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    unable to connect xbox360

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by ghatto, Jan 27, 2009.

  1. ghatto

    ghatto Newbie

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    I have a dir-825 and have 2 laptops connected through wireless but the xbox 360 is unable to find the network. Please advise. Thanks in advance. Ghatto
     
    ghatto, Jan 27, 2009
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    Pitabred Linux geek con rat flail!

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    Do you have the wireless adapter for your XBox 360? It doesn't come with wireless connection by default.

    How is your wireless set up? Is it set to N only? If so, that may be your issue.
     
    Pitabred, Jan 27, 2009
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  3. ghatto

    ghatto Newbie

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    Yes, thank you for your reply. I did have the adapter. I found my problem. I noticed on the xbox network screen that the security tab for WAP2 was not highlighted and therefore made me aware that the xbox did not support WAP2. I simply changed my router security to WAP which is supported by xbox and this solved my connectivity problem.
     
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    Pitabred Linux geek con rat flail!

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    Good to hear. BTW, the security is called "WPA" or "WPA2", for "Wireless Protected Access". WAP is a "Wireless Access Point", a completely different concept ;)
     
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    Kurat Notebook Consultant

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    make sure your xbox is on radio 1, the 2.4Ghz and set for mix with G or G only if you like.
     
    Kurat, Jan 27, 2009
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