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ethernet connection - IOL users

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  • 07-06-2003 10:38pm
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    exiot
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    This is a question for those who have purchased the broadband from Esat BT, does the modem have an ethernet connection? Because for Xbox Live you need this connection, also do you think it would be possible to import a starter kit from the UK and use it here?


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    Detonated Sauce
    Closed Accounts Posts: 161 ✭✭Detonated Sauce


    Yes you can import a starter kit so I'm told and I think you would need a router to have two machines using the connection at once or otherwise you would have to plug out the connection from your pc modem everytime you want to use the xbox


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    exiot
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    so it does include an ethernet connection? I wouldn't be on the net and xbox live at the same time anyway, it would cause lag most likely.


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    bizmark
    Registered Users Posts: 6,892 ✭✭✭bizmark


    the esat modem is a usb one


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    MadsL
    Registered Users Posts: 20,299 ✭✭✭✭MadsL


    Better to get a router so that you can use services like GameSpy and Xbconnect (Halo! Brute Force! etc) online.

    I bought a cheapish router at www.marx-computers.com for e155, but supports port-forwarding (Virtual Server) important so that you can host as well.
    it would cause lag most likely.

    Welcome to the world of irish Xbox gaming! Lag you will get anyway...
    /me give envious looks at the pings of the finns, dutch, germans, swedes etc etc


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    exiot
    Closed Accounts Posts: 648 ✭✭✭exiot


    what is a router basically? It just gives a connection for the ethernet?

    I was looking at the website you mentioned and found this:

    Compex Netpassage 15B Broadband Router
    supports Cable/DSL modem or Direct Ethernet connection
    suitable for eircom i-stream (modem required)
    enabling Internet sharing for up to 253 users
    1x RJ45 WAN, 4x RJ45 10/100 Lan
    with DHCP server, NAT-Firewall, IP packet filtering

    Is that what Im looking for? Since IOL's broadband runs through the same lines I think they use the same kind of equipment, therefore it will work with IOL also?


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