/B000Q5UMEI/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1283659077&sr=1-1
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dispatchQ_main
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get wireless plugin for mac. if its available?
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Dr.NS
Posts: 640 - Karma: 19
said googling has been googled. that is to say, i searched it, but to no avail.

that thing seems to be it... but will it work? anyone know?

the guy at the source seemed to think i was crazy when i asked about it

i just wanna go on fb while i pwn noobs...
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spruitm
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??????????  seriously, are you guys retarded?

anyone heard of a router?

i cant tell if this is all a joke or not
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SteezyasPie
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http://www.amazon.com/Cables-Go-2-Port-Splitter-Combiner/dp/B000Q5UMEI


or just get a router
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[Adam]
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so if i get this router^ you just plug everything in and you have internet for your xbox? or would you also have to change stuff on the computer to get it to work?
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Dr.NS
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seriously, us guys are not retarded

if you want to frivolently spend money where its not needed, hit dat shit up, yo.

as for me, I'd rather keep things less complicated and cheaper. your post made no one but your self sound stupid or "retarded", as per this analogy; your post would be like saying "are you guys retarded? anyone heard of a car?" If I had asked "how can I get from one city to another. Some people financially aren't able to support certain endeavors. I'm lucky enough for that to not really be a problem, but still, why buy a router if I can do it for free, ya digg?


and no, it's not a joke.
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LockyK
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that dude your hating on is on the right track. but dont use a router, just a cheap switch or hub, no need to set it up, then you got like 4 to 8 ethernet ports!

easy way to hook up a printer and if you get more shit that needs it your in business!
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Mike-O
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Yeah, get a router. You can get a perfectly good one for under 30...dollars maybe. No more wires, no more hassle.
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Bepo
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why not have your mac on wireless and plug the xbox in to the port?

Or get a switch for cheap
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spruitm
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833156001

$25, cant get much cheaper than that




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Dr.NS
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well, free would be cheaper

i know i said im looking for the splitter, which would still most definitely be cheaper than the router, but really, more than anything i want to find a way to do it for free.

I know you can do it with a PC, and i can run bootcamp and parallels, but i'm not going to all that trouble every time I want to play video games

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Shredability
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http://cgi.ebay.com/RJ45-CAT-5-LAN-Ethernet-Splitter-Connector-Adapter-PC-/250560190516?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a568d1834

This might work
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[Adam]
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nevermind, im talking about something different.
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Mike-O
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That router in the link is more than perfect for your needs and it will last you a long time - it's damn cheap and you will not have to hassle with any cables ever again thanks to WLAN, I underline my advice to purchase it, you'll be happy.
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Big_Spence
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get a hub.
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scratchproteen
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Create a bridge from your computer to your xbox.


I can post the info on it later but it shouldn't be hard to do it, because it is called a "bridge"

Where your computer would be receiving the internet as a "wireless adapter" and then it would also be able to send the internet to your xbox.

I've used it loads of times for college.


A router is also a great way to.
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jwalt
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Jesus.

You can get a router and split from there.

Or get a wireless router and a wireless adapter for your xbox (not the $100 xbox one, a $20 regular ethernet one)
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Shredability
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That works?
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no_steeze
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some work, you will also need a usb extension cable or something because the wireless adapters that look like zip drives won't fit in the xbox slot, there's not enough room
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Dr.NS
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isn't it everyones?

but this is all beside the point-

you've all given me great advice and options for fixing my problem, so thank you for that. but, like i said before, if I can find a way to do it FOR FREE instead of paying money for a router, that would be good.



this thread was more than anything to throw a question out to NSG to see if anyone else dealt with this problem in the same way and fixed it.


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Dr.NS
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not at school right now,so no time wasted...

but thanks for that anyway
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16bit
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for a doctor, you don't seem to bright....

honestly if you cant afford $25, then you probably should sell the xbox and use that money to afford more important things
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Arabian.
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Use windows. Lrn 2 sniff.

not kidding.
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andy_boy
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This. You do not need to buy a router. Just connect your computer and Xbox via ethernet cable when you want to play. With a bridge set up the Mac will be a wireless receiver for your Xbox at no cost to you.

Or you could... you know... switch the cable from your computer to your Xbox when you want to play online. That's what I do. Takes two seconds, assuming you don't have your Xbox in an enclosed area which you shouldn't anyways because of cooling reasons.
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no_steeze
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shut the fuck up noob
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BWalmer
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You need to get an ethernet switch. It's like a router, usually less expensive, and allows you to connect multiple devices to the same plug without diminishing the quality. The splitters do just that, split, so the internet connection will be cut in half to each device, but with a switch, you'll be able to keep the quality and still split it up. Also, I know switches work with dorms where as some dorms don't allow routers.
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icon1234
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If you live in a dorm a router wont work. I had your exact same problem last year, tried using a router but my schools internet wouldn't authorize it. May work at your school tho, good luck.
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Tablespoon
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This is what you need to do.
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