wireless adapter help?

Question

hi,i have a modem conneted to my phone jack and its connected to my laptop via usb.the modem has no other outputs.i wanted to get internet for my xbox 360.how does a wireless adapter work?i know i have to get one for the 360,but,for my laptop,does it just connct to the laptop and give out wireless internet so i can connect to my 360?and,if i does,how do i "protect" the connection so nobody else can "steal" it?thank you very much all.any answer will be aprecciated

Answer 1

Hi, no sorry, this would be a very difficult setup to make a peer to peer network between your xbox and your laptop, and since it is obvious you have no experience in wireless networking I will not encourage you to do this.

THe easiest way to get this done, and this way will also make it so you can roam your home with your laptop also, is to:
1) Purchase a new DSL Modem that uses ethernet and a wireless router
or
2) Purchase a wireless modem/Router combo unit, which makes it easier for you to setup.

Most people dont know that you do not need to use the equipment provided by your ISP.

You can get cheap (Price not quality) units on Ebay or if the price does not really concern you a modem and router new at a store will cost about $150.00 american

I will suggest something like this:
http://games.dlink.com/products/?pid=370&#DGL-4300

Then for the xbox you will need a gaming bridge:
http://www.dlink.com/products/?sec=0&pid=333

And if your laptop does not have a wireless adapter already you would need a wireless adapter like:
http://www.dlink.com/products/?sec=0&pid=11

Answer 2

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