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Indicium
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Posted: 11th Jan 2010 02:32 Edited at: 11th Jan 2010 02:37
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Hey, here's the deal, I currently get my connection to Xbox Live through my laptop, via ICS (internet connection sharing):

Modem > Router > Laptop > (Crossover Cable) > Xbox 360

I want to be able to have my friend come round and have a connection to live when he brings his Xbox also, so i was thinking something like this might work:

Modem > Router > Laptop > (Crossover Cable) > Ethernet Splitter > (Ethernet Cable) > Xbox 360

The ethernet splitter I have in mind is this http://www.amazon.co.uk/Double-Adaptor-Ethernet-Cat5e-Splitter/dp/B000XRODTE/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1263173775&sr=8-2

Will this work?

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the_winch
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Posted: 11th Jan 2010 03:21 Edited at: 11th Jan 2010 03:27
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You can only use the splitters in pairs like this.



By way of demonstration, he emitted a batlike squeak that was indeed bothersome.
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Indicium
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Posted: 11th Jan 2010 03:40
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Oh. That kinda ruins my plan Got any ideas?

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Lemonade
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Posted: 11th Jan 2010 08:22
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Why do you need to do it through your laptop?
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Happy Cheesecake
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Posted: 11th Jan 2010 08:41
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I'm having trouble following this since I'm really tired at the moment, but would this help to fix your problem?

Linky.

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Indicium
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Posted: 11th Jan 2010 18:49
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Quote: "Why do you need to do it through your laptop?"


£60 is not an acceptable price to pay for a wireless adapter, plus if i want two xbox's with a live connection, that is £120.

Quote: "I'm having trouble following this since I'm really tired at the moment, but would this help to fix your problem?"


I'm not sure, from what i read in the FAQ, apparently not. It seems like using that adaptor, you could only use one xbox at a time...

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